Absolutely fired up to get my new 917 D3 9.5*. I've been using the 913 8.5* for some time, but to get this monster has been nothing short of awesome! I had the White Board 72gm X Mitsubishi in the 913. It felt a little soft to me and too high of a kick point. I went with the Graphite Design Tour AD DI 8X 85gm X-Stiff and saw immediate results in launch angle with the 9.5. Lowered the spin and with the higher launch angle I have reduced my displacement and gained more in over distance. New GD Tour 8X Fairway shaft is on the way.