Shaft Review: Low Torque, Better Feel...The Penley P2

Leave it to the good folks at Penley Golf to solve two major issues with one new technology: The new Penley P2 shafts have been designed using a patented aerospace technology that has resulted in an ultra low torque shaft with great feel. Lower torque results in greater accuracy and distance by helping to square the face at impact.

Now, in the past, low torque shafts have been plagued by harsh feel. But, with the company’s new technology, Penley has been able to eliminate the harsh vibrations traditionally associated with lower torque. Because of this, the P2 is said to feel and perform unlike any shaft previously available.

“The P2 shafts combine low torque with our patented DynamX® Design viscoelastic dampening material,” said David Duffy, General Manager, Penley Golf. “In plain English, this means you will experience improved feel and performance in your driver and fairway woods when using the P2 shafts.”

In plain English, you can take Duffy's words right to the tee box. The P2 truly does manage to deliver the virtues of low torque (greater control and accuracy at higher club head speeds with solid feel) without the snappy harshness that has always been the downfall of low torque shafts. To prove or disprove Penley's claim, I reshafted my 420cc back-up driver (an OEM model commonly used on tour) with the P2 96s (replacing my usual shaft, the A.J. Tech 4470, which has virtually the same torque as the Penley). The Penley was far smoother on mishits (they do happen to the best of us, don't they?). Accuracy seemed comparable with both shafts but the P2 just felt better more often. I also tried the Graphite Designs YS-6+ which is a little higher torque than either the Penley or the A.J. Tech. Now, the YS-6+ felt more like the Penley P2 but just couldn't match its control.

The Penley P2 is a shaft that delivers what it promises. To all of you who have sought greater control yet have been turned off by the harshness of conventional low torque shafts, I can heartily recommend that you try the Penley P2. In my evaluations, it outperformed more expensive shafts from Graphite Designs and A.J. Tech and felt better while doing it. What more could you want?

Penley P2
www.penleygolf.com
bputnam@penleygolf.com
Price $110.00