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Review - Stability Carbon

FEEL - 8.5

Performance - 9

FORGIVENESS - 9

The first thing I noticed when I got my hands on the Stability Carbon shaft is the larger diameter.  This shaft has a taper-free .600 diameter (.580 is the standard for steel).  That difference may seem small, but it was noticeable to every golfer who tried it.

During the swing and at impact, the Stability Carbon feels softer than the other Stability shafts.  It’s not quite in the category of the Fujikura MC Smooth [review HERE], but it’s starkly different from the uber-stiff Stability and Stability Tour.  This softer feel instantly gave the Stability Carbon the crown as my favorite BGT shaft.

The primary reason for switching to a Breakthrough Golf Stability putter shaft is the low torque.  Lower torque means that the putter head will twist less during the swing and on mishits, which translates to putts staying on line and getting to the hole instead of falling short.  As I’ve written before, these benefits are not going to be immediately visible, but will add up over the course of a round or a season in the form of every putt being a few inches better.

Like the Stability Tour, the Stability Carbon is designed to create a swing weight very similar to a steel putter shaft.  This makes it easier to change – no break-in period required.  The one thing that was different is the butt diameter.  The putter grip felt noticeably larger in my hand.  This isn’t objectively good or bad, but something that you should be aware of before making the switch.

Thanks to the aforementioned smoother feel, I had great success putting with the Stability Carbon shaft.  I’ve liked the previous Stability shafts – I even gamed the Tour model for a time – but a smoother, more active putter shaft is a better fit for me.  As I noted before, this shaft is not loose, it’s not a noodle, but it has a little more flex which helps me get the ball to the hole.

Finally, it’s worth noting that unlike many new putter shafts, the Carbon Stability can be installed in any putter head.  The installation process is quite easy for the DIY types, and a breeze for a seasoned club builder.

If you find Breakthrough Golf’s promise of lower torque attractive but weren’t comfortable with the rigid feel, the Stability Carbon putter shaft will be ideal for you.  Add to that the ability to customize the look and you have a promising new offering in this very hot market segment

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