It’s not just about the club, you know. It’s also about the shaft. Without the other, each will not perform as intended, and that is even the case for a cutting-edge, forged carbon driver like the Callaway Paradym.
Advanced as it is, with a lightweight carbon chassis and an AI-designed club face, it just won’t go the distance unless you outfit it with an appropriate shaft. Not that this should come as a surprise, but it is nonetheless true.
At any rate, one of the shafts recommended for the Paradym is the Aldila ASCENT 40. This short post will probe the reasons why.
What the Aldila ASCENT 40 Offers
To understand why the Aldila ASCENT 40 makes a suitable match for the Callaway Paradym, we have first to understand what it offers – with the caveat that this is a specific shaft for an equally specific subset of players. That is, not all players will like it.
All the same, the Aldila ASCENT is an ultra lightweight shaft (hence the “40” in the name), and, as is typical of light shafts, produces a high-launch and a mid-high spin profile.
These shafts also feature something called “Focused Mass Technology” or FMT, consisting of a precisely weighted butt section, made with tungsten-infused prepreg.
The extra mass in the butt section helps to stabilize it, but more importantly, shifts the center of balance higher so the shaft feels lighter than it actually is. Consequently, this feature helps golfers swing faster and turn through the ball for stronger, straighter, longer drives.
The Aldila ASCENT is also made with a few other performance-enhancing features, such as a Visco-Elastic Isolation Layer (VEIL) and FlyDrive Technology. The latter adds minimal weight but stabilizes the shaft, and the former strengthens the shaft against ovaling.
This combination of features makes the Aldila ASCENT 40 a uniquely serviceable shaft for the Callaway Paradym driver – for players with slightly slower swing speeds.
The fact that this shaft will help players swing faster and harder while resisting ovaling is just what some players need to extend their range without making compromises on shot dispersion.
Now, to get back to the Callaway Paradym, it is an exceptionally forgiving driver that has been AI-optimized to deliver ideal launch and spin conditions. It also offers high MOI and adjustable perimeter weighting so it can be tuned to each player’s needs.
All in all, if you’re attracted to the promised performance of the Paradym and gravitate towards lightweight, high launch and spin shafts, this might just be the perfect combo for you.
Looking for a New Callaway Paradym?
Interested in getting a new Callaway Paradym? Not sure if the Aldila ASCENT is for you? Worry not – it is only one recommendation among many, and Callaway recommends many other shafts as readily as the ASCENT.
Take your time when shopping, read reviews, and work with a professional golf club fitter if necessary. They will help you find a match if you’re definitely sold on a Paradym.
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