The Aldila NV 65 X-Stiff wood shaft weighs 2.43 oz (69 g) with 3.6° torque and is tuned for a mid-low launch / mid spin flight. For this particular weight/flex combination, it sits at the heavier side of its weight range and the lower-torque side. Choose this variant when stability, control and a more substantial feel matter more than easy speed.
Wood shaft specifications
Aldila · NV 65 X-Stiff · Wood Shaft
Material: GraphiteFlex: X-StiffWeight class: Midweight (65-74.9 g)Flight: Mid-low launch / Mid spinUse: Driver / fairway wood
2.43 ozWeight
3.6°Torque
X-StiffFlex
low/midLaunch
Wood-shaft benchmarks
How this shaft compares
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Weight
Above average
2.43 oz
Weight is above average among wood shafts in this database.
Torque
Typical
3.6°
Torque is typical among wood shafts in this database.
At a glance
Shaft profile
Launchlow/mid
StabilityStable / control-oriented
TempoMedium-fast to fast tempos
UseDriver / fairway wood
BiasControl / stability biased
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Aldila |
|---|---|
| Model | NV 65 X-Stiff |
| Category | Wood Shaft |
| Primary use | Driver / fairway wood |
| Catalog year | 2026 |
| SKU / code | AL0088 |
| MPF rating | 5B1M |
Full specifications
Technical details
Weight & flex
Weight2.43 oz (69 g)
Weight classMidweight (65-74.9 g)
FlexX-Stiff
Torque3.6°
Bend pointmid/high
Kick pointMid/High
Tip stiffnessmed/firm
Build & dimensions
MaterialGraphite
Tip diameter0.335 in (8.5 mm)
Driver tip trim0 in
Flight & feel
Launchlow/mid
Trajectory / spinMid-low launch / Mid spin
StabilityStable / control-oriented
Launch assistanceTrajectory-control biased
FeelStable graphite feel with controlled loading
Relative weightAbove average among wood shafts
Relative torqueTypical among wood shafts
Player fit
Tempo fitMedium-fast to fast tempos
Transition fitFirm to aggressive transitions
Speed vs controlControl / stability biased
Driver playabilityStable driver profile
Fairway-wood playabilityPenetrating fairway option
Golfer fit summaryControl / stability biased; medium-fast to fast tempos; mid-low launch / mid spin.
Related variants
How this version fits the lineup
Sibling comparisons use models from the same product line in this database.
Variant context
Product lineAldila NV
Position in lineupheavier side; firmest listed flex; mid-low launch / mid spin
Closest-version comparisonThis version sits at the heavier side of the range and on the lower-torque side. It is heavier than NV 65 Stiff and lighter than NV 75 Regular.
Why choose this variantChoose this variant when stability, control and a more substantial feel matter more than easy speed.