Taylormade V-Steel: Band of Brothers

[quikcolin]

Wow!  Finding this thread after taking a peek at my V Steel 16.5 4 wood in the basement tonight.  I loved it. Haven’t gamed her in 10+ years.  I have a Rogue ST LS 3 wood in the bag currently.  I’m toying with reshafting the v steel and putting her back on the course… 

Edited January 3, 2023 by quikcolin

[philly2kuk]

3 hours ago, quikcolin said:

Wow!  Finding this thread after taking a peek at my V Steel 16.5 4 wood in the basement tonight.  I loved it. Haven’t gamed her in 10+ years.  I have a Rogue ST LS 3 wood in the bag currently.  I’m toying with reshafting the v steel and putting her back on the course… 

I loved my v steel and occasionally take her out, sadly she no longer keeps up. Even though she’s at 15 degrees my 16.5 tsi2 is about 20 yards longer and just as straight. 

[Bogeygolfisfun]

On 1/2/2023 at 5:21 PM, Bogeygolfisfun said:

Looking for some V Steel insights.  What year is the V Steel with the weight screw and Taylormade written on the bottom.  Also what is the difference between those heads and the ones most pictures on this thread?

  

Bumping this question again on this thread, as not sure who else or where else there is an answer.

 

thanks

[crivas]

7 minutes ago, Bogeygolfisfun said:

Bumping this question again on this thread, as not sure who else or where else there is an answer.

 

thanks

Appears to be 2009. Japanese model.

 

https://forums.golfwrx.com/topic/365562-new-v-steel/

[Puttersaurus Rex]

14 minutes ago, Bogeygolfisfun said:

Bumping this question again on this thread, as not sure who else or where else there is an answer.

 

thanks

2005/2006

 

Google search pulled this up:

 

https://golfbusinessnews.com/news/corporate/new-taylormade-wood-is-easier-to-hit/

 

 

[wrm2120]

Got one coming in with a Purple Ice Shaft. 

[RolandofGilead]

I found a V Steel 3W at my local Play It Again Sports and it was the easiest $20 I’ve spent in awhile. I paired with a leftover UST Proforce V2 black shaft and it’s an absolute rocket launcher. I play older clubs from the 90s and 00s and I think this will overtake my 975F in the 3/4W spot.

Edited September 20, 2023 by RolandofGilead

[azgreg]

Was in my local Play It Again Sports today to get some used tennis balls for my pupper when I spotted a 4w with the factory stiff steel shaft. $20 later it's all mine.

 

[PARETO]

I gamed VSteel 3w since they launched it way back when and that 3w was the best club in my bag for many years. Like most of us, I sold it and moved on but I found these locally today for $60 for the pair and could not be happier. Such a great head shape. Nice! I may hunt down a 7w as well. 

[LowAndLeft32]

Has anyone tried a velocore shaft in a v steel? 

[nitram]

9 hours ago, LowAndLeft32 said:

Has anyone tried a velocore shaft in a v steel? 

Yes. I put a Ventus Red Velocore 8X in a V-Steel 9WD and it’s sublime.

[LowAndLeft32]

2 hours ago, nitram said:

Yes. I put a Ventus Red Velocore 8X in a V-Steel 9WD and it’s sublime.

Nice! 👍 

 

I’m debating velocore for the more expensive option or finding an old graphite design YS 6 for the cheaper option. 

[nitram]

22 hours ago, LowAndLeft32 said:

Nice! 👍 

 

I’m debating velocore for the more expensive option or finding an old graphite design YS 6 for the cheaper option. 

An OG Aldila NV (Green) is also a very good choice.

[hartman29]

Took my 5 wood to the range for the first time in forever on Saturday. Cold wind, high 40’s.  It took a few swings but I got results I didn’t deserve. Eventually got a few out 200-210 carry.

I see what you guys mean about the stock shaft too. Definitely need to think about something a little stiffer than the stock stiff.

[swingactionlikefuryk]

I have moved on to utility irons in the last couple of years. Currently playing winter golf and needing some inspiration. I've just revisited my club stash and seeing my v-steels put a smile on my face. I've decided to pull out the 4w 16.5⁰ and get re-acquainted with an old friend.

[azgreg]

On 8/4/2024 at 5:56 PM, swingactionlikefuryk said:

I have moved on to utility irons in the last couple of years. Currently playing winter golf and needing some inspiration. I've just revisited my club stash and seeing my v-steels put a smile on my face. I've decided to pull out the 4w 16.5⁰ and get re-acquainted with an old friend.

[azgreg]

Dang. I just noticed this on the Qi10 fairway:

 

 

 

[RolandofGilead]

I found this 4W in the used bin at my local shop, built it with an S400 shaft, and had the paint sand blasted. I had a 3W previously and like the smaller footprint of this club, plus the extra loft makes it more versatile for rounds with just one fairway wood.

 

[HoosierHacker89]

Dad still is playing his 3/5/7/9 woods. 20 years now. I don't think hell ever give them up. 

[jplroper]

On 8/27/2024 at 7:03 AM, RolandofGilead said:

I found this 4W in the used bin at my local shop, built it with an S400 shaft, and had the paint sand blasted. I had a 3W previously and like the smaller footprint of this club, plus the extra loft makes it more versatile for rounds with just one fairway wood.

 

  Steel shafted 975D, thats pure class, nice stick.

[azgreg]

Corey Pavin still gaming a V-Steel.

 

https://www.golfwrx.com/760202/corey-pavin-witb-2025-may/

 

[philly2kuk]

On 5/21/2025 at 4:24 PM, azgreg said:

Corey Pavin still gaming a V-Steel.

 

https://www.golfwrx.com/760202/corey-pavin-witb-2025-may/

 

Rescue mid in there too. Maybe I should get my v steel and rescue duals back out…..

[azgreg]

56 minutes ago, philly2kuk said:

Rescue mid in there too. Maybe I should get my v steel and rescue duals back out…..

 

[VSteel2025]

Found two Vsteels at playin again. 
 

one looked normal ( serial number lasered )

 

the other one looked just a bit off but still normal (weird lines on crown and serial numbers that aren’t normal) 

 

can someone help me figure out if it’s a counterfeit or maybe a Tour edition. I had to go with the fake one because it had the stiff stock shaft (which I weirdly love) 

 

please help 

[DavePelz4]

I miss my VSteel 9W. Sometimes doing the perceptual right thing bites you in the arse.

[ZAS]

with such a following, it surprises me they don't refresh and release them again...likely a big time winner...again...

[infinii]

41 minutes ago, ZAS said:

with such a following, it surprises me they don't refresh and release them again...likely a big time winner...again...

The v steel sole plate design has evolved but still exists in some shape or form in their modern offerings.

[ZAS]

19 hours ago, infinii said:

The v steel sole plate design has evolved but still exists in some shape or form in their modern offerings.

the sole does exist in various iterations...I'd like an original refresh