Aldila Rogue 60 Shaft Review - Specs, Flex, Weight

Aldila Rogue 60 Shaft Review – Specs, Flex, Weight

Aldila Rogue 60 Shaft

Aldila shafts are the stock shafts for some of the most coveted woods and drivers in the industry.

The company makes some of the finest graphite shafts available and the Aldila Rogue 60 is a fine entry into Aldila’s portfolio.

We got our hands on the Aldila Rogue 60 and plugged it into our test driver (a Ping G425) for a range session.

How did the Aldila Rogue 60 perform and who is it for? Find out in the following review.

Aldila Rogue 60 Shaft Overview

The Aldila Rogue 60 is available in three different profiles.

The Aldila Rogue 60 Black is their mid-spin entry, the Aldila Rogue 60 Silver is the low launch/spin version and the Aldila Rogue 60 White sits between the black and silver.

For this specific test session, we had the Aldila Rogue 60 White.

As you can imagine, this is a mostly white shaft. But the white finish transitions into a stark, black tip section.

So it isn’t as loud color-wise as other purely white shafts. Overall, it looks really cool and has a weight profile that matches its “fast” appearance.

The kick point of the Aldila Rogue 60 is near the grip section, leaving the tip to have a stiffer profile.

The action is clear and consistent. When we were taking full swings with the Aldila Rogue 60 we could feel that our swing energy was making it all the way into the ball.

The transition was a bit whippy for our tastes; but that is only to be expected from a shaft of this weight class.

There were instances where we felt that we were losing control over the club path – and that was further evidenced by the divergence readouts we were getting from the launch monitor.

However, this shaft gives you tangible, palpable and practical results when it comes to club head speed, smash factor and distance.

Why is the Aldila Rogue 60 So Popular?

The Aldila Rogue 60 is an incredibly popular shaft because it is the stock shafts for various high-end golf clubs.

Other than that though, it is a popular choice among slow to moderate swing speed players who want help in the distance department.

How Does the Aldila Rogue 60 Perform?

It’s really hard to argue with the numbers.

Some of our testers reached carry distances between 260 and 268 yards; well above what is normal for them. However, the consistency wasn’t there.

There was a sequence in which I hit 262.7 carry yards, then reached only 245.6 yards on the very next swing.

It was a bit difficult to reign the sidespin in which is what contributed to the distance inconsistency.

Still, the Aldila Rogue 60 is very easy to swing and if we had more time with it, we could probably eliminate some of the variables that were contributing to the overall inconsistency.

Spin rates stayed in the 2400 – 2600 RPM range and offline divergence hovered between 9 and 15 yards.

Almost all of our testers experienced immediate and significant smash factor improvements though.

The best thing about the Aldila Rogue 60 is that it makes it easier for players to take their most powerful swing.

After the first time you swing it, you get the feeling (and the urge) that you can swing well outside of yourself. It’s a very fun shaft to swing and can certainly help slower swing speed players.

Shaft Specs

Specs	Aldila Rogue 60
Available flexes	Regular, stiff, extra stiff
Weight	63g, 66g, 68g
Tip	.355”
Length	46”

What Flexes Are Available? What Swing Speeds Do They Suit?

The Aldila Rogue 60 in regular flex would be a good choice for players in the 70-80 MPH swing speed range.

Stiff flex may suit 81-85 MPH swingers and extra stiff could work for players in the 86-90 MPH spectrum.

What Weights Are Available? What Swing Speeds Do They Suit?

The 63g version is good for 70-75 MPH swingers.

The Aldila Rogue 60 at 66 grams may be suitable for 76-85 MPH swing speed players. The 68g version is for players in the 86-90 MPH neighborhood.

Why is it So Good?

The Aldila Rogue 60 is a good shaft because it is lightweight and very easy to swing.

It will make you feel like you can swing the driver faster than you normally can. And for us, it resulted in easily improved smash factor.

Aldila Rogue 60 First Impressions

At first, we were really impressed with how easy and comfortable this shaft was to swing.

After a few swings, we were able to work the flight high or in the mid trajectory which was also impressive.

Key Features & Performance

High modulus carbon fiber was used to stiffen the tip section.

There is a good flow of swing energy that runs through the butt all the way down to the tip. The high modulus carbon fiber seems to deftly transfer swing energy.

Aldila Rogue 60 Driver Review

We got great distance from this shaft off the tee.

Flight was a bit erratic and sidespin rates were high though. A more deliberate tempo may reign in some of that erratic flight.

Aldila Rogue 60 Fairway Wood Review

With higher-lofted woods we were getting very strong trajectory.The ball launched quickly and climbed rapidly.

Aldila Rogue 60 Pros & Cons

Pros:

Great for slow swing speed players
Strong launch and great carry
Feels light on the downswing
Produces great smash factor
Excellent club head speed

Cons:

Sidespin is a bit erratic
Not good for fast swing speed players
A bit pricey

Aldila Rogue 60 Shaft

Overall Score: 95/100

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Who Should Buy it?

The Aldila Rogue 60 would be a good choice for handicaps in the range of about 17-24.

These are the kinds of players who will benefit from the speed and power that this shaft offers, and also the kinds of players who won’t mind the moderate dispersion so much.

It’s a great overall shaft if your chief concern is distance.