I require my clubs 1.5″ over std and like a D5 swingweight and mid-size grips with 2 additional wraps. Will having a lighter shaft bring the swingweight down or will I need to put additional weight in the butt? This issue has not been a problem before as my Pings and Mizuno at 1.5″ longer and a mid size grip come out to D5, but seem to be a huge issue with TaylorMade and their R9 TP. Any advice will help.
Ian, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Ian,
Without knowing the weight of the heads, it is impossible to say. Lighter shafts will help. For every @8 gram reduction in shaft weight, swingweight goes down a point. For every 1/2 additional length swingweight goes up a point.
Regards,
Jeff
July 29th, 2010. Read more articles on General.
Hi Jeff, and thanks for the response. I have a Speeder 757 T/M-25 R-Flex .350 tip Made in Japan pull-out that I’m thinking of installing into a .370 tip 17 degree Adams Super Hybrid. The current weight is 71.6 grams. I can’t find the bend point and torque values anywhere. Any ideas? My swing speed is 80-90 mph. Am I asking for trouble with that shaft in the hybrid head? I’ve got the Fuji Hybrid MAX on order, 65g 4.0 torque just in case it does not work out. Thanks!
Chris, Black Earth, Wisconsin, USA
Chris,
I really don’t like the idea of a .350″ in a .370″ head. The shaft will play softer than you think as the hosel ID is designed for a larger tip shaft. The ball flight will likely be higher than you want. Sorry, I do not have the specs on this TaylorMade shaft.
Regards,
Jeff
July 28th, 2010. Read more articles on Reshaft.
To reshaft a TaylorMade R7 fairway metal is a .335 or .350 tip required?
Jim, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
Jim,
You can use a .350″ shaft or a .335″ shaft with a bushing ferrule.
Regards,
Jeff
July 28th, 2010. Read more articles on Reshaft.
What is the tip size for the Bridgestone J36 forged irons. I would like to replace the current shafts with Project X shafts.
Patrick, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Patrick,
They are .355″ taper.
Regards,
Jeff
July 27th, 2010. Read more articles on Specifications.
Hello from Spain. How deep is the hosel of a Ping Rapture if broken shaft still inside and reshafting is required? Thanks.
Carlos, Fuengirola, Malaga, Spain
Carlos,
It is approximately 1 1/4″.
Regards,
Jeff
July 25th, 2010. Read more articles on Specifications.
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