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Trimming Shafts

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:47:27 +0000

When trimming the butt end of a shaft, where should the measurement be taken? The raw shaft, or the bottom of the club head where it touches the ground? Thanks.
Rich, Shadyside, Ohio, USA

Rich,

Assuming you are trimming the club to length, the measurement is with the club in playing position to the butt end of the shaft.

Regards,

Jeff

Yonex Iron Shaft Replacement

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 15:41:49 +0000

I have a set of Yonex SuperADX titanium hybrid irons that were my dad’s. My nephew has sawed two off at the head ( they are probably 15 years old). I have told him that a switch to steel is a better choice he has a high swing speed, strong transition and fast tempo. Can you guide me in a good, reasonably inexpensive choice. I’m footing the bill as he is a college kid. It appears these are not a tapered hosel true? Comments would be greatly appreciated.
Shawn, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, USA

Shawn,

Without seeing the player swing, it’s tough to make a choice. The fact that the player is in college implies he is strong, so True Temper Dynamic Gold S300 is worth a look. The Yonex with graphite were parallel tip.

Regards,

Jeff

Shaft Removal

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:37:45 +0000

Does the removal of steel tapered tip shafts require a special process? I’m having difficulty breaking the bond on a broken Ping Zing iron.
Jim, Branford, Connecticut, USA

Jim

Nothing special. When all else fails apply more heat.

Ragards,

Jeff

Graphite Shaft Replacement Length

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 15:34:20 +0000

I have a Mizuno MX-950 hybrid no.3 with steel shaft. The length is 38.75″. I would like to reshaft them with a graphite shaft. What should be the new length of the club?
Ronald, San Francisco, California, USA

Ronald,

It depends on the weight of the shaft and the desired swingweight. Typically graphite shafted clubs (assuming a lighter weight graphite shaft) are 1/2-1″ longer than their steel counterparts.

Regards,

Jeff

Irons Shaft Tip Sizes

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 15:26:28 +0000

Hi, I’m looking to swap my Titelist 755 iron shafts with my Ben Hogan Apex Edge C.F.T shafts. Are they both the same shaft tip size?
James, Cookstown, Tyrone, Northern Ireland

James,

Yes, they are both .355″ taper.

Regards,

Jeff

Swingweight and Shaft Weight

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:19:24 +0000

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

Adams Driver Reshaft

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:16:35 +0000

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

TaylorMade Fairway Wood Reshaft

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:14:00 +0000

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

Bridgestone Iron Tip Size

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:11:53 +0000

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

Ping Rapture Hosel Depth

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 04:04:51 +0000

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