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Nicklaus Iron Specs

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 01:32:44 +0000

What is the loft and lie of a 1998 Nicklaus Air Bear Pro Carbon Pitch Wedge?
Scott, Covina, California, USA

Scott

Sorry to not have 100% accurate information. But, most of the airBear irons from that timeframe had 63.5 degrees lie and 47 degrees loft.

Regards,

Gary

Ping Wedge Reshaft

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:30:57 +0000

I am re-shafting a Ping G2 pitching wedge. The final length is 35.5″. What is the tipping requirements?
Steve, Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA

Steve,

The club requires a taper tip shaft in the shortest length available for the flex -usually @37″. It does not get tipped; butt cut to length.

Regards,

Jeff

Pullout Reshaft

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:28:37 +0000

Hi. Can a PX pull out from Callaway X22 iron fit into a Titleist ZM iron? Thanks!
Denis, Singapore

Denis,

The X22 is .370″ parallel. The ZM is .355″ taper. The shaft will not fit. If it is an X22 Tour, then the shaft is also .355″ and it will fit.

Regards,

Jeff

One Length Irons

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:25:47 +0000

I’m an 18 handicap. Do you think I would benefit from same length golf clubs like those made from 1 iron clubs? It would seem that with all heads the same weight and lie, all clubs same length and ball in same position, that my swing would be more consistent.
Brian, Greenwell Springs, Louisiana, USA

Brian,

I am not a fan of 1-length clubs. Typically unless they are made 100% correctly, long irons are too light and short irons too heavy. Unless lofts are adjusted correctly, long irons tend to go shorter and short irons longer. The finesse shots around the green are more difficult as well with longer short irons. No major golf company is pursuing a 1-length set at this time and Tommy Armour Golf abandoned it over 15 years ago - thus there must be good reasons why each club is a different length.

Regards,

Jeff

Scotty Cameron Putter Reshaft

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:22:40 +0000

I’d like to reshaft a Cameron Circa 62 #2 putter. Do you know what type shaft I’m looking for and where to find it? Also, is there a possibility of find this shaft in black?
David, Acworth, Georgia, USA

David

It is a .370 tip putter shaft. I do not think it is available in black. Try www.hireko.com or www.golfworks.com.

Regards,

Jeff

High Driver Trajectory

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:20:49 +0000

I seem to hit my driver too high with alot of backspin. Any suggestions. I have tried several different shafts with various kick points. Nothing seems to help.
Jon, Nutley, New Jersey, USA

Jon

Look to a lower lofted model. Loft will have a more noticeable effect on trajectory than will shafts.

Regards,

Jeff

Titleist Shaft Replacement

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:39:42 +0000

Hi Jeff, I will soon be replacing the shaft on my Titleist 909F3. I plan to drill out the small hole they provide from the blind hosel through to the sole. I then plan to use compressed air to blow out any extra epoxy present inside the shaft after inserting it in the hosel. This will leave a clear path where I can inject tungsten/epoxy paste to fine-tune the swingweight. But I’ve seen others deliberately block the bottom of the shaft with a ‘T’-shaped plug. Can you see problems with my plan? Thanks in advance.
Jeff, Millington, New Jersey, USA

Jeff,

‘Makes sense to me! I see no problems with your plan.

Regards,

Jeff

Mizuno Iron Shaft Spec

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:37:51 +0000

What is the hosel O.D. @ top of Mizuno MP-32 irons?
Brad, USA

Brad,

It is right around .520″.

Regards,

Jeff

Iron Reshaft Sizing

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:36:04 +0000

I want to have some irons reshafted. The iron tip diameter is .355″ but the graphite shaft is .370″. Is this a problem? Thanks.
Henry, Bend, Oregon, USA

Henry,

Yes, the .370″ shafts will not fit into the hosels of the .355″ heads. The heads can be drilled to accept the larger shafts, but as is, the shafts will not fit.

Regards,

Jeff

Callaway Driver Reshaft

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:34:17 +0000

I would like to reshaft a Callaway ERC Fusion driver. Because of the carbon fiber head should the shaft be drilled out or can it be removed with a heat gun?
Don, Franklin Park, Illinois, USA

Don,

Drilling is by far the best way.

Regards,

Jeff