:: Ask the Clubmaker - A Golf Clubmaking Resource :: » Shafts

Shaft Advice

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 04:01:26 +0000

Hello. I need some advice on shafts. I had been playing a set of Adams A4 irons in regular flex steel marked players flex and hit the ball well. Due to some nagging shoulder problems I purchased a set of Adams A 4 forged irons in graphite shafts. After a few rounds, my distance is less and accuracy off, they feel too soft (regular
Flex matrix 84). I like the A4’s and want to reshaft with steel. My profile is age 56 swing speed around 80-85 with 5 iron or driver, moderate tempo. Look forward to your advice.
David, Washington D.C., USA

David,

I might look at True Temper Dynalite Gold in R300 if you need to hit the ball higher or Dynamic Gold SL in R300 for lower ball flight.

Regards,

Jeff

True Temper Release Shaft

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 04:36:03 +0000

Hi. I found that the True Temper Release shafts were a perfect fit for my swing. True Temper doesn’t make this shaft any more. Is there another shaft that matches the Release characteristics?
Bill, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Bill

Unfortunately no. The closest is likely the Dynalite but it is not as soft or high launch.

Regards,

Jeff

Intermediate Flex?

Mon, 03 May 2010 03:16:24 +0000

I’ve got a shaft that says intermediate on it but does not have anything about stiff, regular, extra stiff or anything. Can you please tell me what intermediate compares to in regards of s, r, x-s? Thanks.
Dusty, West Union, Ohio, USA

Dusty,

That’s a new one to me…my guess would be that it’s regular.

Regards,

Jeff

Increasing Driver Shot Trajectory

Sat, 01 May 2010 01:24:51 +0000

I currently hit a 10* driver with a UST Proforce 65 shaft with a mid bend point. My shot trajectory is too low. I am considering building a Snake Eyes 10.5 or 11.5 driver. Should I build the 11.5 with the same shaft, or the 10.5 with the Proforce 65 High Launch shaft (with low bend point)? Your comments?
Andrew, Naperville, Illinois, USA

Andrew,

Without knowing your launch/spin numbers, it’s hard to say. But, what I can say, is that if ball flight is too low, look to loft first as a solution. The club loft will have more influence on trajectory than will shaft. Go to the 11.5 and see what happens.

Regards,

Jeff

Hardstepping Shafts

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 13:13:50 +0000

Can you effectively hardstep a shaft and still have a longer than standard length?
Tim, Pompano Beach, Florida, USA

Tim,

It depends on the raw length of the shaft, but in most cases, yes this can be done.

Regards,

Jeff

Titleist Driver Shaft Consideration

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 15:33:10 +0000

I have a Callaway X460 driver and I hit it well, anywhere from 290 to 340 and fairly straight with a tendency to hook and handicap of 8 that would be lower if I could putt. My swing speed is around 107 mph. My son took my driver so I am looking for a new one. I am considering the Titleist 909D2, which shaft(s) should I consider? I prefer a lower trajectory, X460 is rather high. I hit my Diablo 3 wood about 280 yards.
Kevin, Sterling Heights, Michigan, USA

Kevin

As a stock option do the Voodoo for a lower flight.

Regards,

Jeff

Blank Rifle Shafts

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:57:52 +0000

I am looking at a set of ‘blank’ (44″) Rifle shafts on ebay. The seller says that they can be tip trimmed to achieve the flex that i want. Is this true? or should I buy a matched set?
Robert, Holbrook, New York, USA

Robert,

It depends on which Rifles they are and what flex they originally were designed to be. It might be better just to buy a set to be sure they match.

Regards,

Jeff

Ping S59 Iron Reshaft

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 02:14:21 +0000

Currently have Z-Z65 shafts in Ping S59 irons. Will NS Pro950GH .370 parallel tip work and any idea how the launch angle will be effected? Thanks for your help and the great blog.
Ron, Erwin, Tennessee, USA

Ron

Pings are .355 taper. Thus the .370 shafts won’t fit. If they did, they would produce slightly higher flight.

Regards,

Jeff

Shafts

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:51:05 +0000

I picked up some shafts from a seller and he didn’t know the tipping requirement nor even the shaft flex the only things known is that they have SpeedRated Wedge on them and they are 100 grams, 2.5 torque, 41 inches long, with .370 tip. Could you help finding the tipping and flex? Thanks.
Bruce, Bell, Florida, USA

Bruce,

This is a guess without knowing the shafts, but if they are already wedge shafts, there is likely no tipping. But as they are 41″ long, there may be up to 4″ tipping. Without knowing more about the shafts, it’s impossible to say with any degree of certainty. Sorry…

Regards,

Jeff

Titleist AP2 Shaft Selection

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:35:02 +0000

I have a set of Titleist AP2 710’s. What is the tip size and can I achieve a lower trajectory with KB shafts?
Paul, Mint Hill, North Carolina, USA

Paul,

They are .355″ taper. Yes, depending on what’s in them, lower trajectory can be achieved with shaft selection. In addition to the KB shafts, the True Temper Dynamic Gold is also a good low ball flight shaft.

Regards,

Jeff