OT - Golf (shaft)

shdw01 · Jun 30, 2008

I always hear people speak of how important the shaft is (Driver especially).

But what about the shaft is really important:
1) Brand/Quality (expensive = good)
2) Customed to your swing (flex, kickpoint, etc.)

I understand both are important....but if I get a generic shaft (stock) that is customized to my swing, will the results be very similar to a High-end brand/model?

Some of these shafts are very expensive....is it really the "shaft"?

woodog22 · Jun 30, 2008

One that fits your swing. Some like boardy tip stiff(like me) others like a higher kick point (softer, more workable). I'd stick with a named brand like Grafalloy, Aldila or Fujikura. Get fitted if you're serious, you want a shaft and head combo that launches at the proper angle/spin rate. Same with irons shafts, for me X-100 are too harsh, S-300 balloon slightly (S-400 perfect flex). Maybe try and find a Callaway fitter with all the launch monitors and shaft setups.

shdw01 · Jun 30, 2008

I'm not hard core enough to mess with my crappy irons....just curious on the driver....

how about this example?

Driver A - $400 with the head you want and a stock shaft (nike, taylor made, etc) with the proper flex for your swing and kickpoint, etc.

or

Driver B - $300 for the driver.....and you can buy a Fujikura shaft with the same kickpoint/flex as the other specs for $200.....

Will Driver B outperform by a 25% increase in price from Driver A?

whalewager · Jun 30, 2008

doesnt make a difference in most of your cases...hell a glove doesnt even matter to most of you greenhorns

just throw on some tacky grip on those mcgregors of all yalls and go play the pitch and putts...

have fun

shdw01 · Jun 30, 2008

georgejefferson said:
doesnt make a difference in most of your cases...hell a glove doesnt even matter to most of you greenhorns

just throw on some tacky grip on those mcgregors of all yalls and go play the pitch and putts...

have fun

I agree to a point...that is why I don't really care about the shafts on my irons....if I need more distance, i'll just go up one club. (BTW, I have some of the shittiest clubs....titleist 990B irons)

but in regards to driver....when I catch it clean (less often, every day, soon my driver will be 50/50) I'd like to get the most distance out of it....will make up for my inability to hit a 3 iron.

whalewager · Jun 30, 2008

Keep The Driver In The Bag Son...better Yet...throw It Away...stick To The 3 Wood Off The Tee And Get A Bag Load Of Hybrids

You Will Be Playing On Tuesdays Anyway

woodog22 · Jun 30, 2008

Some golfers are picky when it comes to equipment, buying name-brand helps the resell value if you like to switch out clubs.

You can buy a $100 used FT-3 off ebay thats better than all the generic $40 drivers in proshops. Most weekend-hacks won't care. I think getting the proper flex is the key. A quality shaft really doesn't cost more than $65 and a used 2-3 year old driver performs just as good as 08 models. You could equally buy a Mizuno MP-001 460cc for $50 off ebay. It will perform as good as any with the right shaft for your swing.

shdw01 · Jun 30, 2008

georgejefferson said:
Keep The Driver In The Bag Son...better Yet...throw It Away...stick To The 3 Wood Off The Tee And Get A Bag Load Of Hybrids

You Will Be Playing On Tuesdays Anyway

can't hit a 3 wood for shit.....normal par 5 for me is Driver --> 3 iron --> wedge

whalewager · Jun 30, 2008

U Mean...

Driver--woods--3 Iron--sand--sw--sand--sw--pond--drop--7iron--pw--pw--putter--putter--pw--putter--pick That Mfr Up

woodog22 · Jun 30, 2008

georgejefferson said:
Keep The Driver In The Bag Son...better Yet...throw It Away...stick To The 3 Wood Off The Tee And Get A Bag Load Of Hybrids

I agree, although 3-woods are a whole other story. I carry 5 iron on with 3 hybrids 18 22 25. I had my best round last week with mostly hybrids off the tee, I used driver on 6 holes, hit one in a bunker, 2 ob, 1 in a gopher hole? but ended up with a 75.:lol:

Practice your short game.

shdw01 · Jun 30, 2008

georgejefferson said:
U Mean...

Driver--woods--3 Iron--sand--sw--sand--sw--pond--drop--7iron--pw--pw--putter--putter--pw--putter--pick That Mfr Up

:lol: okay, i laughed

Its on GJ....you and me on the course......I will beat your ass son.

:youmad:

when i'm done, I will teach you a lesson about bringing ZERO input into threads.....hahaha

whalewager · Jun 30, 2008

I hit a hybrid as far as most of you hit a driver

whalewager · Jun 30, 2008

shdw01 said:
:lol: okay, i laughed

Its on GJ....you and me on the course......I will beat your ass son.

:youmad:

when i'm done, I will teach you a lesson about bringing ZERO input into threads.....hahaha

it is quite possibly the funniest post i have ever made

whalewager · Jun 30, 2008

bitch,

do you know how many times i have rolled up on 18 teebox down 2 dimes with only a nickel in my pocket and still come up winner?

not fn many but I get the scrilllaaaaaaaaa

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