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11-02-2006 06:00 PM #31
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Thanks to the posters for the informative posts. From them I have concluded that I should shorten my driver shaft. Now I must decide how much. I assume that the one inch to 1.3 yards in lost distance is not a linear equation. Where do I stop short of a Croquette mallett with a 85mph swing.
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11-02-2006 06:10 PM #32
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No, I do not.
Would you agree that the shorter length makes the shaft more accurate, versus the greater frequency? My experience as an 18 year hobbyist clubmaker and full time golfer shows that frequency (butt) has little perceptible affect on both distance and accuracy, but does affect feel. The tip section frequency affects trajectory. IMO, too much attention is given to the importance of the shaft and too little to swinging the club correctly.
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11-02-2006 06:15 PM #33
If your unhappy with the length, here is the best way to deal with it. Go on the range with decal tape or if you dont have it, dry wipes. Hold the club at the full length, hit it 10 times and notice where the grouping is on the decal or if you dont have decal, wipe the face clean after everyshot, the next hit will leave a visible imprint.
Move down the club half an inch at a time till you get significant center hits and no more than 5 yds distance loss, whichever comes first. You will then be able record your head speed and it is my guess that from 45 inch, you can get to 43.5 with very little loss, probably 3 to 4 mph.
Come back to the shop, whip the grip off cut the shaft to length and put some lead tape under the grip to get the swing weight back. You wont be disappointed and will hit more fairways. Butt trimming wont alter the frequency all that much, trust me and the dynamic properties of the shaft will not be compromised all that significantly.
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11-02-2006 06:25 PM #34
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Sammypvt, I will try this. How do I record my head speed?
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11-02-2006 06:45 PM #35
Try a head speed meter. I agree with BC Mists post by the way. The high teckies get freeked out with numbers, I am a 35 year pro and a 30 year clubbuilder with a very big setup in Mexico www.pvgolfacademy.com I still fit by feel and eye most days. Let the search for the holy grail to those that have the time to do it. Good luck and if you need any more help, fire away.
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11-03-2006 07:08 AM #36
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