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03-08-2012 07:07 PM #1
Lie Angle, bending, and shaft extensions
Two part question:
1) What is the affect of a shaft extention on iron lie angle? is there a ratio? say 1/2in equals 1deg
2) Can clubs be bent more than once? can they be bent back to original lie?
Thanks to those with the answers!
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03-08-2012 09:18 PM #2
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You are correct that 1/2 inch will increase your lie angle by 1 degree more upright
Yes you can bend a club more than once. It is easier to bend a forged club then it is a cast club. Forged clubs can bend easily 4 degrees where cast clubs can usually only bend about 2 degrees.
Hope this helps
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03-08-2012 09:42 PM #3
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03-08-2012 09:51 PM #4
A total of two bends, once up then back, isn't going to fatigue the metal enough to matter.
Not fat anymore. Need to get better at golf now!
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03-08-2012 11:13 PM #5
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agreed
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03-09-2012 11:04 AM #6
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03-09-2012 09:35 PM #7
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I strongly disagree on all counts. The 1/2" to 1 deg,ratio does not apply in any circomstance, especially when using extentions,You are effectivly stiffning up the butt section and softning the tip section simotaniously and establishing a whole new bend profile to the shaft.The only way to establish the proper lie is a lie test.
There are cast clubs that can be bent 3 to 4 deg, no problem. It all depends on the type of steel and the quality of the manufacturing.
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