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05-02-2008 08:55 AM #1
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Adding Extensions
If I was to take a 40" shaft and add a 1" extension, would it play long enough for a 4/5 wd? I don't like adding more than 1" when an extension is needed, so if this is not possible it won't be a route I'll pursue.
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05-02-2008 08:57 AM #2
Steel it would;
Driver=43 inches
3wood=42 inches
5 wood=41 inchesLive as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.
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05-02-2008 08:58 AM #3
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It's actually a graphite shaft. The shaft was pulled from a 7wd, so I figured adding an inch would work. But I'm assuming the 40" is the total length of the shaft uninstalled. Do you not usually have the shaft a little shorter than what the final playing length will be? Does the install not add an inch or two?
"A life lived in fear of the new and the untried is not a life lived to its fullest." M.Pare 10/09/08
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05-02-2008 09:02 AM #4
Why don't you dry assemble it and see what the swingweight comes out at? If it is close it's probably OK
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05-02-2008 09:04 AM #5
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05-02-2008 09:04 AM #6
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I'm not too concerned with the swing weight. I can always add lead tape to bring that up, but if it's going to play 1" or more shorter I'll pass. But if I can get it to a least .5" shorter then I'll consider it.
"A life lived in fear of the new and the untried is not a life lived to its fullest." M.Pare 10/09/08
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05-02-2008 09:07 AM #7
Depends on hosel depth. Allow 1/8 for grip cap.
If 42 is your goal then cut to 41 7/8.Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.
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05-02-2008 10:19 AM #8
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05-02-2008 10:21 AM #9
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05-02-2008 10:25 AM #10
Let's see here.. first of all has this shaft been tip trimmed to spec for a 4/5 wd?
Let's assume that it has. My guess for a blind bore install with a 40" shaft that you will have a playing length between 41-41.25"; therefore falling in the neighbourhood of 42" with the extension.. Sounds close to me.Some people are like Slinkies... they're really good for nothing, ... but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs...
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05-02-2008 10:34 AM #11
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05-02-2008 10:34 AM #12
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05-02-2008 10:36 AM #13
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05-02-2008 10:55 AM #14
No problemo Geoff. However one thing I should note is that the more I read in this thread, the more I think the shaft you have is not going to work. I would spend a few dollars on a proper shaft rather than try to make an R-flex graphite shaft trimmed for a 7 wood into a 4/5 wood
. Lengthening it is going to soften it further so you might end up playing with a Ladies flex shaft at any decent swingweight.
On the other hand, if you wear the right shade of lipstick it might workThe opinions expressed in this post are mine and may not necessarily reflect the opinions of others on OG.
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05-02-2008 12:45 PM #15
Based on how he was hitting it at Bethpage, ladies flex is appropriate.
Sorry, couldn't resist that one.Not fat anymore. Need to get better at golf now!
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05-02-2008 12:46 PM #16
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05-02-2008 03:57 PM #17
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05-03-2008 08:29 AM #18Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.
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05-04-2008 10:23 AM #19
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How do we know if the trimming for a 7w is not the same amount as a 4/5w ? Ya gots ta dry fit this thing, measure the lenght, and determine how much extention you need for the lenght you are looking for. I say give it a try. What the hell, if it does not work, try plan B.
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