Al
At 11:27 PM 11/6/2002, you wrote:
Alberto:
It is the old axiom (axiom's, axia?) that I always wonder about...I've mentioned before my favorite book is "How We Know What Isn't So".
I've always followed the longest/softest theory and never tried shafting up the ol' telephone pole and simply wondered if the longer/softer theory was all wet. This guy that suggested the X flex (not XX) is a low handicap golfer and I'm a high handicapper but straighter, better trajectory, more roll/overall distance, sounded pretty good to me. Plus I'll be able to say "me? I hit an X." A lot to that. I did build an X flex (mentioned that below) Accuflex Vizion and I'll give an update.
It will probably feel like I'm hitting a rock when I try it out in the 40 deg. Michigan late fall golf season but my hands are numb from catching all those hot clubheads anyway.
John
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John,
There is an old axiom in fitting that says put them in the longest softest shaft they can hit properly. First of all, what ball flight are you trying to change? A mandatory part of fitting is that it feels good. Going with XX shafts will have to feel good and the golfer will have to make the timing adjustment. You didn't mention his handicap. I have found that going softer has been received pretty well with some golfers. There is a mind set with a lot of low handicap golfers that they need X or Stiff shafts that is often hard to overcome. Build one and try it.
Al
At 08:37 PM 11/6/2002, you wrote:
I talked to a guy today that told me he has a 110 mph swing, likes reg irons and X flex shafts. Said he feels he gets more roll and total distance (maybe a little less carry) and hits it a lot straighter. Has anyone had any experience (and luck) going "over their heads" with super stiff X flex shafts. I usually hit a firm or soft S with my 100 mph boney arm/beer belly swing. Have been trying some R flex irons this summer and like the feel. Of course I've got an X flex shaft drying as we speak, just wonder if others have experimented with this.
It's was also about 38 degrees, cloudy and totally depressing today, looking for any excuse to pretend it's still golf weather.
Did stop by Arnie's again today and watched the master save and reuse just about every part of a reshaft job including the grip, Callaway o-ring, and shaft bore thru plug. Just takes a second or two and he pops off the old o-ring and bore thru plug, blows off the grip, cleans it in his handy dandy cleaner/brush gizmo, and you've got the ultimate recycled golf club.
He also tried to get me to grab the hot torched clubhead bare handed and I stopped just in time.
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Thanks!
John Muir
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