Re: ShopTalk: Tip trim yields what cpm's?

[Mark A Patton]

We all wish it was so predictable. As I seem to have a habit for 
adopting items that are discontinued within 2 years, I feel for you. If 
you plan to use the shaft a fair amount, get 2 extra. One to perform tip 
trim sensitivity testing on, the other as a back up. If not, at least 
get an extra. If you don't need it, use it in a demo. Without extras, it 
is tip, measure, tip measure, etc. (as it sounds like you are doing)

Mark

Jeff Stephens wrote:

Dave,

thanks for the reply. I have a frequency meter and when trimming it 
would be nice to have actual measurements that yield cpm's rather than 
guessing in trying to reach a desired frequency. Thanks anyway.

Jeff

Dave Tutelman wrote:

At 06:11 PM 3/3/03 -0500, Jeff Stephens wrote:

Is there a standard for tip trimming that yields a standard cpm 
increase? For example, would trimming 5/8" yield 4 cpms higher?


No there isn't. Sorry. It would have been nice.

Most steel and some graphite shafts recommend 1/2" trim, and that 
usually gives about 4.3cpm per club. But there are so many exceptions 
that you really should look up the tip-trim instructions for each 
shaft. Better yet, make your own sensitivity charts using your 
frequency meter.

Good luck!
DaveT