I disagree with respect to Ping irons on loft and lie. If their numbers
don't match yours, it is more likely a L&L equipment difference than an
inaccurate setting from Ping. I have seen their L&L measuring
equipment, and it is a computerized laser set-up to measure loft and
lie. It is likely more accurate than most loft and lie machines.... As
far as shaft flex, Ping uses taper tips, so that match will only be as
good as the shaft supplier....
Tedd
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From: owner-shopt...@mail.msen.com
[mailto:owner-shopt...@mail.msen.com] On Behalf Of Tom Flanagan
Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 12:46 PM
To: shoptalk
Subject: RE: ShopTalk: Shaft extensions?
Forgot to mention this. Bending Berthas is an interesting
subject. They're bore-throughs. You need a short knuckle bending bar
but, keep in mind that when you're bending the hosel you're also bending
the shaft. That's not a big deal with steel shafts but for graphites?
You could crack the tip. I've bent a few Callaways to about 2 deg up.
Before you start bending check the actual lie angles. I'll bet
they're different, club to club. I've yet to see a set of any OEM brand
iron that are what the mfr claims. Same with lofts and flexes
(graphite), be iron shaft flexes are often all over the range.
TFlan
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Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:53:06 -0700
From: rwthomso...@yahoo.com
Subject: ShopTalk: Shaft extensions?
To: ShopTalk@mail.msen.com
What would be the maximum recommended shaft extension length? According
to several on-line fitting programs and one in person club fitting(IE
hitting from a plexi board at a range) I need my 5 iron to be 38.5" long
and 3 deg up on the lie. I've seen many great used sets of clubs with
modern shafts that I would love to try, but they are at std length. I
currently play with a set of '96 Callaway Big Berthas. Standard length
for callaway is 38" for a 5 iron. That is not the standard for all
manufacturers. How much extension would be too much and compromise the
integrity and accuracy of the clubs.
Any info will be greatly appreciated.
Tommy T.
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