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
________________________________ 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 ________________________________ 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. ________________________________ New Windows 7: Find the right PC for you. Learn more. <http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pc-scout/default.aspx?CBID=wl&ocid=PID 24727::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WWL_WIN_pcscout:102009>