Game improving drivers

[gwlee7]

Patches,

I have a mint Callaway ft9 tour in a 9.5* w/ a fubuki 5xct stiff shaft that I'd entertain a "junior golfer needs a good driver" blowout offer on. It plays at 44".

[School Yard Pro]

Adams 9064Ls is stupid forgiving... and long

[gwlee7]

Originally Posted by School Yard Pro

Adams 9064Ls is stupid forgiving... and long

That's what's in my bag at the moment.

[ApocG10]

Originally Posted by Brian Fergusson

If you like a driver but the shaft is too long, it's very easy to cut down the shaft. I blow off the original grip with compressed air (sometimes takes up to 100 PSI, don't forget to put a piece of pipe or tubing over the grip to prevent "blowouts"), wrap masking tape around the butt end (easier to mark and helps contain the graphite fibres), and make the cut with an abrasive wheel (I have a 7" chop saw just for shafts). You can then re-grip with something else, or put the original grip back. Most people use gripping tape and solvent, but I prefer 2" masking tape and compressed air - allowing me to use the club immediately and making it easier to remove it in future should I need to do so.

It's really easier, and better to choke down a bit. I dont reccomend altering a shaft and ruining the way it is designed to perform.

[inthehole]

Originally Posted by ApocG10

If you can find a Ping Rapture, BUY IT.

Its almost cheating :D

I'm curious, there are about 4 versions of the Ping Rapture (see ---> http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=ping+rapture+driver ) ... which version do you like & is considered "almost cheating" - you have my attention.  Thx

[Timothy Voyles]

Originally Posted by GatorCallaway

Do your grips slip when you only use masking tape? I've heard of this before but never really trusted the grip to abuse without double sided tape.

I've had my 3w and 3h grips replaced and they were blown on w/ masking tape. This was 2-3 months (15-20 rounds) ago and I've not had any slippage. That was my first concern as well when they did it, it's all working out just fine thus far.

[delbertfarbe]

Originally Posted by inthehole

I'm curious, there are about 4 versions of the Ping Rapture (see --->  http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=ping+rapture+driver ) ... which version do you like & is considered "almost cheating" - you have my attention.  Thx

I played the 9° original Rapture with standard TFC shaft and it was an amazing driver.  It was very easy to move either direction or hit straight.

[lostine]

Forget the brand names and find an independent club fitter in your area to custom fit you for a driver and 3-wood from an off-label brand.  It will save you money on the clubhead that you can allocate to upgrade the shafts.

[GatorCallaway]

Originally Posted by Timothy Voyles

I've had my 3w and 3h grips replaced and they were blown on w/ masking tape. This was 2-3 months (15-20 rounds) ago and I've not had any slippage. That was my first concern as well when they did it, it's all working out just fine thus far.

Wow. Sounds like I need to go tinker in the garage then