"Pure"ing shafts

Originally Posted by BDMplayer910

I think what you mean is spining shafts, where the spine, or where the layers of graphite come together and form a very small seam. They do this to improve the constant shaft flex that can become inconsistent if not spined. Mostly they will align it with directly toward the target line (I believe). I'm not 100% sure about the whole process, and even the head pro at work said it mostly wouldn't make too much difference for your average golfer. I usually hear about it from nit-picky players who somehow find and excuse for everything. It is indeed the Indian, not the arrow!

I searched google and this article from this site came up, so it's gotta be good.

http://thesandtrap.com/b/bag_drop/shaft_spining_splining_and_pureing_black_art_or_the_ultimate_tweak

Hope this helps! Good luck!

Originally Posted by BDMplayer910

I searched google and this article from this site came up, so it's gotta be good.

http://thesandtrap.com/b/bag_drop/shaft_spining_splining_and_pureing_black_art_or_the_ultimate_tweak

Originally Posted by moparman426

This article supports it more than not. Article is also from 5 years ago..these days it costs around $16 to get it done if you're buying a new shaft, so definitely not a deal breaker.  For the USGA to implement a rule for it, it must be worth something.

Quote from the article:

"In the End…

Despite some shaft makers' protestations, spine alignment has become an accepted tuning method on all the professional tours and among a growing legion of amateurs who, like me, have experienced the benefits of the process.

That's it not more widespread probably has to do with cost. PUREing runs about $45 a club with independent clubmakers and fitters charging about the same.

The trick, it would seem, is to either go with SST's process or find and rely on a reputable, experienced clubmaker who knows what he's doing and can explain to you the method behind his particular madness.

If it's affordable for you and you are serious about your game and your equipment, spine alignment is definitely worth looking into."

Originally Posted by BDMplayer910

I didn't mean to intend I don't support it. It will make a difference for pros and good players. However, someone who cannot swing the club consistently anyways will not see much benefit. If you cannot repeat a swing, there is little gain in spining a shaft, because with each inconsistent swing the shaft will bend and flex differently. I personally dont believe a 25 handicapper is going to benefit what so ever by doing so. If you make a seriously consistent swing each time you bring that baby back, then yes, it will make a difference.