Jump to content
IGNORED

what is the biggest factor in a fitting, the shaft or the clubhead?


Note: This thread is 4270 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Recommended Posts

i got fitted for a titleist 910f fairway wood earlier this year but ended up not taking the club. i took note of the shaft (graphite design ys6 stiff and i am thinking of putting that shaft and putting it into a 3 wood that i already own.

i have been told that this is not a good idea but it makes sense to me. the question is - is club fitting all about the clubhead or the shaft?

Link to comment
Share on other sites


Originally Posted by Lungies1

{...}

the question is - is club fitting all about the clubhead or the shaft?

Both working in concur -- as a team.

If your question is will your fitting with one head/shaft combo translate exactly to allow you to extrapolate that shaft fits you with a different head, I'd say no. The fitting did give you directional information but that is not the same as being fit using the new head. Launch characteristics will change between heads and that will effect the shaft choice. All that said, it is a good place to start when choosing a shaft.

Russ - Student of the Moe Norman swing as taught by the pros at - http://moenormangolf.com

Titleist 910 D3 8.5* w/ Project X shaft/ Titleist 910F 15* w/ Project X shaft

Cobra Baffler 20* & 23* hybrids with Accra hybrid shafts

Mizuno MP-53 irons 5Iron-PW AeroTech i95 shafts stiff and soft stepped once/Mizuno MP T-11 50.6/56.10/MP T10 60*

Seemore PCB putter with SuperStroke 3.0

Srixon 2012 Z-Star yellow balls/ Iomic Sticky 2.3, X-Evolution grips/Titleist Lightweight Cart Bag---

extra/alternate clubs: Mizunos JPX-800 Pro 5-GW with Project X 5.0 soft-stepped shafts

Link to comment
Share on other sites


Originally Posted by Lungies1

i got fitted for a titleist 910f fairway wood earlier this year but ended up not taking the club. i took note of the shaft (graphite design ys6 stiff and i am thinking of putting that shaft and putting it into a 3 wood that i already own.

i have been told that this is not a good idea but it makes sense to me. the question is - is club fitting all about the clubhead or the shaft?


I agree with rustyredcab, the shaft and the head work together for optimal launch angle and spin rate.  Taking the shaft a putting it into a different head can produce radically different results.  Perhaps the head weights are different; or the weighting INSIDE the head is different; the hosel depth may different.

Hopefully that answers some of your questions.

TM RBZ Driver - a'hina

TM RBZ Tour 3 wood

TM RBZ 19 degree hybrid

TM RBZ irons

TM ATV Wedges

TM Spider Belly Putter

Link to comment
Share on other sites


i was afraid that would be the answer. so the only way to effectively get the combination right is by trialling the different set ups? i was thinking of putting the ys6 shaft into a mizuno f5o that i have or the new  buying mizuno mp650 with that shaft in it.

would you trust the fitters in the local driving range/golf shop or go for a specialist fitter?

Link to comment
Share on other sites


  • 2 weeks later...

Rusty and Matt both have the right idea.

You need to test out a specific shaft on a specific head, and find which is best combination. For drivers and woods, the majority of clubfitters, pros and manufacturer's reps seem to favor start out with loft/head, and fine-tuning with proper shaft.

Originally Posted by Lungies1

... would you trust the fitters in the local driving range/golf shop or go for a specialist fitter?

A specialist fitter is someone with a snappy advertisement. It's all a matter of training and experience. Whether it's a "specialist" or someone at a local golf shop, ask about their training schools and experience. Skilled people from both sources go to Golfsmith, GolfWorks, and OEM schools.

Also, check references with local golfers.

Focus, connect and follow through!

  • Completed KBS Education Seminar (online, 2015)
  • GolfWorks Clubmaking AcademyFitting, Assembly & Repair School (2012)

Driver:  :touredge: EXS 10.5°, weights neutral   ||  FWs:  :callaway: Rogue 4W + 7W
Hybrid:  :callaway: Big Bertha OS 4H at 22°  ||  Irons:  :callaway: Mavrik MAX 5i-PW
Wedges:  :callaway: MD3: 48°, 54°... MD4: 58° ||  Putter:image.png.b6c3447dddf0df25e482bf21abf775ae.pngInertial NM SL-583F, 34"  
Ball:  image.png.f0ca9194546a61407ba38502672e5ecf.png QStar Tour - Divide  ||  Bag: :sunmountain: Three 5 stand bag

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

Don't over think it. If you want to try that shaft in your 3w do it. A big part of fitting is trial and error.

:tmade: R15 14* Matrix Black Tie 7m3

:adams: Speedline Super S 3w & 5w Matrix Radix HD S VI

:callaway: X-12 4-PW Memphis 10

IONNOVEX  Type S GDT 50*, 54* & 62* Mitsubishi Rayon Kuro Kage Black 80ir

:odyssey: Tri-Ball SRT

-Landon

Link to comment
Share on other sites


Note: This thread is 4270 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now


  • Want to join this community?

    We'd love to have you!

    Sign Up
  • TST Partners

    TourStriker PlaneMate
    Golfer's Journal
    ShotScope
    The Stack System
    FlightScope Mevo
    Direct: Mevo, Mevo+, and Pro Package.

    Coupon Codes (save 10-15%): "IACAS" for Mevo/Stack, "IACASPLUS" for Mevo+/Pro Package, and "THESANDTRAP" for ShotScope.
  • Posts

    • Thanks for the feedback. @StuM, we are a "club without real estate" so no facilities or pro. We have a membership of around 185 players and we only play together as a group at our tournaments, which are held at public access courses. A group of us setup the tournaments, collect the money and dole out the prizes.
    • In general, granting free relief anywhere on the course isn't recommended.  Similarly, when marking GUR, the VSGA and MAPGA generally don't mark areas that are well away from the intended playing lines, no matter how poor the conditions.  If you hit it far enough offline, you don't necessarily deserve free relief.  And you don't have to damage clubs, take unplayable relief, take the stroke, and drop the ball in a better spot.
    • If it's not broken don't fix it. If you want to add grooves to it just because of looks that's your choice of course. Grooves are cut into putter faces to reduce skid, the roll faced putter is designed to do the same thing. I'm no expert but it seems counter productive to add grooves to the roll face. Maybe you can have it sand-blasted or something to clean up the face. Take a look at Tigers putter, its beat to hell but he still uses it.     
    • I get trying to limit relief to the fairway, but how many roots do you typically find in the fairway? Our local rule allows for relief from roots & rocks anywhere on the course (that is in play). My home course has quite a few 100 year old oaks that separate the fairways. Lift and move the ball no closer to the hole. None of us want to damage clubs.
    • Hello, I've been playing a Teardrop td17 F.C. putter for many years and love it. It still putts and feels as good or  better than any of the new putters I've tried and it's in excellent condition except the face has dings in it ever since I bought it used that kind of bother me. I was just wondering if it's possible to have some really shallow horizontal grooves milled into the face on a "roll face" putter. I think I would rather spend some money on it instead of trying to get used to a new putter.  Thanks
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Welcome to TST! Signing up is free, and you'll see fewer ads and can talk with fellow golf enthusiasts! By using TST, you agree to our Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and our Guidelines.

The popup will be closed in 10 seconds...