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I have a nice set of Srixon I701-tour irons. They have regular steel shafts and I'm thinking I'd like to get a set of lightweight graphite shafts to upgrade the clubs without having to buy a new set. The shaft tip is .355. Any imput? Thanks

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If you are going to change out the shafts, I have a few recommendations:

1) Make sure you find a qualified repairman who has experience in shaft replacement. He will be able to properly fit you for the best results.

2) Get a quality shaft. Sometimes that can be pricier than you think.

3) If you haven't played graphite-shafted irons, play a round with a borrowed/rented set.  Graphite isn't for everyone.

I'm 64 and still play steel shafts. In fact, I even have steel fairway woods and hybrids. The only reason I play graphite in my driver is that it is impossible to find current 460cc clubs in steel.

One final comment:  it might be just as economical to go to eBay and find a set of quality used irons with graphite shafts that would cost about the same as reshafting.

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I have a nice set of Srixon I701-tour irons. They have regular steel shafts and I'm thinking I'd like to get a set of lightweight graphite shafts to upgrade the clubs without having to buy a new set. The shaft tip is .355. Any imput? Thanks

Shaft tips for irons are normally .370 diameter, make sure repair shop swingweights finished club properly, then it will basically swing itself.

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Shaft tips for irons are normally .370 diameter, make sure repair shop swingweights finished club properly, then it will basically swing itself.


Thanks for the input. Much appreciated.

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I played heavy stiff steel and went to regular graphite in my new irons. It took a period of time to adjust, to say the least, but I adjusted well to them and really like them. I like the lighter weight of them now and how much easier they are on an older body.

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I have a nice set of Srixon I701-tour irons. They have regular steel shafts and I'm thinking I'd like to get a set of lightweight graphite shafts to upgrade the clubs without having to buy a new set. The shaft tip is .355. Any imput? Thanks

it maybe an upgrade, but it will also be a characteristic change of the clubs too. Why not go lightweight steel?  some of the steel shafts are now around 80 grams, which is 15 grams lighter than what the best graphite used to be 12-15 years ago.

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Two of the more popular and consistent graphite shafts are Aerotech and Recoil (95). Aerotechs are composite (graphite core/steel strands outside) tend to have a stiff tip AND a high launch. Recoil (graphite) have a steel-like trajectory with more "feel."

Once you go lightweight, the balance of the club changes. A fine clubfitter can help in that regard.

Why go graphite? For the long term, I believe you lower your chances of injury with a graphite or a composite. Lightweight steel is still steel and lacks dampening power -- and while my clubs are all graphite except for wedges, I am going  graphite when I need new wedges. I can still feel tenderness at the end of range sessions -- I tend to start with wedges and end with wedges.

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I would not go graphite in wedges, there is no need and you will likely hit them worse. not enough torque and the extra weight is needed in wedges.

Kuchar plays with graphite shafts....and with 2 or 3 hybrids when I saw him.

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I would not go graphite in wedges, there is no need and you will likely hit them worse. not enough torque and the extra weight is needed in wedges.

Kuchar plays with graphite shafts....and with 2 or 3 hybrids when I saw him.

Have done it in the past with good results -- Aerotech i125 ... lots of heft.

And it's an individual issue as to swing weight, total weight, etc. Put a counterweight in a lighter graphite shaft and one gains total weight. When the weight is in the hands, I've haven't had an issue with balance.

Current wedge shafts are KBS Hi Rev at 115g.

Doing it over again and thinking, would install same shaft as irons in a 50, and go with 115 in 55, 60 and add counterweights -- probably KBS hi rev, but maybe Aerotech or Recoil 110 tipped less -- would need to get on Trackman to see difference.

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Have done it in the past with good results -- Aerotech i125 ... lots of heft.

And it's an individual issue as to swing weight, total weight, etc. Put a counterweight in a lighter graphite shaft and one gains total weight. When the weight is in the hands, I've haven't had an issue with balance.

Current wedge shafts are KBS Hi Rev at 115g.

Doing it over again and thinking, would install same shaft as irons in a 50, and go with 115 in 55, 60 and add counterweights -- probably KBS hi rev, but maybe Aerotech or Recoil 110 tipped less -- would need to get on Trackman to see difference.

what is your handicap?

and you are talking wedges right?

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what is your handicap?

and you are talking wedges right?


Wedges only...

I go very light in irons at D2, my driver and fairways are D0-D2. I've found the lighter, the better in the longer clubs -- which is why you see Callaway BB V Series there.  Irons w/ Recoil 95, and wedges at 115 in KBS Hi Rev.

No HC ... too many surgeries and rehab ... getting back, and now in middle of lessons and too much work. Will begin playing again next week. I suspect we'll get it down to a 10 real soon. But you've got to play to get it down.

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No HC ... too many surgeries and rehab ... getting back, and now in middle of lessons and too much work. Will begin playing again next week. I suspect we'll get it down to a 10 real soon. But you've got to play to get it down.

Mr. D, what surgeries did you have? I am rehabbing from rotator cuff surgery, and it is a difficult recovery process, but going well.

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Mr. D, what surgeries did you have? I am rehabbing from rotator cuff surgery, and it is a difficult recovery process, but going well.


What's worse for a golfer? Shoulder or Heart?  As long as you recover from both .... I had a couple of cardiac surgeries (several causes) one of which left my right shoulder frozen ... it took over a year to unfreeze it... the docs did not get everything around the heart the first time, so I walked around for another 2 years until they figured out that they didn't clear out everything. It's tough to work out when you think you're having another heart attack. So we had another surgery. The shoulder started giving me issues again this summer ... you get older, things crop up. And as you know, one just chalks it up to life's lessons and moves forward.

I did not realize the effect of the surgery and age ... once you hit 50, you've got to work out often or you lose it. I needed to rebuild my swing and thought it best to find a local instructor using many of the principles you see on TST. I'm at the point now where I need to play more than practice so I can have a hc and join a men's league down the street... time to have fun on the course. Accept what happens and nurse a Crown Royal on the back 9.

But golfer's elbow crops up now and then, and I feel the left shoulder crunching a little -- so I went to graphite and lightweight clubs.The guys are correct... it's tough to go graphite in wedges but my experience with the Aerotech i125 was a good one. But I will wait.

Ping G400 Max 9/TPT Shaft, TEE EX10 Beta 4, 5 wd, PXG 22 HY, Mizuno JPX919F 5-GW, TItleist SM7 Raw 55-09, 59-11, Bettinardi BB39

 

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Two of the more popular and consistent graphite shafts are Aerotech and Recoil (95). Aerotechs are composite (graphite core/steel strands outside) tend to have a stiff tip AND a high launch. Recoil (graphite) have a steel-like trajectory with more "feel."

Once you go lightweight, the balance of the club changes. A fine clubfitter can help in that regard.

Why go graphite? For the long term, I believe you lower your chances of injury with a graphite or a composite. Lightweight steel is still steel and lacks dampening power -- and while my clubs are all graphite except for wedges, I am going  graphite when I need new wedges. I can still feel tenderness at the end of range sessions -- I tend to start with wedges and end with wedges.


You know the feedback has been great. In the end If I want to go with a graphite shaft I'm going to sell these clubs and buy a newer set. If I put graphite shafts on these clubs I will make them worthless.

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You know the feedback has been great. In the end If I want to go with a graphite shaft I'm going to sell these clubs and buy a newer set. If I put graphite shafts on these clubs I will make them worthless.


All true.

New shafts will kill resale ... not that resale or trading will get you anything in this market -- it does not.

I want to keep what I buy. My journey was a long one.

I went Edel CB with Recoil 95 ... I don't want to buy any other irons for several years. Same with wedges, and the putter. Once I was to a point where someone could guess where I'd be if I did what they taught me to do (lol), I went with it.

I want to be happy with my equipment, make it personal, and not buy again. Except for driver, of course.

Fairways were tough for me to find.

But heck, everyone needs a driver every 2 years... lol.

Good luck.

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It's a funny sort of thing, golfers usually always use graphite in drivers and FW woods, but in irons, all of a sudden it's taboo? They wouldn't think of using steel shafts in, especially drivers, and fw woods. I love my graphites, and they are easier on the body. I believe graphites are going to continue to only get better.

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I am considering new irons with graphite shafts, but really don't want to pay for upgraded shafts. Which company has the best stock graphite shafts? I have hit the G30, and I kind of like them, but I would appreciate some other recommendations.Thanks.
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I am looking at switching to graphite myself. (bad left wrist that comes and goes)

I currently am playing with Callaway x hot steel regular.

I picked up a graphite x2 hot 6 iron, regular flex and seem to be pushing everything right with it (my normal miss is left with my steel shafts), so I am going to have to be fitted for shafts before I make any change. Drives me nuts because I love the ball flight with the x2 - a bit longer and much higher trajectory.

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