Shaft Upgrade for My Hybrids

[golf_junkie27]

I recently purchased three hybrids and need to re-shaft two of them. I know the shafts that I want, however, they are not available in the tip size that I need. Therefore, I have two questions:

1) Can there be something done to adjust the tip size of these shafts? Will it affect playablity?

2) If this is not possible, can someone recommend a good, hybrid shaft? My preference is a shaft around 80-85 grams with a stiff flex and a low torque. I'm willing to spend about $80-$90 per shaft.

Any information is greatly appreciated.

Thanks, in-advance!

[obsessedgolfer]

try the aldilla green nvs

[MGP]

I "upgraded" my hybrid shafts to steel during the later part of last season and it was the best thing I ever did. I pulled the tip weights and used slightly heavier and shorter shafts than the original graphite. The swingweight of them is only a couple points higher now but I honestly can't tell the difference.

The big difference for me is I hit them as long as I ever did but much straighter and I find it easier to work the ball with them now.

There are a lot of great lightweight, high quality steel shafts out there to choose from so it isn't necessarily a "downgrade".

Just an alternate opinion and a little thinking outside the box.

As for your original questions:

What is the hosel bore diameter of your hybrids and what shafts are you considering?

If the shaft you are considering is smaller diameter than the hosel bore then it may be quite possible to shim the shaft. If you are looking to put a .335" shaft in a .370" hosel that can be done but it's stretching the limits of what I'd feel comfortable shimming. A .350" shaft in a .370" hosel or .335" shaft in a .350" hosel is no problem, I do it all the time.

[golf_junkie27]

As for your original questions:

The hosel is a .335 but the shaft is a .370. Based on your advice, I'm hoping they can fit it.

Thanks for the advice about the Aldila and the Steel Shaft. I'll take a look at both.