Another: "Help Me Find My Irons" Thread

[Dent]

Dent,

Will do, thanks for that. Ill definatly get fitted. Also, what is the difference in Rifle shafts, or what the other ones are called. To me it seems like a shaft is a shaft, I know there is difference between stiff and reg, but what else has to be taken into consideration regarding the shaft?

[golf_junkie27]

Will do, thanks for that. Ill definatly get fitted. Also, what is the difference in Rifle shafts, or what the other ones are called. To me it seems like a shaft is a shaft, I know there is difference between stiff and reg, but what else has to be taken into consideration regarding the shaft?

To start, weight. Some stiff shafts are as light as 92 grams and as heavy as 127. You also have torque and kick points.

If you have the time, go and compare the specs and prices of various shafts: True Temper, Nippon, Project X, etc. Try and get the best value for the buck.

[lamebums]

With all my irons currently, Every single shot has a high ball flight. I wanna make the ball go lower with my mid to long irons but still have the high trajectory with my high irons. Is that something to do with the shaft? I wouldn't have a clue what kind of shafts to get.

If you hit a high ball, I'd suggest you keep doing whatever you're doing with the clubs, and simply adjust your swing to hit a lower shot. The best players in the world - Jack is an excellent example - could hit a 1 iron higher than most players hit their 5 irons. He could adjust his swing to hit a low ball if he wanted to, though.

Bottom line - a high ball hitter can hit a low ball, but a low ball hitter can't necessarily hit a high ball. I'd still suggest a clubfitter to see what gives you the best results. Off hand, I suggest an intermediate (not a muscleback, but not a super-improvement club either). I'm tempted to say the Ping i10. I've seen the TaylorMade RAC OS-2's on sale lately, as well. Use steel for your irons - much more consistent (and durable). At 95-105 MPH, I'd suggest a stiff - it's sort of borderline, but I'm assuming you'll still grow or at least get stronger as you get older.

[Dent]

If you hit a high ball, I'd suggest you keep doing whatever you're doing with the clubs, and simply adjust your swing to hit a lower shot. The best players in the world - Jack is an excellent example - could hit a 1 iron higher than most players hit their 5 irons. He could adjust his swing to hit a low ball if he wanted to, though.

Thanks Lamebums, man im borderline for everything. I've heard of Rifle 5.5 Shafts or something, those sound pretty interesting. What does the 5.5 stand for and what are those like?

[elchene]

Thanks Lamebums, man im borderline for everything. I've heard of Rifle 5.5 Shafts or something, those sound pretty interesting. What does the 5.5 stand for and what are those like?

The 5.5 is the frequency and the flex as well. The 5.5 translates to stiff. 5 is R+. I've never tried them but I know that Rifle Flighted shafts have varied kickpoints so that the long irons get higher launch while the short irons get lower launch.

http://www.royalprecision.com/precis...lighted_i.html Same concept behind the Mizuno Cut Muscle technology.