Fairway Wood Shafts

[Thomasredstone]

So my question to the group is.......I'm looking for a replacement for my PowerBilt persimmon 4 wood (vintage early 90's) but I cannot find a new offering with a relatively heavy steel shaft (TT DG S300 like).

Anyone know of any or have suggestions?

Thanks

Tom

[billchao]

54 minutes ago, Thomasredstone said:

So my question to the group is.......I'm looking for a replacement for my PowerBilt persimmon 4 wood (vintage early 90's) but I cannot find a new offering with a relatively heavy steel shaft (TT DG S300 like).

Anyone know of any or have suggestions?

Thanks

Tom

The only thing I can think of is, why do you want a steel shaft?

Go to a good fitter and see what they recommend.

[Thomasredstone]

8 hours ago, billchao said:

The only thing I can think of is, why do you want a steel shaft?

Go to a good fitter and see what they recommend.

I have been swinging hogan #4 and powerbilt dynasty C flex (both heavy) for 30yrs or so...been looking into new clubs and trying to find any wood with a heavy steel shaft off-the-shelf has been difficult. However, I didnt know until just recently (since I made the initial post) that graphite shafts can come in a somewhat heavy shaft (125g is what I saw) so that is an option.

thanks

[Vinsk]

I’m just impressed you can still swing a heavy steel shaft after 30 years…🙂

[billchao]

27 minutes ago, Thomasredstone said:

I have been swinging hogan #4 and powerbilt dynasty C flex (both heavy) for 30yrs or so...been looking into new clubs and trying to find any wood with a heavy steel shaft off-the-shelf has been difficult. However, I didnt know until just recently (since I made the initial post) that graphite shafts can come in a somewhat heavy shaft (125g is what I saw) so that is an option.

thanks

Ok but I think you missed my point. You have asked in the past about getting new clubs, only to be disappointed that they don’t make them in the specs that were standard 30 years ago.

Technology has changed. Golf club design has changed. Why don’t you go for a full bag fitting at a reputable fitter and see how that goes? You may be surprised at the results, or you may find you really just like your old stuff better. If that’s the case, $200 spent on a fitting to learn that seems better than $2,000 spent on clubs sitting in your basement.

[Shindig]

15 minutes ago, billchao said:

Technology has changed. Golf club design has changed. Why don’t you go for a full bag fitting at a reputable fitter and see how that goes? You may be surprised at the results, or you may find you really just like your old stuff better. If that’s the case, $200 spent on a fitting to learn that seems better than $2,000 spent on clubs sitting in your basement.

And if you don't want to spend for the fitting, look for a demo day in your area from a reputable OEM.  These used to happen all the time.  They'll find a good club combination for you there.

Also, @Thomasredstone, keep in mind that the club heads have changed weights and material, so even if you had your preferred steel shaft in a wood today, it wouldn't necessarily feel or perform like it did with the older head.  

[Thomasredstone]

Thanks gents for the input....greatly appreciated.

[Shindig]

22 minutes ago, Thomasredstone said:

Thanks gents for the input....greatly appreciated.

No problem.  Stick around, hang out, and of course please tell us what you decide.