Question re: Rifle 5.5 Shafts...

[Chris5573]

I am about to buy a used set of RAC LT2 irons on Ebay. I found a set with stiff flex T Step 110 shafts, and a set with Rifle 5.5. My 6 iron swing speed is 81mph and I carry it about 165. Which shaft do you think I'd be better off with? I have always been right on the border of reg and stiff...with the T Step shaft I would pick stiff since they are so light...not sure if the 5.5 would be too much for my swing speed/carry distance.

[TD22057]

I've got 5.5's in my irons and I like them a lot (I carry my 6 iron about 170).

[907golfer12]

I am about to buy a used set of RAC LT2 irons on Ebay. I found a set with stiff flex T Step 110 shafts, and a set with Rifle 5.5. My 6 iron swing speed is 81mph and I carry it about 165. Which shaft do you think I'd be better off with? I have always been right on the border of reg and stiff...with the T Step shaft I would pick stiff since they are so light...not sure if the 5.5 would be too much for my swing speed/carry distance.

You should be fine with the 5.5's

If I remember correctly the 5.5's are a hair softer than a DG S300, but you probably won't notice a difference

[hawkeye]

I grew up on Rifle 5.5's - on a second hand set of Titleist 962's.

They worked a treat for 8 odd years - with various swing speed changes, and distance changes (i grew up!)

[Double Bogey]

I am playing 5.5 shafts as well. I love them, my 6I carry is 180. They really allow me to launch my longer irons and it helps me get the ball to land softly. I know that it is a personal thing, but I love mine.

[DJYoshi]

i use the 5.5's.. my 6 goes anywhere from 150 on a smooth light swing to 170.
5.5's are fine!