New Shaft for a hand-me-down 3 wood

[egeub]

Last week I was given a Callaway Big Bertha Fusion 3 wood, the only thing is the shaft is light-flex, so I need to get it replaced. I'm on the boarder between regular and stiff flex for my driver.

I am considering just having a steel shaft put in, mainly because I have no clue when it comes to graphite shafts. Does anyone else on here use steel shafts in their fairway woods (if so, what kind)?

Also, does anyone have any suggestions on a mid-price level graphite shaft? I don't need a top level shaft, but I don't want to go cheap and suffer the consequences.

Thanks for the help!

[DDBowdoin]

go to a local fitter and just have someone read your swing speed and specs... go from there in terms of shaft flex

in terms of steel vs graphite depends on what you are looking for. steel is obviously heavier and will give you some control if distance isnt a problem. If you lack distance a lightweight graphite shaft fitted to your swing will give you a boost in clubhead speed and ultimately distance.

There are so many shafts out there it's hard to point you in any direction without seeing your ball flight and / or swing. Golfsmith is a great resource and they are always having sales on their shafts

Personally I love the Harrison line of shafts, great product at a good price (they dont have to shell out millions for tour sponsorships but make a quality product made here in the USA)

[chingali]

It's quite common to have a steel shaft in your fairway wood. If you wanted to try something in a different flex why not go for something in lightweight steel? Something like a Dynamic Gold SL is a bit lighter than a traditional steel shaft and quite cheap compared to graphite.

How exactly do you know that you are on the border between a regular and stiff shaft, are you just guessing or have you been to a clubfitter? If you haven't been and seen a clubfitter, you may well want to. He can make sure the shaft you are going to get is correct first time, sure it may cost a few dollars more to get fitted properly but if it saves getting it wrong once it has paid for itself in both dollars and more importantly the usability of the club for you.

[bogeyhitter25]

You can never go wrong with Aldila Shafts.

[DDBowdoin]

DONT WORRY ABOUT BRANDS, HYPE, OR FANCY COLORS

find a fitter and select a shaft that fits you best!

[b-squared]

First off, specs? Trajectory, swing speed, etc? I have no clue what your specs are regarding your swing and shots, so I can't really give you an idea of what shaft to get. So, I recommend you should go get fitted for either steel or graphite shafts, and see what feels best as well. I really can't help you unless you give me details...

[chingali]

DONT WORRY ABOUT BRANDS, HYPE, OR FANCY COLORS

I agree completely, however those Graman lime green things do look bloody good! Next time I'm up in Sydney I'm going to see my mate (been my clubfitter for 15 years) and see if he can find me one that suits...

[DDBowdoin]

I honestly can say I know several people (20+) who have UST V2 shafts because of the "cool" colors

ie - a 26 handicap with a 78 gram shaft with low, low torque


the NV is obviously a different story, thats a really cool green shaft haha

[egeub]

Thanks for the quick replies!!!

I'm about to go to Golfsmith right now to get fit for a shaft, I'll let you know how it goes.


Thanks again!