Shorten driver shaft?

[Gregor]

I recently ordered the TS Renegade for a great deal from Rory @ Indacup(I'm not a tournament player) and did some research and think I've got the loft and flex right. But I forgot to ask about the length. I assume it will be about 45 to 45 1/2 inches and I've convinced myself I need a shorter club. I play to about a 7 handicap but the driver has always been my nemisis. My wrist to floor is about 32.5 to 33 inches or so and my ss is only about 90 to 95 or so. My long winded question is how do I decide how much to take off and who do I trust to be able to shorten it for me and keep the swing weight and flex feeling the same as its meant to be? Thanks all.

[golf_junkie27]

Take your club to a fitter you trust. If you need to get it cut, they can do it where your driver maintains its flex consistency. It's not expensive, at all, and should only take a few minutes.

[CosmosMpower]

I cut my 3dx square from a measured 45.5" (nickent website says 46") to 44.5" and it's much more managable. It did drop the swing weight from D3 to D0 though.

[Gregor]

Do they cut from the butt, the tip or both?

[CosmosMpower]

Usually the butt end.

[CG031]

I got my G10 cut from 45.75" to 44.50"...it works for me because I am 5'7"...you should probably get it cut, you have way more control.

[Gregor]

Thanks for the replies. Is it standard to put lead tape on the head to keep the swing weight feeling the same?

[CG031]

Thanks for the replies. Is it standard to put lead tape on the head to keep the swing weight feeling the same?

No I didn't put any lead tape on mine...You get used to it being a little lighter, and the shaft gets a little stiffer.