Golf clubs too big?

[live4u120]

I recentlu upgraded to Taylormade r7's, and I really like their feel, but the shafts are a little too big, so I'm constantly choking down and feeling uncomfortable. Is there a way I could get them fitted perhaps? How much do you think that would cost for 5-PW? It's a bit ironic because I spent a good bit on 55g Graphite shafts which end up being too big. Is it possible to cut them down to size and just regrip them? That's just an off-topic question. Thanks!

[DJDuran]

2 ways to go...

get them cut down and change the swing weight. the cheaper way to go.


get fitted and put new shafts in. more expensive but you keep the swingweight close to factory.

good shafts that dont break the bank:
FST Pro 115 - about 9$ each
True temper, S300 - about 14$ each

more expensive shafts:
Royal Precision Project X - 30$ each
FST KBS Tour - 30$ each

[tjy355]

I recentlu upgraded to Taylormade r7's, and I really like their feel, but the shafts are a little too big, so I'm constantly choking down and feeling uncomfortable. Is there a way I could get them fitted perhaps? How much do you think that would cost for 5-PW? It's a bit ironic because I spent a good bit on 55g Graphite shafts which end up being too big. Is it possible to cut them down to size and just regrip them? That's just an off-topic question. Thanks!

You say they are too long, but did a fitter tell you that? Because many times the solution might be a flatter lie rather that a shorter shaft. If that is the case, you just get them bent, no muss, no fuss (and less expensive). Only a fitter can determine that.

It would be a mistake to just cut down the shaft.

[mhodar13]

You say they are too long, but did a fitter tell you that? Because many times the solution might be a flatter lie rather that a shorter shaft. If that is the case, you just get them bent, no muss, no fuss (and less expensive). Only a fitter can determine that.

Only problem is r7's are cast and when you bend cast irons you run a very high risk of them breaking. Forged clubs are easily bent, which is why almost all wedges can be bent no problem. I have the r7's and I don't think the lie is too flat at all, especially since I stand way closer to the ball than most, sort of like furyk lol.

[glebert]

If you are choking down you are already playing at the lower swingweight, so I would ignore that unless the clubs feel too "light" when you choke down. Yes, you can get them cut down and regripped, probably less than $10 per club plus the cost of the grip. I would have one club done first, see if you like it. If not they can add the length back with a shaft extension, which is also maybe a $10 operation.

[kennay92]

If you are choking down you are already playing at the lower swingweight, so I would ignore that unless the clubs feel too "light" when you choke down. Yes, you can get them cut down and regripped, probably less than $10 per club plus the cost of the grip. I would have one club done first, see if you like it. If not they can add the length back with a shaft extension, which is also maybe a $10 operation.

i know golf galaxy does it for like 2-3 dollars per club. plus the cost of new grips. but they also have this process in which they can save the grip and take it off without damaging it, then put it back on. idono how much more that cost. but id check it out

[ALeeBarbs]

I recently bought the r7 irons in steel shafts. I really liked them when i test drove them at teh outdoor range, but on the course after 10 or so rounds i think the steel shafts are way to light. I am considering re-shafting them also.

[live4u120]

Well if I trimmed the shafts, and replaced the grips, did a great job, wouldn't that only decrease the swing weight? Just thinking physics here. And also, if it actually does, that's ANOTHER plus, because I would like to swing them faster, yeah.