Most economical to change clubs

[kfowler]

Here's the issue. I currently have a 3 wood, 2H, 3H, and 4H in stiff flex. The actual clubs are in my sig. The 3 wood is a couple of years old and the hybrids are new for this season. Used probably 10 rounds so far.

I need to change to a R flex. I'd like to do this as economically as possible. I figure I have two options.

1.) Sell the clubs and the repurchase the same ones in R flex. Downside would be cost of shipping, hassle and finding the clubs. Benefit is it'll probably be the cheapest. I figure with a little luck, it'll cost me around $100 to sell and buy all the same clubs when you factor in eBay charges and shipping.

2.) Other option would be to swap the shafts out myself. I'd have to buy new shafts, a shaft puller, ferrules, etc. I've been thinking about buying a shaft puller anyway so that's not to big of a deal. This option would definitely require more time. If I could get a good deal on some used shaft, it would provably work better.

What do you think?

[te3point5]

Most economical would be to keep your clubs and swing faster. :)

have you ever replaced a shaft on a club before? I think that would influence the decision, but if it were me, i would just sell and rebuy in stiff.

[goblue107501]

Selling and buying new might be okay, but unless there is a guarantee they will sell at a good price, you might be waiting a while before you get rid of them. The supplies for club building would be more of an investment if it is something you would tinker with from time to time.

If it were me, I would check with a reputable clubmaker in the area and see what the cost would be to change the shafts. I know some will give you a 'trade in' amount for the old shaft if it can be used again so that would decrease the overall cost. It would probably be the most hassle free. Drop them off and pick them up a few days later with new shaft. It might end up costing a bit more overall, but low hassle and quick turnaround is the trade off.

[JWL1957]

You didnt mention a swing weight scale, epoxy, lead or tungsten powder, corks, grips, grip tape, and solvent. All this stuff added to the cost of a shaft puller and and replacement shafts............... and your over the cost of selling your current clubs and replacing them. However, if you were doing this to start up a clubmaking hobby..... I'd say go for it. Club building/repair is alot of fun.

[shades9323]

Have a clubmaker put some new shafts in and sell your pulls.

[James_Black]

keep playing with them and the shafts will get more flexible over time.

My friend has a stiff shafted driver and after playing with it for a year it's more like a regular flex.

[sean_miller]

keep playing with them and the shafts will get more flexible over time.

That's quite a sampling of data you have there. I've never known a shaft to become less stiff - at least none of the clubs I have are. Although when you see a shaft labelled "Firm" it could anywhere from a senior to an X.

[shades9323]

keep playing with them and the shafts will get more flexible over time.

lol

No truth to this at all.

[James_Black]

That's quite a sampling of data you have there. I've never known a shaft to become less stiff - at least none of the clubs I have are. Although when you see a shaft labelled "Firm" it could anywhere from a senior to an X.

it's known as "blowing out" a shaft.

Could be all mental but I don't think so.

[dbuck]

Selling and buying new might be okay, but unless there is a guarantee they will sell at a good price, you might be waiting a while before you get rid of them. The supplies for club building would be more of an investment if it is something you would tinker with from time to time.

I think this is the best advice so far, maybe not the absolute cheapest, but unless you sell to individuals, you might be disappointed in what your nearly new clubs bring. However, you might go back to where you bought them and explain the shaft is not right for you and they might work a deal with you. Also, you might call the customer service dept at Adams or an Adams retailer and see if they would help you out.

[kfowler]

I should have added this caveat. I have started to get into club building. Graphite swaps are one I have not touched though. Have to start somewhere. So yes, there is the added costs of all the other supplies. So if I swap the shafts, I plan on doing it myself.

As far as shafts getting more flexible with age, even if that's true, all of these clubs are relatively new.

[JWL1957]

I should have added this caveat. I have started to get into club building. Graphite swaps are one I have not touched though. Have to start somewhere. So yes, there is the added costs of all the other supplies. So if I swap the shafts, I plan on doing it myself.

PM me if you have any

start up questions. I'd be more than happy to share what I know, or point you in the right direction.

[kfowler]

PM me if you have any

Great!!! Thanks for the help. I'll definitely shoot you a line.