What shafts for my wedges?

[RyanNoodles]

Hi,

I have played my ’07 Callaway X-Forged for years now with project x flighted 6.5 shafts. I have 4-9 in the bag with 48, 52, 56 and 60 vokeys.

My wedges feel a bit ‘wooden’. I’ve been reading up about what shafts to put in the new set of irons I’m considering buying and I have noticed people using different shafts in their wedges, such as the KBS hi-rev, with a lot of success.

What shafts would you recommend for my wedges, considering that I still want to use the PX 6.5 flighted for the rest of my irons?

The KBS hi rev are the only ones I’ve heard of but would that be wrong to mix the KBS with the PX? Would it work better to use a PX shaft that’s been specifically designed for wedges?

I supposed I just want a bit more feel out of them from the fairway; especially from the more lofted clubs (56 and 60).

Thanks for the help in advance.

Ryan

[Mark5]

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I graphite shafted my wedges to match my irons, except for the 64 which is the original steel.  I would match the 48 and 52 to your irons...maybe the 56.

Comparing my graphite 60 to steel 64 - there's not a significant difference in feel or playability other then the loft.

[MFrench]

Use the  PX 6.5  for a 8 iron and cut to length from butt

[Mark5]

As an experiment I had my 56 SW graphite shafted without cutting from the tip to match the 8 iron which the clubfitter said is the right way. I matched to my 50 deg PW which is part of the club set.  (Tilist Ap1's and Cleveland 588's) The feel is more lively in the short game,.... but I have not taken a full swing into a strong headwind to see it it ballons.

[weavej2]

This may not be a popular answer...how about some nice old TT lite XL cut to regular with spine to the back???   High launchers, with the consistancy enhanced with spine back....I think with shorter shafts cutting to regular is more than enough, I cant recall the last time I busted a sw into a pin ( see you dont do that, you drop to a pw and swing alittle smoother)   Just an idea!

[RyanNoodles]

  Mike French said:

Originally Posted by Mike French

Use the  PX 6.5  for a 8 iron and cut to length from butt

I'm curious with this option. I've heard of people doing it before, including tour players. What does it do? Does it only work in flighted shafts due to the different kickpoint?

With regard to the other answers; I don't want to go down the graphite road. I really want some to feel consistent with my irons. At the moment I think it's the stiffness of my wedges as I don't swing them nearly as fast.

Would a solution be to use a less stiff flex?

Thanks.

Ryan