Shaft question...

[TheGeekGolfer]

I got a new set of Taylormade TP CB irons online about 10 days ago.  I accidentally ordered them with the True Temper X-Stiff X100 steel shafts.  I've hit them a few times at the range and love the heads, but I think the shafts aren't right for me.  My driver swing speed range is 98-103, with about a 250 yd average carry.  My 8i I normally hit about 150-155.  The PW-7i seem to hit fine, but I'm really struggling with the 6-4 irons.  I'll hit what feels like a solid 6-iron and it will go the same distance as the 7-iron.  Also, I seem to be having a hard time working them, even when I try to the extreme.

I know the CB are not as 'workable' as the MC or MB heads, but do you think it could also be a shaft issue?  I think I need to send these back and get standard R300 steel shafts?  What do you guys think?

[Mr. Desmond]

My question is why did you not return them off the bat?

A 98-103 SS is typically not an X Stiff X-100. It is an S300 type and maybe not that heavy. Flex also depends on tempo.

But if you're typical, Yes! it's the shaft. Get another shaft in the 7i and see what happens, and then change the set. No way the typical 98-103 goes x-stiff - it's stiff and it's heavy and that does not bode well for the typical Joe.

[TheGeekGolfer]

Originally Posted by Mr. Desmond

My question is why did you not return them off the bat?

A 98-103 SS is typically not an X Stiff X-100. It is an S300 type and maybe not that heavy. Flex also depends on tempo.

But if you're typical, Yes! it's the shaft. Get another shaft in the 7i and see what happens, and then change the set. No way the typical 98-103 goes x-stiff - it's stiff and it's heavy and that does not bode well for the typical Joe.

I didn't return them right away, because I just received them 10 days ago and figured I might as well hit a couple of the irons a few times at the range to see how they felt.  I got them from GlobalGolf online (mint-used condition), they have a 14-day return policy.  I got an RMA this morning and will be returning them shortly.  They were a good buy, $440 for the set (basically brand new), compared to $600-$700 new.

Thanks for the feedback.