Question for fitters

[mbrodeur86]

Hey,

I went to a demo day at the start of last season and got fitted for Cobra S3 max with graphite shafts, 2 degree upright. I was a 26 handicap at the time and worked really hard to get my handicap down. I am now playing at a 12.1 handicap. I want to start being able to shape my shots.

I am considering a few different companies but I will use this iron as an example. The Taylormade r11.

Here's my question. the shaft specs tell me that the 9 iron for my s3 max is 36.25" long and that the r11 is 35.75" long. With that in mind, can I or can't I order r11's and put 2 degree upright...am I right? Does the shaft length affect the lie angle and how?

[xmanhockey7]

Shaft length very much effects lie angle. The longer the club the flatter you need the club. The shorter the more upright. If it was me and I was ordering forged clubs I'd order the length I wanted then hit every club off a lie board and bend it to whatever lie it needs.

[mbrodeur86]

Right, so if I'm a 2 degree upright with the longer shafts, I would have to add maybe + 1/2 inch plus the 2 degree right? Does that make sense?

[xmanhockey7]

Possibly. Your best bet will be to hit off a lie board when you get the clubs.