Lengthening shaft?

[calcnation]

I am 6'6 so I length my clubs.  My question is for the driver.  I know that adding length will increase swing weight but how else does it change the specs for a graphite driver shaft.  For example, if the shaft weight is 67 grams, adding 2 inches does what? I assume adds weight but is it just adding the weight of the extension?

Thanks

[RayG]

Geez, I thought this was going to be about your experience with those somewhat dubious emails about... ... you know... ;-)

[calcnation]

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[iacas]

I am 6'6 so I length my clubs.  My question is for the driver.  I know that adding length will increase swing weight but how else does it change the specs for a graphite driver shaft.  For example, if the shaft weight is 67 grams, adding 2 inches does what? I assume adds weight but is it just adding the weight of the extension?

Yes… it just adds the weight of the extension.

Most drivers are 45" or longer already… I doubt you need to lengthen your driver.

[Bigwonk44]

The increase in swing weight will be pretty noticeable considering you're adding weight and length to the shaft. The feel of the shaft could also change a little bit. The loading and unloading of the driver could feel different to you. Also, if you use an extender, the flex of the shaft could very well change in a way that is hard to predict. Personally, I'm 6'4" and I use a 45 inch shaft and I'm comfortable with that. Just my opinion. Hope this helps!

[rdsandy]

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Originally Posted by calcnation

I am 6'6 so I length my clubs.  My question is for the driver.  I know that adding length will increase swing weight but how else does it change the specs for a graphite driver shaft.  For example, if the shaft weight is 67 grams, adding 2 inches does what? I assume adds weight but is it just adding the weight of the extension?

Yes… it just adds the weight of the extension.

Most drivers are 45" or longer already… I doubt you need to lengthen your driver.

A friend gave me a 48" Penley shaft for my Ping driver. I'm getting 15 more yards than the 44.5 in stock shaft. Same accuracy as far as I can tell from the 3 days I've used it.

[trickyputt]

I am 6'6 so I length my clubs.  My question is for the driver.  I know that adding length will increase swing weight but how else does it change the specs for a graphite driver shaft.  For example, if the shaft weight is 67 grams, adding 2 inches does what? I assume adds weight but is it just adding the weight of the extension? Thanks

[quote name="calcnation" url="/t/80356/lengthening-shaft#post_1108363"]I am 6'6 so I length my clubs.  My question is for the driver.  I know that adding length will increase swing weight but how else does it change the specs for a graphite driver shaft.  For example, if the shaft weight is 67 grams, adding 2 inches does what? I assume adds weight but is it just adding the weight of the extension? Thanks [/quote] [quote name="iacas" url="/t/80356/lengthening-shaft#post_1108427"][QUOTE name="calcnation" url="/t/80356/lengthening-shaft#post_1108363"]   I am 6'6 so I length my clubs.  My question is for the driver.  I know that adding length will increase swing weight but how else does it change the specs for a graphite driver shaft.  For example, if the shaft weight is 67 grams, adding 2 inches does what? I assume adds weight but is it just adding the weight of the extension? [/QUOTE] Yes… it just adds the weight of the extension. Most drivers are 45" or longer already… I doubt you need to lengthen your driver. [/quote] Not many people will play an uncut shaft like I did 2 seasons ago. It was a UST V2 that was in an xhot head. It was at least 47 if not 48" inches. There were 2 concrete issues. One was that the ball was farther away at address. Simple sounding, but it changes the swing plane for me. Two was torque. You can play a flex stiffer when the shaft is longer because of the flexibilty you did not trim away. Torque values need to be stiffer also, but ultimately I found that I did not have enough vertical component in my swing, which effected left right dispersion. I still have it, and it is still the longest club I have ever hit.

[bmumper]

I've added an inch and a half adapter to several of my drivers and it has always helped me.  I used to have a Cobra Long Tom that was 48 inches stock and I could hit it really straight.  That club had way too high of a spin rate for me though so it has been gone for a while.  I just always swing a longer driver better.   Lengthening the shaft is easy.  Just remove the grip and epoxy the extender in.  I just go to Golfsmith and they sell me one whenever I need it for a couple of bucks plus I always pick up a new grip there too.