New 7 iron shaft needed? What length?

[cfree5119]

I need to get a new 7 iron shaft for my titleist ap2s. I am .5 over standard. This means my 7 iron needs to be 37.5 finished length. What kbs tour stiff taper shaft should I order? Want to make sure I get the right length. Thanks

[saevel25]

I need to get a new 7 iron shaft for my titleist ap2s. I am .5 over standard. This means my 7 iron needs to be 37.5 finished length. What kbs tour stiff taper shaft should I order? Want to make sure I get the right length. Thanks

Go to a golf store and have them order and put it in for you.

Look at the shafts on your current irons. Match what ever those are.

[Lihu]

I need to get a new 7 iron shaft for my titleist ap2s. I am .5 over standard. This means my 7 iron needs to be 37.5 finished length. What kbs tour stiff taper shaft should I order? Want to make sure I get the right length. Thanks

A store club maker can measure your 6i length, and order for you accordingly.

[cfree5119]

I am curious as to the correct length just for my general knowledge.

[Lihu]

I am curious as to the correct length just for my general knowledge.

Standard lengths: http://www.clubmaker.net/golf_club_length_specs.htm

[Dave2512]

There is a feel component too. I was fitted and went with +.25 over what he spec' d for me because I like a little extra at the butt end, makes my grip feel better. The fitter was fine with that. That is just irons my woods are shorter than modern specs but I still choke down because they are so long. The difference between my longest iron and shortest hybrid about an inch.

[Lihu]

There is a feel component too. I was fitted and went with +.25 over what he spec' d for me because I like a little extra at the butt end, makes my grip feel better. The fitter was fine with that. That is just irons my woods are shorter than modern specs but I still choke down because they are so long. The difference between my longest iron and shortest hybrid about an inch.

I'm only average height, and still prefer a little more length so I don't have to bend over so much at address. I got callouses where the butt rubs against the hand on the follow through, and am thinking about adding some butt extenders the next time I change the grips.

[Dave2512]

I have a callous on my right hand heel pad edge ( rh golfer) and I grip with about and inch sticking out over my hands. But I don't wear gloves.

[Lihu]

I have a callous on my right hand heel pad edge ( rh golfer) and I grip with about and inch sticking out over my hands. But I don't wear gloves.

Yeah, that's probably one of the only downsides of not wearing a glove.

[WUTiger]

I am curious as to the correct length just for my general knowledge.

As you said, Standard length: 37" + .5 for you = 37.5" long.

If you ordered it yourself from GolfWorks, you would ask for: KBS Tour Taper | S-flex | 7 iron shaft.

• The raw shaft would be about 39" long, to allow for butt-trimming to length. (Taper tip shafts are butt-trim only)
• The hosel depth of the A2 irons is about 1", according to a clubsmith on GolfWRX.com

Setting the correct length of final trimmed shaft + grip involves this:

You put epoxy into the hosel and onto the tip of the shaft, and insert the tip into the hosel. Make sure it is all the way in, usually holding the head and tapping the butt of the shaft on the floor.  After the epoxy sets (see directions on epoxy), butt-trim the shaft to length. Note: if you wanted the final 7iron length to be 37.5", you would trim the shaft at 37.375 (37 3/8"); you have to allow 1/8" for the butt depth of the grip.

Best thing to do: follow the advice of  Lihu and Saevel25 to let a quality golf shop handle the ordering and installation for you.

[cfree5119]

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Originally Posted by cfree5119

I am curious as to the correct length just for my general knowledge.

As you said, Standard length: 37" + .5 for you = 37.5" long.

If you ordered it yourself from GolfWorks, you would ask for: KBS Tour Taper | S-flex | 7 iron shaft.

• The raw shaft would be about 39" long, to allow for butt-trimming to length. (Taper tip shafts are butt-trim only)
• The hosel depth of the A2 irons is about 1", according to a clubsmith on GolfWRX.com

Setting the correct length of final trimmed shaft + grip involves this:

You put epoxy into the hosel and onto the tip of the shaft, and insert the tip into the hosel. Make sure it is all the way in, usually holding the head and tapping the butt of the shaft on the floor.  After the epoxy sets (see directions on epoxy), butt-trim the shaft to length. Note: if you wanted the final 7iron length to be 37.5", you would trim the shaft at 37.375 (37 3/8"); you have to allow 1/8" for the butt depth of the grip.

Best thing to do: follow the advice of  Lihu and Saevel25 to let a quality golf shop handle the ordering and installation for you.

Great! Thanks for the response.