Project X Shaft Irons vs. Wedge Shafts

[tdfarls]

Good day to all. I am a 15 handicap golfer with pretty decent swing speed. When I got fitted for irons, I went with the Callaway XR Pro irons with the project x 6.5 shafts lengthened 1.5 inch due to my height (6'6'').  My questions is this: given the shafts on my 5-AW, I am in the process of purchasing new specialty wedges in 56 and 60 degree. Does it make snese for the shafts to match or should I go with 1-2 shafts less stiff so the project x 5.5 or 6 since I hit some full shots with these wedges but mostly 1/2 to 3/4 shots?

Any help is much appreciated on this topic.

thanks!

[SavvySwede]

I'd keep the shafts the same if you are going to have them the extra 1.5" longer than standard length like your other clubs. The extra length will make them play to a softer flex already.  

[WUTiger]

At the PGA show, I got to interview Vokey marketing director Jeremy Stone. I asked several questions on wedges and shafts.

As for shaft flex, he passed on this advice from Bob Vokey: Keep the same shaft as you have in your irons for your PW and AW, as players often hit full shots with them. For your SW and LW, keep the iron shafts but go to a "sub-flex" (half a flex lighter) in these clubs: they get used a lot more in partial shots - as in your case - and the lighter flex helps with touch and spin.

In your case, you could go with PX 6.0, or softstep the wedges with a 9i template 6.5 shaft. (Technically, a soft-step will lower the stiffness about 1/3 flex. or .3 units on the FCM scale.)

The lighter flex matches with the idea of TT's Spinner flex wedge shafts, which have separate templates for PW-AW, and SW-LW. This also parallels the idea behind the soft-stiff Wedge Flex shaft (often an S200) used in many specialty wedges.

That said, some players put the same shaft in their specialty wedges as in their irons.

9 hours ago, SavvySwede said:

I'd keep the shafts the same if you are going to have them the extra 1.5" longer than standard length like your other clubs. The extra length will make them play to a softer flex already.  

Plenty of golfers like the feel of the same shaft and flex for irons and all wedges. It depends on which works best for you.

[onthehunt526]

I personally have KBS Tour 105 S-flex in my new irons (if they ever ship), My new wedges I have TT DG wedge... honestly i like a stiffer heavier shaft in my wedges. I like the OP am tall 6'5", I only play a 1/2" longer than standard.