TM Rescue Mid hosel size and shaft weight question

[Ladysmanfelpz]

So I'm a budget golfer here.  I'm also relatively new to the game in my 3rd year playing frequently, and I finally got a full bag!  14 clubs baby.  Anywho, I've done a little tinkering with some clubs (buddy gave me his S shaft for my driver) and changed irons once, but I want to learn more.  I haven't been fitted, just built my bag on what I'm looking for.  I am being fitted for irons tomorrow, however, and know I should most likely get fitted for the clubs I want here on out, but I also want to experiment and being on a budget this should satisfy the itch.  

 

The two glaring clubs in my bag are my driver (she's been great to me, but getting old) and my hybrid I picked up for $20.  TM old superfast with S 60 gram Fujikura shaft and TM rescue mid #4 22* with 65 gram S shaft.  This old guy.  Anyways I'm trying to learn more about shaft weight and swing weight and the like.  The driver shaft I got from my buddy was shorter and being the lighter head I'm pretty sure I messed up the SW big time.  I've since remedied with some lead tape and it has been working fine for me.  Now for my hybrid, this thing is only a 65 gram shaft.  Isn't that a noodle in terms of hybrids?  Shouldn't I have like a 85 or 100 gram shaft in that bad boy?!!

 

I am a faster swinger, I know a newbie, but trust me.  105+ for driver easy.  I've been slowing it down actually since I've been practicing, but yardages are 265-280 driver and the hybrid is my 210 club.  Now I know I should prolly just get fitted, but I like working with my 2nd hand set up in the meantime.  I was thinking changing shaft in driver to X, but around same weight and then trying a new shaft in the hybrid.  Maybe an 85 gram S or 100 gram.  What is the hossel size?  And what does the heavier shaft necessarily do?  

 

Its my understanding it will just make a more stable, yet slightly slower swing the heavier you go, and also increase SW slightly.  But I also read that once you become a heavy shaft player, or light or whatever that that is what you should stick to.  So I'd like to figure this out while I'm still in the early stages of my game.  

 

Oh and I'm gaming Ping Eye 2's BTW.  This reminded me to put my set up in my siggy :) 

Edited May 5, 2017 by Ladysmanfelpz

[boogielicious]

14 hours ago, Ladysmanfelpz said:

So I'm a budget golfer here.  I'm also relatively new to the game in my 3rd year playing frequently, and I finally got a full bag!  14 clubs baby.  Anywho, I've done a little tinkering with some clubs (buddy gave me his S shaft for my driver) and changed irons once, but I want to learn more.  I haven't been fitted, just built my bag on what I'm looking for.  I am being fitted for irons tomorrow, however, and know I should most likely get fitted for the clubs I want here on out, but I also want to experiment and being on a budget this should satisfy the itch.  

 

The two glaring clubs in my bag are my driver (she's been great to me, but getting old) and my hybrid I picked up for $20.  TM old superfast with S 60 gram Fujikura shaft and TM rescue mid #4 22* with 65 gram S shaft.  This old guy.  Anyways I'm trying to learn more about shaft weight and swing weight and the like.  The driver shaft I got from my buddy was shorter and being the lighter head I'm pretty sure I messed up the SW big time.  I've since remedied with some lead tape and it has been working fine for me.  Now for my hybrid, this thing is only a 65 gram shaft.  Isn't that a noodle in terms of hybrids?  Shouldn't I have like a 85 or 100 gram shaft in that bad boy?!!

 

I am a faster swinger, I know a newbie, but trust me.  105+ for driver easy.  I've been slowing it down actually since I've been practicing, but yardages are 265-280 driver and the hybrid is my 210 club.  Now I know I should prolly just get fitted, but I like working with my 2nd hand set up in the meantime.  I was thinking changing shaft in driver to X, but around same weight and then trying a new shaft in the hybrid.  Maybe an 85 gram S or 100 gram.  What is the hossel size?  And what does the heavier shaft necessarily do?  

 

Its my understanding it will just make a more stable, yet slightly slower swing the heavier you go, and also increase SW slightly.  But I also read that once you become a heavy shaft player, or light or whatever that that is what you should stick to.  So I'd like to figure this out while I'm still in the early stages of my game.  

 

Oh and I'm gaming Ping Eye 2's BTW.  This reminded me to put my set up in my siggy :) 

I've learned a lot about equipment from Ralph Maltby's site. http://ralphmaltby.com/learn/. Check it out.

[WUTiger]

On 5/5/2017 at 3:29 PM, Ladysmanfelpz said:

 I am being fitted for irons tomorrow, however, and know I should most likely get fitted for the clubs I want here on out, but I also want to experiment and being on a budget this should satisfy the itch.  

For clubs you will play with on a regular basis, get fitted. You don't have to buy them all at once - you can get notes on what you need and fill them in as $$ become available.

 

Being on a budget is wise, but rely on a good fitter to get you your regular set.

On 5/5/2017 at 3:29 PM, Ladysmanfelpz said:

Now I know I should prolly just get fitted, but I like working with my 2nd hand set up in the meantime.

Read up on the Ralph Maltby material, and tinker with your second set as time permits. Focus on learning how to play with the clubs you get fitted for. You can blow lots of money - and time - experimenting and tinkering with clubs, and not get a set that really works for you.

The experimenting will pay off once you learn more about how clubs work. If you really get the clubsmithing bug, consider one of the Golfworks Academy courses. The courses somewhat expensive, but it would be a fun week it you could get the time off. The classes draw both golf industry workers and everyday amateurs.

[boogielicious]

7 hours ago, WUTiger said:

For clubs you will play with on a regular basis, get fitted. You don't have to buy them all at once - you can get notes on what you need and fill them in as $$ become available.

 

Being on a budget is wise, but rely on a good fitter to get you your regular set.

Read up on the Ralph Maltby material, and tinker with your second set as time permits. Focus on learning how to play with the clubs you get fitted for. You can blow lots of money - and time - experimenting and tinkering with clubs, and not get a set that really works for you.

The experimenting will pay off once you learn more about how clubs work. If you really get the clubsmithing bug, consider one of the Golfworks Academy courses. The courses somewhat expensive, but it would be a fun week it you could get the time off. The classes draw both golf industry workers and everyday amateurs.

I just noticed that Maltby is in Newark, OH. I've actually been there before. If I was closer, I would do some of them in the winter.

[Ladysmanfelpz]

Okay.  I'll read up on those.  Thinking I'm just gonna stick with my driver the way it is since I hit it great and gonna schedule a hybrid fitting this week.  

 

The ping iron fitting revealed nothing new.  I'm in the right color, red, and I hit my clubs fine.  I did discover I very much like the project X 6.0 shafts however.  

[Ladysmanfelpz]

Can someone please explain shaft weight to me please?  

 

And is my stock 65 g too light for a hybrid?

[boogielicious]

11 hours ago, Ladysmanfelpz said:

Can someone please explain shaft weight to me please?  

 

And is my stock 65 g too light for a hybrid?

It could be. It depends on your swing speed. 65 would be too light for me and my driver swing speed is around 93 mph. I tested a Ping Crossover with a light shaft and found it too whippy.

[Buckeyebowman]

On 5/9/2017 at 7:11 PM, Ladysmanfelpz said:

Can someone please explain shaft weight to me please?  

 

And is my stock 65 g too light for a hybrid?

It's simply the weight of the bare shaft. No grip, no grip tape, no nothing.

[Ladysmanfelpz]

On 5/10/2017 at 3:55 AM, boogielicious said:

It could be. It depends on your swing speed. 65 would be too light for me and my driver swing speed is around 93 mph. I tested a Ping Crossover with a light shaft and found it too whippy.

Okay sounds about right.  My driver SS is more like 105+ and the hybrid is my worst club right now.  After a solid weekend of playing and having my swing somewhat refined I hit the range the next day to try it.  Even with a good swing I was getting large dispersion.  No awful or erratic shots, just not a tight group.  I was able to draw and fade it, but without much control.  I simply felt like the head was rolling around back there.  And when I tried to lay into it, it would produce a low lining fade with no potential to stop in the area I wanted anytime soon.  I simply need something a little stronger and will go get fit.  

[boogielicious]

16 hours ago, Ladysmanfelpz said:

Okay sounds about right.  My driver SS is more like 105+ and the hybrid is my worst club right now.  After a solid weekend of playing and having my swing somewhat refined I hit the range the next day to try it.  Even with a good swing I was getting large dispersion.  No awful or erratic shots, just not a tight group.  I was able to draw and fade it, but without much control.  I simply felt like the head was rolling around back there.  And when I tried to lay into it, it would produce a low lining fade with no potential to stop in the area I wanted anytime soon.  I simply need something a little stronger and will go get fit.  

105 is a fast swing speed. A stiffer, heavier shaft would be better for you. Something in the 80g range I would like for graphite. Go hit a few at a golf store and get the feel for which would be best for you.