Iron Shafts- Stepped Up

[Gary O]

Getting older and back hurts when using shorter irons. My irons used are 5 - 9. I have a set of used irons. No heads on them. I want to increase the length of my irons so I can stand more erect. Question: can the 5 iron head be placed on the 3 iron shaft, 6 iron head on the 4 iron shat, and so on to the 9 iron? Iron shafts will be increased by an inch. Is this possible? Thanks in advance.

[arturo28mx]

Sure you can do it. This is what you would call "soft stepped twice". If your shafts are Regular Flex they will play almost one flex softer, closer to a Senior flex. Your swingweight will be higher though, and the clubs will feel a bit heavier. 

[Gary O]

“Soft stepped twice” - I stand corrected. Thanks. I am determined to soft step. Thanks again!

[onthehunt526]

4 hours ago, arturo28mx said:

Sure you can do it. This is what you would call "soft stepped twice". If your shafts are Regular Flex they will play almost one flex softer, closer to a Senior flex. Your swingweight will be higher though, and the clubs will feel a bit heavier. 

If you put a heavier grip on, or a grip with a counterweight like a Secret Grip the swingweight would balance back out.

[Gary O]

Got it. Thanks!