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Two brands that I trust and use are Nakashima and KZG

Duplicate thread, here's the link

You can get the same grip directly from TheGripMasterUSA

Change the profile of the shaft not the flex to change ball flight.

Why not, I think it's better than starting duplicate threads.

If distance is pretty close to the same then I would initially lean towards the regular flex. I also would need to look at your swing tempo, if you're border line then a smoother tempo swing will generally do better with a softer flex. Also you have to consider the ego factor, many people will tend to swing a little harder when using a launch monitor. Hopefuly this helps. Really though try having the flex measured on the demo club you used, don't always trust the label on the shaft.

Really get her fitted, I have been fitting more women lately and not all women really fit into the generic women's set.

In your case I would highly recommend getting fitted. It's good to have your swing speed but there are so many more variables to consider for a good fit. Here is a list of Certified Rifle Centers in CA to help get you on the right start. Here is some help on your questions. Flex: 5.0, 5.5, etc Rifle shafts are measured and cut a little different than other shafts. Flex wise a True Temper S300 = 5.75 with a Rifle shaft. Flighting: Is a process where the launch angle is manipulated, you can read more about it here . I hope that helps

Yeah same for me

Dude I gotta say, it's nothing like your site.

This topic was already discussed here

I sound like a broken record sometimes, it all depends on what fits you and your swing. Otherwise if you just spend some dough, I have the Matrix OZIK TP-7 or TP-7X that has an MSRP of $1200 of course I could offer you a discount. I have the TP-6 in one of my drivers.

Have you contacted the magazine?

I use a broken driver shaft.

Guys and gals, There was already a thread covering this and my response is here

With the Nakashima yes, with TaylorMade, Callaway, and possibly others you're going to have to pay for extra shafts that you really don't need. Yes you could but most of us have seen first hand what eBay does to resale value I'm not saying it's a bad idea when used by fitters, bad for john doe. You're in a different situation because of where you live and going back to what you mentioned above, how well are you going to be able to sell a shaft where you are located? I'm not trying to pick on you necessarily, just thinking more continental US, follow? Again for the majority of golfers I think this is such a poor choice and needless waste of money. Using the example of people who can find a club fitter. Let's say you spend the money and buy 5 different shafts. At the average rate of $80 per shaft (and I'm being conservative) you have just spent $400 dollars. Now a person could very well find one shaft that works but it still may not be the best fit. With $400 that could easily pay for a quality fitting session and the shaft plus have money left over. Again your situation is apples to oranges though.

I keep them in stock at my shop and any Lamkin dealer can order them if they don't have them in stock

Yes I use them and am a fitter as well

I know more and more manufacturers are doing this I personally don't like the idea. As Eric mentions there is really only a few combinations that will work for a person. You shouldn't have to spend thousands of hours now....see a quality club fitter and going through a fitting session with him/her would solve that. I feel this method of self-fitting is going to hurt and confuse a person more than help. I agree that a person must develop a good swing but being fit for the proper equipment is still important. I've been using a similar system for my fittings and I think it is best served for this purpose. The problem with the cart fitting systems isn't only the fitting but also the building. When you go to a demo day and try out clubs and find some you like, you don't get to purchase the same clubs you just demoed. An order is placed for the same heads, shafts, etc but in reality you're not getting the same club you tried out. The lie angle, loft, swingweight, flex, etc could be off from the one you tried at the demo day. Take for example most companies have a tolerance of +/- 1 degree (some companies are 2 degrees). So let's say you tried a driver that was stamped 9* but really is a 10* - Next the order is placed for your new driver and you get a driver that is stamped 9* but in reality is 8*. Then take into consideration that just because two shafts from the same company say R doesn't mean they have the same flex and bend profile. Taking factors like this into consideration is what a good club fitter/builder does. This is why I started using the Nakashima HTEC driver (see below) and soon their HTEC fairway woods and hybrids. I have over 30 shafts pre-built (and growing) that I can use during a fitting session with a launch monitor. After we find the right loft, lie and shaft combination you can purchase that exact club you just tried! Take a look at the TM version, you're going to buy a package that includes 3 shafts. So yes a person is going to tinker and change them out but after a while they'll realize that one works better than the others. So now you've just overpaid for other components that you won't use. I'm with Erik on this one, this is just a bad idea for the general public.

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I disagree with this idea because you will use your wedges more often than the longer irons. Plus IMO the short game is key so not having to guess on a particular distance would be an advantage. Here's what I do and maybe it will help. I use the clubs that are best for that course and conditions. So for me I switch between a 3-wood, 4-wood, or different hybrids. I hardly even mess with my irons and I never change up my wedges for the reason I mentioned above. The way I look at it is there are different horses for different courses.

I wasn't going to assume I hope I didn't come off to stuffy or uptight, I'm all for kidding around too I completely agree that "people should use what feels/looks/works best for them" that's why I mentioned that they are not for everyone. I see it from the other side when people read on internet forums or they read/hear bad information, that graphite shafts are only for old people, slow swing speeds, high handicaps, etc... they come into a fitting with a negative bias so combining that with ego...you see my point? I'd say about 90% of the fittings I perform we end up with steel shafts but again because it fits that individual and their budget.

Length will affect posture and impact (as well as other factors) yes extensions will work fine. It will affect flex, swing weight and lie but a good club repairer will factor these changes in. Lighter grips will also affect swing weight. So the combination of a longer club and lighter grips will increase your swingweight a few points or so. Heck I adjusted my own clubs by 1/4" and it made a big difference and improved my contact. If you a really concerned about it then have 2-3 clubs adjusted and see how they play.

Yes fitting is key here. Think about it from this view, most pros grew up playing steel shafts so they are used to a certain feel. See my comment above, also most pros have a higher swing swings and it is so much easier to get the weight from steel shafts than from some graphite shafts. But there are many pros who use graphite, yes I know it's a small percentage but for you and others to say that graphite shafts are only for high handicap or seniors is just a silly comment to make. This is generally true because graphite will dampen vibration more than steel shafts. But again see my last comments in regards that graphite is only for slow swing speeds. Again, I think these are just silly comments. Graphite shafts come in a wide array of weights, flexes, bend profiles, etc. Clubheads flying down the fairway are more of a reflection of the quality of the installation, not the materials used. ____________ People! Look I'm not saying graphite shafts are for everyone or that they are a godsend (heck I use steel shafts in my irons! but that is because they fit me.) BUT some of the myths and comments said about graphite shafts are just ridiculous or founded on poor quality equipment. I've said before in this thread and in others that graphite shafts (particularly in irons) is NOT just for seniors, slow swing speeds, high handicap golfers, women, etc. As I mentioned above, graphite shafts are available in a wide array of specifications. However they do remain more expensive and not as cost effective to use in irons. If graphite shafts were only for slow swing speeds, high handicap players, etc then why do so many of you have graphite shafts in your drivers, fairway wood and hybrids? The average wood shaft runs approx. $90 dollars, if you were to spend a similar amount for the similar quality then it may be a good fit for your irons or it may not. So I hope I made a good point here and didn't step offend anyone with my comments or input, I'm just trying to clear the air a little.

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