ajereza

Hi guys, Little bout me first. I'm a short guy @ 5'3". I'm looking to buy the Taylor made Burner driver 10.5 regular shaft since i liked the feel of it in the launch monitor. Swing speed is around 90, carry about 215-220, and drives avg about 245. I have a few concerns though. -The shaft is so long at 46".. From wrist to floor I am at about 30.5". When I hit drivers like these in the stores, I choke down on them and inch or 2. I read if I cut off an inch it will lower the swing weight about 3 points. (I prolly need to cut more than that off.. maybe 1.5-2 inches) -Whats the best way to cut the shaft down and maintain a similar feel? The stock shaft is only 50grams (very light). When the shaft is shortened, flex will be slightly stiffer, but I read on these forums adding lead tape to the club can counteract some of the loss of weight and make the shaft a little more flexible again. I think i'll need a significant amt of lead tape if i cut down 2 inches. Is cutting the shaft a couple inches and adding alot of lead tape to the back of the club my best option? Thanks in advance!

Goals - improve up and downs, chipping with a 9 iron instead of SW has helped alot! - improve pitching - from 40 yards and 30 yards.. its a shot that I ignore practicing often - driving accuracy

I don't mind hitting off mats, just as long as they aren't too hard... I live in the city of Chicago and grass is hard to find at the range!

I work as an IT specialist for the gov't and I'm a part time real estate agent.. I love golf!