FreddieMac
Returning Golfer
I am thinking about having my woods cut down by an inch across the clubs to get more accuracy. I know I am giving up a bit of distance, but right now that is not a big deal. Has anyone done this and had success?
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radiman;n8886917 said:I haven't gone a full inch. I guess it kind of depends what your starting point is. If you are playing 45.75" or something, then you aren't going to really be playing all that short of a club. Either way, I started playing my driver down to just a hair under 45" when I was at 45.5-45.75 before. I have noticed that I really am not hitting it any shorter but much straighter.
McLovin;n8886925 said:i have experimented with this, but i don't like it. i'm only 5'10 in timberlands, but i have never liked the feel of shortened clubs. just know that you can stiffen and lighten clubs by shortened, so make sure you have a professional do the work for you. might i recommend MWard hehe
FreddieMac;n8887017 said:Oh I will probably do it myself on an older club first to give it a try. I was just wondering if anyone saw an improvement in their game. I have read a few places that swing weight will change but not significantly and becuase it is a regular shaft, should not "stiffen" to much or change much at all.
FreddieMac;n8886924 said:My current driver is 45" and I am thinking of taking it down to 44".
FreddieMac;n8886797 said:I am thinking about having my woods cut down by an inch across the clubs to get more accuracy. I know I am giving up a bit of distance, but right now that is not a big deal. Has anyone done this and had success?
radiman;n8887030 said:I would say to buy a "test" shaft to try out, but it looks like you are playing the Diablo which isn't adjustable. Maybe you can go to a shop and demo a driver but have them put a 3 wood shaft in it? Callaway's adapters have changed so that is not an option. But, TM or Titleist would probably have some decent 3 wood shafts you could try.
OGputtnfool;n8887047 said:With today's clubs, I wouldn't think resale would take that much of a hit. It's so easy to swap shafts nowadays, I'd think it's an afterthought.
As far as playing a shorter driver, I'm currently playing a 45.5" driver and it's the first I've played over 44.75" in years. I still might cut it down, but I'm gonna give it a few more rounds to decide.
What driver are we talking about? If it's one with adjustable weights, then getting the swingweight (or at least part of it) back should be simple.
FreddieMac;n8886797 said:I am thinking about having my woods cut down by an inch across the clubs to get more accuracy. I know I am giving up a bit of distance, but right now that is not a big deal. Has anyone done this and had success?