Cutting shaft down 1/2 in or so

lawred2

I've been choking down on my irons by about 1/2 in or so... strike the ball much better than an otherwise normal grip. Much prefer the weight and feel when I choke down that 1/2 in.

Was wondering if a fitter cut down the shaft 1/2 in and regripped would it feel much different to how it feels now choking down?

I can't imagine it would make a massive difference

Russman

I'm not an expert by any means, but from a quick search I doubt you'd notice. Apparently you can gain some of it back by using a different weight grip when you do regrip it.

https://www.titleist.com/teamtitleist/team-titleist/f/club-fitting/39995/swing-weight-changes-by-shortening-iron-shaft-0-25-inch

RoadRunner

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058270367/cutting-shaft-down-1-2-in-or-so

Choking down and reducing the length of the shaft are both different. Reducing the length of the shaft affects the swing weight (the clubhead will feel slightly lighter). It may also make your shaft feel slightly stiffer than it already is. That being said. You should adjust to these changes pretty quickly so it may be a good shout.

Are they expensive clubs, will it make them more difficult to sell down the line, perhaps slightly, so factor that into your equations.

lawred2

They are reasonably expensive yeah... set of TMs

I think what'll I do is play 6 months to a year with them and if I'm still choking down the entire time I'll go to a fitter and get their opinion..