2007-07-25 16:48:54 · 8 answers · asked by fs_70 1 in Sports ➔ Golf
The first thing to do is take them to a place like Golfsmith and get fitted. They might be a good fit as they are. I'm guessing they are .25" or .5" too long. If that is the case, you have some decisions to make. If you do cut them, you won't affect the flex, and I highly doubt you'll notice a difference in feel.
1) If they're steel shafts, cutting them down shouldn't be too difficult or expensive. You could probably even do it yourself with a box cutter (to get the old grips off), a pipe cutter (to cut the shaft), and a re-gripping kit. Graphite shafts are harder, and you might want to let someone more experienced handle that.
2) How long are you planning to keep these irons? If you want to keep them forever, then you don't care about resale value. So do with them as you please. If you are the kind who trades clubs in every 2 years, you might care a little more about resale value. Cutting them down could affect the value.
3) If you would rather just choke down to achieve the proper fit, have them re-gripped, but add 2 or 3 extra wraps of tape under the grip. Choking down on tapered grips means grabbing a smaller part of the grip. The extra tape will help fatten the grip back to the proper size. Or you could just use midsize grips. Either way, put some sort of marking on the grip where the "virtual" butt end would be. That will help with consistency.
2007-07-26 05:44:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi I am not much taller than you and I use regular length clubs, I don't see any problem using regular length clubs, I have a 7 hcp indx and I only play on weekends.
1/2 an inch cut will alter the swing weight, you may feel its light to swing. Best is ask a pro about your plan. For me 1/2 an inch is a non issue on iron. Just grip it down 1/2 an inch and its basically the same.
Think about it.
2007-07-26 01:17:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It won't be much of a problem if someone who knows what they are doing does it. But, keep in mind the more you cut off the shaft becomes a little bit stiffer.
2007-07-26 14:09:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were modifying them an inch or more I'd say get them professionally done. For just a half inch, I'd just choke up on the grip a little more. Save the money and save the resale value when you get a newer set.
2007-07-26 10:33:38 · answer #4 · answered by penhead72 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cutting the shafts may alter the swing weight and the stiffness of the shaft - as the club gets shorter, the club will get stiffer - I would go to Golfsmith and get in their simulator and ask one of the pros there what they think you should do - maybe you should get fitted with a new set to insure they are balanced, weighted and perfect for you and your set up and swing
2007-07-26 04:17:59 · answer #5 · answered by Big Buddy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't be a problem if a professional club repairman does it. It might be a problem if you do it. You may not want the same removed from each club. Ask a pro.
2007-07-25 23:57:54 · answer #6 · answered by John M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you get them fitted it would make more sense.Height is not the main factor,arm length is.
2007-07-26 00:24:20 · answer #7 · answered by JT 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would not cut them i go to golfwork.com and see if you can get shorter one
2007-07-26 06:58:22 · answer #8 · answered by paulcondo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋