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Tell me about shaft extensions

Posted on 11/16/20 at 7:39 am
Posted by ReeseWee
Geismar, LA
Member since May 2019
465 posts
Posted on 11/16/20 at 7:39 am
I would like to extend my irons shaft by 1". Have anyone had this do before? Also do I need to get different extension sizes for my 4j to my wedges? Would it be better to get someone to do it or do it myself. I change my own grips so I think I can. Thanks in advance.
Posted by The Johnny Lawrence
Member since Sep 2016
2162 posts
Posted on 11/16/20 at 8:22 am to
It's going to change the weight of the club, shaft profile, lie angle, etc. It isn't that hard to do, just time consuming and probably not cheap considering you'll have to but the extension for every club. But it's 1" on every club, so same extension length.

To do it right, have someone pull out the shafts, put new shafts in that are the right length, and change the lie angle. If you aren't a serious golfer and you're just tall, what you propose is probably fine. But 1" is a lot.

This post was edited on 11/16/20 at 8:23 am
Posted by SamtheSham
In a greenside bunker
Member since Nov 2018
492 posts
Posted on 11/16/20 at 8:27 am to
It's easy to do. If you have steel shafts you can buy aluminum extensions or graphite extensions for graphite shafts, should be able to get them from Maltby. Graphite come in one size, steel come in .600 or .580, you'll want .600 if irons are stiff flex, .580 if regular. Aluminum sometimes come double sided; just cut in half, and epoxy into your shafts.

If you're using graphite be certain to rotate the shaft as you cut to length if you're using a hacksaw.
Posted by ReeseWee
Geismar, LA
Member since May 2019
465 posts
Posted on 11/16/20 at 8:47 am to
I was playing with a friend's 1" longer irons and they felt better than mine as far as lie angle. Tried to get my lie changed and was told at the shop that he didn't reccomend bending Cobra irons. He said making longer them would also help with lie angle (wanted them 2 degrees upright). Also the the longer clubs were better on my back. I am not a good golfer but love the game. Thanks for the replies.
Posted by The Johnny Lawrence
Member since Sep 2016
2162 posts
Posted on 11/16/20 at 9:18 am to
Adding length does make them more upright. Not sure the length to lie ratio.

Let me know how it goes.
Posted by GeauxTigersLee
Atlanta
Member since Sep 2010
4641 posts
Posted on 11/17/20 at 8:20 am to
quote:

He said making longer them would also help with lie angle (wanted them 2 degrees upright)
1/2" = 1/2 degree in lie angle. I assume these are single length irons, which is why you're even considering adding 1", because that's a good amount of length. Especially on your scoring clubs.
Posted by CoachChappy
Member since May 2013
32507 posts
Posted on 11/17/20 at 7:02 pm to
Buy new clubs
Posted by Front9Bandit
Member since Dec 2013
15432 posts
Posted on 11/17/20 at 8:04 pm to
quote:

probably not cheap


Always have the wife or significant other pay for your shaft extensions
Posted by ReeseWee
Geismar, LA
Member since May 2019
465 posts
Posted on 11/18/20 at 4:33 pm to
They are regular clubs but may look into single lenght.
Thanks for all the replies.
Posted by TaderSalad
mudbug territory
Member since Jul 2014
24626 posts
Posted on 11/19/20 at 9:00 am to
quote:

They are regular clubs but may look into single lenght.



What would you say the strength of your game is with irons? You better at 150 in or 150 out?

I just ended my single length adventure. I thought it would help with my weakness in that I struggled with 4-6i game and that part got a lot better. 8i-pw tanked. Pulled everything and was missing GIRs. Just an a heads up and your results may vary. I am still considering single lengths for 4-6i though.

Also, look into Apollo shafts They're cheap and phenomenal. Play very similar to the Project X. You could probably reshaft your cubs with those rather than extend for less.
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