Ask him to specifically explain why this is or quote the respected known source that said it.
Sorry, this just rings so close to a major OEM shaft company rep telling me 5+ years ago that there were no such things as spines but could not even explain how steel shafts were actually made.
If you encounter this rep again, mention that feel is thoughly discussed scientifically by Jorgenson and ask his views.
Mark
LilCallaway wrote:
Here's the story: A guy on an auction made the comment that taper was better than parallel. I had no idea if that was true. I first had to find out what it was and what was the difference. I also wanted to know all the specs on my X-14 PS irons w/ CWR's. I was told (by the Callaway rep) that they were parallel, weighing 115, and frequencing out at 6.5 (when compared to the Flighted). He also said that the taper would allow me to feel the head more during the swing, while the parallel would allow me to feel the whole club during the swing. I always check and double check info so I thought I would ask the board since these people have more experience then simply relying on info in a book. The real story is that by gathering all of this info, I was wondering if I'm correctly fitted to my irons. (I'm thinking my set is a tad too long.) Since I'm probably do for a reshaft, I want to get the best I can afford.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:In a message dated 2/7/03 7:38:08 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:I asked my original question correctly, that being, what is the difference between the two. I had already asked that same question to a Callaway rep. He added the feeling difference comment to his answer. I then wanted better clarity and I thought to ask the board if that was trueI'm sooooo confused! Callaway publishes the following lie angles for Steelhead X-16 3 59.9* 7 62.2* 3 iron length 39" one half inch increments! 4 60.6* 8 63.5* Steel shafts 1-9 SW = D2 PW = D4 Graphite shafts lower 5 61.3* 9 64.5* 6 62* PW 65* Therefore I think the Callaway Rep was bullshitting you! What did you finally find out? If you want to feel the head you should increase the swingweight? Is this correct? Arnie
