RE: ShopTalk: Constant frequency

[Michael Pogor]

Doug,   I’ve used this system for over 10 years, and am quite happy with the results. In general, you are correct about the idea that the long irons tend to be stiffer than a traditional set, and the short irons more flexible.   In comparison to a “standard” flex progression: Upsides: Overall, you tend to hit the ball further. Your slight mishits tend to turn out better. The player can try to swing all clubs the same way. I found that I consciously or subconsciously used to swing the long irons slower and the short irons faster/harder with a traditional set. Now, I don’t have to do this. Short irons fly higher, with more spin. This is definitely an advantage for the player who has lost the ability to “hold” greens with a traditional set.   Downside: Because the short irons have so much kick, it is easier to “balloon” them. You have to work a little harder to keep the ball down against the wind.   The best way to fit is to make up multiple clubs with the same loft and different flexes. Because different analyzers yield slightly different numbers, I would suggest that your weakest flex be similar to the frequency of a R300 3 or 4 iron. From there, build 4 or 5 more clubs going up in increments of 5 cpm. This should take care of most male golfers. I would suggest building either #9 and/or #7 irons.   Finally, one factor that I think is extremely important is that of “adjustment factor”. For example, a lightweight steel shaft tends to play stiffer than a Dynamic steel shaft. A 300 cpm Dynamic shaft might play and feel the same as a 295 cpm lightweight shaft. Rifle shafts have an even larger “adjustment factor”.   Hope this is a good starting point. Mike -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Doug Clark Sent: September 28, 2003 5:48 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: ShopTalk: Constant frequency   I tried to look in the Yahoo group archives for this, but I can't get the list to show up. Just some gibberish characters. Is there anyone here who has had any success fitting people with flat-line, constant-frequency sets of irons? I know it comes up from time to time and the usual thought is that the long irons will be stiff, the shorts will be soft, etc. But the idea doesn't die so I'm wondering if anyone has found success with it. And if so, does it work best with a particular swing tempo or what? Thanks, Doug Clark