If Tom touts shorter drivers, does he make a line of heavier graphite shafts, or is the only option steel? Are there good alternatives for heavy graphite?
Brian H. Parkinson -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2005 6:00 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: ShopTalk: Taylor Made Colin: How did that 43" driver work out for your guy? (Bernie would call that a 9 wood) :-) I recall a 43" "Hero" driver that Ralph Maltby suggested building in a book I've got from 1990 or so. One of the other online discussion groups' mentions Tom Wishon is touting shorter drivers in his new book, too. (haven't read it yet, but supposed to be excellent). I also remember bombing a few really nice drives some time ago with my 43-44 inch Callaway. Should I dump my 46" driver that I hit 300 yds straight twice a year, jump up and down and buy rounds of drinks like I've just made a hole in one but hit 300 yards straight out of bounds the rest of the time? Shoptalkers should check out Colins' SpineMaster at http://members.shaw.ca/cgdick/ John shoptalk http://clubmaker-online.com >Hi Alan, > >Here are the replies I got to the same question very recently on the same >580xd. I Spined the shaft, and found a gentler flex at 6.6, rather than the >outrageous wobble at 7.5 flex. My guy went for my suggestion to cut it down >to 43" from the 45" it was. It came off without a problem. > >I also learned it was a .350 shaft, not a .335. > >Colin > >Colin Dick- >GCA Accredited Professional Clubmaker >SpineMaster Mk.II And Spining Information >on http://members.shaw.ca/cgdick/ > -- Thanks! John Muir http://clubmaker-online.com http://gripscience.com http://elevongolf.com 810.923.7396
