Thanks for chiming in, Limpy.
So buying a set 1-inch over standard and choking up 1-inch does what? LOL
I found this out the hard way; and thought I was on the right track due to reading. Nothing beats a good fitting, eh?
What should he do with his Eye2+ irons at this point? I understand the Ping fitting system, but when it comes to reshafting them as a DIYer, I'm curious.
Thanks in advance...
Just when you think you've got this game of golf mastered... it'll jump up and kick you in the shins. This discussion is similar. We're taking a relatively simply, mechanical task and making a huge deal out of it!!
You can lengthen (or shorten) shafts all day long in a set of irons and never effect the lie angle. Again... the ONLY way you can change the lie angle is to put the head in a loft/lie machine... or in a vise... and bend it! So, if you put an inch longer shaft in a club... and choke down an inch on the shaft... you've changed nothing. If you put an inch extension in a shaft, use all the shaft, and stand up straighter than you did with the shorter shaft... you've changed nothing. If, however, you assume the identical address position with the lengthened shaft, either you would shove the head of the club an inch down into the ground (probably not the case LOL) or, slide the head away from you close to that inch you lengthened the club. As you slide the club out and away from you, the toe will come off the ground. That, then, becomes upright.
Whew!! I'm tired! LOL Let's get to the meat of the question. The gentleman who was inquiring about what effect his adding of 1/2" to his Pings has a valid concern. Is it worth the time and money? Will it help my game? Will it backfire and hurt my game? I don't blame him for questioning before he attacks his clubs with saws, epoxies, and dollars. But... to be perfectly honest... not one of us on this board can honestly tell him what difference that 1/2" will make!!!
The added 1/2" could be compensated for by a slight change in posture and he would see no appreciable difference. Or, that small extesion could make quite noticable changes in ball flight. It does not cost much to extend a shaft 1/2". Even if he purchases an extension made for the job, a new grip, and a little dab of epoxy he's probably not out 10 bucks. If it were me, I'd do one mid-iron. I'd put the 1/2" in my 7 iron and play it a couple of rounds. It should become evident pretty soon as to whether the difference is worth completing the task throughout the set.