Steel to graphite/wedge

[golfshooter]

Hi all, as you see I have been completely crossed to " the dark side" as LowPost would say. I have a 52 degree MacGregor wedge and so far it is quite nice to use on those in between shots. It is currently fitted to a dynamic gold reg. shaft.
I have come into possession of a aldila plus v2000 reg. flex graphite shaft currently fitted to 7iron useless head. I can't help but wonder what changes might happen if it were cut down and fitted to the wedge. I would dive straight in, but am a little concerned I may damage a good wedge, and shaft due to my relative inexperience. I have plenty of old clubs to practice with but would welcome advice, predictions, comments.

golfshooter.

[LowPost42]

Re: Steel to graphite/wedge

Assuming that both shafts are the same (either .355T or .370) then you'd find the graphite shafted club lighter and, if you only butt-cut to length, spinnier than your current shaft.

Those "wedge flex" shafts you see are simply TTDG S300's tipped like an 8i.

[golfshooter]

Re: Steel to graphite/wedge

Hi, Thank you LowPost, sounds like an interesting task. I want to experiment a little on some orphaned clubs before I get stuck into my own set, I just didn't want to ruin 2 clubs straight off. When you say 'spinier' can you explain how this happens please? The Roberts puller and clamp station arrived today, it certainly looks the part. Very neatly assembled, though some of the welds are a little messy. I clarify, they will never come apart, the welds are a little over engineered that's all. I will use it for awhile and review it.

Regards golfshooter.

[LowPost42]

Re: Steel to graphite/wedge

You'll likely see an increase in spin and trajectory if you don't tip the graphite shaft (just butt cut).

While most players salivate at the idea of more spin, too much spin will cause ballooning and shorter distances.

[golfshooter]

Re: Steel to graphite/wedge

You'll likely see an increase in spin and trajectory if you don't tip the graphite shaft (just butt cut).

While most players salivate at the idea of more spin, too much spin will cause ballooning and shorter distances.

Yes ,I am experiencing that with that broad sole sand wedge I had spoken to you about on another thread. I have been using it a bit lately and keep coming up too high and short with a ton on spin unlike the stiffer shafted wilson I normally use. It seems to get nice distance and stops pretty quickly. The 52 degree wedge in question could probably
do with a lighter more flexible shaft. Anyway I have to start getting some practice somewhere, and thanks for the tip on the tip

Regards golfshooter.