Fairway wood modifications

[tsped83]

Morning,

My 5 wood is the longest serving club in the bag and also my favourite to hit. However, as I can never leave things alone, I’m wanting to tinker…

I can obtain the same model (Adams Super LS) head but in 13’, which has considerably less loft than it has now at 18’, both being adjustable +/- 1 degree I believe. I’m wanting to try it on the same shaft (Matrix HD VI) to give me another option off the tee and lower the flight slightly than the 5W head. If I can get a little extra distance out of it, great.

So, putting a 13’ head on a 5 wood shaft? Good or bad idea? Are there any implications of the considerably stronger loft on shorter shaft?

I should also say that a 15’ head is out there too…

Thanks

 

[Sybez]

Should see no real issues, most driver shafts are too long off the rack anyway. Go experiment!

 

[Foxholer]

Will be an interesting experiment!

I wouldn't be surprised if you don't actually get any more length - just the lower flight. Please report back.

 

[Oddsocks]

I can kinda see where he's going with the train of thought.

Compared with the 5w (approx 18*)

Less loft should equal lower launch/flight
Bigger head should increase launch speed
Longer shaft should help increase swing speed

Again.... Assumption base on theory

 

[Tommo21]

Go for it.....I fitted a 5 wood shaft into my 19 degree rescue, it gaps my 3 wood and 21 degree rescue perfectly.

 

[tsped83]

I've just ordered the 13' head so hopefully it'll be here ahead of the weekends comp and I can put it in play, probably cranked up to 14 degrees.

 

[tsped83]

Ernie, this did not work so well... I could hit the 14' of the forwar with a nice penetrating flight, but alas, not off the tee at all. Me thinks that is all technique mind. It's back to the 5w for now.