Re shafting irons

[SteveJay]

My swing speed has risen since I was fitted for new irons about 18 months ago. At that time my 6 iron was about 77 mph so I was advised to go for regular shafts in my new Ping Gs.

Having worked with my coach on lengthening what was a previously quite short, compact backswing, I am now swinging the 6 iron at 84-85 mph today according to Trackman. Was advised that this puts me into stiff shaft territory.

My bad shot is a strong draw/mild hook and my pro thinks a stiffer shaft could assist. Already use a stiff driver.

Any advice on options if I did want to switch?

Appreciate I could get my irons re-shafted and have seen a few sets on eBay. Alternative would be to trade in my set for a new stiff shafted set. Shaft sets seem reasonable - £100-£150, but realise its not a DIY job to fit them. Any idea of ball park fitting cost if I bought the shafts?

Anyone have a view on the pros and cons of re-shafting?

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I guess it depends on sort of S shaft option you want. A standard Ping stock shaft may not work out too badly, especially second hand, but is there any mileage in considering getting a new, fitted set and moving what you have now on while they are still relatively new. The cost deficit will surely be very little more than you'd pay for a set of shafts anyway. Just a thought

 

[USER1999]

Plus 5 ish mph is not a massive difference. To me, you are still in no mans land, where either would suit. I am in similar territory.

 

[Imurg]

There's more to shaft flex than swing speed alone.
Weight is possibly as, if not more, important. A fast transition generally needs a heavier shaft whereas a smooth swing can still use a lightish shaft for the same swing speed.
I don't have a particularly fast 6 iron speed - about 81/82 - but my fairly aggressive transition puts in heavier shafts.

 

[SteveJay]

Cheers guys, was more interested in views about the practicalities of replacing shafts on my existing irons. Whether or not I need stiff or regular shafts will be determined with my pro and the fitters at my club using trackman.

If I do decide it would be better to switch I am unsure if re-shafting is cost effective or, like Homer suggested, trade in and get a new set!

 

[Lump]

It’s dead easy to pull and replace with new shafts.
Time and patience is all that is key. Prep is the worst part. I prefer to replace shafts myself, I’ve seen so many bodge jobs done by pro’s that rush.

 

[Essex_Stu]

I have a set of ping g irons with stiff shafts for sale!

 

[jim8flog]

It is a relatively easy job to reshaft for yourself assuming a reasonable competency at DIY. (lots of how to videos on you tube). One advantage of DIY is you can spine align shafts before fitting.

It is not a cheap job to have a pro do it your probably better off looking the same set second hand with the right shaft.

Pros price is probably somewhere in the region of £35-£50 a club (long time since I asked a pro for a price).

 

[duncan mackie]

As others have said, it's a relatively easy job to shaft irons - heat gun and a gardening glove to remove, care and epoxy to put together.

I've a set of RBS Tour S shafts with pretty good condition Ping grips that I'm sure we could do a deal on if you are interested (Pm me)

 

[Andy]

Pros price is probably somewhere in the region of £35-£50 a club (long time since I asked a pro for a price).

I'd say you've been shafted if you paid anywhere near that.

 

[Jacko_G]

I'd say you've been shafted if you paid anywhere near that.

The pro has retired on those prices!

 

[SteveJay]

The pro has retired on those prices!

Thats good to hear! I was led to believe it would be a couple hundred pounds for a full set, including shafts. Appreciate costs will depend much on shaft specifications, but was wondering if this could be done myself.

Have watched a few videos, doesn't look too complicated but see that some use a specialist pulling tool once the epoxy is heated. I guess its easier with irons than woods, where the head and shaft will be more delicate.

I don't want to run the risk of my iron head flying off after I hit a shot!!!!

 

[duncan mackie]

Have watched a few videos, doesn't look too complicated but see that some use a specialist pulling tool once the epoxy is heated. I guess its easier with irons than woods, where the head and shaft will be more delicate.

The issue is the shaft material rather than the head involved.

Graphite shafts are held together with epoxy so heating the hosel/head to release the shaft has to be done very precisely to avoid damaging the shaft, and the head removal has to be done in a way that doesn't threaten a potentially slightly weakened shaft tip....if it's been over heated the shaft is compromised anyway as over a certain temperature the epoxy in the shaft will break down even if it seems to reharden).

With irons it's just a case of heat and twist/pull, scrap collar if present, clean up, replace collar, glue up and align.

 

[Imurg]

Thats good to hear! I was led to believe it would be a couple hundred pounds for a full set, including shafts. Appreciate costs will depend much on shaft specifications,

Just as an example..
Gamola will sell you a Dynamic Gold for 20 quid.
If you need 7 that's 140 notes before you've started.
Add ferrules, grips, epoxy and time and a Pro could easily charge 200 quid for a reshaft.

If you're going to do it yourself, make sure you get the correct size shaft for your heads..

 

[jim8flog]

As said long time since I saw a pros cost.

I was thinking

Extraction cost and fitting cost labour £10-£15

New shaft retail price £20+

New grip £10 (assuming that OP wants Ping grips)

Remember you are buying the parts off a pro shop and not somewhere like Gamola

What sort of price would you say

 

[USER1999]

Also taper shafts go straight in. Parallel need tipping. A touch more complicated. Need to know what you need if doing yourself.

 

[casuk]

I played £10 per club to reshaft a 3 and 5 wood he also changed grips for free, job was superb
Ideal golf, Glasgow i highly recommend there work

 

[jim8flog]

I played £10 per club to reshaft a 3 and 5 wood he also changed grips for free, job was superb
Ideal golf, Glasgow i highly recommend there work

Is that plus the costs of the shafts and grips or did you supply them? Ping grip from Gamola £5+

 

[casuk]

Is that plus the costs of the shafts and grips or did you supply them? Ping grip from Gamola £5+

I supplied the shafts and grips, he pulled the old shafts and replaced with the new and swapped grips

 

[jim8flog]

So my guess at £10 - £15 labour was not that far out.