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  5. What I need to know is how will an Aldila NV 85 w/ an inch extension play in my driver rather than a shaft with no extension.  I'm having to put an extension in the shaft because it came out of a 3 wood.  The tip hasn't been trimmed only the butt.  I'm going to have to the inch extension in it to make it play 44.5".  Will the extension affect the weight and playability.

    It's going to be a lot heavier. I figured it was butt trimmed as Aldila recommends that. As far as playability, that completely depends on you. Just by looking at the specs, I'd say Low Trajectory. If you have a tendency to slice or leave the head open a little, it might add to that. If you aren't real strong - your SS might decrease a little.

  6. I've got an Aldila 85 s in one of my three woods, and was wondering if I could put it in my 510 TP.  The tip diamater is .335, but the length is going to be a little short.  I want the driver 44.5" with a swing weight around D3 or D4.  The driver has a Speeder shaft in it now at 45".  If I'm not mistaken I believe the Aldila weighs more than the speeder, so couldn't get by with the Aldila at 44.5".  The main question I have is how would an inch extension affect the play of the shaft in my driver?

    If your clubs are made longer, they gain more weight. Each ½” in club length equals 3 swingweights. If you put a new shaft in that is heavier or one that has a lower balance point than your current shaft, you will get a higher weight as well.

    Something you might keep in mind: If you have heavier grips installed on your clubs, the total weight will increase, but the swingweight will decrease.

    The Aldila NV85 S weighs 86 grams and the 757 S weighs 77 grams.

  9. ok guys, i have a tendency on the way back in my putting stroke to wobble the head sometimes. i would apprectiate anything to help fix it.

    Mike,

    Just so someone answers you... in my practice swing, I always do a couple to make sure that there is a smoothness in my takeaway and pendulum.

  10. Tks for the info.

    So will you recommend that I can consider looking into their putters since they are from GF, or are their putters made/sourced differently like the GD Japan vs. GD USA putters?

    I don't think Chris was saying the putters were made by Golds Factory. I think he was saying that Sasaya just stamps emblems and letters on them for Dances With Dragons. Maybe Chris could clarify that a little.

    Note: I just found out that they sell the real Gold's Putters with the DWD stamps on them. Excuse.

  14. Anyone set up a bag almost identical to your fav tour pro?(meaning 12 of 14 being the same) Is this just wrong or a cool idea the reason I ask is that I have always liked Ernies set up whe he won the British Open TM Bag(X-300, 858, R510DF...) I think the only thing I would change would be the 3wd and the putter. I would like to hear your guys thoughts.

    Nice idea but only one thing wrong with that IMHO. I'm not anywhere near the golfer that the pros are. I need more forgiveness and softer shafts. Those clubs would fight me too much.

  17. But if someone were selling me a brand new (actually shop worn) GD USA putter GAA3 for $155 would it be worth it? Without discussing all the troubles that GD US and Japan are going through is the workmanship on the GAA3 US worth $155. If you don't want to discuss in the open PM me.

    IMHO, no it would not be worth it unless you stumbled on THE PUTTER that works magic for you. If that was the case, it would be a bargain. For a little more you could have a Gauge Japan putter that is head and shoulders above the USA one.

  18. Does anyone have any pics of theses club heads together, especially from address?  I would really like to see the size difference as they are sitting next to each other from a couple different angles.  Thanks.

    This is the best I could come up with. The 202 is a lot chunkier from the top and bottom. Heavier head too. They are both very easy to hit. I found that I hit the Z's better.

    202single.jpg

    101single.jpg

  20. If the 661 works well for you in the other heads, it will work well for you in the Gauge. Another shaft with similar characteristics as the 661 is the Tour Platform Fujikura. They come in two models. 26.3 and 27.3. Those are good for getting the ball up and easy to load. (Like the 661). The 26.3 is the lighter of the two.

    My SS is about the same as yours, but I swing smooth. I prefer the Fuji HKpro-80. Not too high and very smooth shaft. Stable, for me, at 83 grams. I like a little heavier shaft in my FW's.

  21. The slot is an effort to mimic the old Pings. To get that sound. I have a putter in my bag now for a couple of years. No lines. This thing works better than anything I've ever tried, although I keep trying others. It's a classic style and for some reason, it always keeps me close.