yogi Posted March 27, 2005 Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 I need to know what length an 869 should be tipped in order to have it play correct to flex in a 217 gram 3 wood. Is 1 inch to much? Thanks, G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowpro Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 at the most i would tip it half inch.. very strong shaft and sometimes i have not even tipped them for 3wds and they work fine at 43'' length.. for a 5wd an inch is fine.. inch for a 3wd would be great for a high swing speed> 110+ on a driver.. point and swing effect.. my thoughts.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogi Posted April 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 I am inserting an 869 that has been trimmed 1/2 inch into a TM 200 smoothie 3 wood and was just curious how it will play. The head seems to weigh about 217 grams and I just floed the shaft and added a 2 gram lead tip weight, so Im excited to hit it. The weight limits the insertion depth about an 1/8th of an inch less, not sure if that matters. I glued it up and now Im going to try it tomorrow. I have been playing a retail V-steel with a regular shaft and have been playing it quite well. I have about a 115 SS and just prefer a soft shaft. Im just hoping the 869 isnt to stout. Its an (S) flex. Anyone here play this combo? Thanks, Grant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PxExG Posted April 4, 2005 Report Share Posted April 4, 2005 I have the 869 in a SS-03 and its a quality shaft, no doubt! But it is hookable, I would recommend going with an X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringer Posted April 4, 2005 Report Share Posted April 4, 2005 The last 869 I had in a 3 wood I tipped it 1 1/2". Most recommend tipping it 1" for a 3 wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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