jeld Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 any recommendations on reshafting a 3wood with steel. want to gain accuracy but dont want to lose to much length if i can help it. also dont want it to feel too heavy. the head in question is the t/s viq. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tour-md Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 I fought with this problem in the past and tried a Royal Precision Rifle shaft with good results. The problem is towards the end of the round I had problems keeping my tempo due to fatigue. It was even worse when I played 36. How about going to a heavy Fujikura graphite shaft (Pro 95) or something comparable? Just a thought.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 I love using steel in my FW's. It keeps me in the fairway much more than any graphite shaft can. I use lighter softer steel shafts like the NS850 or NS950. You will lose a touch of distance but if it keeps you in the FW its a score saver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoMStYLz Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 i wasn't a graphite shaft guy until a few years ago, geez i was still playing a x100 shaft in my R510 TP until just before Sergio made the switch, i play my driver almost the same length as the steel, @44" its a hald inch longer. I could never go back to a steel shaft in my driver, nor the 3wood, to me it seems to be a big change in in flight, kick, weight, ect. i have a heavy 100gram shafts in my 3woods, but the one in the bag now is only about 89grams b/c i have to have the pink shaft! although you are going to sacrifice atleast 15-20, thats about what i lost when comparing, you will certainly be able to keep it in the fw more. just my .02 cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfebj Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 I just got a Nak 3w that I've shafted with a True Temper Crossfire shaft. It's a regular flex that I tipped an to play a little stiffer. Had great success with this shaft in my Nickent 3dX 20° ironwood and had to give it a shot! Uncut, this 44" shaft weighs in at 96g. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tour-md Posted December 29, 2005 Report Share Posted December 29, 2005 I just got a Nak 3w that I've shafted with a True Temper Crossfire shaft. It's a regular flex that I tipped an to play a little stiffer. Had great success with this shaft in my Nickent 3dX 20° ironwood and had to give it a shot!Uncut, this 44" shaft weighs in at 96g. I'll have to give that shaft a try -- sounds pretty light :). My favorite "heavier" shaft in a 3 wood is the Graphite Design YS9.1. For me it performs better than steel (distance and feel). O.K., accuracy is an entirely different question :tsg_smiley_embarrassed: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmarVizquel Posted January 16, 2006 Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 I love using steel in my FW's. It keeps me in the fairway much more than any graphite shaft can. I use lighter softer steel shafts like the NS850 or NS950. You will lose a touch of distance but if it keeps you in the FW its a score saver. Ditto for me. :tsg_smilie_cool: I have been using nothing but Nippon NS950's in my 3 woods for a while now. I tried all the high end graphites, but these simply work better. I notice very little loss of distance but the accuracy is of charts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrzodia Posted January 17, 2006 Report Share Posted January 17, 2006 i like steel in my utilities so i put a 950 in my 3 wood for added consistency. When i tried it out i really didn't like it. It seemed harder to hit, esp off the fairway and there was a loss in distance, which is expected. If anything i suggest a heavier graphite shaft. But that's just my opinion, some people actucally like steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt916 Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 IMHO Steel shaft would be great like a 4-wood or 5-wood but it has to be a SL or 950 for me. 3-wood is graphite all the way if distance is what you want. If the graphte in your 3-wd is too light, try something more heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowpro Posted January 18, 2006 Report Share Posted January 18, 2006 its a cost issue-- there are many good graphite shafts that are in the 90-100gram range now and will work as good or better than steel.. they just cost alot.. rifles, x-100 & nippon work great and accuracy monsters.. pro 95, ys-9, vp-90, tour trac 100,icon heavy weight, ul-680..... all great fwy shafts and offer better feel i think-- just more $$$$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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