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Date Posted: 05:35:07 07/23/11 Sat
Author: tony
Subject: shaft length

I am a satified user of the "1irons" for 2 years. The accuracy is incredible. I am not a long hitter (5 iron - 150 yds), and was wondering if increasing my shaft length by about 1/2" would improve my distance slightly. Any ideas on this?
Thanks,
Tony.

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[> Re: shaft length -- David Lake, 07:15:45 07/23/11 Sat

Tony,

Shaft length has nothing to do with distance produced in a golf swing. The only thing that increasing your shaft length would produce is a golf club that does not fit you properly which would, in fact, cause you to lose a little distance and accuracy. Click on the following link for more in-depth information on this: Distance

David Lake
Golf Clubs


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[> Re: shaft length -- Alex, 07:34:25 07/25/11 Mon

Tony,

If you want more distance and less accuracy just try to hit with more power, but if you want both more distance and accuracy then i recommend you try the suggestions outlined in this forum and on the Playability Tips that you received with your order.

As David already said, shaft length has nothing to do with distance - in fact hitting the sweet-spot of the club will give you more distance. Faster swing-speed also effects your distance! for me I reduced my back-swing to the point where my left arm is parallel to the ground - from there I can add some power to the swing and I'm still able to bring the club back to impact hitting the sweet-spot 90% of the time. give it a try on the range! for me - less back-swing results more distance and more accuracy!


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[> Re: shaft length -- Roy Reed (R2), 22:21:09 07/27/11 Wed

Tony: I have been using 1-Irons for a couple of years now, and have actually increased my distance simply by "finishing the swing". As I teach new golfers, this is one of their major problems. They slow their swing down right after impact, and can't figure out why they are losing distance. Fact is, to obtain maximum distance, you must be accelerating THRU the swing, until you reach the end of your swing (over your forward shoulder). If you immediately slow your swing down after hitting the ball, that means you had to start slowing down BEFORE your club head ever reached the ball! Next time you're at the range, try to focus on accelerating thru the ball, and don't stop your swing at some pre-determined height - just make a nice, controlled and COMPLETE swing. It really works and will give you the added distance you're looking for. Have a great day and hit 'em straight! R2


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[> Re: shaft length -- tony, 05:08:41 07/30/11 Sat

The information you have provided is very helpful. The best part of my game is my iron play because I can consistently hit the "1irons". I find the yardage gap between clubs is spot on. My concern relating to distance. Should I be playing a 3 and 4 iron as well, rather my current inconsistent fairway woods. I am left handed, so the 1iron fairway woods are not available for me. Your thoughts? I have told all my golf buddies about the 1irons and while they "laugh" at the concept they do recognize my consistent iron play.
regards,
Tony


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[> [> Re: shaft length -- Bill, 06:04:10 07/30/11 Sat

Tony,

You should definitely be playing the #3 and #4 irons. They are as easy to hit as all the other irons in your set with the same consistency.


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