Why in the Bag? Webb Simpson

[@robertcanady3281]

Love this. So much good info. Especially the portion where Ian talked about the profile of a section of a shaft affecting the neighboring portion or it. Never would have realized that.

[@paulbown3960]

I am learning something new every time you guys talk shafts and I thought I was pretty clued up

[@martinritchie1706]

Love my tour ad-di driver and fairway shafts had it in my drivers since 2009

[@bwillfly1]

Ian, you mentioned that the Prov1 is the higher spinning ball with low launch. It does launch lower but the Prov1x is now the higher spinning ball with higher launch. Just thought that should be cleared up.

[@markwhite9668]

Great channel guys! Been watching most of your videos and just booked a fitting with Ian for July!

[@banditbaker1675]

Me to Mark, may see you there. I can`t wait for the experience..

[@MrSphillipst]

UST Mamiya 55 gram shaft in nickent 425 cc driver was 2.5* torque. Crazy good shaft!

[@stephenmoxley5188]

Another great video, guys. I really like all the information you give about shafts. Shafts are probably the least understood component of all golf equipment. Keep up the good work.

[@isao8402]

Awesome video, yet again guys! Please, please, please do a video about shaft weight!

[@heatingworld911]

Shaft weight makes club play stiffer and 10g makes huge difference. I played GD tour ad bb 6s and 7s for years..... 7s launched lower than 6s or even 6x. It made a huge difference between 60 and 70g weight class.

[@markthegolfaddict9051]

Got new wedges (T7) 49,54 & 60. They fit my gaps great and I have been knocking pins down with them. Problem I see is my 54.12 is always easy to hit. My 60.10 seems to slip fat shots in from time to time but small divots. Also not as consistent in distance control. Grabbed an old Hopkins CJ1 60 wide sole and seems to be way more consistent. But sole is hard to open for flops. 0 handicap. 112 driver speed.

[@mikecook8059]

Would love to see the shaft weight video!!!

[@DougNielsen]

You ever recommended or have an opinion on Wilson Staff irons? V6 in particular.

[@clubchampionmedia]

Hopefully something we can test in the future Doug! We don't carry them in the shop at the moment

[@DougNielsen]

Thanks. I will keep watching. The information is outstanding. Keep up the good work.

[@IMon503]

Hi, can you discuss the difference between counter balanced and non counter balanced iron shafts, thanks

[@ernestolupercio3168]

Can’t decide between my hzrdus yellow handcrafted or and IZ. Wonder which is better

[@macgregormt]

Question that maybe could be answered during next weeks live q&a- What modern shaft would most play to the same characteristics of a UST Proforce Gold 65 (purple/gold version) stiff flex tip stiff .350? I think it was actually the first version of this shaft that changed color schemes over the years.

[@SuperYoda7]

You guys are awesome! Keep it up!

[@GreatEighp]

How many titleist staffers are NOT using Scotty? Wouldn't have guessed that!

[@stephensvoboda2219]

Have u ever heard of 1 Iron Golf single length golf clubs what are your thoughts on them and the cobra one length clubs? Keep up the fantastic work.

[@clubchampionmedia]

I know Ian has mentioned that (so far) he hasn't seen enough performance advantage for enough players with single length irons to warrant offering them at TXG for fitting. That may change in the future but for now he's seen better potential for improvement and consistency with traditional length sets.

[@ronlangfus4946]

Can you compare Accra concept series shafts to TPT shafts? Thanks, Ron

[@jessetraskal3945]

Hey guys, just curious if you could give me some shaft recommendations similar to the Aldila Rogue Silver 125MSI 70TX? thanks

[@Nykokuhn]

Hi, I just went to a fitting day during the Titleist Fitting Tour this morning. I wanted to test the AP3 head but I was not able to hit a single good shot until the fitter suggested a graphite shaft (Mitsubishi Tensei Pro Red AMC Stiff). And suddenly I could hit the ball again. I realized that with other steel shafts I wasn't feeling the head enough and therefore couldn't find my rythm/tempo as I was trying "too hard" to swing fast and hit the ball. The thing is I currently play Ping G30 irons with their stock steel stiff shaft and am able to feel the head quite fine and don't understand why I couldn't with Titleist heads (I tried the AP1 too). Are their head so much lighter ? Also could you discuss the "graphite shaft for irons" subject because It's always associated with slow swing speed and I am not that slow (around 85mph with 7 iron). Also I don't know if it matters but I am 6'6" tall and have a smooth tempo (between 3.5 and 4 to 1), which the fitter said is appropriate for graphite shafts on irons. Thanks a lot !

[@clubchampionmedia]

We'll try to do a video on graphite shafts for irons in the future Nicholas!

[@natebuyze4368]

I recently switched from a matrix ozik white tie 7x3 to a project x hzrdus handcrafted yellow 6.5 at 76 grams, I know that it is counterbalanced a little bit but I was wondering if you guys carry the hzrdus line, and what you could tell me about the new shaft in my driver, I really like it, I just want to know any more bits of info i might not, as always it’s a great video, keep it up guys!!

[@clubchampionmedia]

We've got a 'shaft roundup' video planned Nate, the HZRDUS is on the list for sure.

[@SuperYoda7]

Great vid as always! What's the kick point of a shaft? Has that something to do with soft/stiff tip/butt sections?

[@clubchampionmedia]

In a nutshell, high kickpoint shafts are meant to hit the ball lower - and low kickpoint shafts are meant to hit the ball higher. It's a factor of where the stiffest part of the shaft profile is.

[@glassolalia]

Hey guys, I missed the chat answer cutoff by 1! I have the PX 6.0 shafts in my irons (MP-53). I get a nice medium flight out of them and carry by 6-iron about 180yds. My question is about my wedges - I game Cleveland rotex 2.0's with a wedge flex shaft and I'm struggling to control the height/distance on anything over a 50-70% swing. I'm getting at most 60yds out of my 60deg. and around 100yds with the 50deg. but more often than not they fall short on full swings. My pitching wedge is part of the iron set (46deg.) and I get around 130yds out of it comfortably. All this leads me to believe I should get a stiffer shaft in my wedges both for control and gapping reasons - what are your thoughts? Thanks!

[@clubchampionmedia]

Generally speaking Dan, you should be looking at a slightly heavier shaft in the wedges, but in a softer profile.

[@dutchtrublemaker]

about the shaft weight. I have a 65g stiff shaft in my 917d3, and I swing it about 104-108mph. One of the clubfitters on my golfclub said my shaft is to heavy because I spin it to low and my ball flight is too low. But my pro says its fine, since we are still working on my swing and my m3 3wood 70g stiff goes miles. Which one of the two is right

[@clubchampionmedia]

Doubt that a 65 gram shaft would be too heavy for someone with your swing speed. How low of a ball flight are we talking?

[@jmeehan75]

In regards to the Titleist D2 driver is any info available on the CG SureFit weight that Simpson has installed? Also would altering the CG SureFit weight, and/or using the fade weight, bring the CG closer to the face and make the head less spinny for those that get higher spin rates from the standard/stock D2 set up? Thanks.

[@clubchampionmedia]

We didn't have access to that info unfortunately Jon. As with most weight systems, the SureFit can be used to tweak ball flight and CG location. Generally they don't make a massive difference but are a viable option for dialing it in.

[@SuperYoda7]

I recently bought the 718 MB 6-pw, CB 3-5 and t-mb 2iron with a Project X 6.0. Now a friend of mine got the Ping I-blades with a modus 105 Xstiff. I tried them and they are so much easier then what I have. Is that possibly bc of the shaft? I might need to change now!

[@clubchampionmedia]

iBlades are a more forgiving head than the MB or CB, but you may also find the shaft is suiting your swing better.

[@WolumoDK]

Just been fitted for a G400 max, Got the Aldila X-torsion Stiff Shaft and the driver in 9”. Could u put a couple of words on that shafts profile, beeing counter balanced and all, what have I got in my hands :-)

[@clubchampionmedia]

Considered a mid launch and low spin shaft by Aldila, and counterbalanced as you mentioned. Sounds like a nice pairing with the G400 max! Let us know how you hit it Anders!

[@Original_Stance]

Thoughts on a 3 wood shaft that low spin low launch and lighter than my UST proforce v2 96 gram x flex kinda tired of an E swing weight looking at something around 75-85grams? Was thinking a t1100, or tpt shaft any other options would help

[@clubchampionmedia]

Accra Tour Z series are extremely good fairway wood shafts as well

[@lefthandnothing]

If you extend the club by an inch over standard, how do the extra length affect the shaft required? ie) if in stiff flex, does the extra length reduce the stated flex of the club? Thanks!

[@clubchampionmedia]

By adding an extension to the shaft or by building to an inch over standard from the start?

[@garythompson9439]

Being a naturally low spinner, what shafts have you found help to generate more spin for irons and drivers? What shaft did you fit for your buddy who has the 12* D2 ? (Could be a driver solution for me). A++ gents !

[@clubchampionmedia]

I think we should have you in for a fitting session on camera Gary!!

[@garythompson9439]

Sounds like a great idea...sign me up :)

[@TheBradleyp63]

Will a lighter shaft make the head easier to feel, or just make the overall weight of the club lighter?

[@clubchampionmedia]

Lighter shaft would make the swingweight of the club heavier, and the total weight of the club lighter. Check out the grip size video we just released for a lot more info on swingweight vs. total weight.

[@maxcataldo5119]

I am loosing a lot of my hybrid shots left do you think replacing it with a 3 iron will help? And also graphite or steel shaft it?

[@clubchampionmedia]

Some players do tend to struggle with hybrids and hitting them left. A 3 iron with a steel shaft likely would reduce that left shot for you. Combination of the different CG location, shorter shaft, etc. should help.

[@paulkelly5883]

Great stuff 👍👍👍

[@scotty_teee4226]

My only question is how do we do online fittings with you guys 😂😂

[@clubchampionmedia]

It is in the works my friend!

[@scotty_teee4226]

TXG Tour Experience Golf looking forward to it!

[@mswain21]

Let’s talk balls...thoughts on the Kirkland?

[@clubchampionmedia]

Ball video is on the (near future) list Mike!

[@ScratchArkkitehti]

Its seems like Tiger gets more love from non-Americans than right here at home. Go figure.

[@clubchampionmedia]

He's fun to watch!