Replacing shafts?

[beeker]

My brother has a set of irons that are about 10 years old, but are still in really good shape as we hasn't been playing much over the last few years - to give you a sense of numbers, when I told him I've had about 35 rounds this year, he thought that was more than he's played in the last 10. He was wondering if the shafts get more brittle over time and if he'd need to look at replacing them....any ideas? Thanks.

[TourIQ]

My brother has a set of irons that are about 10 years old, but are still in really good shape as we hasn't been playing much over the last few years - to give you a sense of numbers, when I told him I've had about 35 rounds this year, he thought that was more than he's played in the last 10. He was wondering if the shafts get more brittle over time and if he'd need to look at replacing them....any ideas? Thanks.

Depends how they were stored during the cold winter months. If in an unheated garage then subject to condensation and internal shaft rusting. If stored in the house then they might be as clean as new inside.

[dannyl]

Like Tour IQ said. depends on how they were stored. If moisture/condensation gets inside then you have chance of rusting and breakage. If you want to replace them to change to different shaft it may be advantageous or not. If the integrety of old shafts are good and he hits them well they are fine, but if he wants to try something else, it may make a difference in his game, ie more control, better distance etc

My brother has a set of irons that are about 10 years old, but are still in really good shape as we hasn't been playing much over the last few years - to give you a sense of numbers, when I told him I've had about 35 rounds this year, he thought that was more than he's played in the last 10. He was wondering if the shafts get more brittle over time and if he'd need to look at replacing them....any ideas? Thanks.

[beeker]

Thanks for the replies ... yes he does seem to hit them of, just inconsistent which is more due from a lack of playing.

[Shadow]

My brother has a set of irons that are about 10 years old, but are still in really good shape as we hasn't been playing much over the last few years - to give you a sense of numbers, when I told him I've had about 35 rounds this year, he thought that was more than he's played in the last 10. He was wondering if the shafts get more brittle over time and if he'd need to look at replacing them....any ideas? Thanks. Replace them.

The quailty of today's shafts is much better than those of 10 years ago, even if they are the same brand. Additionally, there are other brands that have been introduced in recent years that are even better. If graphite, the difference in quality is infinitely better today than even 5 years ago.

Regardless, have them replaced by an experienced club maker.

[swaaain]

I would recommend replacing them. For the amount he plays, I would look for a set of pulls, probably a set of DG R300's would work best. I have several sets of pulls kickin around I can work out a great price on for him installed.

Jeff

[beeker]

I would recommend replacing them. For the amount he plays, I would look for a set of pulls, probably a set of DG R300's would work best. I have several sets of pulls kickin around I can work out a great price on for him installed.

JeffThanks Jeff - I can run this by him, but I'm not sure if regular pulls would work for him. His current shafts are 3" over standard, so my guess is the lie angle is really flat. They are custom built Henry Griffitts, with Apollo shafts - he's 6'6" and about 270 lbs. How long can DG shafts be extended?