Trimming Hybrid Shafts to Single Length

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By THatch

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  1. THatch

    THatch

    I currently have Titleist 910H in 24, 21, and 19 deg. lofts. I would like to trim the shafts to single length on all 3. I'm considering 6 iron length. I currently hit my 6 iron approximately the same distance as the 24deg. hybrid, but the hybrid does go higher. My thought is to adjust the loft down 1deg. and shorten the shaft lengths of all 3 hybrids. Does this make any sense? Do I need to pull the adapters, or just butt trim the hybrids? My shafts on all 3 are Diamana ahina 90 stiff shafts.

  2. Paul C

    Paul C
    Beech Mountain, NC

    I don't think this will turn out well. These are not designed, nor intended to play as single length or that short. Lie angle, overall weight, and swingweight will be off. I would suggest hitting them choked down to your target length during a few rounds before getting out the saw.
  3. YLYan

    YLYan

    I had Cobra one-length hybrid before, and I don't like it, as it can't go as far as normal length, I ended up pulling out my 5 iron more than hybrid. I'd switch from one-length hybrid and irons back to variable length. And I am feeling much better now.
  4. Thomas K

    Thomas K
    Steamboat Springs, CO

    Military
    To shorten the shafts so much you will have to take material off the butt and the tip. If you are sensitive to swingweight and shaft stiffness you will need a lot of technical support. Why not find some iron shafts and put in a shim in the sleeve?
  5. Brock L

    Brock L
    Fort Myers, FL

    I would STRONGLY advise against that. While it may seem simple, there are many factors at play. First, each model is a different lie angle. While it's not significant, it can make a difference on start lines. Also, the extra 1/2" on each club is part of what creates consistent gapping in distances. If you remove that 1/2", you will need to deloft each club about 1 degree to keep those gaps. The most important, however, is the shaft and swingweights. By removing 2-3" from each shaft, you are drastically altering the shaft characteristics and swing weights.
  6. THatch

    THatch

    Thanks ....... Y'all comments make more sense now. I'd hate to ruin some good shafts, after going through the expense of but and tip trimming with the adapters on the tips. It was a thought. Choking up on them in certain situations just seems to be the solution. Thanks for the comments and advice.
  7. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military

    THatch said:

    Thanks ....... Y'all comments make more sense now. I'd hate to ruin some good shafts, after going through the expense of but and tip trimming with the adapters on the tips. It was a thought. Choking up on them in certain situations just seems to be the solution. Thanks for the comments and advice.

    Shortening down on the shaft will, in most cases, increase the accuracy of the club.
  8. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military

    THatch said:

    Thanks ....... Y'all comments make more sense now. I'd hate to ruin some good shafts, after going through the expense of but and tip trimming with the adapters on the tips. It was a thought. Choking up on them in certain situations just seems to be the solution. Thanks for the comments and advice.

    Meant gripping down on the club. Not shorting the club shaft. My bad.

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