Shortening wedge shafts

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By Manny A

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  1. Manny A

    Manny A
    Staten Island, NY

    Military

    Having been fitted for my woods(titleist , hybrids(titleist) and irons and having them shortened and regrouped based on my height; I was asking the fitter if I should have my wedges shortened and although he said it was a personal preference, he recommended against it, torque, flex issues, etc. ( I opted not to shorten)

    I upgraded to a set of Vokey (52, 56, and 60) and I have the same question, as my wedges are longer than my short irons; I believe it affects set-up, swing and my consistency.

    Any thoughts....

    Manny

  2. Chuck Zirkle

    Chuck Zirkle
    Mt Pleasant, SC via Rocky Top Tennessee

    Military
    Listen to your fitter. Wedges can be custom ordered to match you irons.
  3. Manny A

    Manny A
    Staten Island, NY

    Military
    Thank you sir
  4. Nano

    Nano
    GA

    I would listen to your fitter.

    I've special ordered my irons and wedges all 1/2" short, for consistency, despite my height suggesting them being a lot shorter (I'm 5'2", my clubs should probably be 3" short, but my swing is built for choking down 1/2" from a standard length).

    I choke down for some shots, so that mimics a shorter shaft without changing the flex as much as cutting them down that far would have.

    I don't take full standard swings with my 62. I occasionally take full standard swings with my 56, but only when I am at the right distance. Otherwise I am taking partial swings with my 46 or 50.
  5. Manny A

    Manny A
    Staten Island, NY

    Military
    Thank you Nano, most of my readings, questions and observations have seen choking up a half inch as a solution as well.
  6. Charles M

    Charles M

    My SW is plus 1 inch. Had to replace my 60 (which was plus 1 inch) which got left behind somewhere.
    The new 60 is standard length and I play it much better. Is there something to this?
  7. Manny A

    Manny A
    Staten Island, NY

    Military
    if the weather cooperates just a little this week, I will use my new wedges and let you know how they worked. I am playing with standard length shafts.

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