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I have a set of king cobra 2 oversized with the ICQ graphite shafts. I think I want shafts that are stiffer. Should I re-shaft these or would it be a waste of money?

Any advice or comments are welcome.

It is not a waste of money if you really do need stiffer shafts. Why do you think you need stiffer shafts?

A good question. I took a couple of lessons this year and the teacher told me I should consider it. It appeared that I had a high swing speed. We didn't measure it. But he said I could probably get a little more consistancy out of my contact.

Was my answer a good one or is my pro full of ****?

Re-shafts are a huge part of making existing equipment better.. Do your research, figure out your budget, and weigh the options.

If you need any help, let me know.

Do you like the feel of the ball coming off the clubhead, the look of the irons at address? If so, then it may be a good idea to reshaft, if you think they've run their course for you, i.e. need a change of pace then maybe look at replacement irons either new or used.

If I like the feel and setup of an iron but something seems like it's missing -- either consistency or a weight problem -- then I wouldn't hesitate to try and reshaft, most of the times it's cheaper. What's the condition of the irons too? Consider the overall picture and your budget and you can then determine where to go with it.

With Bats like the KC 2's, you don't need graphite ;).

As strong lofted as those clubs are, you may want to consider an iron upgrade before reshafting. Depending on the shafts, you could have 4 times (unless you get crazy) as much money invested in the shafts than what the clubs are worth overall.

If you're married to those irons, and your swing speed is picking up, put a C-note down and get yourself some Dynamic Gold S300 or some Rifle 5.5's. They'll be stiff enough for you, and the steel with have a better shot dispersion.

GO HOGS

Prolly shoulda read Golf-a-holic's post before putting in my two cents... doesn't look like you need any more advice.

Good Post

I just purchased them this year at a Golf Event at a nearby college. The price was right as it were but I could probably dump them without getting to upset. I played with a copper faced set of blades from Mcgregor that are close to 20 years old before that. They were adequate for the 0-3 times a year I played. Recently I discovered that I really like golf and I felt my clubs were below "par" to be playing regularly. Hence the Cobra's.

Perhaps a better question, If I plan on playing alot of golf how would I go about figuring out what clubs are best for me?

Sincerely, If you are just pickin up the game, you have a decent, forgiving set of irons already. They are quality made and will last you. Just stick a decent set of steel shafts in them and you'll be happy.

As for the rest of your set, just go to a proshop or sports outlet that sells used equipment or get on ebay. You shouldn't have to pay over 150 bucks for a really nice, used driver, and the costs should go down from there. I wouldn't spend more than 500 on my first set until I was REALLY sure that I wanted to play.

Don't blow your whole budget on a super set of sticks...Blow it on lessons

If you feel as if you would like to have your clubs reshafted then yes go for it. The cost of reshafting clubs is nothing compared to finding another set of irons with shafts that fit "your" needs. I reshaft clubs for players all the time at a very low price for what they are looking for.

Go get fitted or have your trainer help you figure out what would work best for you.
If you play pretty good golf and like your irons then you may only need to change your clubs to help your game more, ie... different shafts, grip (what feels better for you or helps you grip the club easier), adjusting loft and lie, or adjusting the weight balance of the club.

A Custom fit set of clubs can go a long ways for a golfer. That is why we offer components over OEM so we can help custom fit our customers into their game instead of just selling them on a set that is already built and possibly not going to help fit all their needs.

Imagine going into a store and they have 3 different flexs of shafts for a set of Taylor Mades and that is it. The guy fits you into a set of R-Flex steel shafts and walks you out the door. What if you could have went to a Custom Fitting Golf Store and found a set as good or better then the Irons you purchased but not only that you were put on a Launch Monitor and found that the AccuFLEX Stepless (with a softer tip then the Rifles) gave you a better Launch Angle with your irons and also found that you hit the ball more consitantly at .5" Under Standard Length and your impact was alot more solid bent 2* upright. Then when you were testing out the grips, you found that the Blackwinns felt alot better then the standard velvet or wraps that comes with the set. After you walk out the door with a custom built set you not only have confidence in yourself but you have confidence that your Irons are going to work alot better for you then the "off the shelf set".

I'm totally blown away by the great advice. Thanks a million.


Next problem as I see it is getting "fitted" and checking my fit against my current clubs. Would this change the subject enough to restart this thread under another heading?