Can Graphite Shafts Help you Play Better Golf? Rickie Fowler Thinks So..

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EP. 32 - In this video, we peel back the layers on Graphite iron shafts to help you understand why we might want to consider putting someone into Graphite shafts. So, if you were ever curious but just not sure if the time is right to make the switch, then I would say reach out to your local club fitter to give them a try. There's no disputing that the PGA Tour has been a great proving ground to validate if whether or not if something is a FAD or not, and if I were a betting man, I would venture to say that we'll see more players like Bryson DeChambeau and Rickie Fowler making the switch.
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@victormcdevitt2971 3 жыл бұрын

just found your channel and purchased the pxg proto driver with weight kit based on your input. the info provided today on the shafts steel vs graphite was again excellent and being a shallow swinger helps me with head style and shaft weight options. thanks great work, really enjoyed the channel.

@banditbaker1675 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great vis! I may need to give the MMT shafts a tryout. I've been playing graphite shafts for years and love them I currently have the KBS Tours in a set of Orka Irons and they are so smooth It's a pleasure to hit them. The main reason that I swapped over from steel was that I was having elbow and wrist pain from the steel shafts vibration and these days with arthritis an added issue there is no way that I would ever change back to steel.

@SlAAnsky 3 жыл бұрын

Really great video !! Keep em coming !!

@evoviiiyou831 3 жыл бұрын

Another golden one. Love the plow Polaris. Get some SwingFit decals for it for sure

@twoseamer216 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent content. Thank you

@matts.689 3 жыл бұрын

New to your channel. This is definitely an interesting topic. I've been thinking of graphite shafts this year.

@bk8443 3 жыл бұрын

Good review! Thank you!

@josey777cat 3 жыл бұрын

Great educational video.

@michealpruitt8599 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video, I went to ping g400 with the stock graphite shaft 2 years ago, best move I've ever made in my golf game!👍⛳⛳⛳

@SwingFit 2 жыл бұрын

Ping shafts are for sure really good, we don’t offer a lot of stock shafts but the ones Ping offers are really darn good.

@dirkgibbens377 2 жыл бұрын

I just had a club fitting at Swingfit in Cincinnati this week. Originally went in looking to switch from S flex steel shafts to R flex graphite in my 2016 TaylorMade M2 irons. Ultimately decided to go for it all, and switched to the P790 heads and the MMT 65 shaft. Also got rid of my 4 iron and replaced with a Stealth 4 hybrid. The P790 heads are awesome! Great launch, spin and dispersion. Tried about five different graphite shafts, and the MMT was amazing! My clubs should arrive in about three weeks. Can’t wait!

@SwingFit 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats and great choice..

@benhoward7006 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent and honest work.

@SwingFit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

@wallstreetoneil 3 жыл бұрын

very well done

@cbwhansen069 8 ай бұрын

Love this, so helpful for me.. Thank you!

@SwingFit 7 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

@bajabirdies9508 3 жыл бұрын

another fantastic video, what a difference the right shaft/head combo can make and just shows why you should get a proper fitting.....must be a heck of a happy customer!!

@SwingFit 3 жыл бұрын

Sure was, and what was really cool about the fit is that he never thought he would have been a good candidate for graphite shafts.

@jessemellingeriii5244 3 жыл бұрын

I don't think I would call this a proper fitting. Sure three different brand of heads were used, but only one brand of shaft was used. Proper fitting would imply using multiple heads and multiple shafts to get the best fit.

@SwingFit 3 жыл бұрын

Jesse thanks for your perspective. Perhaps a better choice of words would be extensive. In which I would agree that we didn’t test any other brands then that of the MMT, mainly because I know the profile inside and out and based on the customers current delivery I just needed to determine which head and weight combination produced the best results for the customer.. now had the customer not have shared that he wasn’t getting tired or fatigued during a round I would have gladly entertained. Other shaft options. But in this situation the customer had some pretty specific objectives and goals, in which at the conclusion of the fit we checked every box, feel, weight, consistency, and optimization, so although we didn’t explore any of the other brands and based on the customers ending result and most importantly the customers satisfaction, I might say that it was just what the customer had hoped for. Thanks again for sharing my man....

@eddieneira3947 3 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome results.

@bougie_kenny 2 жыл бұрын

Finally starting to commit to golf after playing once or twice a year in the past 20 years. Actually, I have a fitting at PXG in the next couple of weeks so finding this video is very timely. Was really impressed with how you mixed and matched the tech to get the best results. May need to find a fitter that can where I and demo multiple vendors vs. just the one. Great video!

@SwingFit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, and best of luck to you, the Gen 4’s are a great club and even better at todays price point..

@bobbygoodman2875 Жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT video!!! I loved it!!

@SwingFit Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing.

@austinhamby8699 6 ай бұрын

Great fitting! Thats how it should be. Nice work

@SwingFit 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@coachman30555 2 жыл бұрын

I just got fitted for the MMT graphite shaft in a 75 gram stiff with my new P790's for 2022. I hope the numbers from the launch monitor transcend to the course. Just gotta wait six weeks for TaylorMade to ship the custom order out. I also just purchased the MMT 105 TX wedge shafts to go in my Cleveland RTX's, talk about a shaft that's easy to get up in the air. Big improvement from steel. The biggest advantage I find in graphite is being able to adjust the kick point from butt to middle to tip of the shaft depending on swing tempo, also customizing the shaft stiffness like in the Fujikura Pro graphite shaft were the middle is soft but the tip and butt are super stiff. Today's Graphite is not your grandpa's graphite shafts by no means. Technology has improved the material.

@SwingFit 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing and I couldn’t have said it better…

@victorchen8484 3 жыл бұрын

New to the channel, love your content

@nickpritchard7130 3 ай бұрын

Great content. Well done.

@SwingFit 3 ай бұрын

Much appreciated! Thanks for the support.

@TheMachoMan 2 жыл бұрын

The client's ball seems to curve to the right near the last moment upon decent. Very interesting swing.

@RngerDngerCUSE 2 жыл бұрын

I used to be someone who thought I’d never game graphite shafts. Thought they were for older players, but I recently got fit for a set of p790s with the aerotech 95i shafts. Loved the feel, and gained about 15-18 yards per club. The consistency was a huge improvement too.

@SwingFit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, they can help for sure and I’m glad they helped you, as those are some pretty good gains.

@ryang1910 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I was a picker until last month. I have been working all winter and have changed my path over 5 degrees. The question I have is on heads. As a picker the 790 is a scary because I didn’t spin the ball. I played srixon and they were low spin. It is just always a concern you have in the back of your mind. The a 790 will catch a flyer and be gone.

@SwingFit 2 жыл бұрын

You got that the 790 is a great iron but with the little stronger loft, and a little hotter face it can definitely have a tendency to jump but this is usually resolved with reps and technique the only way it jumps is if strike location is inconsistent if your always living out of the center or let’s just say predominately living out of the center then the 790 will be fine. Now depending on your AOA and delivery especially if your no longer sweeping the ball or picking it clean then you may want to double check lofts on irons to fine tune the spin rates and landing angles.

@gregoyo1862 Жыл бұрын

Im a ball picker. I just ordered a set of 2021 P790 with the Mitsubishi MMT 105 shafts. seeing this vid has me even more pumped that I'll like these clubs. Im graduating from taylormade R11's.

@SwingFit Жыл бұрын

Such a good move you shouldn’t be disappointed.

@christopherdyer1862 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, how would you compare the pxg 0211 2021 head to theses heads? Amazing what the head profile makes. Thanks again for all your help and very entertaining video

@SwingFit 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a good question we never added those to the cabinet so I’m not quite sure

@mikepxg6406 Жыл бұрын

I have only just stumbled across this video I must say its very informative and very well made. I am thinking of moving to graphite in my irons, do the MMT shafts play to flex or are they softer or stiffer than the equivalent in steel.

@SwingFit Жыл бұрын

I believe they play true I might even go as far to say it’s been the closest to steel yet..

@JC-eq7jx 3 жыл бұрын

Another excellent video and found this incredibly interesting on a number of levels. I play the Mizuno 919 Forged but I am also a shallow swing player and have felt that I hit low on the face since I was fitted for these. All of a sudden your video lit the spark and I realise it’s not just me (my handicap is 7). Also, my peak height is around 75 feet, which I have always though was a bit low. Bingo, now I know my feelings are right. Thank you for all your great work here and in every other video you produce. I am going for a fitting as soon as lockdown ends in the UK. Apart from PXG and P790 are there other heads you would recommend I try? Many thanks J

@SwingFit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Maybe a couple of other heads although not quite the same type of head, but Possibly the new Apex21, and the Zx5....

@JC-eq7jx 3 жыл бұрын

@@SwingFit Many thanks for taking the time to reply. Very much appreciated. J

@derekgroom8164 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@SwingFit Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@razzledazzle8631 Жыл бұрын

I got this guy to fit me for a driver a couple of years ago. He is excellent! Highly recommend him. He just lives so far away for me which sucks.

@SwingFit Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing my man hope all is well. You’ll have to come visit us again as the new studio is done

@roberthall61 3 жыл бұрын

First time viewer. Great video!

@SwingFit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud

@normansykes3708 3 жыл бұрын

I recently was fitted for some Mizuno 921 HM Pros. My swing speed is around 82 mph so the fitter put me in the UST Recoil F3 R flex. I think they’re around 65 grams. I wanted the regular 921 Hot Metals but with me hitting left of center too much he said the pro with less offset would be better. I’m almost 58 years old and I want more distance. I’m thinking of switching to the new Tour Edge Exotics E 721 irons with the light weight steel TT XP 85 shafts. I’m averaging 145-150 yds now with my 7 iron but it’s not consistent. What’s your opinion? Great video and content. Also where are you located? I live in SC just outside of Augusta Ga. Thanks!

@SwingFit 3 жыл бұрын

We are in the panhandle of WV about an 8 hour drive north. In regards to shafts and heads. I believe the 921 heads this year are their best yet and had been our number one seller for med-avg swingspeeds between 80-85. A very popular shaft we are quickly falling in love with is the Nippon Zellos shafts. The 70 gram version is a great graphite alternative. The key with this shaft is you need a smooth swing definitely not quick to the top or in transition

@roberteustaquio7614 3 жыл бұрын

I just replaced my modus 105 regular hard stepped x1. In my apex cf 19. With the Fuji pro 95i tour spec pro soft stepped . Couldn’t be happier. My question to you, planning on going graphite in my wedges. Looking at the MCI 105 wedge shafts, what do you think 🤔? Or could I just go with 95i hard stepped into my jaws 5 wedges? Would the swing weight be crazy in the wedges?

@SwingFit 3 жыл бұрын

So my recommendation would be to pick a wedge and try one. You may not like it or you might love it. One of the many benefits that graphite has over steel is that it reduces vibrations, and makes the feel less harsh. Now depending on the type of wedge player you are this may not be a good thing for wedges. What I mean by that is for the most part your wedges are generally partial shots 3/4 swings and a wedge with reduced feel may make it harder to develop those touch shots around the green. But this is one of those things you never really know until you try. So if you have access to a builder and before you replace all of them just try swapping one and go with it, in regards to hard step, that’s not a bad idea as the head weights in the wedges are the heaviest and it could help increase the feel.

@JDSFLA 3 жыл бұрын

The Nippon Steel 105 feels like a board to me too. Then I tried the Dynamic Gold 105 and was surprised at just how good the results were (tried with the Mizuno 919 Hot Metal. Even though they are both 105 grams, there must be other factors that makes them so different for me.

@SwingFit 3 жыл бұрын

The only thing they have in common is weight other then that apples to oranges...

@peterheston1707 2 жыл бұрын

Found this after watching your more recent videos and you could have been describing me. Sadly I’m in the UK so can’t come and see you guys and the last fitting I had they tried to sell me the 921 forged with average angle of attack at 0.5°. Are there any other heads you would suggest as well as the P790, Mizuno HMB or Cobra King forged maybe? Many thanks and please keep up with the excellent videos

@SwingFit 2 жыл бұрын

New cobra forged tec and Ping i525 would likely be my gotos, they do really well with lower strikes

@michaelweeks6160 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I was wondering what the torque is for steel shafts thanks

@SwingFit 2 жыл бұрын

Generally it’s not measured or reported as it is low, also with the heads being as small as they are with irons there just not as susceptible to with torsional twisting this would be why on a toe strike you may feel the club actually twist in your hands.

@tgfinn3358 3 жыл бұрын

Curious.... I'm a 6HC and am picking up some speed based on flattening out better and swinging more around (downswing feel). I have been playing half inch long and 1 degree up (although I fit according to Ping in 2 degrees up... and my head strike pattern suggests I should be 2 up). If I flatten my downswing, does that mean my lie angles should be flatter too?

@SwingFit 3 жыл бұрын

It’s all relative to your hand position at impact. Flatter swings could generally require flatter lie angles, as well as the shafts that your using could also dictate this in the system vent of excess shaft droop. One of the best ways is to have you lie angles dynamically tested, meaning in motion opposed to a lie board. The quads do this the best because it will tell you dynamic lie at impact... from there have it adjusted based on the shot outcome you are trying to achieve. If your missing right and toe is up to flatter, if your missing right and toe is down only go up if it is impacting turf interaction and slowing you down. Hope this helped.

@ssb9388 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Where are you located and do you have a large selection of left handed heads in irons and driver? Thanks!

@SwingFit 2 жыл бұрын

We are located in Bunker Hill WV about a 90 minute drive from Wash. DC. And yes we do have a pretty good selection of LH clubs, it’s not as good as the righties but definitely enough to find the best fit.

@nonbasics6230 Жыл бұрын

Hi, Great content! I'd like to switch to MMT, but in the country where I live, the dealers don't have the shaft in stock and they'd order the shafts to the US on demand. Therefore, I can't be properly fitted. Could you give any guidance to which flex (regular or stiff) and which weight to choose? Thanks a lot!

@SwingFit Жыл бұрын

Thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately making a shaft recommendation without seeing someone’s swing and their numbers is like a best guess, and I don’t like to guess. With that said and because of the cost, I really wouldn’t want to suggest a shaft as it could become a costly mistake. Taylormade I know still offers the MMT shaft as an option so you may be able to find a Taylormade fitter so you can hit some.

@martinh6938 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Play DG105 r300 at moment, looking at moving to MMT80/85, would you suggest stiff as worried about getting too high and losing control

@SwingFit 3 жыл бұрын

What’s current swingspeed with 7iron or what’s current distance with 7 iron?

@martinh6938 3 жыл бұрын

@@SwingFit 78-80 mph

@SwingFit 3 жыл бұрын

At that speed I would say an R would be fine as the MMT shaft is really stable graphite shaft unless you have been told that you have a fast transition or if your friends tells you it looks like you swing really fast. This would just indicate that you might be pulling on the handle a little more aggressively in which I would say the stiff would be a little better...

@martinh6938 3 жыл бұрын

@@SwingFit thanks - keep up the good work

@keith2648 2 жыл бұрын

Switched from Taylormade steel to cobra graphite in regular flex. I'm 43 and it was the best move I made.

@SwingFit 2 жыл бұрын

More and more are making the switch, and although it costs more, I think the results are speaking for themselves.

@MrMavrix 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I like the content, it's really interesting :). Just one question about your opinion, what do you think of the combination of TaylorMade P770 with MMT 65 R graphite shaft? (club head speed around 70 - 74 mp/h)?

@SwingFit 3 жыл бұрын

I like the 770’s but I have found them to sometimes be very speed sensitive, and what I mean by that is it might be a little hard to get the ball in the air because of where the cg location is in these things if speed is below 80. So here would be my best advice for you, if you haven’t bought clubs just yet then wait because the new 790’s will be released in early Sept. and they will be awesome. Now on another note if you already have the 770’s and realized that getting the ball in the air is a challenge then without question the MMT 65r could possibly be a great companion as it will most certainly help you get the launch up a bit more. Hope this helped.

@MrMavrix 3 жыл бұрын

@@SwingFit Many thanks for this detailed answer :). I really appriciate that! I already ordered the P770 with the MMT 65r shaft... I had a fitting and were fitted for either P790 (Fitters recommendation) or P770 but with UST Recoil 760 SmacWrap shaft. Unfortunately this shaft is sold out in Europe... therefore I ordered the irons with the MMT. I got a bit more spin with the P770 compared to the P790 (I'm more on the low spin side... at the moment) and of course I like the look of the P770 much more :). I'm excited to see the new P790 in summer let's how the will look like and perform! Cheers Markus

@js4391 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid and new scriber, I’m very close to the person you fitting. 7 iron SS around 79-84mph pending on day and 80s peak height. Would the srixon zx 5 with mmt 90s be an ok fit?

@SwingFit 2 жыл бұрын

Very possible if not the Accra 80i graphite shafts might be a good choice as well, we like using them whenever the MMT falls a little short of the goal.

@nielsjacobsen5125 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Been fitted into the Modus 105s shaft with my 921HM irons, new to golf only swing 76mph. Was trying the 95g recoil shaft as i would have like to switch to grafite shaft. But they were not a good fit to my swing/tempo (been thinking of trying the MMT). Through the entire video, I sit and wounder, why he had so low Smash factor ?( low swing speed should get higher factor?) Even after switching to other heads and shafts, hes smash factor stayed just around 1.33. He gained a bit more ball speed due to the lower weight of shaft, but not better impact? During my fitting i had avg of 1,42 on trackman with range balls, hitting the balls longer than the tester here did, with lower swing speed. Could he not square the face up throu impact? 921HM that much hotter face than the 790P or other heds in this video ?

@SwingFit 3 жыл бұрын

All good points. Let’s start with smash first. Trackman reads higher the G.C. Quad. As an example 1.45-1.46 is equivalent to 1,50-1.51 with a driver. Why because of how it’s measured. We’re talking difference between a radar based system and a camera one like quad. In regards to slower swing speeds having better smash, I would say this isn’t exactly accurate, yes I will agree that mr Sr. Golfers get better output for their level of input, but it’s because they generally can square up the face more consistently to find center of face. Why because swings are often shorter making it less problematic with doing so. So in closing, smash will always be relevant to the golfer and their delivery, for me on a quad, 1.30 is minimum, 1.32-1.36 I’m happy and 1.36-1.40 I’m doing back flips. Also on a side note we fit using 7 irons and I know sometimes some fitters use 6 irons, so this can also impact smash, hope the additional context helped.

@nielsjacobsen5125 3 жыл бұрын

@@SwingFit Thx, as a new golfer the amount of information can quickly make youre head spin ;-D

@geewilliams2178 10 ай бұрын

Hey great video. As this is 2 years old can I ask has graphite iron shafts moved on even since you did this video?

@SwingFit 10 ай бұрын

Graphite has gotten better, there’s a more recent video where I actually switch out of steel into graphite.

@paulweirs9167 3 жыл бұрын

Just taken delivery of my new cobra rad speed one length irons with recoil graphite shafts can't wait to see what they do tomorrow. Hope they are an improvement on the sz one length irons in steel. Great video cheers 👍🍻

@DannyByrneDJ 2 жыл бұрын

How ya radspeeds with the recoil shafts playing for you...?... I got a set coming this week with F3s in them... can't wait to give them a knock...

@paulweirs9167 2 жыл бұрын

@@DannyByrneDJ aye they have been class for me wouldn't change them now.

@kristiandimond4971 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Would you recommend the PXG 0211 with the MMT 80 stiff shaft for an 85mph 6 iron swing speed? I'm trying to reduce back ache after playing golf and have previously played the Project X lz 6.0

@SwingFit 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure I would drop that low in weight from where you are coming from, so I would say find a place where they have them as demos and start out with the 105’s. As that would be about a 20gram change.

@jflash3451 2 жыл бұрын

just ordered the 0211 with the mmt 85 crossing fingers.

@thomasvelazquez9789 Жыл бұрын

@@jflash3451 how did it work out I'm thinking of changing my 0211dc to graphite appreciate it thanks

@jflash3451 Жыл бұрын

@@thomasvelazquez9789 shaft was fine. I really didn’t love the irons I found the distances varied too much with the speed foam. Had nothing to do with the shaft tho

@thomasvelazquez9789 Жыл бұрын

@@jflash3451 I have noticed that if you catch them perfect they fly then if a little off its a big change in distance

@davidcosten8508 2 жыл бұрын

How do MMT’s differ from the Recoil shaft? I’ve been playing steel shafts for 43 years, currently DGSL R300, but have been losing speed, carry distance and my ability to really get the ball up in the air. Have tried the Recoil 80 in R flex but it didn’t really help me a lot.

@SwingFit 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve found the MMT and certain recoil shafts to be the closest thing to playing like steel but in a very light package. Very stable in the tip extra mass down low to protect Swingweight just an all around good shaft. But it’s not my favorite shaft for creating launch, I like the true temper catalyst shafts and the Accra v series 2 graphite shafts for doing that.

@awshucks37 2 жыл бұрын

I am playing graphite now and was curious about the Accra 90i. Ive seen them on videos and they look stable and launch well and supposedly feel great. What do you think? I am playing the aerotech i95 in stiff now. I swing driver around 103 and my 7 iron is around 83 mph or so.

@SwingFit 2 жыл бұрын

Accras launch a little higher, so if your struggling with height go with those for sure

@roberteustaquio7614 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video with the fujkuri pro iron shaft? Great video

@SwingFit 3 жыл бұрын

We don’t currently have that shaft on the wall so let me see if we can get one.

@Alan_Edwards 2 жыл бұрын

Just happened across this video and wow....if I knew I could go to a fitting and find someone like you to set me up, I would have done it a long time ago. All the not so good things I have heard about the fitting process, like up-sell and lack of real knowledge has really kept me from getting new clubs. Just the thought of it gives me anxiety - and I really want some new irons and hybrids. I am a senior golfer now and after about a 8 year hiatus and getting back into the game and really want to try some of then new game improvement irons and different shaft options. I thought about going to Dick's so I could at least try the ones on my short list and not have to deal with the added pressure of going through a club fitting. Any advice for someone like me?

@SwingFit 2 жыл бұрын

Well here is my number one tip, just remember you are in the drivers seat so ask a ton of questions and don’t buy anything you don’t feel comfortable with…😀

@Alan_Edwards 2 жыл бұрын

@@SwingFit Makes good sense. Thanks brother.

@DantonWieneke-personal 10 ай бұрын

Would have liked to see the result of whether shifting from a steel shaft to a graphite shaft would help me play better like the title says. That could have been achieved if the head JPX 921 was kept at least until the MMT85 shaft to keep it an apples to apples comparison. Now with the additional variables introduced by swapping heads, it's hard to find what is resulting the improvement and by how much. Otherwise, it's a great comparison video.

@SwingFit 10 ай бұрын

All good points, one of the challenges is trying to keep the content short and concise, I love what I do, but a 90 minute video walking through the entire progression can kind of be like be watching the paint dry.😀 but we definitely appreciate the feedback as we are taking everything into consideration on the relaunch. In Jan.

@thomasveal3351 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Have you heard specifically what Rickie believes he gained by going to the MMTs?

@SwingFit 3 жыл бұрын

I have an email into Cobra to see if I can dig up any additional information.

@booger65man 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, I currently play baby blades with a Modus 120 stiff. I went from a 105 to the 120 to lower trajectory a little bit and also picked up 7 to 10 yards carry. My 7-iron typically carries 170 to 175. I’m dealing with a lot of pain in my right wrist and inside elbow. Wondering if a graphite shaft would help with that and what graphite would be comparable to a Modus 120 stiff? Thanks

@Jus4kiks 2 жыл бұрын

I currently game the modus 120x, blades, I hit around your same distance. My elbows have been hurting... I went to Recoil 125 F5 shafts and still had issues. I've done graphite and steel, all types from 6.5 PX shafts, Fiju 125X shafts etc... Am about to have ProSoft inserts installed and wooden dowels installed - read some good wrx forums on it. -- May help you, I wanted to share. Search 'wooden inserts wrx' or prosoft inserts. Also read many, many success stories of just going to graphite to heal those injuries.. I am buying a set of 105s MMTs to test out in my 2nd set, hoping the light and a tad softer will help.

@booger65man 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your reply. I have sent solved my problem. I was drinking a lot of caffeine and was wondering if that was causing dehydration. I gave up caffeine and within a week most of my joint pain has gone away. I wake up in the morning and I little longer have aches and pains and my elbow is healing quickly. Chronic dehydration will definitely screw up your joints and ligaments.Consuming a lot of caffeine on a daily basis leads to chronic dehydration. If you’re suffering from the same issue and you consume caffeine give it a try for one week.

@michaelharrison1945 2 жыл бұрын

I'm looking for lighter, higher launching graphite shafts for my PXG 0311P (Gen 3). I'm in the Elevate Tour stiff at 117 grams, but wanting to avoid the strain on my back and shoulders. Any thoughts on the Recoil Dart or Steelfiber FC shafts? I'm 53, 6 iron SS in the mid 80s with a very deliberate tempo and transition. Looking for something with high launch, good spin, and wouldn't mind picking up a few yards (7 iron distance around 155-160). I'm a sweeper, not a big divot taker. Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

@SwingFit 2 жыл бұрын

Some of the best shafts I like are the Accra V2 graphite iron shafts. Really damn good and for sure can help get the ball up in the air.

@michaelharrison1945 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I’ll check them out. Also considering KBS Max graphite in 85 grams, for mid-80s 6-iron SS. I’ve played the KBS Tour FLT previously and liked those. Though I realize the Max graphite is a different animal. Played the 95 gram Elevate for a bit, as well as the Steelfiber 95 in the past, but the 117 gram of the Elevate Tour is too much on my joints/back. Really appreciate your reply. Your vids are very good, educational.

@TalostheBeast1 3 жыл бұрын

Which graphite shafts would be a good switch from the truetemper amt black stiff

@SwingFit 3 жыл бұрын

So if you need more height then try steel fiber 110cw, it’s a little heavier but not by much, if you don’t struggle with height but fee sometimes you can get a little quick or rushed then try steel fiber 125cw. Those would be the only two profiles that’s close to that of what your currently playing. If you want a lighter weight option and a different feel then try the MMT 85s... hope this helps...

@roberteustaquio7614 3 жыл бұрын

have you ever demoed the mci wedge shafts? if so, how did it play ?

@SwingFit 3 жыл бұрын

I have not...

@sumitagg1 Ай бұрын

I got fitted to mmt 105 stiff by Taylor made at demo event with p790. Confused because I only sang at 75-78 mph.

@SwingFit Ай бұрын

Don’t be my friend, you likely have a little quicker transition or you might pull on the handle a little harder than that of how fast you are swinging the club. Completely ok and I wouldn’t be alarmed.

@WeimaranersAreTheBest Жыл бұрын

neck arthitis, sore rhomboid , golfers elbow...golfs my passion..sim 3 times a week, golf 3 times a week. gym 5 days a week...I need something easier on the body. going for a fitting for graphite next week to see

@SwingFit Жыл бұрын

Good luck I’m sure they will find something better for you.

@wmpbauer 8 ай бұрын

So I’m playing single-length by 1 Iron Golf (Blackstone). They have all steel shafts. I’m striking the ball well and playing to a 7 handicap from 5400 yards. I need to explore graphite because of the hard fairways here in Tampa and having rheumatoid arthritis. I’m generally taking about a 2-3” divot (if any) but I’m beating my hands to death. Clubs are well gapped. I’m looking to replace the steel shafts with graphite for dampening of shock transfer to my hands (grips are Golf Pride Large). How do I go about finding a graphite shaft recommendation?

@SwingFit 7 ай бұрын

Really the only true way is to seek out a fitter so you can test and try different shafts. What shafts are you currently gaming and other than the harshness do you like the results you’re seeing?

@markmobley6479 3 жыл бұрын

Been using the Accra 110 tour I. Great shaft

@joseenriques5791 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. I am handicap 1. Been playing golf for more than 25 years. I am 36 years old, and just decided to change to graphite because I got injured on my left wrist. I play X stiff on woods, and Stiff on irons for more feel. I've been playing with Project X 6.0 shaft. A friend of mine is selling me some Miura with Steelfiber i95 in R flex!! Yes Regular flex and he says that it plays stiffer. I hit a few balls on the range, and I also felt the same thing. Do you have any feedback? I need help!!!!!!!!!!!

@SwingFit 3 жыл бұрын

Steel fiber shafts are really good shafts, but a lot of feedback I’ve received through the years is that it still kind of feels like steel. And there’s no secret that with how these shafts are made and the materials used that I’m not surprised to hear these types of remarks, the two graphite shafts that our customers have enjoyed has been the MMT shafts and the Accra I series shafts. I’ve found the Accra shafts to launch just a bit higher, but both feel really good...now on another note you can also switch up the grips as this is another dampening means. The grips I like the most would be the CP2 series, lamkin sonar +, and new Winn dritac 2.0 grips...

@joseenriques5791 3 жыл бұрын

@@SwingFit thank you so much for your help!!!! 🙏🏽

@johnnerren8345 4 ай бұрын

Currently using a KBS Tour 105 in regular flex. Thinking of MMT in R flex but what weight ? 7 iron speed about 75 going 145. Thanks.

@SwingFit 4 ай бұрын

60 or 65. Would be a good starting point.

@GSMbrowni 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have anyone you can recommend out here in Los Angeles area for fitting? I don't know if everyone is at your level of care and trial/error! Cheers!

@SwingFit 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t right off the top of my head, but I’ll do some digging

@GSMbrowni 3 жыл бұрын

@@SwingFit I appreciate it. Thanks!

@ogshu2740 2 жыл бұрын

I currently game a Callaway x14 iron. I don't wanna invest in another set till I get fit in 3-4 years to improve my strike. I'm hitting my 5 iron about 150. Do u think I should maybe go upright 1 or 2 degrees in my loft to give me more distance for a fix till I get fit?

@SwingFit 2 жыл бұрын

This is a tough one the X14’s we’re good in their day, but now doesn’t even hold a candle to what’s available. And 150 with a 5 iron does seem a little low, but of course this all depends on your speed and delivery. So not quite sure adding loft or making it stronger would help. Maybe a GolfBall, maybe ball position could be AOA. If you ever get a chance to get on a launch monitor then give me some numbers and we can go from there. Thanks again for reaching out.

@ogshu2740 2 жыл бұрын

@@SwingFit I know they are old just can afford to get fit and don't wanna spend alot before getting fit

@dennishunter3105 2 жыл бұрын

Have you compared the MMT to the Mitsubishi Tensei White AM2, if so what are the differences?

@SwingFit 2 жыл бұрын

We have not done that comparison, the graphite shafts in our matrix are the MMT, Accra I series, and True Temper Catalyst. All good graphite shafts but with just catering to a different segment of golfers.

@Mj-CWO4 3 жыл бұрын

What about kick point? Should it be low med or high

@SwingFit 3 жыл бұрын

It’s all relative to the golfer swinging the club so it will vary. But on a side note here is what I look at when selecting the right shaft, The overall stiffness profile from handle to tip , balance point. 2nd, weight of the club 3rd. And the torque rating last...

@charlyo7 3 жыл бұрын

Would a more upright lie angle create more toe or more heel shots?

@SwingFit 3 жыл бұрын

It could influencer the strike point but it wouldn’t be the first thing I would look at.if I needed to move someone in either direction. Swing path, vertical swing plane and face to path would be the three variables that I would look to alter to change the vertical strike point., when I’m adjusting lie angle I’m simply trying to do two thing influence initial starting direction, and clean up turf interaction. Good question.

@andyshelton6190 Жыл бұрын

I’m a sweeper of the ball and I’m currently playing Apex 21 I’m have this issue of loosing distance. Would the Apex 21 fit in that same category as the JPX 221 Forged?

@SwingFit Жыл бұрын

Sure I would group those two heads together. They key thing we would want to understand is if your losing distance because of excess dynamic loft or is it because the club is getting too much turf interaction. These are the two common issue I see with sweepers. It’s likely one or the other if it’s turf interaction then switching to the Srixon irons may be a good choice as it has unique v sole design. If it’s excess dynamic loft then that usually is an easy one to resolve simply try placing ball a little further back in your stance or you could try a little forward press at address. Great question, let me know if there are any other questions.

@andyshelton6190 Жыл бұрын

@@SwingFit I’m definitely adding loft based off sticking tape and my irons need adjusted 2 degrees flat as well. Thank you I will try placing ball back or forward press.

@TalostheBeast1 3 жыл бұрын

How would those final numbers change, if using a Titleist T200 head????

@SwingFit 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t speak to this just yet as we still don’t have our Fit heads. Hopefully soon

@nacksr 3 жыл бұрын

Isn’t the spin kinda low with the p790 with that landing angle?

@SwingFit 3 жыл бұрын

So the two key factors when determining best spin for someone is to make sure we understand what is the best loft to get most distance without sacrificing height and land. And last but not least is speed , and in this situation the customer wasn’t swinging out of his shoes, so we knew spin wasn’t going to be super high, so if spin is what it is, then we just have to protect his Apex and landing angle and both of these were awesome, even at the low spin. Will the customer be able to get the ball to zip back On The green with this spin, probably not, but but since it checked everything else I can live with that.if everything else looks good.

@jbs2ki 2 жыл бұрын

Thank for sharing a great video. I’m playing AMT Red stiff. Is MMT 80 stiff is comparable shaft to try? Would you recommend it?

@SwingFit 2 жыл бұрын

That would be a good comparison just a fraction lighter in weight but would be just as stable..

@latteentry351 Жыл бұрын

I hope I can find a fitter like you in honolulu

@SwingFit Жыл бұрын

Well they do exist, you just have to do a little research to make sure.😀

@scottlynch2219 2 ай бұрын

I want to make the switch myself.

@SwingFit 2 ай бұрын

You can but you may end up in a shaft that just doesn’t work they call it goofy graphite for a reason as they are not all created equal.

@kidze73 2 жыл бұрын

is the MMT best compared to Steelfiber i95 ?

@SwingFit 2 жыл бұрын

From a feeling and weight perspective yes but not the bend profile, I found the MMT shafts depending on the weight can launch a little lower or higher and just my opinion can cater to a wider audience because of this.

@jimk528 3 жыл бұрын

PXG offers the MMT 80, but I'm worried it might be too light since I'm used to a KBS Tour 120 gram shaft. Can I just add some lead tape under the grip to bring the weight up? The shaft stiffness should be similar? I'd rather not pay the uncharge for heavier shafts. Average driver swing speed is 105. Smooth transition. 160 yard 7 iron carry at 33 degrees.

@SwingFit 3 жыл бұрын

There is a pretty good chance that these might work but I would say a 40 gram total weight is night and day and this will affect your timing more then anything else. Not saying that you couldn’t but graphite options closer to 100 would be preferred. So if you could find a PXG demo day of some sort near you I would 100% seek them out to try especially before you commit , you just might find a lighter weight steel would be a great alternative. The elevate shaft has been a good stock choice.

@atamagashock 2 ай бұрын

How’s this dude swinging mid 80s and only getting 106 ball speed? My ss was between 83-85 with a 105 shaft p790, and I was averaging over 10mph ball speed higher and 180 yards. That’s a significant difference for basically the same ss. Was he striking the ball everywhere but the middle of the face? I’m not trying to be as ass, just curious? Seems like his biggest issue of all is ball striking

@SwingFit 2 ай бұрын

Dynamic loft, so as much as I would love to believe ClubFitting is a silver bullet is just not the case. My moto is live by is turn bad shots into good shots, good shots into great shots, so as long as we are able to help things move in a positive direction, will we be able to help our customers get a little better.

@vishalm 2 жыл бұрын

I feel so bad for you guys who live in real winter climates. we get cranky when it occasionally dips into the low 40s and we get a frost delay...

@SwingFit 2 жыл бұрын

Well I’m hoping one day I become a snow bird so I can enjoy the season year round

@asdfjkl981 10 ай бұрын

Is it weird that i prefer steel shafts with my wedges? Except for my Pitching wedge, i consider it a 10 iron , not an actual wedge, it is 42°. my Gapwedge has 48°.

@SwingFit 10 ай бұрын

Not weird at all. And I too think of it as a 10iron as well. In regard to wedges I play graphite in irons and steel in wedges. My reasoning is I need the head to be exactly where I want and I feel I can detect where on the face I hit it better with steel.

@asdfjkl981 10 ай бұрын

@@SwingFit thanks for the reply. I am curious how many people feel this way. And the golf industry probably should be curious as well

@SwingFit 5 ай бұрын

Not many which is why I’m trying to share with every person I come across

@whiskerrub3821 3 жыл бұрын

Decals ... under glow lighting .. light that puppy up👍😂

@SwingFit 3 жыл бұрын

Oh heck that’s not a bad idea either...

@banditbaker1675 3 жыл бұрын

As soon as I saw the Snowplough I thought of my Pal Whisker lol John, I think you may need to lock your baby up at night, otherwise, she might be making an unscheduled trip over the border

@whiskerrub3821 3 жыл бұрын

@@banditbaker1675 Wait til John installs the rock rgb lighting controlled with app on his phone ... and color syncs to music. And strobe lights and a background lit KZfaq Subscribe button. 😂 #golflitemeup

@banditbaker1675 3 жыл бұрын

@@whiskerrub3821 plus a Glitterball, it just has to have a Disco Glitterball!..... I'm off into the loft to see if I can find my old skin-tight white disco pants, I'm sure that I could still give john Travolta some of my old dance moves.....if I can just find somewhere to tuck my old mans beer-belly🤦‍♂️😜👴🕺

@banditbaker1675 3 жыл бұрын

PS if I'm late for the Thurs TXG Live, you might need to send a search party for me.....it's been a long time since I ventured into the loft and I'm not sure if I will still fit through the opening!

@brynedolor8015 3 жыл бұрын

How much are the mmt’s

@SwingFit 3 жыл бұрын

Usually they retail around 75.00 per stick.

@brynedolor8015 3 жыл бұрын

@@SwingFit thank you

@bloombeards812 3 жыл бұрын

Make the polaris look like a range ball picker 😂

@hbyrdut 2 жыл бұрын

I probably just missed it but what flex shaft did he end up with?

@SwingFit 2 жыл бұрын

85 MMT Stiff Flex.

@hbyrdut 2 жыл бұрын

@@SwingFit Thanks.

@tomchlapecka6932 2 жыл бұрын

Especially for mid-handicappers, have you ever tried to validate your 'fit' with a 5 or 9 irons? How about 2 or 3 weeks later? You do exceptional work John, just curious

@SwingFit 2 жыл бұрын

We do a postfit with every customer that comes out. So when they pick up their clubs which in most cases is 2-4 weeks we will have them hit the final build to fine tune and trust but verify. Not many other fitters offer this service and the reason we do this is because we need to make sure all of the clubs work not just the 7. Great question by the way.

@GRIFF22 Жыл бұрын

The nippon 105's are horrible shafts , which is crazy because I play the 120's and it's completely different. The 120's are like butter.

@SwingFit Жыл бұрын

Completely different bend profile for sure

@stumarston6812 Жыл бұрын

I'm surprised that a sweeper would do better with the high bounce PXG's than the low bounce Mizunos. It goes against everything you hear on the topic.

@SwingFit Жыл бұрын

It defies the text book black and white examples for sure but if there is one thing I’ve learned since I’ve been doing this everything isn’t black and white, and when something doesn’t work simply try doing the exact opposite of what you think is logical and your likely going to find the better answer… believe it happens more than not. Thanks for sharing and paying attention to the details.