Ty J

Would there be any bad results in butt cutting s300 shafts on my AP2 712 irons 1/4 of an inch? I play 1/4 under standard. My old set of original Ap2 irons had project x shafts which are lighter then the s300 and the swingweight was restored to D2. In my own head I am guessing butt cutting the s300 standard length shafts 1/4 inch and regrip with golf pride multicompund grip might keep me in the D range? Also will butt cut have negative affects on play at only 1/4 inch off. Thanks       

A cut of 1/4" is only a 1.5 swingweight point loss - hardly noticeable.   I have my AP1s 1/2" shorter than stock and 1* upright and I use an Excel RF midsize grip.  My swingweight comes out to D1 this way.  I also have my 50* Vokey shortened to 35.25" and it weighs in just slightly over D3 with the standard rubber grip.

Most people can't notice a 3 swingweight point difference and even golf pros barely notice 2 points. 

In fact, my 910F 19* is 41" and I use a Winn Lite Dri Tac grip to restore the swingweight.  I play it 1.5* upright

If you were to order a set a 1/4" short, they would butt cut it so there is no problem butt cutting it 1/4" or even 1/2".  That would take the swingweight down about 1.5 swingweights, but adding the multicompound will add one swingweight back because it is lighter than our standard grip.  So even though you have made the overall weight lighter, the swingweight will probably not change perceptibly.

The history on club lengths for my irons has been a 5 iron length of 37.5" and a 9/PW length of 35.5".  I play 1* upright on Titleists. 

Standard length for irons: 38" on the 5 iron, 36" on the 9 iron and 35.75" on the PW.