Senior Upgrading Sticks

George S
George S post: 8 May 2012 9:36 PM
Getting back into golf after 25 years. Recently sampled drivers and ended up being fitted. Bought a 910D2 10.5 with Bessara A flex shaft. Looking at upgrading my ancient fairway woods. Should I be buying the same shaft for the /910F/3 wood or 910H/hybrid? Like my irons (Palmer Peerless)and hit them well and under control but have lost 15-20 yards of distance . Currently have True Temper Dynamic Gold R300 shafts on them. What other shaft options should I be looking for when I go for a fitting or changing shafts? George
Don O
Don O post: 9 May 2012 4:51 AM
I have the same shafts (actually the Bessara came out in 2012 and my first fairway has a stock Diamana Ihlana A-flex). Unless you plan on getting younger, your fitter might agree on a 4W 17 degree. The new A-flex graphite irons really launch well on the AP1. But I may be more senior. You might not get back enough distance with a new set of irons. Look at the gap between your irons and F/H clubs and see if a new fitted iron will be of value to you. ...Or if you try an AP1/AP2 you may decide to fall in love all over again. Just don't mention that part to Mrs. George.
George S
George S post: 10 May 2012 2:56 AM
Thanks Don for the reply and insight on the fairway wood and hybrid. I am getting younger but only in my mind. I'll see what a fitter has to say about new shafts for my current irons and go from there.