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1.91K viewsOctober 19, 2023

Namsgt1946 12 October 18, 2023 1 Comment

I built a set of Mizuno JPX 800 with recoil dart shafts. I notice a difference in impact feel with example 6 iron vs an 8 iron. Six feels like I’m hitting a rock and 8 feels clean with no impact. I’m a mid handicaper and figure maybe my grip or did I do something wrong in build. Love to get some knowledge from others!

Britt Lindsey Answered question October 19, 2023

Rlafoone commented October 18, 2023

I’d check swing weight and total weight as well as balance point. anything out of the normal progression in either direction would make me think of a build problem. You would then need to make sure you didn’t mix up shafts (taper tip) or your tip trimming was off (excessively). also, grap the head and see if you can twist it. do the same for the grip.
In the past I mixed up the shafts. Most I caught before the epoxy set. the others, I had to get the heat gun out ;-(

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I’d check swing weight and total weight as well as balance point. anything out of the normal progression in either direction would make me think of a build problem. You would then need to make sure you didn’t mix up shafts (taper tip) or your tip trimming was off (excessively). also, grap the head and see if you can twist it. do the same for the grip.
In the past I mixed up the shafts. Most I caught before the epoxy set. the others, I had to get the heat gun out ;-(

Answer 1 · 2023-10-19T13:05:07+00:00

Other than the things Rlafoone posted, there really should not be anything in the head itself that would cause such a distinct difference. An incorrect shaft trim (or wrong shaft flex) or variance in the normal weight progression would be the most likely reason. If the head weight of the 6 is out of spec, which should be reflected in a swing weight variance you might see, it could cause a difference in the feel.

Britt Lindsey