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Solved4.44K viewsAugust 24, 2025

coachwarwick 16 August 21, 2025 1 Comment

Just built a set of clubs with Recoil (460 F2) shafts, senior flex. I used the old TM RAC heads. The result is a club that feels way too light. I’ve played with lead tape, but still don’t feel like they are heavy enough.
I need a weaker flex due to a shoulder injury, that needs surgery, and won’t get better. Plus, I was trending that way anyway as I’m 56 y.o. I’ve played other senior flex irons and they felt good.
Not sure where to go from here. Looking at the Maltby STI2 iron heads, but don’t know if that will improve the result. The specs show they are fairly heavy which may give me some feel back.
I’ve built clubs for many years and haven’t really experienced this situation. Not looking to break the bank, but trying to build something suitable. I’m a 6 handicap and high school golf coach that used to play to an index range of 2.0-3.5.

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theblake7 Posted new comment August 24, 2025

theblake7 commented August 24, 2025

Ralph Maltby wrote several times in these forums that as we get older then retain the same flex but go for a softer tip. Reading between the lines i think that means same weight too.

I am 60 but not getting old yet.

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Ralph Maltby wrote several times in these forums that as we get older then retain the same flex but go for a softer tip. Reading between the lines i think that means same weight too.

I am 60 but not getting old yet.

Answer 1 · 2025-08-23T06:34:20+00:00

I just happen to have a RAC 6 iron head sitting here in my office and when I check the head weight it is 257 grams. Our spec head weight on the STi2 Gen 2 6 iron is 260 gram with a +/-3 gram tolerance. The head weights and swingweights would be similar when assembled to the same shafts and grips and spec’s. With our irons we assemble graphite shafted irons 1/2″ longer than with steel shafts to help maintain a the swingweights. That 1/2″ adds 3 swingweights. When I do a swingweight calculation with the Recoil 460 F2 with the STi2 Gen 2 irons and a 50 gram weight grip even at our 1/2″ longer it comes out in the C7 to C8 range. Swingweights in the C8 to D0 range are pretty common with senior flex shafts. You might try a heavier weight senior flex shaft. You may have lost swingspeed and strength in your shoulder but not lost the strength in your hands and that could still make a club feel to light.

Thank you for the response and for the effort. It is very appreciated. Will look into a heavier shaft next Spring, when I’m recovered from the surgery. The lighter shaft may actually help when getting back into swinging a club again.