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Uhgolfer 14 February 25, 2021 0 Comments

Interested in a general question about picking a shaft to match a iron head. I want to build a set with the DBM heads. My playability number is 3B3M. Im a fit senior player with a 14 handicap. Would you install a Mid/High or Mid launch shaft with these heads. Golf works built me a demo 7 iron with the Fujikura Vista Pro 60i R flex. This shaft was rated Mid/High launch profile. I hit the 7 iron high and very happy with the feel. I realize that a club fitter would want to see me hit shots before picking a shaft. But, high launch doesn’t necessarily mean optimum distance. Would the lofts of the DBM heads be better matched with Mid, Mid/high, or High launch rated shafts. Any shaft recommendations?

Thanks for reading.

Uhgolfer

Britt Lindsey Answered question February 25, 2021

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Answer 1 · 2021-02-25T18:59:17+00:00

Each individual has a “best” shaft head combination for them. That is what a qualified fitter would / should help you figure out. The first question with regards to trajectory is “What kind of trajectory do YOU want?” Are you looking for high, mid, low etc. If you hit the DBM with the Fuji Vista Pro 60 R flex and liked the trajectory, feel, distance and control, then that would be the one to go with. Short of getting a professional fitting done, personal trial would be the next best thing. The DBM’s have more of a traditional loft progression. Nothing like the strong lofts you see on some of the models coming out today. Many players prefer the more traditional lofts. If you have been playing stronger lofts and are going to a weaker loft, then theoretically you might want a lower trajectory shaft to try and get closer to the stronger lofts launch angles. That being said, lofts dictate the launch angle, trajectory and distance much more than shaft dynamics. Most players have (or should have) a window of trajectory that they like to see their ball travel in. Whatever shaft and head you try, if the combination puts you in the window you like to see and the feel and distance and control are good, then that is ultimately what you want.

Hope this helps,

Britt Lindsey