Shaft length 710 MB irons

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By Mikael H

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  1. Mikael H

    Mikael H
    Lammhult, 0

    I am a 5 handicapper and am currently playing miz irons (mp-57) that are 3/4" shorter than standard (I am 170 cm long). In the case of miz that means that the 6 iron is 36.5" (standard is 37.25"). Now I am considering changing my irons. One of my options is the Titleist 710 MB irons (or perhaps a combined set with the CB irons). However, when reading the custom options of these irons I first notice that they are as standard a 1/4" longer than the miz irons and the custom choices that are offered only says that 1/2" shorter are provided. That means that Titleist, for me, would turn out at best 1/2" longer than my current mp-57's (i.e. the MB 6 iron can only be shortened to 37").

    So, my question is, is it possible to shorten the MB to the same length as my current mp-57's? Or, why does titleist only allow 1/2" shorter irons? What could be the problem if they where shortened more. The shafts I am considering are the KBS in regular flex or perhaps one of the Nippon options in stiff flex.

    Best,

    Mike

  2. Cath D.

    Cath D.
    Carlsbad, CA

    The reason we only shorten them 1/2" is that  even with a stock DYG (heavyweight steel)  shaft, it will swingweight below a D0.  If you switch to the KBS or the NS Pro shaft, the swingweight will be 1-2 swingweight points less than that because they are balanced differently.  However, if you add a Multi compound grip, we can get approximately 2 swingweights back.  If you will be happy playing with a set with very light swingweights, we will accomodate your request to build it at 1" shorter than standard. 

  3. Mikael H

    Mikael H
    Lammhult, 0

    Thanks for the info. It was as I suspected. So, what would the actual swing weights be for the MB's with a KBS shaft and Multi compound grip if they were shortened 1/2", 3/4" or 1".

  4. Cath D.

    Cath D.
    Carlsbad, CA

    The approximate swingweight for MB's 1/2" short with KBS shafts and multi grips would be C9, 3/4" would be C7.5, 1" would be C6.  All of these are approximate and +/- 1 swingweight.  The max we may be able to get the swingweight to at 1" short with that configuration would be a C8. 

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