Do club shafts wear out?

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By Dave N

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  1. Dave N

    Dave N
    Dade City, FL

    Just curious, my DCI 990's are approx. 13 years old. True Temper Gold steal shafts, after numerous rounds do they suffer from metal fatigue/ get weak? for that matter do graffiti shafts loose their stability too?

  2. Ken W

    Ken W
    Baltimore, MD

    Generally not something to worry about. If your clubs are used on any kind of a regular basis and stored properly, no changes will occur. Pick up a set from the '80s or farther back that hasn't been mistreated and they'll still play fine. While steel shafts are chromed on the outside, they are uncoated for the most part internally. A high level of humidity can cause oxidation/rust which can make the shaft more brittle and stiff. Conditions have to be pretty horrible though, like being stored in a wet basement, car trunk, or shed and barely used at all. Graphite/composite shafts are pretty much weatherproof and it takes a structural failure, usually internal, to affect their performance.
  3. logan m

    logan m

    If your shafts aren't wearing out and they still fit your game I would not worry about getting them replaced. Me personally I am a junior golfer still getting a lot stronger and I am down to a 8 handicap. I recently switched to stiff shafts and my game is still evolving. If you are still fine with your shafts I don't really see any reason to spend lots of money on new ones. Hit em' straight
  4. Dave N

    Dave N
    Dade City, FL

    Thanks for the reply guys. Are there any Titleist reps out there that want to chime in?

  5. Chris T., Club Concierge

    Chris T., Club Concierge
    Carlsbad

    Hi Dave,

    Typically steel shafts don't fatigue unless they are repeatedly stressed past their yield point or they have been stored in less than ideal conditions. I would encourage you to closely examine the shafts in your DCI irons to ensure their structural integrity, and seek the advice of your local PGA Professional if you have any doubts.

    Graphite shafts, however, are different because they don't have a yield point like steel. If they are overstressed, they crack. Generally that means an immediate, obvious break in half. It may survive another shot or two before full failure, but a player will always feel something different during impact.

    Hope this helps.

  6. Dave N

    Dave N
    Dade City, FL

    Thanks for all that replied. clears it up for me.

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