A Good Deal or What?

Frank,

 I got a great deal on a Callaway X 3 wood 15 degrees tour version with an X-stiff pro launch shaft.  Now, I am a 25 handicapper and everything I have checked says I should have stiff flex shafts and I probably have no business with a tour version golf club.  My question is how much will all of this affect me and I am wondering if I should try the club or just try to sell it while it is still in new condition.  I do swing over 100 mph and when I hit straight I will drive between 240-275.  Any suggestions you have would be appreciated.  Thanks. 

--TJ

TJ,

Well done on your good deal. I don't know what you paid for it but a good deal should be about 50% off.

Because you didn't have an option of shaft flex, and your driver club head speed is over 100mph, why don't you go out and hit it? If you have to fight the club and need to hit it hard to get it to go well then change to a more flexible shaft using the money you saved on the good deal.

 From what you tell me; i.e. from 240 to 275 yards is your driving distance range (when you hit is straight) and you have a 25 handicap, I believe your problem is that your shoelaces are too tight. This is necessary to keep the shoes on during each swing but this is tough on your feet during the rest of the round.

 Under these circumstances, and if I am right then the X-Stiff shaft in the fairway wood will be fine because you are  not going swing slower with the  3-wood than you do with your driver. This is a natural instinct most of us males have so don't feel bad.

 IF, however, you decide to slow down (which I don't believe you are going to do) and get you swing under control you will probably lower  your handicap by several strokes, hit the ball about the same distance on average and keep it in the fairway more often. If you do this slowing down thing, then I think you should try a more flexible shaft with the next good deal you get or change the shaft in this club.

Sometimes a good deal isn't as good as it seems.

Hope this helps

Frank