Hi folks - I return after a looong time away and may try and get back into the way of writing!! In t...
Hi folks - I return after a looong time away and may try and get back into the way of writing!! In the meantime, I will try and read some of your ops.
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It was several years ago now that Wilson developed the new Fat Shaft technology. I thought at first that it made so much sense that the other manufacturers would follow suit but that was not the case, however, I still like the idea and it has helped my game (I keep thinking about that old saying - a bad workman always blames his tools?!)
I have been playing golf for 6 years and recently swapped my first set, bought for my by my hubby for a new set of Wilson Fat Shaft Hyper Carbon Irons.
My club handicap is 16 and although my game is generally okay, I often struggle to get any distance with my iron shots. When I can hit my 9 iron as far as my 5 iron - something is definately wrong!!
I know the game of golf is all in the head but technique and equipment do have their part to play.
I believe that the Wilson Fat Shaft technology has the right idea for these clubs. With club head sizes increasing over the years, it makes sense to increase the shaft diameter producing less torque which means less twisting which means greater accuracy.
A fatter shaft results in significanlty larger tip diameter, depending on the type of clubs.
Wilson Fat Shaft iron's tip diameter is, .500", Hyper Carbon Graphites .535" (compared to the standard .370")and with the woods, .480" (compared to standard .335")
Wilson states - "The ultimate Club head stability producing ultimate accuracy, new cavity balanced head extends and expands the sweetspot in a uniform way towards the toe where 85% of all shots are hit, the result being ultimate forgiveness and accuracy"
There are 3 types of irons available on the market just now, Steel Shaft retailing at about £400 for 9 irons, Hyper Carbon Graphite Shafts retailing at about £600 and ladies Fat Shaft Hyper Carbon Irons retailing at about £500.
I was fortunate enough to shop around and purchased a full set of irons, a driver, 3 and 5 wood, bag and copper insert putter from my local pro for a special price of £799, which is about £400 less than the RRP.
Since buying the clubs, my handicap has come down by 1 stroke but I hope i can reduce this more next season. I cannot honestly say whether the clubs are responsible for this or if I am just getting slightly better at this frustrating game but I do feel that I hit the ball better and I get the correct distance out of my irons now, unlike before.
The grips are very nice and the clubs generally have a nice feel about them. They are quite light but perfectly weighted. Each time you connect with the ball, you get a meaty feeling and sound and I find the ball is most certainly ending up where I am aiming it.
As for the driver, I still canoot quite get used to it. I have gone back to my Taylor Made Bubble Burner, which Ii tend to hit better than the Fat Shaft. Ii quite fancy trying the Deep Red Driver but refuse to pay £250 for 1 club! I do like the other fairway woods (3 & 5) which I hit quite well. You can also get a 7 wood in the range.
If you visit your local pro, Wilson Fat Shaft also do custom made clubs, and although I bought mine off the shelf I believe custom made clubs, which are set up personally for the user would give even better accuracy.
I thoroughly recommend that anyone thinking about purchasing a new set of clubs go and visit their local pro shop and demo the Fat Shafts - it puts the enjoyment back into the game - for me certainly.
Happy golfing!!
go to www.wilsonsports.com
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Wasnt sure what to expect when i saw FAT SHAFT-lol....but now am a little bit wiser...good op
the_mad_cabbie 11.11.2002 00:43
Glad the fat shafts are working well for you...personally, I don't like 'em that much myself (I play the Wilson Staff Progressive at the moment)...But as you say, the game is played mostly "in the head", so if these clubs make you feel good about your game, then it works for you...Ken :O)
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