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Date Posted: 13:38:44 05/01/22 Sun
Author: Mike Perkins
Subject: Lie Adjustment and Graphite Shafts

Hello,
Picked up a set of Pro Lines (3-LW) during 2021 holiday discounts. In my first year of commitment to get better, these irons helped me break 100, then a month later shot an 84 at a par 72. Approach shots and putting were automatic that afternoon!

Based on the fitting guidelines, my set is +1.5”. Facing reality, this is a system designed for a fixed lie angle. At +1.5” with a 63.5 degree lie, it’s perfect for face direction. Problem is that the ball is too far and I prefer to play over my swing path more. What is the maximum upright lie angle adjustment that can be made to the pro lines? I would like to chop an inch off (37.5” total) and adjust lie to account for my relatively upright stance.

Next up is the shafts. I’m 42 and while I still have a high swing speed (hit my 3 iron avg 250 yards), prefer lighter graphite shafts. Any cost effective, low torque graphite suggestions? Stock shafts are rock solid, no complaints if I preferred the heavier shaft. The specs on the Maltby offerings look tempting, but not sure if the 1-iron design is using modified tipping to generate launch.

Thank you, Mike

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[> Re: Lie Adjustment and Graphite Shafts -- David Lake, 07:04:17 05/04/22 Wed

Mike,

Since our clubheads are cast from the highest grade 431 stainless steel they should never be bent for loft/lie angle changes as this may result in the hosel breaking. Adjustments for arbitrary loft/lie angle changes are not recommended for any brand of iron since bending the hosel of a golf club creates minute stress fractures within the steel and reduces the performance as well as the lifespan of the clubhead.

You have to remember that our iron clubhead lie angle of 63.5º is the ideal for iron play. We fit this lie angle to you through club length based upon your W-T-F measurement. If you deviate from this the club will not fit you properly and your performance will be lessened as a result.

Due to the amount of torque and other inconsistencies associated with graphite shafts I cannot provide a recommendation. This is why you never see a PGA Tour Pro play graphite shafts in their irons.

David Lake

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