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Identifying shaft flex

SCG*lfer said: I have an RT Technologies Ares shaft that was pulled from my Nak driver.....It has a bunch of info on it but not the flex?? Do they mark graphite shafts like steel?? If I take the grip off will it have a marking on it.....I can tell that is has been tipped but I assume that if it was butt cut I will have no way of knowing how much correct?? Jason

R*ckford35 said: If you know how much it was tipped, then subtract that number from 46". Then, subtract the length of the shaft as it sits now. That's how much of the butt was trimmed. Most shafts are 46" raw length new. As for the flex, it may be noted on the butt by either a sticker/label or a paint marker. But, if it's been butt trimmed, it's likely gone. R35

SCG*lfer said: That is what I kinda figured. I will take the grip off tonight and see if anything is left. If I recall correctly it was playing 45" installed....so I will measure the shaft after I take off the grip and see how long it is. I don't know how much it was tipped but I can tell by the end that is was cut. Maybe it wasn't butt trimmed and they just tipped it an inch. It isn't worth much to me leaning in the corner I thought I might stick it in something but I may ebay it if I can figure out the flex. thanks rock Jason

m*llrivermem said: Take it to a club maker.He will be able to tell you.My clubmaker uses frequency to determine flex.Meaning he clamps one end and bounces the other through a lazer beam.More times it breaks the beam the stiffer the flex,or vice versa I forget.