C-Taper in UDI?

[lanzador49]

THE TOOL:     I picked up TaylorMade "GAPR" Mid (3, 18*) fitted with a KBS Hybrid 80 graphite shaft (S).  I ordinarily prefer softer flex shafts when it comes to lightweight graphite - it's more of a "feel" thing.  For me...when lightweight clubs are fitted with stiffer shafts, I don't feel the club load.  Just a personal preference.

 

Would respectfully ask for some input if anybody has some experience here about re-shafting the GAPR.

 

THE OBJECTIVE:  I currently play an M-6 hybrid 19* (and a matching 3-wood at 15*), with a stock fujikura "atmos" shaft, in regular...and I hit it great, but it goes high.  In regular conditions, it's fine for 215/220 yards.  When it gets windy, it's tough to control because of the height I get.

 

Looking for something I can play that's long but lower for windier conditions...a "UDI" of sorts.

 

THE IDEA:  Want to fit the GAPR with a different shaft in a REG flex.  Here's the recipe (some might say one for disaster! But what the heck?)

 

C-TAPER OPTION:  I have a KBS C-Taper (uncut, for 3-iron) in Regular (110)...just lying around.

 

For my irons, I built 4-PW with SteelFiber i110 in regular that are parallel tip, and are cut hard-step 1x.  So, they're kind of a "R+" or "S-" but work great.  I just checked the specs, and the 4-iron has a 19* loft.  (For points of reference, I hit my 8-iron 145-150, my 4 iron goes 190-200, the 19 Hybrid (like I mention) is 215-220).  I have been using my 4-iron off the tee for windy conditions, but could use a little more power.

 

A.  The c-taper is a taper-tip .355; not sure if the TaylorMade tip requires a parallel-tip .370.

 

B.  The corresponding graphite KBS hybrid in Regular is 70g.  So, going to a 110g c-taper is a pretty significant difference in overall weight.

 

C.  Is there going to be much difference between the GAPR in 18*, and my 19* 4-iron, and just ditch the idea?  Or in the wind, would replacing the m6 hybrid or 3-wood with the GAPR give me some more flexibility off the tee if I stuck in the c-taper?

 

D.  What about another shaft option - heavier graphite, like a RECOIL ES?  Or even another SteelFiber i110?

 

Any thoughts?  Is the c-taper idea a viable one for UDI/driving iron purposes?

 

I appreciate any input.

[third-times-a-charm]

The ctaper is a more stout shaft in all flexes but wouldn’t be bad by any means for a UDI 

 

if you like the feel and flight go for it

 

the GAPR is a .370 hosel so you’ll need to shim a .355 shaft to fit but it will fit fine 

[lanzador49]

Thanks for input. Will outfit the c-taper with the proper tip and give it a whirl!

Edited May 16, 2021 by lanzador49