Butt extensions on graphite

[mlf]

Does adding a butt extension on a Graphite shaft affect the playability?  I have a shaft that is a little short and was thinking of using it opposed to buying a new one. 

[st1800e]

What specifically do you mean by playability?  For example Adding say 1/2” will in theory make the shaft feel a very small amount softer , but not noticeable by many and Swingweight a little higher, again maybe noticeable maybe not. 
 

What are you concerned about? 

[Klubster]

Other than the increase in swingweight, you probably will not notice any difference.  In fact, adding that extension will counterbalance the shaft a little and offset some of the swingweight change.  

[Pepperturbo]

1 hour ago, mlf said:

Does adding a butt extension on a Graphite shaft affect the playability?  I have a shaft that is a little short and was thinking of using it opposed to buying a new one. 

It's been awhile, but I've had it done many times, and couldn't tell.  

 

Just use the correct materials and make sure the work is properly done.

Edited December 9, 2023 by Pepperturbo

[mlf]

This is helpful. I just wanted to make sure the shaft will still hold the same characteristics. 

[Klubster]

9 minutes ago, mlf said:

This is helpful. I just wanted to make sure the shaft will still hold the same characteristics. 

Yes.  When you prep and install a shaft, you cut the tip to match a certain head, insert the shaft and then cut the butt end to playing length, the tipping stays the same no matter the playing length.  When you add a butt extender and cut to playing length, you are doing the same thing.

[BirdieBob]

1 hour ago, mlf said:

Does adding a butt extension on a Graphite shaft affect the playability?  I have a shaft that is a little short and was thinking of using it opposed to buying a new one. 

 

The most significant change will be in Swingweight.  1/2" extra length will add about 3 SW.  If this is a driver or fw then you can possibly change the head weights lower by about 5g to get the SW back to the original SW.

[mlf]

Appreciate everyone’s help. Thank you.