I am assuming from your question, that you were probably not fit for the driver. Go see a Titleist club fitter and get fit, or refitted if thats the case. But, to offer a hint of an answer to your question... I am a club fitter and most people won't notice the difference in SW from loosing .5". A good club fitter will be able to tell you with confidence, what set up is best.

I hope this points you in the right direction.


Adam

Thanks Adam for you reply. I was fitted by a Titleist fitter for the original set up. I did not do another fitting when I purchased the second shaft, which is the same one just a .5 inch shorter. I was just curious how going to a 45 inch shaft from the 45.5 inch would effect the head weight in the TS2 head. I am hoping to have comparable setups so I can accurately compare the numbers I get, that’s why I asked about needing to add +2g in weight with the 45 inch shaft. Thanks again for you feedback.

Hi Adam, since you are a club fitter I would have a small question for you. I went from the stock 45.5 to 45 in the TS2 and was wondering what the loss or gain in distance for .5" would result in, if any. Any insight from you would be much appreciated. Sorry for being off topic a bit.

Jim

Hi Peter, Assuming you are using the Tensei AV Blue 55 R or S with a stock grip and no extra wraps, the swingweight will probably move from D4 to about D1 if you cut a 1/2". A D1 swingweight is still in the ball park, but if it feels too light, go to a fitter and play with the +2 and the +4 weight. The +2 will get you to a D2 and the +4 will get you closer to D4.

Yes, +2 weight would better the swing weight of the club.

Hey Cathi...
Got an old question regarding the head weight that I never really got clarified. I was fitted at a local golf shop for the TS2 driver 9.5 degree and Tensei AV55 stiff in stock length. They did not switch out the head weight. When I bought the club I had them install standard MCC+4 grip with 3 extra wraps. Nobody mentioned if it would affect the swing weight. Should I be concerned about the weight, and if so what weight should I be using to get back to standard swing weight?
Thanks.

Hi all, I've got a TS2 Driver head and I'm looking to to put a hzrdous smoke 3 wood shaft in. It's 6.5 70g (xstiff).
This is a shaft that I have been fitted for a driver in the past. My question is will I have to up the weight in the head to compensate for the shorter shaft? If so how much is recommended?

Based on previous posts regarding these type of changes, I would recommend going to a fitter for advice on this or a repair shop in your area. They are the professionals. With respect.

For each 1/2 inch reduction in length 6 grams need to be added to the head- a five gram heavier grip would reduce that to to 4 grams.