Aaron White

I also have found that with these shafts I am able to work the ball both ways. With my old shafts I played a small cut and found it hard to draw the ball. Since they were so light I would rush my swing and come over the top and pull one every now and again. The heavier more stable shafts seem to allow me to have more control.

Right now they are sitting in an old bag with a taylormade stock ventus shaft and a broken aldila NV green from an old Callaway hybrid that I miss dearly. I may revive it

I also have found that with these shafts I am able to work the ball both ways. With my old shafts I played a small cut and found it hard to draw the ball. Since they were so light I would rush my swing and come over the top and pull one every now and again. The heavier more stable shafts seem to allow me to have more control.

I am going to go have loft and lie checked as I do not have the equipment to do so. I did not have to do any shaft trimming they were all either exact length as my old ones (I bought pulls from other Titleist irons that were standard length) I also had him measure to make sure. There were tip weights in all of the shafts, I pulled them and dry fit swing weight all of my clubs to D2 without weights which works well for me.

I also have found that with these shafts I am able to work the ball both ways. With my old shafts I played a small cut and found it hard to draw the ball. Since they were so light I would rush my swing and come over the top and pull one every now and again. The heavier more stable shafts seem to allow me to have more control.

I am going to go have loft and lie checked as I do not have the equipment to do so. I did not have to do any shaft trimming they were all either exact length as my old ones (I bought pulls from other Titleist irons that were standard length) I also had him measure to make sure. There were tip weights in all of the shafts, I pulled them and dry fit swing weight all of my clubs to D2 without weights which works well for me.

It is an adjustment, but is what I needed. With the lighter shafts I was able to manipulate them in ways that I should not have been. These are more stable so it allows me to be a little more consistent with direction. The main adjustment has been that the new shafts have forced me dial in my tempo which has been my main struggle for years. I could get too quick with the 100 gram shafts. So far I like the feel; however, I need some reps.

here is how my first build turned out

This will be my first build! I did find some shafts. I pulled two of my current shafts and we made sure the lengths matched. It seems like a pretty straight forward process though. I just need to go pick up a vice because I’m sure this won’t be my last time.

I have a set of 710 Ap2's from Titleist. I bought them new in 2010, and at that time my swing speed was a lot slower. They currently have KBS Tour fst shafts in them which are about 105 gram weight. I need a stiffer option as well as more weight. I am looking at DG X100 or KBS tour 130 and I would like to buy shaft pulls instead of new shafts. However, I looked on Titleist's website and found that standard length on AP2 5 iron is 38" is that shaft only or the playing length with grip and all? Also any advice on the build process would be appreciated! 

It is an adjustment, but is what I needed. With the lighter shafts I was able to manipulate them in ways that I should not have been. These are more stable so it allows me to be a little more consistent with direction. The main adjustment has been that the new shafts have forced me dial in my tempo which has been my main struggle for years. I could get too quick with the 100 gram shafts. So far I like the feel; however, I need some reps.

It is an adjustment, but is what I needed. With the lighter shafts I was able to manipulate them in ways that I should not have been. These are more stable so it allows me to be a little more consistent with direction. The main adjustment has been that the new shafts have forced me dial in my tempo which has been my main struggle for years. I could get too quick with the 100 gram shafts. So far I like the feel; however, I need some reps.

here is how my first build turned out

Looks fantastic! How are you hitting them now?

Wow! I have a old set of 710 and 712s. Got me thinking!

here is how my first build turned out

here is how my first build turned out

here is how my first build turned out

So good! Well done!

here is how my first build turned out

here is how my first build turned out

This will be my first build! I did find some shafts. I pulled two of my current shafts and we made sure the lengths matched. It seems like a pretty straight forward process though. I just need to go pick up a vice because I’m sure this won’t be my last time.

I do my own club work, but just know it is a slippery slope of continuing to want to buy more tools and equipment.  Not a bad thing, but something to be aware of.  
Also it's not hard to change iron shafts, but there is a difference between just yanking the old ones out and popping the new ones in versus taking the time to do it right.  Do you have a certain swing weight you want to achieve?  Will you turn down the ferrules?  Can you measure the length properly?  Are you ok with installing new grips too?
If this is a one off project and you don't see yourself continuing to do your own club work I would probably recommend just paying a shop to do it.  Honestly the cost will probably be cheaper once you factor in some of the equipment and materials you will need to pick up and your time.
However if you like doing that type of stuff and you can see yourself continuing to do your own work then it would be worthwhile investing in some equipment to do it right.  I'd start with a shaft puller only if you want to save the graphite shafts, or plan on doing graphite shafted woods at any point.  I'd also recommend a swing weight scale if you want to build them to a certain spec.  A club ruler which you can either buy or make yourself (just google diy golf club ruler).  For doing grips I'd recommend a vise with a shaft clamp.  Then decide if you want to use solvent and grip tape or just install with an air compressor.  Personally I'm an air compressor guy but it's really up to you.
On the materials side you'll need epoxy, ferrules, grips, tip weights or lead tape if you are building to a spec, then either grip tape and solvent if you install grips that way, or just some 2" painters tape or masking tape if you install with air.
Measure twice, cut once.  Take your time and watch a few video's before you start.  Dry fit everything together first before you start gluing.  If you have any questions come back to one of the forums and ask, there are a ton of great club builders around here.