Golf shaft lifespan?

Question

I've heard many contradicting opinions on this. What is the "lifespan" of a golf shaft? Obviously there will be rust on the inside of a shaft, because it is unplated steel. If there is no major rust on the outside or anything else major wrong with them, will shafts always play the same. I have a set of Dynamics Golds that I do not want to replace because I broke my 7 iron. If I just buy the replacement shaft for the 7 iron, will that shaft play the same and fit nicely into the set even though the other shafts are almost 10 years old?

Answer 1

With your experience and temperment, the life of a golf shaft is very iffy. And if you keep slamming the ground or trying to knock squirrels from trees, extremely iffy. Under NORMAL use a shaft will outlast your use of the clubs for you will be on the second or third set of irons while the first set is still playable. Shafts, if treated properly, will not rust . Oil them very lightly with 3 in 1 oil occasionally and you will eliminate exterior rust.

Answer 2

YES.   If you place a new shaft on your old clubs, they will feel the same as your old ones.  Long use does not change the flexiblity of the tip.   Also, the epoxy bond on the tip should prevent the shaft tip from rust.

Answer 3

Provided that the shaft is trimmed the same as the other, it will play like the others. The Dynamic Gold is a quality shaft and vary consistent in quality. It won't be long `til  you'll forget that you're playing a new shaft.

Now... how'd you break the old one...?