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**largonioulurI** · 08-23-2012, 06:57 AM

I disagree on clubs not having break in periods. Anytime you have layered composite/graphite materials, they are bonded with resins. These resins will flex and rebound over time, but as the resins break down a bit, they allow for more free flexing to happen. Ever hit a shaft for a while and bring it to get checked and it isn't as stiff as it was when it new? Thats what is happening. It is the same with composite baseball and softball bats, as the composites get hit more, bats get hotter until the break.

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I agree with this. Composite do break down. It it's definitely noticeable in softball bats. But back to the original poster, i think he was referring to getting "use to" the club. As previous posters have said on the monitor you swing smooth. However, On the course your now try to see how many more yards you can get from that money you spent and thats not going to get you any extra. I do think it takes a while to become familiar and comfortable with a club. It's probably mostly a confidence thing.

08-23-2012, 06:57 AM	#15
largonioulurI Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 450 Senior Member	I disagree on clubs not having break in periods. Anytime you have layered composite/graphite materials, they are bonded with resins. These resins will flex and rebound over time, but as the resins break down a bit, they allow for more free flexing to happen. Ever hit a shaft for a while and bring it to get checked and it isn't as stiff as it was when it new? Thats what is happening. It is the same with composite baseball and softball bats, as the composites get hit more, bats get hotter until the break. Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2 I agree with this. Composite do break down. It it's definitely noticeable in softball bats. But back to the original poster, i think he was referring to getting "use to" the club. As previous posters have said on the monitor you swing smooth. However, On the course your now try to see how many more yards you can get from that money you spent and thats not going to get you any extra. I do think it takes a while to become familiar and comfortable with a club. It's probably mostly a confidence thing.
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