I recently tried the cut down experiment with an old Orlimar Trimetal Plus 9.5* I used to use. Took off 1" at the butt end to make it 44" long. 1"= 6 point SW loss Ive learned, so I placed 3 pieces of lead tape that are 2 SW a piece on head of club to make up for that loss. Result: Im hitting more toward the center (previously close to heel most of the time) and hitting more fairways. Distance is better due to more solid contact. This driver is old school but it has replaced my TM R7 and Hogan CS-3 I own. I am tempted to try shortening one of these clubs. Im thinking of trying it with the Hogan club, its inexpensive. Should I do it?