Par4QC That's a bit light for an 8i head, isn't it? That's about the weight of my typical 7i head, and if they are less, I add weight to make them around 273/274.
Check the head weight charts for components from the various vendors. I think my Sterlings were all at 275g which is closer to an 8 than a 7. Regardless I am preaching to tip trim the shaft for the head weight whether it is 272g or 277g.
I don't think that's light for an 8-iron. The 8-iron for Wishon 565 is 275 and the Dynacraft Prophet is 277.
I believe the sterlings are meant to be built at 8 iron length with their 274g heads. In terms of shafts, I would recommend finding a shaft that you feel will be able to launch your long irons high enough for your liking. Wedges will launch high no matter what shaft in my opinion.
One more thing, give the sterlings a few rounds you'll be glad you did- I love mine!
shokosugi I believe the sterlings are meant to be built at 8 iron length with their 274g heads. In terms of shafts, I would recommend finding a shaft that you feel will be able to launch your long irons high enough for your liking. Wedges will launch high no matter what shaft in my opinion.
Well, after playing SL for many years it is my opinion that none of the SL clubs work for lofts greater than the 6 iron. And at age 70 I decided to abandon my 6 iron yesterday. So I wouldn't do shaft selection based on long iron desires.
I can see that, especially with a declining swing speed as hybrids would likely be better. Even at my swing speed (110mph with driver) elevating long irons is a consideration for shaft choice. I'm guessing as my speed slows as I enter my 50's in a few years, I'll likely need to go to a 4 and maybe 5 hybrid if I'm still playing SL
If you do a little research you may find that people will go with one shaft but “flight” the long irons.
if you go with say a FST 115 you could trim the 5 iron shaft 1 “ less tip trimming to give it just a little extra help up in the air. Play your mid irons tp listed trim specs and do 1/2-1” more trimming in the wedges to try and help flight the ball down.
Rickochet Regardless I am preaching to tip trim the shaft for the head weight whether it is 272g or 277g.
Right. But if I build a set with a head that weighs 274/275, I'm building it to 7i length. My 8i head would weigh around 280. So, if my (SL) heads were actually 277, I'd be kinda in between, but I would either build to 7i, or add 3 gr. and build to 8i. Just the way I do things. 
Anyone have any cost effective shaft suggestions?
I think OP is asking if he should trim each iron differently. As in 6 iron with 6 iron trim, 8 iron as 8 iron trim, etc. The answer is no. You trim them all the same.
DonM Yes, that was my poorly worded question earlier. I'll weigh them and trim shafts to that club weight. I'm guessing these are going to be 7 or 8 irons length.
Being graphite, compared to my steel shafted irons they are slightly longer then my 7. So, I'm guessing they were built to 7 iron length.
I think before I do any purchasing, I'm going to look through my shaft bin for some 7/8 irons shafts and shaft a few of them and take them to the range. I think I have a pretty good selection of different shafts.
The Sterlings I used to have had Wishon S2S White graphite shafts in them, and total length to the end of the grip was 36.75”.
My suggestion is to pick a proven shaft you've liked in the past and build a test club, and I'd pick the one that you are gonna go weight/lengthwise in the sterling set. If you are thinking 7i weight/length, then build the 7i. Tweak from there.
Pulled and weighed the heads today. Most were right around 274g give or take a few tenths. One was a little lighter at 272. I found 6 different shafts and shafted all but the GW. Hope to take them to the range on Monday or Tuesday.
One thing I did notice, when I pulled the grips off each shaft was numbered. I would have assumed all the shafts would be the same, so don't know why they were labeled.....?
That’s a pretty nice yard sale find! Good luck on the build.
Took the clubs out to the range. Hitting off mats, so that always can skew things, but I liked them. Short irons were high, and I think I actually gained almost a club length on them. Was hard to tell with the way the sun was that day just where the ball was landing. The longer irons 5-6 also went plenty high. Right now they are all shafted with a different brand/weight of shaft. I will need to order some shafts and rebuild them properly. I am planning on actually putting them in the bag this weekend with the franken shafts for a round.
I did notice that the 5,6,7 irons have a different sound then the 8-pw. They make a metallic "tink" when you hit them. Different, but not too bad. Reminds me of some old hollow core irons I use to have.
