What do different golf shafts do?

Put simply, the flex determines a golf club shaft’s ability to bend during a swing, affecting the distance and direction. On the other hand, if a player has a high and powerful swing speed, they will require a stiffer shaft with less flex. There are a range of different types of flex ratings: Extra stiff (XS)

What golf shaft should I be using?

Briand’s recommendation is to use your current driver shaft as a baseline. If your shots tend to be low and with little spin, try a slightly softer flex. If your shots are ballooning, try a stiffer flex. If you’re caught between two flexes, you can “tip” a softer flex to make it stiffer in the tip section.

How do I know what flex shaft to use?

If your swing ranges between 85 mph and 95 mph then you should start with a regular flex. If your swing speed is faster than 95 mph, then you should try a stiff shaft.

What golf shaft flex is right for me irons?

Determine the Proper Shaft Flex for Your Swing

What happens if shaft is not stiff enough?

What Happens If Your Shaft Isn’t Stiff Enough? When the shaft is too stiff, you won’t be able to get enough spin on the ball, causing it to come out very low, and look like it’s falling out of the sky.

What does shaft flex 5.0 mean?

Regular – 5.0. Regular Plus – 5.5. Stiff – 6.0. Extra Stiff – 6.5. Extra Stiff Plus – 7.0.

What shaft weight should I use irons?

In general, golfers with slower swing speed and tempo can and should play a lighter shaft. Golfers with very fast speeds and tempo should play heavier shafts. Driver shafts typically weigh 55-60 grams for men and 45-50 grams for ladies. Iron shafts can be as light as 55 grams in graphite, and 130 grams in steel.

What happens if your golf shaft is too flexible?

The most common place golfers go wrong is in the amount of flex the they have in their golf club’s shaft. A golfer using a shaft that is too flexible may experience a ball flight that is too high, a ball that spins too much, or a shot pattern that has inconsistent dispersion.

Is senior flex good for beginners?

Senior flex can be an excellent choice for beginners with slower swing speeds and can benefit from this type of technology.

How far should I hit a 7 iron?

Estimated beginner driver golf club distance chart

When should I switch to regular flex shafts?

If you’re between 97 and 104 mph with the driver, you need a stiff flex. Regular – Now we are getting into the range where a majority of recreational golfers fall, and also where many LPGA pros fall. If you’re between 84 and 96 mph, regular is going to be best for you.

What is a 6.5 shaft flex?

What type of golf shaft should I use?

A proper gauge for determining what shaft a golfer should use is swing speed. Swing speeds below 85 mph would be best for regular shafts while anything above would use stiff shafts. Using the proper shaft will help the golfer to have proper ball flight and increased distance.

What is the most expensive golf shaft?

Created in Tokyo with an office in Silicon Valley, Seven Dreamers’ team of high-skilled craftsman and aerospace engineers have created the world’s most expensive golf shafts ($1,200-$120,000).

What are the types of shaft?

There are two types of golf shafts: graphite shafts and steel shafts. And, as you would expect with shafts made of two, completely different materials, they are manufactured in different ways. So here’s a look at how each type of golf shaft is made:

What is the best shaft for a driver?

Project X HZRDUS Yellow 65 is one of the top driver shafts for anyone that is serious about upping their game and taking that next step in terms of clubs. The stiffness of the shaft is consistent and the grips are incredibly comfortable.