– Golf Shaft Flex Chart
| Carry Distance | Swing Speed | Flex |
|---|---|---|
| Under 200 yards | Under 75 mph | Ladies or Senior |
| 200 to 240 yards | 75 to 95 mph | Regular |
| 240 to 275 yards | 95 to 110 mph | Stiff |
| Over 275 yards | Over 110 mph | Stiff or Extra Stiff |
- If your driver swing speed is approximately 110 mph or higher, and your carry distance is around 270 yards, go with X flex shafts. If your speed is 95 to 110 mph and your carry distance is 240-270 yards, go with S flex. If your speed is 85 to 95 mph and your carry distance is 200 to 240 yards, go with R flex.
What golf shaft is right for my driver?
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 driver shaft I need?
Generally, the more flexible a shaft, the higher the ball flight. The lower the bend point in the shaft, the higher the ball flight (minor affect). Generally, the stiffer the shaft, the lower the ball flight. The higher the bend point, the lower the ball flight (minor affect).
How do I choose a driver shaft flex?
Some General Guidelines About Shaft Flex
- Take a look at the distance you hit your driver.
- If you have a very smooth swing, you might benefit from a softer flex even if you swing fast.
- If your drives go left, you might benefit from a stiffer flex; if your drives go right, you might benefit from a softer flex.
How do you pick a golf shaft?
How to Pick the Right Golf Shaft
- Choose between graphite and steel shafts.
- Pick shafts whose flex is right for your swing.
- Factor in the weight, length and torque of the shafts when you are purchasing new golf clubs.
- Don’t let your ego stand in the way.
What length should my driver shaft be?
Remember, the average driver standard length is 45 inches for men and 44 inches for women (off the rack). With a shorter shaft can help with the right clubhead, you can make magic off the tee and start to shoot consistently lower scores.
What driver shaft does Rory McIlroy use?
Known as a superior driver of the ball, McIlroy ranks second in driving distance this season at an eye-catching 320.1 yards with his TaylorMade SIM driver with a Mitsubishi KuroKage 70 XTS shaft.
How do I choose the right iron shaft weight?
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 is a 5.5 shaft flex?
Regular – 5.0. Regular Plus – 5.5. Stiff – 6.0. Extra Stiff – 6.5. Extra Stiff Plus – 7.0.
What is a 6.5 shaft flex?
Stiff – 6.0. Extra Stiff – 6.5. Extra Stiff Plus – 7.0.
When should I switch to senior flex shafts?
If your swing speed is between 75 and 85 miles per hour, then you will need a senior shaft. If you are between 85 and 95 miles per hour, then the regular shaft will be the best choice. You can get your swing speed measured at a local golf fitting center.
What flex should a beginner use?
But if a beginner player already has a decent swing motion and generates clubhead speed between the range of 95 to 110 mph or more, then a stiff shaft or extra stiff shaft could be justified to be used by a beginner golfer.
What gram driver shaft do pros?
The lighter the shaft, the faster the club can be swung. The faster the club is moving, the farther the ball goes. It is why the most popular weight for driver shaft-weights on the PGA Tour is still in the mid-60-gram range, with some players having tried shafts less than 50 grams.
What degree driver should I use?
Anywhere between 8.5-10° will usually suffice. If you have a mid swing speed of 95-104 mph, a driver loft of between 10-11.5° will normally be a good starting point.