The greater the flex, the more the shaft will bend. There are ladies, seniors, regular, stiff and extra stiff shafts. If you hit your drives fewer than 200 yards, you probably should choose a ladies shaft. But if you hit it 250 to 275 yards, you should think about ordering stiff shafts.
How do I choose the right golf shaft?
A golfer’s physical size, arm length, swing speed, consistency, ball flight and feel preferences are all important aspects that go into finding the right driver shaft for you. Without going through a professional fitting, trial and error can help you determine a comfortable and effective length for you.
What shaft stiffness should I use?
If you’re between 84 and 96 mph, regular is going to be best for you. Between 72 and 83 mph signifies you need to be hitting senior flex. Ladies – By no means do all women’s golfers will fall in this category, but this is where many of the recreational women’s players find themselves.
What weight golf shaft should I use?
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.
How do I know if my golf shaft is too flexible?
If the shaft is too flexible, you will have a ‘whippy’ feeling in your hands, and you won’t be able to feel the clubhead on the downswing. When the golf ball is struck it will generally have too much spin if the shaft is too flexible, this will cause a ‘ballooning’ effect on the shot and it will tend to go quite high.
How fast should you swing a 7 iron?
An average golfer will swing a seven iron about 75 mph. This number can change based on the weight of the club and if it is steel or graphite. The faster you swing a seven iron, the further it will go. If you can swing at about 85 mph, you will see distances closer to 165 yards.
Do pros use stiff or regular shafts?
Most PGA Tour pros will use stiff or extra stiff in their shafts. It is rare to find someone swinging a regular shaft with the amount of swing speed those guys have.
Is there a big difference between stiff and regular flex?
What are the basic differences between a regular and stiff flex iron shaft? The main difference is that a stiff shaft is harder to bend than a regular shaft. The more force you create in your golf swing (higher swing speed) the stiffer you will want your shaft.
Are stiff shafts good for beginners?
With the proper fit, the new golfer can learn without making compensations for clubs that are too stiff or too flexible. In general, the faster a golfer’s swing speed the stiffer a golf shaft should be in order to provide more control over the ball’s flight.
Does 10 grams make a difference in golf shaft?
10 grams may not sound like a big deal, but during the golf swing, it can make a big difference. This weight can make a big difference to feel, clubhead speed and dispersion (the accuracy of your drives).
Does 10 grams make a difference in golf iron shaft?
In our iron test, we routinely saw a 10 or 20 gram change in shaft weight produce distance variations of 8-10 yards. You could possibly be a full club longer by finding the right shaft weight! Accuracy improvements were similarly impressive.
What happens if your golf shaft is too stiff?
If your driver’s shaft is too stiff, the clubhead may not square with the ball at the point of impact, causing slices and fades. If you can’t feel the weight of the clubhead loading through the shaft, it’s probably too stiff, and can cause errors and issues associated with accuracy such as these.