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how to flo a golf shaft

by Bryana Hayes Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Wrap it long ways down one side, up the other around the tip and shove the head on. It's easy on, easy off and will hold the head in place when Flo-ing. Spine finder does not necessarily find spines, but NBP (Nuetral/Natural bend point).

Part of a video titled PUREing, FLOing, SPINING / Should You Align Your Golf ...
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And you're going to bend you're going to put tension on the shaft. And release it and just watchMoreAnd you're going to bend you're going to put tension on the shaft. And release it and just watch what happens to it. And what you're trying to do is find the plane. Find the orientation of the shaft.

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How do you flow a shaft?

0:092:03Dallas Golf's Shaft FLOW Technology - Part 1 - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd then how do we make sure that we know we put it in the right place once we find the hard spot ofMoreAnd then how do we make sure that we know we put it in the right place once we find the hard spot of the shaft of the spine. We move it over into this device put a laser on the tip.

How do you pure a golf shaft at home?

How to Pure a Golf ShaftClamp the grip end of the club in a vise. ... Test the alignment of the spine. ... Tape a strip of masking tape around the shaft just above the club head. ... Remove the club head and grip from the shaft.Find the dominant spine of the shaft with a spine finder. ... Fit the club head and grip to the shaft.More items...

How do you align a golf shaft?

1:503:31How to Find the Spine of a Golf Shaft - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThen you want to mark at the top of the shaft for each time that. It. You feel it click into place.MoreThen you want to mark at the top of the shaft for each time that. It. You feel it click into place. And you'll see each time I do this. It's going to pop into the same. Place.

What is Flo golf?

The subject of FLO (Flat Line Oscillation) refers to how the golf shaft and is supposed to oscillate when loaded in your back swing through ball impact.

Do pro golfers pure their shafts?

On every major professional tour, the best golfers in the world rely on the groundbreaking SST PURE Shaft Alignment to make sure their golf clubs perform consistently. Almost $2 billion has been made on the PGA Tour by players who have SST PUREd their shafts for consistency, accuracy and distance.

Is Puring a golf shaft necessary?

The Results. Our first myth is totally busted – PUREing a shaft led to significant distance increases. On average, our testers gained over 7 yards of total distance with the PUREd six iron compared to the non-PUREd club. That's nearly a full club of extra distance despite the fact that the two clubs had the same loft!

What does spining a golf shaft mean?

"Spining" (one "n," as in "spine") is a term that applies to golf shafts and describes a process of matching all the shafts within a set of clubs so that their most consistent bending positions all point in the same direction. Spining is a service to golfers offered by some custom club makers and some club fitters.

How do you align a golf club grip on a shaft?

3:217:46How to Install Golf Pride Align Grips - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipUp with the alignment ticket at the mouth of the grip. And all of that is perpendicular to a squareMoreUp with the alignment ticket at the mouth of the grip. And all of that is perpendicular to a square clubface. So it's really important to make sure that that that the club is put into the Vice Square.

Where should the spine be on a golf shaft?

The theory of spine aligning is that the golf shaft will perform better if the shaft is aligned in the clubhead so that the spine is “downline” with the direction of the golf shaft (so the spine would be in the 3 o'clock or 9 o'clock position – also called the neutral position.)

Is spine alignment necessary?

Having proper alignment goes beyond maintaining a good posture — it can also help prevent long-term pain. Misalignment may impair your range of motion, and severe issues can affect your quality of life. There may be signs that your spine is misaligned, along with pain around several joints in the body.

What is frequency matching in a golf shaft?

Frequency matching shafts only measures the butt flex of the shaft and allows the club maker to perfectly match a set of golf clubs. It is up to the club fitter to match a shaft to the golfers swing needs. Golf shaft manufacturing processes, while having improved by leaps and bounds, are still imperfect.

What is a non-flat line in golf?

A non-flat line consists of oscillation in a circle or an oval pattern. Which means the club face is on a wobble coming into impact. Therefore, the golfer’s shots tend to spray, due to uneven contact with the club face and ball.

What is the purpose of Flo?

The purpose of FLO is to identify the most stable plane (as per SST PURE or the process of Puring). So, Flo Plane Orientation identifies the weak and strong oscillation planes on the shaft. The stable plane will provide FLO for the shaft during swing motion. A spine finder is used to find the natural bend point (NBP) of a shaft, ...

What does a non linear pattern on a golf club mean?

Obviously, a non-linear pattern indicates erratic behavior by the club when loading it and striking the ball.

Can you orient a golf shaft into the club head?

Hence, it is possible to orient a golf shaft into the club head at a specific position to maximize its capability and performance. Studies have shown that factory installed shafts can have a full flex variance between certain clubs. It all depends where and how strong the spine is located.

Do shafts have to be aligned at factory?

The top grade high priced shafts are often pretty consistent and may already be shaft aligned at the factory. However, the lower budget graphite and steel shafts are rarely aligned properly into a factory club. Shaft orientation and alignment does not happen at the factory because it costs more in time and labor.

Is a club shaft round?

Furthermore, club shaft s are never perfectly round! There is always a small flat area on the cylinder (tubular) shape. This creates stable (strong) and unstable (weak) planes. Theoretically, you divide up the 360 degree circumference of the shaft into quarters on two planes of access.

Is proper club assembly important?

Proper club assembly is so important and does not happen at the OEM factory level. It does get done in the shops of Professional Clubmakers like Better Golf Shot. We know the added value that this process can provide.

neonlew

I just started playing around with finding the flo in shafts, but need some input from anyone using this method. I am placing a tip weigh which is 200 grams, then a laser device which is 62 grams.

glock35ipsc

FLO = Flat Line Oscillation. So yes, a flat line, not one that oscillates in a circle or an oval. Flat line back and forth, or up and down (however you have the shaft positioned in the clamp).

moparman426

It's explained in the last few seconds in the video that is posted above. He is just doing it with a club head instead of a laser. He marks the top, so 90 degrees from the FLO plane, and installs the shaft with that mark parallel to the club face. As for aligning to the target line, that is usually just for spining.

neonlew

LBlack14, I am simply trying to see what the best answer is for aligning a shaft that has been marked in the FLO position.

moparman426

Once you have found the FLO, do you epoxy the clubhead with the FLO mark aligned at the 12:00 position as moparman426 states in his reply? I am just trying to get my set of irons and other clubs properly fit so I can hit the ball without any clubhead wobbling while coming into impact.

neonlew

Yes, when I find the FLO I place a piece of tape on the top of the shaft and make a straight line with a marker. So based on what you said, then the 12:00 position is the way the shaft should be installed in the club head, not at the 3:00 position.

neonlew

Guys, thanks for you input. I now know exactly how to place the FLOed shafts in my iron heads.

Brianson

Hey guys, I was just wondering if anyone could explain the process of how one could manually spine a golf club to play more "pure".

QuickFeet

You can make your own spine tool but check out the link below. JB's tool works great.

highergr0und

It seems that most people install it just as you described (red line at 9). While it may make the shaft play a tiny bit softer, the real goal here is to make it so the shaft flexes with the clubhead square every time without any manipulation necessary.

marrigo

Typically the spine (blue mark in your description) is aligned at the 9 o'clock position (at the target) for a type 1 shaft. For a type 2 shaft the spine (blue) is oriented at either 6 o'clock (straight down) or 12 o'clock (up).

Brianson

Thanks guys...Wow, I'm going to have a bit more research to do on the topic before I really get into anything I guess.

LBlack14

You'll hear more different"opinions" on this than you can shake a stick at. This one of the most debated topics in golf forum history. Take it all in and then you'll form your own "opinion" on how to align your shafts. That's what I did.

RookieBlue7

I'm posting this topic to get thoughts on the topic of shaft alignment (the question is in the subtitle in case you're on a phone). Basically, I want to know if you do or don't believe in shaft alignment systems (Spine, FLO, SST Pure, ASD Peaked, MOI Optimization, whatever you want to call the process)?

GolfSpy WD

I spine every one of my irons/wedges, but I'm worried now. What do you mean by finding the wrong NBP? I use an ebay spine finder, mark where the NBP is, and put it at 9'oclock when installing the shaft.

RookieBlue7

I spine every one of my irons/wedges, but I'm worried now. What do you mean by finding the wrong NBP? I use an ebay spine finder, mark where the NBP is, and put it at 9'oclock when installing the shaft.

ptalamonti

I'm posting this topic to get thoughts on the topic of shaft alignment (the question is in the subtitle in case you're on a phone). Basically, I want to know if you do or don't believe in shaft alignment systems (Spine, FLO, SST Pure, ASD Peaked, MOI Optimization, whatever you want to call the process)?

RookieBlue7

Oh, I know you have a ton going on. But figured since I saw you'd joined up, I'd throw the discussion out there and start seeing what people though and, of course, allow an opportunity for you to throw the nuggets of info like the one above this post out there.

RoverRick

Would puring or shaft orientation effect the performance in terms of distance and spin or is this just a feel thing? I mean make all of them feel the same.

JMiller

So I am just wondering as to what position people here think the NBP should be placed into the hosel. I have heard 3 different statements and it can get into a heated debate at times with some people. I have my own opinion just want to know others opinions.

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