What is the difference between senior and regular flex in golf?
The labels "senior" and "regular" refer to swing-speed measurements, not necessarily the type of golfer who uses them. The degree to which a shaft bends during the golf swing is referred to as flex.
Is Senior Flex based on clubhead speed?
By "name of the shaft" I read it as "don't think you have to play senior flex when you hit a certain age, it's based on clubhead speed". Which of course is correct. You're right that flexes do not have a universal standard though.
Do senior flex shafts increase distance?
If you are playing with a regular shaft currently and it is not the right fit for you, the senior flex shaft could help you increase distance. Switching to a senior shaft is not going to cause a problem when it comes to distance unless your swing is just too fast for the senior shaft, and you would be better off with a regular.
What is the right flex for my golf club shafts?
Selecting the right flex for your golf club shafts is key to getting the most out of your clubs. Shafts come in five flex categories: extra stiff (X), stiff (S), regular (R), senior (A) and ladies (L). Generally, the faster your swing the speed, the stiffer the shaft you will need.
Can you change the flex on a golf club?
Flex. It's a fairly simple matter to match the original shaft flex when installing a long replacement shaft. However, using extenders to lengthen a club will change the flex of the club, sometimes by an unpredictable amount.
When should you switch to senior flex clubs?
When your driving distance is around 180 yards. Regular shafts, when they can't hit the ball beyond 180 yards, need to be swapped with Senior shafts. This sort of lighter, softer flex in the shaft increases distance by an additional 15 to 20 yards easily.
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.
What is the difference between a regular flex and a senior flex?
Senior flex shafts are appropriate for golfers who swing between 75 and 90 mph and carry a driver about 180 to 200 yards. Regular flex shafts are designed for golfers who swing 90 to 100 mph and carry a driver about 200 to 240 yards.
Will a senior shaft give me more distance?
Senior golfers can gain more distance by selecting a longer driver shaft. A longer driver shaft will provide you with more wider swing arc and help get more distance from your driver.
Do I need senior flex irons?
You should use a senior flex shaft if you have a driver swing speed of 70 to 85 mph, which produces a carry distance of 180 to 210 yards. If so you also need a four iron for a 150-yard shot . For higher swing speeds consider a regular or stiffer flex, and if your swing is below that speed you should use a ladies shaft.
What are the easiest irons to hit for seniors?
With combo sets, the longer clubs (4, 5, and 6) are more like hybrids than traditional irons. Then, the 7, 8, 9, and pitching wedge have a traditional iron look and feel of a standard iron. This makes long ones easier to hit (especially off the turf) and the shorter irons geared more toward performance.
Should seniors use graphite shafts?
Are graphite shafts better for seniors? Generally speaking, graphite shafts are better for seniors than steel shafts unless the senior still maintains very high swing speeds. There are some seniors in incredible shape that can easily hit a regular steel shaft in their iron.
Who should use regular flex shafts?
Swing Speed In general, golfers with a fast swing should use a stiff shaft and slowed swings should use a regular flex shaft. To check your swing speed a shot tracking device will be the most accurate method. Based on your swing speeds here are our recommendations: 80-95 mph swing speeds should use regular shafts.
What happens if golf shaft too flexible?
Having a shaft that is too flexible can also cause the ball to hook uncontrollably, because the shaft bends incorrectly, it will come through with a closed clubface causing the ball to go left, this is because the shaft can't handle your swing speed, and the head is rotating too much.
What loft driver should seniors use?
11 degreesWhat loft driver should seniors use? Most seniors should use a driver loft of at least 11 degrees. While some players might get away with 10 or 10.5 if they still have a higher swing speed, most golfers should between 11-13 degrees.
How can senior golfers get more distance?
Close your stance, flare out your back foot One way for senior golfers to improve their distance with the driver is to generate more turn or rotation in the swing – but that can sometimes be difficult for older players.
What is a senior flex shaft?
Senior flex shafts allow the golfer to launch the golf ball easily into the air. The shaft also allows for the feel and control that golfers seek when striking the ball.
What is flex in golf shafts?
In simple terms, the definition of flex is the amount of bend in the shaft when under the load of the swing.
What are the benefits of graphite shafts?
The modern graphite shafts have many benefits: 1 They are lighter and the golfer will swing the clubhead faster through impact without trying to force the speed. 2 Speed equals distance. 3 They launch the ball into the air easily. They offer control, stability, and less vibration through impact. 4 Confidence in every swing.
What is the kick point of a golf shaft?
Kick point is the part of the shaft that bends the most on the downswing. The kick point determines the trajectory of the shot. Senior golfers should select a low kick point shaft which enables a high trajectory and ball flight. The bend in the shaft is close to the clubhead. A medium trajectory is attained by a shaft with ...
What are the factors that determine the swing speed of a golf club?
The most important factors are the swing speed that is generated at the clubhead at Impact, and the tempo of the swing.
What does X mean in golf?
X = Extra Stiff— for the young, strong golfer with very high swing speed.
What does the repetition of a square club head through impact result in?
The repetition of a square club head through impact results in straighter shots.
Is the swing on the long slow side?
swing is very definitely on the long slow side. My current index is 6.5.
Do golf clubs have the same head?
clubs now have the same head, but different shafts) to a practice area. The
Can you use graphite shafts on short irons?
No you're not! The graphite shafts I have fitted to my 'short' irons are
Why is senior flex 14?
Because one companies Senior flex is another's regular. There are no standards in this industry. Same as one company may have 11° loft on a driver but in reality it is 14.
How fast can you swing with a six iron?
When you swing 60-65mph with a six iron or when you can't get it to carry 140 with a medium height flight.
Do Flexes have universal standards?
You're right that flexes do not have a universal standard though.
Is the shaft based on swing speed?
Dont let the name of the shaft fool you. It is all based of swing speed.
Is R Flex the same as A Flex?
Yes, A flex and Senior Flex and Soft Regular and Light flex are for the most part interchangeable terms.
What happens if your golf shaft is too flexible?
But a shaft that is too flexible will feel "whippy" and can lead to either inaccurate shots or shots that balloon into the air. Have your swing speed measured by a local golf shop to help you determine the correct shaft flex.
How fast does a senior golfer swing?
Senior flex shafts are appropriate for golfers who swing between 75 and 90 mph and carry a driver about 180 to 200 yards.
What is shaft flex?
Shaft flex is one of many characteristics that can influence the trajectory, accuracy and distance of your golf shots. Golf shafts come in several levels of flexibility, and it's difficult to play your best without a shaft that matches your game. Senior and regular flex shafts are two measures of flexibility and are recommended for golfers ...
Why is a club shaft important?
While the head of your club contacts the ball, your club shaft generates the speed and flexibility of the shot. The shaft also helps with the angle that maximizes the distance of your shot.
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What are the different flex categories for golf clubs?
Shafts come in five flex categories: extra stiff (X), stiff (S), regular (R), senior (A) and ladies (L). Generally, the faster your swing the speed, the stiffer the shaft you will need.
What is the best distance to drive a golf ball?
Regular flex may be used by golfers who consistently drive the ball between 225-250 yards and is also a very popular selection. This stiffness is appropriate for mid-high handicappers.
What is the average speed of a senior swinger?
Senior – Slower swingers fall into this category. Between 72 and 83 mph signifies you need to be hitting senior flex.
What is the X stiff range?
X-stiff – This is the range where most high-level players fall. If you’re swinging the driver above 105 mph, it might be time to get some X stiff shafts in your set.
Can you extrapolate your swing speed to driver?
You should consider that your swing speed for your irons might not extrapolate perfectly to driver (and vice versa), so while a certain flex might be right in some clubs, that might not be the case in others.
Is True Spec Golf affiliated with 8AM?
Our friends over at True Spec Golf shared some data with us that illustrates the shaft that’s right for you based on your swing speed throughout the bag. ( True Spec and GOLF.com are affiliates of 8AM Golf ).