A soft feel in the short game will almost certainly come from the cover of the golf ball, whereas balls that feel soft from a driver are very likely to have a soft core compression and a firmer cover, showing that feel is very much an individual and not something that can be easily categorised. What are the characteristics of soft balls?
What is a tip soft shaft?
A tip soft shaft is one that is designed to be more flexible in the tip portion of the shaft which we define as the last 16” to 21” of the shaft. Likewise there can be any number of variations in how stiff the tip section of a shaft is designed.
What makes a shaft feel too soft or too stiff?
What many players describe as a shaft feeling too soft or too stiff may not be related to flex as much as it’s related to torque. Additionally, the shaft’s torque will affect how it feels on mishits. Shafts with lower torque will feel harsher and more punishing on mishits.
What is a soft golf ball?
Said another way, some soft golf balls are soft, some soft golf balls aren’t and, from the outside, it sorta (soft) feels like ball manufacturers might be telling you what you want to hear instead of what you need to know.
What makes a golf ball feel soft?
Just to bring everyone up to speed here; soft feel is primarily the result of low compression. Compression is a measure of how much a ball deforms under load. The harder the ball, the less it deforms. Most of you won’t care about that but somebody was going to ask.
What is the benefit of a softer golf ball?
A low compression ball helps to reduce the amount of ball speed lost on mis-hits and provides performance through the bag to help golfers get the most out of every shot they encounter on the course. Softer golf balls also allow the golfers to hit the ball higher which is beneficial to most golfers.
What does soft feel mean in golf?
A soft feel in the short game will almost certainly come from the cover of the golf ball, whereas balls that feel soft from a driver are very likely to have a soft core compression and a firmer cover, showing that feel is very much an individual and not something that can be easily categorised.
What's the difference between a soft and hard golf ball?
The main difference between a soft and hardball is that the softer ball feels much better when you hit it. Back in the 20s, there were two types of golf balls, Balata and hard cover golf balls. The Balata balls were designed to promote spin, whereas the hard-cover balls were created to provide more distance.
What does a softer shaft do?
While it varies from player to player, most will notice a slightly lower ball flight and more feel in the hands with a softer flex. For some, it can also help maintain spin compared to using the same shaft across the board.
Is Pro V1 hard or soft?
The Titleist Pro V1 is a three-piece solid-core golf ball provides total performance from tee to green with penetrating flight and very soft feel. The Pro V1x is a four-piece solid core golf ball provides total performance from tee to green with high trajectory and soft feel.
Do soft feel golf balls go further?
Do Softer Golf Balls Go Further? As a general rule, soft low compression golf balls will travel further when you hit your driver and irons. With your wedges, soft and firm golf balls should travel the same distance.
Are soft golf balls better for beginners?
In our opinion, when a beginner is learning how to make solid contact with the ball, they should be using a softer ball with well-rounded performance. This means good distance and launch off the tee, good control with approach shots, and good spin and feel around the greens.
Is Pro V1 a soft ball?
A Soft Cover One key area in the success of the Titleist Pro V1 was its soft feel. Titleist says that the current generation of Pro V1's has the softest cover they have ever used.
What golf ball should I use with a 80 mph swing speed?
If your average driver swing speed is below 83 mph, it is viewed on the slower spectrum. Therefore, anything below this speed should use a low compression golf ball. As a result, the best golf ball for 80 mph swing speed in 2022 is the TaylorMade Distance +.
What flex should my driver be?
In general, golfers with driver swing speeds over 95 mph should play stiff flex shafts, and those under 95 mph should play regular flex. Shafts also come in extra stiff (105+ mph) and senior flex (under 85 mph).
How do I know if my driver shaft is too soft?
When To Move To A Stiffer Shaft?Feels 'whippy' in your hands.Feels too light.Your ball is ballooning in the air.Your ball is behind your pitch mark when you hit your driver.You ball spins to much on the greens when you approach with your irons.Your accuracy has dropped.You start hitting hooks.More items...
What happens if driver shaft too stiff?
There are a few tell tale signs that your shafts are too stiff, firstly you will lose the ball to the right, because the shaft is to stiff it will be hard to square up at impact, causing the face to be open when you hit the ball, this is going to produce a fade or slice shot, generally ending up on the right side of ...
What is soft feel?
Feel and Compression. Just to bring everyone up to speed here; soft feel is primarily the result of low compression. Compression is a measure of how much a ball deforms under load. The harder the ball, the less it deforms. Most of you won’t care about that but somebody was going to ask.
Who is Tony from MyGolfSpy?
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Can you credit a soft ball?
Depending on your affinity for soft golf balls, you can credit or blame preference-driven golfers whose penchant for whacking marshmallows inadvertently created the fresh hell that is the nebulous world of soft balls. (Middle-finger emoji.)
Is Callaway soft?
That’s a true story. Credit to Callaway for keeping it simple. It really is super-soft.
Is Velocity hard or soft?
Even that Velocity you’ve convinced yourself is rock hard; it’s about the same compression as AVX. It’s not Tour Soft-soft but it’s softer than PGA TOUR -soft.
Do golf balls feel soft?
The first is that lower-compression balls feel softer. That should be obvious. If you want soft feel, you want a low-compression golf ball. The other one is perhaps a little weird. It turns out there’s a strong correlation between legitimately soft feel and price.
Is the XS softer than the V1?
The XS is fewer than five com pression points softer than the Pro V1 and not much softer than a Srixon Z Star. It still qualifies as the softest tour ball but the average golfer isn’t likely to discern any appreciable feel difference between the three and you’re sure as hell not going to mistake any of them for a DUO.
What is a tip soft shaft?
A tip soft shaft is one that is designed to be more flexible in the tip portion of the shaft which we define as the last 16” to 21” of the shaft. Likewise there can be any number of variations in how stiff ...
How to be sure you are properly fit for the right shafts that match all your swing characteristics?
The best way to be sure you are properly fit for the right shafts that match all your swing characteristics is to find a GOOD Clubmaker/clubfitter in your area and have them use their knowledge and experience to custom fit you.
What is Bend Profile Software?
In this program we store the FULL LENGTH STIFFNESS measurements of many different shaft models and flexes so that clubmakers can empirically compare the stiffness design of one shaft to another to help them make better shaft fitting recommendations for the golfers they fit.
Which shaft is better for a slow swinger?
The faster swinging players among us may opt for a stiffer flex shaft, while moderate swingers are better suited to a regular flex option. Ladies and senior flex shafts were designed for the slow swinging golfers among us, to help them generate more clubhead and ball speed.
Why do golfers need a weaker loft?
Slower swinging golfers that struggle with consistent carry and total distance , may prefer a weaker loft to help them with launch.
How Important Is Driver Head Weight In A Driver?
The driver head weight is as important as the shaft and the club features.
How Does It Effect Performance?
The weight of your driver head will impact you differently, depending on your swing.
Where To Add Weight For What Performance Tweak?
To achieve a higher launch you will want to place weights at the rear of the clubhead, to focus the CG in this area.
Does The Head Weight Vary Among Drivers By Much?
In the study conducted by Mackenzie et al (2015), three-driver weights were used 174 g, 190 g, and 200g.
How much does a driver head weigh?
In tests conducted by Mackenzie, et al (2015), they found that the best performing driver head weight is 174 grams for golfers across the board.
What will happen if I shorten my driver shaft?
Firstly, and most importantly, you really shouldn’t cut a shaft down unless you absolutely know what you are doing and how to balance it out after the cut! You could ruin the performance entirely and waste the club. That being said, many top golfers these days use shorter driver shafts, so why do they do that?
What happens if my driver shaft has too much flex?
In this case, you will tend to hit high slices. The club will feel a little too whippy in your hand and you will feel that you don’t have as much control of the head as you should have. There can be the benefit of making you slow down your swing to 80% effort though so some may even start to benefit when they make this realization. Golf really is a complicated mistress.
Are heavier shafts stiffer?
Heavier shafts don’t need to be stiffer, however, the extra weight will make them require higher clubhead speeds in order to work efficiently which has a similar effect to less flex. Shaft weight is about feel for many. Personally, I play a heavier shaft in my driver because I love the feel of it, in my irons I have a lighter shaft because they are generally heavier clubs and I like the feel that that gives me. As you try more clubs and set-ups, you will start to learn what you like and it will help you make your choice.
Does shaft flex affect driver distance?
Yes and it is really important you get your flex right. In a study published in Sports Biomechanics, players were asked to hit identical driver with differing shaft flexes. The flex was hidden to everyone involved and the results were staggering. Not only was clubhead speed (which directly influences distance) affected in most players, loft angle was affected in a quarter of them and lie angle in all.
Who benefits from a stiff shaft?
If you can hit an 8- or 9-iron 150 yards, comfortably, then a stiff shaft is for you. This means that you will have a driver swing speed of around 100 mph and you will see the benefits of a stiff shaft.
Does shaft flex affect accuracy?
As you’ve read above, there are a number of ways that shaft flex can affect the accuracy of your golf shots. Having a club that suits your swing means you will be more relaxed and consistent hitting the ball, that’s a huge advantage in terms of accuracy. Also, a stiffer shaft tends to help reduce dispersion as the club can move less through impact and so be more consistent.
How can I find out my swing speed?
It’s never been easier to find out these vital statistics of your golf swing. Go to almost any pro or shop that offers custom fitting and they will have some sort of instrument that can give you this number . Think of this as your starting point.
What does it mean when a golfer's swing is slower?
The slower a golfer's swing, generally speaking, the more flex he or she requires in the shafts that are in their golf clubs. And the faster the swing, the more stiffness. Tempo also matters: A jerkier swing requires more stiffness, a smoother swing less stiffness, generally speaking.
What do the letters on a golf shaft mean?
Golf shafts are designated with a letter code, the letters most commonly being X, S, R, A, and L . What do these letters represent? Those letters tell golfers flex—the relative stiffness—of that shaft.
Why do golf shafts bend?
Shaft makers vary the amount of stiffness because golfers have different types of swings—different swing speeds, different tempos—and different amounts of stiffness in a shaft better match up to those different swings.
What happens if you mismatch your golf shaft?
If your swing is mismatched to your golf shaft flex—if you are using an X flex shaft, for example, when you should be using an R flex shaft—you will have a harder time squaring the clubface at impact. The way your shots are flying can clue you into the possibility you might be using the wrong flex.
How to choose shaft flex?
These are just general guidelines, however; the best way to choose shaft flex is to go through a club fitting. Not every golfer can (or is willing) to do that, though.
Why is senior flex represented by an A or M?
Why is senior flex represented by an A or M? " A" originally stood for "amateur." The "M" stands for "mature" or "medium." Also, of course, "S" is taken by "stiff."
When were steel shafts invented?
Alas, no. Golf industry veteran Tom Wishon, of Tom Wishon Golf Technologies, explains: "Shortly after steel shafts were introduced in the 1920s, steel shaft makers discovered they could change the diameter and wall thickness of the tubes to create shafts with different amounts of stiffness to better match to the different swing speeds ...
Pwood28
Can anybody help me with a suggestion for a driver shaft with a stiff tip/soft butt profile that is mid to high launching. During an iron fitting, I was fit into C Taper Lite iron shafts, and told that because I have a tendency to "yank it" down the line, the stiff tip/soft butt profile was the way to go.
Valtiel
To be clear, there really is no such thing as a soft butt/stiff tipped shaft that is considered mid or high launching. The launch characteristics of a shaft in isolation are determined by its tip to butt deflection ratio.
Pepperturbo
Can't give a "new" and improved shaft with soft butt and stiff tip. In my experience, a softer butt section isn't going to protect from yanking. A softer butt section is common but comes with low-mid trajectory. Four things create high trajectory early release, softer tip section, faster swing speed and or increased loft.
KevCannon
Mitsubishi Diamana DF ( butt section is a tad stiffer than previous whiteboards), Tensei Pro White, Diamana D+ , Aldila’s green profiles typically, Aldila rogue 125 msi and new 130 msi, Graphite Design has a few as well that are def worth checking out
monkeyboy
Look at the Titleist custom shaft matrix - good details and easy to read the shaft specs.
KevCannon
General consensus is the Pro Orange feels much stiffer in the butt section than Pro White. From what I have heard Orange feels and plays more stout overall. Pro White has more feel to it, and if you load the shaft hard you can feel the bend point up near the hands.
KevCannon
I hear ya. Just looking at EI profiles is great to give an idea on type of shaft profile, but that’s why it’s best to test whenever possible lol.