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Should I use Heavier shafts in fairway woods?
Hitting the ball farther than I have in a long time but more importantly in the fairway. I had been using 76 gram shafts in my fairway woods, with good results. But I thought why not test the lighter shaft in one of my fairway woods – even though many of my fitting friends typically recommend using heavier shafts in fairway woods than in drivers.
Which fairway wood should I put in my golf bag?
The 3-wood is a must have for pretty much every golfer, and should be the longest fairway wood in your golf bag. There are several factors involved in finding the right loft for your 3-wood, and the vast majority of this information can be found using a launch monitor.
Why put a heavier shaft in a 3 wood than driver?
The logic of putting a heavier shaft in a three wood than a driver is completely confused. The three wood has a shorter shaft , which by definition makes it stiffer and compensates for the extra weight in the head. I have a ping G 15 60s driver and the matching 3 wood with a 75s which is the standard configurationsfor these clubs.
How to choose the right shaft for your swing speed?
If your swing speed is around the 90-95mph mark, you should suit a stiff flex. Again, depending on where you are on this speed bracket you may want something heavier or lighter. Sometimes a heavier regular shaft can work just as well so choose your shaft with the help of an expert. Is It Just About Speed?
Should driver and fairway wood have same shaft?
Golfers should therefore never automatically have the same shaft in their driver and 3 wood. Club fitters generally advise a 3 wood shaft be 10 grams heavier & more flexible but the decision point for each golfer should mainly focus on what shaft delivers the best results for each club individually.
How do you pick a shaft for fairway woods?
The short answer in fitting fairway wood shafts is to choose a shaft that has a little more weight than your driver, and has a slightly softer tip section to get the ball in the air.
Should fairway wood shafts be heavier than driver shafts?
Your fairway wood shafts should be slightly (5 to 15 grams) heavier than your driver shaft. So if you are playing a 65 gram driver shaft (noted by a numeral 6. 65, or some other designation on the shaft decal), your fairway woods should be 70 to 80 grams.
What flex should my 3 wood be?
Something around 85-90mph is a good speed for using a regular flex. If you are on the upper side of this speed then you may want to get a heavier firm flex shaft and if you are on the slower side of this bracket then you may do well with a lighter regular shaft.
Are 3 wood and 5 wood shafts the same?
What Is The Difference In Shaft Length? One of the reasons that people find 3 and 5 woods easier to hit than drivers is that they are shorter in length. The 3 wood has a shaft length of between 42 and 43 inches whilst the 5 wood is a little shorter again at between 41 and 42 inches.
Should high handicappers use fairway woods?
High handicappers should have at least one fairway wood in their golf bag. The fairway wood is a perfect alternative to a driver on the days that you may be struggling from the tee. In addition, fairway woods can help to save a hole where a drive went bag.
Is a 70 gram driver shaft too heavy?
A 70-gram driver shaft is considered to be pretty heavy but not the heaviest. It falls into the middle but is still on the heavier side when you consider you could go with 50 or 60 grams instead.
What happens if golf shaft is too heavy?
Nippon suggested that a player should be able to tell largely by feel. A shaft that's too heavy will cause a “labored golf swing.” A shaft that's too light will hurt your ability to make solid contact. When you find the right shaft weight, you'll experience a “high energy swing” with uniform contact.
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.
What happens if shaft is 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 golf shaft flex is right for me?
If you're between 97 and 104 mph with the driver, you need a stiff flex. Regular – Now we are getting into the range where a majority of recreational golfers fall, and also where many LPGA pros fall. If you're between 84 and 96 mph, regular is going to be best for you.
How do I know if my 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.
How does shaft weight affect golf?
Shaft Weight affects Golf Club Path. Lighter shafts can promote a more outside-to-inside club path, and Heavier shafts can promote a more inside-to-outside club path at impact. Lighter shafts may be exactly what a strong player does Not need if they already have a tendency to swing outside-to-inside. Increasing swing speed with INCREASING shaft ...
Does lighter weight mean faster swing?
Lighter Weight Does NOT NECESSARILY Mean Faster Swing Speed! Without testing, you have no idea if a lighter shaft will produce more speed, in fact (as noted earlier) Heavier Weight might produce higher swing speeds.
Why do people prefer different shafts?
2) Some people prefer different shaft characteristics because they want to alter the ball flight a bit . e.g. use a softer tip shaft in the fairway to get a little more launch/spin and a softer landing.
How much heavier is a 3WD?
So if the driver is 2" longer then the 3wd, you might try 10 gm heavier in the 3wd.
Curly6
What are everyone's thoughts on matching a 3 wood shaft to a driver shaft?
EthanSterlingPrice
I have the same shaft model in both but I’ve done that consistently for a while now. I could see where it would help as long as you got the weights right and didn’t need different characteristics in driver versus 3-wood. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy
bens197
Short answer, it’s a good idea. That Even Flow in a 75g will play similarly to your 65 in the driver and it will feel similar as well. It also doesn’t hurt that you trust that same shaft in your driver. Go for it! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy
PMookie
I’ve done this a couple times and it worked out well: 60 gram in the driver, 70g in the fairway. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
10shot
You could MOI it. Many that I do like the MOI club, some don't they prefer straight swing weight. My Auditor shaft analyser can match the shaft profile for each. Several ways to do this. I would bet if you don't have a fitter with all my toys. Golfworks could assist with a phone call.
How to tell if shaft is too stiff?
One of the first tell-tale signs of a shaft that is too stiff is a loss of distance and height even when you’re swinging well. You may also struggle to hit it straight, you will often struggle with a slice as you struggle to deliver a square clubface. These issues are due to not swinging fast enough.
Why is flex important in golf?
Flex is a really important factor in the performance of a club but it is probably less important than weight and torque. Getting the correct flex will certainly help you with ball speed and control. If you get this wrong you can make it really difficult to hit the ball straight and with control.
How fast can a regular flex shaft go?
Something around 85-90mph is a good speed for using a regular flex. If you are on the upper side of this speed then you may want to get a heavier firm flex shaft and if you are on the slower side of this bracket then you may do well with a lighter regular shaft.
How fast do you swing a driver?
Regular suits most golfers, hence the name, and is for those who swing a driver at around 85-90mph.
Why is it important to choose a golf club?
Choice of club can be really important as performance features like low spin or reduced forgiveness can make them hard to hit regardless of the flex. It goes without saying, but is worth mentioning, the whole club must be optimised for you to get the best performance.
Is weight more important than flex?
Many say that weight is a more important shaft characteristic than flex, this is a debate that continues to rage on in the world of golf tech geeks. It will affect swing speed and, ultimately, distance. I prefer the feel of a heavier shaft which is why I use them.
What is the best mph for senior flex?
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.
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.