Shaft MPF removes much of the guesswork from shaft fitting by recommending a range of shaft choices for each specific swing speed and shotmaking need. Shaft flex, weight, torque, bend point and tip stiffness have all been accounted for in grouping various shafts in specific Shaft MPF groups.
What is shaft MPF and how does it work?
Shaft MPF removes much of the guesswork from shaft fitting by recommending a range of shaft choices for each specific swing speed and shotmaking need. Shaft flex, weight, torque, bend point and tip stiffness have all been accounted for in grouping various shafts in specific Shaft MPF groups.
What factors are considered when grouping shafts in MPF groups?
Shaft flex, weight, torque, bend point and tip stiffness have all been accounted for in grouping various shafts in specific Shaft MPF groups.
What is a golf shaft?
Either way, the golf shaft is where power is stored and released at impact. Sitting in between the golf grip and club head, a solid connection is what allows the golf shaft to do its job. So when choosing a shaft, it's important to know what specifications to look for.
What are the MPF clubs?
MPF is broken down into 6 categories. The categories range from the easiest, most forgiving clubs made today (Ultra Game Improvement) to extremely difficult to hit clubs that only very accomplished players should attempt to use (Player Classic).
What does MPF mean in golf shafts?
There is a solution: the Maltby Playability Factor (MPF). MPF is based on dimensional and mass properties of iron heads. In addition, the playability factor utilizes two mathematically based tables to adjust the playability factor. This adjustment can either improve or reduce the playability factor.
What are the different types of golf shafts?
There are generally five types of shaft flex: ladies, senior, regular, stiff and extra stiff. If you have a flex that doesn't match your swing speed then you're probably losing distance and/or accuracy. An incorrect shaft flex becomes more noticeable the longer the club gets (ie. with the driver).
What does shaft flex numbers mean?
Higher rated torque numbers means the shaft twists more but it also has softer feel. An example is a 5 degree torque vs a 3 degree torque. The 5 degree torque will feel softer compared to the 3 degree torque which will feel much stiffer.
What does a tip stiff shaft do?
In most cases, tip trimming a shaft makes it meaningfully stiffer. It also increases torsional stiffness, known as “torque,” which is a shaft's resistance to twisting. On the other end of the shaft is the handle, which is also generally trimmed some amount when building a golf club.
What shaft flex should I use for irons?
Determine the Proper Shaft Flex for Your SwingIf You Can Hit 150 Yards with a...Then Your Optimal Shaft Flex Is...6- or 7-IronRegular Flex (R)5-Iron/Hybrid or 4-Iron/Hybrid(Male or Female)Senior Flex (A/M)Any Iron/Hybrid lower than 4 or any Fairway Wood (Females or Juniors)Ladies Flex (L)1 more row•Apr 6, 2022
What flex shaft do I need for driver?
– Golf Shaft Flex ChartCarry DistanceSwing SpeedFlexUnder 200 yardsUnder 75 mphLadies or Senior200 to 240 yards75 to 95 mphRegular240 to 275 yards95 to 110 mphStiffOver 275 yardsOver 110 mphStiff or Extra StiffOct 15, 2019
Is a 6.0 shaft Stiff?
5.0 out of 5 stars 6.0 62g is VERY stiff! Great shaft! The only thing I would say to someone who is looking at this is if you normally play a stiff shaft you should go with the 5.5 62g variant. the 6.0 62g shaft is extra stiff in my opinion.
What is a 5.0 Flex golf shaft?
Regular – 5.0. Regular Plus – 5.5. Stiff – 6.0. Extra Stiff – 6.5. Extra Stiff Plus – 7.0.
What does SR mean on a golf shaft?
The basics of shaft flex The SR (Senior) and R (Regular) flexes are geared for slower swing speeds and golfers who need help getting the ball airborne. As your game improves and you start to generate more speed, you'll likely find yourself in an S (Stiff) or XS (Extra Stiff) flex.
What swing speed requires a stiff shaft?
between 97 and 104 mphStiff – This range is still considered fast, but you most likely won't be out on Tour anytime soon. 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.
What happens if my 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 do I know if my shaft is 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 the shaft of a golf club?
Many consider the golf shaft the "engine of the club". Golf shafts are either made from graphite or steel. Both types have its benefits and disadvantages. Either way, the golf shaft is where power is stored and released at impact. Sitting in between the golf grip and club head, a solid connection is what allows the golf shaft to do its job.
What is shaft flex?
Shaft flex is a description of how much a shaft will bend under the force of a golf swing with a head attached at the tip end. The speed and frequency of your swing will determine what flex you need. There are generally 5 different flex notations (from most bendable to least bendable): A-flex (Senior), L-flex (Ladies), R-flex (Regular), ...
How long is a 0.370" iron shaft?
decreasing in length from #3-PW). 0.370" parallel iron shafts arrive in uncut lengths, usually 41" or 42" for irons or 46" or more for woods.
golfnhack
With regard to the Malty Playability Factor rating (specifically for irons), I was wondering if someone could please explain what all the rating mean, and how they impact forgiveness/playability?
Nessism
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thepinkbomber
I know you have two fields of camp that support and don't support the Maltby Playability Factors.
thepinkbomber
Where in that link does he describe how the value is measured? Thanks.
thepinkbomber
Finally. Thank you. The other links are just generic MPF links. This looks like a deaper dive on the measurements. Thanks.
thepinkbomber
There are a few long threads on here that have all the info you could ever want, probably more, including various strongly felt opinions about the validity of the ratings.
markheardjr
All you need to know is that it says the Cleveland 588MB blades are "Game Improvement." Apparently solely due to its low CG. Ok, sure.
