What do shaft flex codes mean on golf clubs?
Those letters tell golfers flex—the relative stiffness—of that shaft. What Shaft Flex Codes Mean "L" is the most flexible shaft and "X" is the stiffest shaft: "L" denotes "ladies flex"
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 does a and m mean in shafts?
"L" is the most flexible shaft and "X" is the stiffest shaft: "A" or "M" denotes "senior flex" (might also be designated "AM" or "A/M," or "Senior") Why is senior flex represented by an A or M?
What do numbers on golf shafts mean?
These numbers are the weight of the shaft in grams. Shaft weights typically range between 50 grams and 85 grams with the 50-60 numbers being pretty common as seen in the example shafts above.
Are graftech shafts good?
The Graftech Lite graphite wood shaft is an excellent alternative in both cost and quality to steel shafts.
What weight driver shaft should I use?
Briand's recommendation is to use your current driver shaft as a baseline. If your shots tend to be low and with little spin, try a slightly softer flex. If your shots are ballooning, try a stiffer flex. If you're caught between two flexes, you can “tip” a softer flex to make it stiffer in the tip section.
What is driver swing load?
The concept of 'loading' up your swing during the backswing is something that every golfer should understand. The ultimate goal of the backswing is simple – to position both the club and your body at the top of the swing for a great move toward the target.
Are graphite shafts good for irons?
Graphite shafts are much lighter and more expensive in comparison to steel shafts, and weigh between 50 and 85 grams. As a result, the lightweight shafts on graphite irons can help to create a greater swing speed for more power.
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.
Do heavier drivers hit the ball farther?
It is clear that a heavier driver head can help you to achieve longer distances, however you need to be able to generate sufficient clubhead and ball speed. Lighter driver heads can help you to get the ball airborne and provide consistent carry.
What shaft is best for my swing speed?
– 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
Does a stiffer shaft reduce slice?
When the shaft is too stiff, you won't be able to get enough spin on the ball, causing it to come out very low, and look like it's falling out of the sky. If it's too stiff, your shot shape will be from left to right (slice), the clubhead won't be able to return to square because the shaft is too stiff.
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.
When should I switch from stiff to regular?
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. 90-105 mph swing speeds should use stiff shafts.
Is a heavier or lighter driver shaft better?
Weight in the shaft is linked to your preference for feel and swing speed. Fast swing speed will benefit from a heavier shaft to provide more control without losing distance. Slow swing speed and tempo will benefit most from a lightweight shaft.
Does 10 grams make a difference in golf shaft?
While most focus more on shaft flex, shaft weight is equally important. 10 grams may not sound like a big deal, but during the golf swing, it can make a big difference. This weight can make a big difference to feel, clubhead speed and dispersion (the accuracy of your drives).
Is a 65 gram driver shaft heavy?
What is this? This is your average shaft weight, most regular, stiff and x-stiff shafts are 65 grams. Mid to low handicap golfers would use a 65 gram shaft. The 65 gram weight helps players with swing speeds of 90mph to 105mph generate enough speed while still keeping the head under control.
How do you know if your driver shaft is too heavy?
If you are struggling to swing through the ball, and are pushing your shots, it is likely the driver shaft is too heavy for your swing. A heavy driver shaft will further reduce your clubhead speed, which will limit your ability to generate sufficient ball speed.
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 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.
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 ...