Who should use an extra stiff golf shaft?
Who should use an extra stiff golf shaft?
If you’re swinging the driver above 105 mph, it might be time to get some X stiff shafts in your set. Stiff – 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.
Do all pros use extra stiff shafts?
Most PGA Tour pros will use stiff or extra stiff in their shafts. It is rare to find someone swinging a regular shaft with the amount of swing speed those guys have.
Do I need extra stiff shafts in my irons?
Increased Control. Stiff shafts are recommended for players who generate high club head speed. If your swing speed is 90 mph or higher, a stiff shaft or an x-stiff shaft should be a good fit.
How do you know if your 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.
What happens when a golf shaft is too flexible?
Too flexible club shaft causes the ball to fly higher than required. While this may seem like a positive consequence, it causes the golfer to lose his control over the ball and ultimately decreases the distance. Therefore if you see that your golf ball is flying higher for faster swing speed, it’s most likely that your shaft is too flexible.
What golf shaft should I use?
A proper gauge for determining what shaft a golfer should use is swing speed. Swing speeds below 85 mph would be best for regular shafts while anything above would use stiff shafts. Using the proper shaft will help the golfer to have proper ball flight and increased distance.
Should you use stiff or Regular shaft golf clubs?
The stiff shafted clubs are going to flex less during the swing than the regular shafted clubs. Conversely, the regular shafted clubs are going to flex more. If you have a slower swing speed, you are probably going to want to choose regular shafted clubs because the additional flex will provide a little more power and accuracy.
Do you need an extra stiff shaft?
Anything more than 250 yards, stiff shafts are for you. Unless you are a huge hitter and average about 300 yards on your drives, stay away from Extra-stiff shafts. Nine times out of 10, this method works well, but you still need to be comfortable hitting with whichever shaft you choose.
