How do you choose a fairway wood shaft weight?
How do you choose a fairway wood shaft weight?
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.
How heavy should my shafts be?
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. Iron shafts can be as light as 55 grams in graphite, and 130 grams in steel.
Does 10 grams make a difference in golf shaft?
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).
How many grams is a stiff shaft?
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.
What does a heavier 3 wood shaft do?
In general, although this is a bit overly simplistic, lighter shafts are better for extra-distance and heavier shafts are better for extra-control. A lighter shaft can also help you carry a stiffer flex as you gain extra speed which can enhance control.
What length should a 3 wood shaft be?
The standard length of a 3 wood golf club is 43 inches. For women, the standard length is 42 inches. This length applies to graphite shafts, which is the go-to material for the majority of 3 woods. For those who opt for a steel shaft, the length of the 3 wood will be slightly shorter.
What does a heavier shaft do to swing weight?
Adjust the swingweight of a club by installing a heavier or lighter shaft. The swingweight increases by one swingweight point for every 9g of shaft weight added. The swingweight decreases by one swingweight point for every 9g of shaft weight removed.
What weight shafts do pros use?
The lighter the shaft, the faster the club can be swung. The faster the club is moving, the farther the ball goes. It is why the most popular weight for driver shaft-weights on the PGA Tour is still in the mid-60-gram range, with some players having tried shafts less than 50 grams.
What shaft weight should I use for my driver?
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 happens if your golf shaft is too stiff?
If your golf shaft is too stiff and your swing speed is too slow, your well-struck shot will be limited on both carry distance and shot trajectory; a too-stiff golf shaft will most often lead to weak fades or slices.
How does a heavier shaft affect swing weight?
