Do I need Stiff or X stiff driver shaft?
Do I need Stiff or X stiff driver 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.
Who should use an X stiff shaft?
The extra stiff shaft is used only by players who consistently drive the ball 300 yards or farther. The senior shaft is a little softer than a regular flex, and male golfers switch to this shaft as they age. Golfers who hit the ball between 200-225 off the tee should choose a senior shaft.
Will X stiff shaft reduce spin?
So the stiffer the shaft and/or more tip stiff the shaft in relation to your clubhead speed and point of release, the less the shaft bends forward at impact and the more that shaft becomes a lower launch and lower spin shaft.
What golf shaft flex is right for me?
– Golf Shaft Flex Chart
| Carry Distance | Swing Speed | Flex |
|---|---|---|
| Under 200 yards | Under 75 mph | Ladies or Senior |
| 200 to 240 yards | 75 to 95 mph | Regular |
| 240 to 275 yards | 95 to 110 mph | Stiff |
| Over 275 yards | Over 110 mph | Stiff or Extra Stiff |
What is the difference between regular and senior flex?
Senior flex shafts are appropriate for golfers who swing between 75 and 90 mph and carry a driver about 180 to 200 yards. Regular flex shafts are designed for golfers who swing 90 to 100 mph and carry a driver about 200 to 240 yards.
How do I know if my shaft is too weak?
The player with a shaft that is too weak for them is going to hit the ball too high and spin the ball too much and miss to the left side.”
What happens if you use the wrong flex shaft?
Incorrect flex A golfer using a shaft that is too flexible may experience a ball flight that is too high, a ball that spins too much, or a shot pattern that has inconsistent dispersion.
