It's okay to mix it up. For a period of time in his career, Jack Nicklaus played stiff steel shafts in most of the clubs, but used more flexible shafts in his wedges.
Shaft fitting is now an intricate process. Manufacturers have created many different variations on the familiar A-L-R-S-XS flexes. A qualified clubfitter, along with some trial and error, can help sort it all out.
Don't overlook the manufacturer's stock shafts. With so many shaft options, it can be tempting to try to fine-tune every club in the bag. But often, the manufacturer's standard shafts are just fine, and they can offer excellent performance without adding additional cost. You can always reshaft later.
Hitting the ball too low with irons? Switching from stiff to regular flex shafts is often an easy way to cure this problem.
It's okay to mix it up. For a period of time in his career, Jack Nicklaus played stiff steel shafts in most of the clubs, but used more flexible shafts in his wedges.
Shaft fitting is now an intricate process. Manufacturers have created many different variations on the familiar A-L-R-S-XS flexes. A qualified clubfitter, along with some trial and error, can help sort it all out.
Don't overlook the manufacturer's stock shafts. With so many shaft options, it can be tempting to try to fine-tune every club in the bag. But often, the manufacturer's standard shafts are just fine, and they can offer excellent performance without adding additional cost. You can always reshaft later.
Hitting the ball too low with irons? Switching from stiff to regular flex shafts is often an easy way to cure this problem.
Greg Norman advises players of all levels to play the stiffest shafts they can handle. However, stiff doesn't always mean "stiff shaft." The stiffest shaft the average mid-handicap player can handle is usually a regular flex.
Strong, young male players should focus on steel shafts for their irons. Most professionals agree that steel provides better consistency and control for powerful swings.
Don't adjust your swing to fit the flex of you clubs. For example, if you're consistently hitting the ball left with your driver, but your swing mechanics seem okay, you might have too flexible a shaft.
Greg Norman advises players of all levels to play the stiffest shafts they can handle. However, stiff doesn't always mean "stiff shaft." The stiffest shaft the average mid-handicap player can handle is usually a regular flex.
Strong, young male players should focus on steel shafts for their irons. Most professionals agree that steel provides better consistency and control for powerful swings.
Don't adjust your swing to fit the flex of you clubs. For example, if you're consistently hitting the ball left with your driver, but your swing mechanics seem okay, you might have too flexible a shaft.
