About Shafts
The shaft of a golf club is an essential part of the club and can have a significant impact on a golfer's performance. The shaft determines, among other things, the flexibility, length and weight of the club, all of which influence the speed, accuracy and distance of the ball.
A properly fitted shaft can help a golfer reach his or her maximum potential and achieve more consistent results. The wrong shaft can lead to inconsistent shots, lack of control and reduced distance.
It is therefore important to carefully choose the shaft of a golf club based on factors such as swing speed, ball flight and personal preferences. A professional club fitter can help find the right shaft for a golfer to improve performance
We know the following flexes:
- XX Stiff
- X Stiff
- Stiff
- Stiff Regular
- Regular
- Soft Regular
- A-Flex (also called lite or senior flex)
- Ladies (Woman's) Flex
The flexibility of the shaft is determined by the swing speed.
In diagram:
Note!: SR can stand for Soft Regular or for Stiff Regular
LL | Ladies Lite | |
L | Ladies | |
A / R2 / Lite / Senior | 4.0 | Senior Flex |
A+ | 4.5 | |
R | 5.5 | Regular flex |
S | 6.0 | Stiff |
X | 6.5 | X-Stiff |
XX | XX-stiff |
- Stiff (S) flex is for players with high swing speeds and powerful swings.
- Regular (R) flex is suitable for most golfers with average swing speeds, from beginners to advanced golfers.
- The Senior (A) Flex is for older players with slower swing speeds.
The rule of thumb was always:
- If you are a strong and enthusiastic golfer, you need a steel shaft.
- If you are older, female or have a slow swing, you need graphite.
But this rule of thumb no longer always applies because graphite shafts have been improved and are suitable for more golfers.