All driver swings are different, and there are so many options on the current market. Shafts are made with different flexes, lengths, weights, kick points and torque properties, and shafts can also be tipped to change their performance and feel.
Frankly, finding the correct shaft for your driver is like navigating a minefield. Golfers buy certain shafts for various reasons. Some want to play the popular shaft on Tour, or the one Tiger Woods uses, or maybe they just heard from a buddy that a certain shaft is awesome.
So, in this article, I wanted to help golfers with a few general rules and guidelines for fitting themselves into the right driver shaft. So, the key to choosing the right shaft is finding the correct length that provides a repeating, robust hit all the time. Another crucial thing to consider in your shaft is its weight. Shafts can range anywhere from 40 to 85 grams. The simple fact is that the lighter shafts provide the opportunity to increase swing speed. Increased swing speed correlates to more distance; however, playing with a shaft too light will ultimately lead to off-center hits.
Whereas, the heavier Shafts will not allow the golfer to generate enough speed to maximize distance and produce more off-center hits.
Also, a lighter shaft promotes a higher ball flight while a heavier shaft generally produces a lower ball flight.
Don't just play. Live golf. When you play the same shaft only different weight it makes it easier to have a more consistent ball strike and ball flight.
First up on our list of best driver shafts is the Mitsubishi Tensei shafts. Your swing might get a much needed transformation thanks to these amazing shafts. I first played one of these in an older Titleist hybrid and was a huge fan as soon as I took it to the driving range.
They now have several flex options to choose from making them a great fit for every type of golfer. First up is the CK Pro Red which is geared for a mid to high launch and mid-spin. These are flexible enough to help higher handicappers but stiff enough to minimize shot dispersion.
Available in gram weight with R-X flex. The second up is the CK Pro Blue which has similar characteristics but is a lower spin driver. Next up is the CK Pro white which is low launch and low spin. This club is meant for physically stronger players and has an extremely stiff tip. Fujikura has a ton of popular shafts but maybe none more popular than the Ventus. These driver shafts are a Tour-inspired profile and have a profile for almost any golfer. It has a multi-material bias core construction that helps with stability through impact which results in more speed and higher smash factor.
The latest version of this club is the black shaft which is made for scratch golfers or low handicaps who want a low spin shaft. While the blue shaft is a mid-launch and the red is a mid to high launch.
These shafts are sleek and provide a stiff to minimize shot dispersion in each model. All three shafts are available in regular to x-stiff flex with different weights as well. This is not a club for the faint of heart as geared more toward lower handicap golfers.
This club is designed with aerospace-grade carbon fiber to help produce low launch and low spin characteristics. Only available in stiff and x-stiff flex. It also offers a low launch, low spin ball flight but is geared toward a moderate tempo. Plus, they do have a regular shaft option as well. It can also withstand a hulk swing and is one of the most stiff shafts out there. This club is made for an aggressive tempo, firm kick point and also produces an extremely low launch and low ball flight.
Another popular shaft line from Project X is the EvenFlow series. These are a better fit for mid to high handicappers and feature an even bend profile.
This helps produce effortless distance without needing a superfast tempo. Like other driver shafts on this list, there are several varieties to choose from. For a lower launch, lower spin profile check out the Even Flow Project X shaft as well. And for the absolute stiffest and lowest ball flight, opt for the EvenFlow T white.
This gorgeous white and red shaft is a mid-launch with low spin. The stiff tip should help with ball dispersion and minimize your misses. Plus, there are tons of options for your drivers and woods. Plus, three unique color options as well for a classy, distinct look. Now that we have the best driver shafts covered, next up is your iron shafts.
One of the most common things that so many players make is playing a shaft that is too heavy. Or, in some cases, injury… which is obviously the last thing we want to have happen to your game.
With the improvement in technology, graphite shafts are getting more enhanced and offering better control to golfers. This is the reason why it is gradually overtaking steel shafts now.
Usually, two extremes are at play, depending on the players. Some golfers apply late load when they swing, which needs a stiffer tip. This means if you extend early during your swing, a shaft with a softer tip will be ideal for you. Many golfers are also misinformed about the stiffness of the shaft. A stiff shaft manufactured by one company, might be considered a regular shaft by another one. Each has a different profile. Another misconception about the flex of a shaft is that the overall swing speed is the only determining factor for its requirement.
This is not the case, because other elements are also involved. It depends more on the amount of load you are applying for the swing. The shaft merely responds to the speed in which the clubhead moves.
Couples has a flowing and long swing, whereas Price has a shorter and quick tempo to his swing. This is one of the most common mistakes made by various golfers.
Choosing the wrong shaft will make it harder for you to hit the center of the face with the right consistency, which will only make things harder for you during the game. The right weight of the shaft is another essential factor when picking out an ideal shaft for your driver. Most shafts typically weigh around 40 grams to grams.
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