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The level at which you play at, will determine how accurate you want to be in relation to the correct shaft for you. In the very simplest of terms, if you are a beginner you will want a regular high kick point shaft, this will help you get the ball in the air easier and square the club face easier. If you have played for a while and have a reasonably quick swing speed (Around 95mph) you would want a stiff shaft, this is where the distance starts to come in. If you are an older player, with a slow swing speed you will want a senior shaft, these are very flexible and help you get the ball in the air. Similarly, Ladies flex shafts help get the ball in the air but are a bit lighter than a senior mens.
Kick point is quite important, a low kick point gives a lower launch and similarly a higher kickpoint gives a higher launch. Shafts come in a variety of weights, lighter ones feel whippier and most players prefer a slightly heavier shaft. Generally the stiffer the shaft the heavier it is.
The best thing to do, is to go to a good Golf shop and get custom fit for the right shaft, it will tell you spin rates and launch angles, getting a good launch angle and spin rate is where are the distance comes from. If you get a shaft that is too strong for you, you will block it, and if you get one which is too weak you will hook it.
What else can I help you with?
What is the best graphite shaft manufactured?
If you are looking to fit a new graphite shaft to your club, I would say it doesn't matter which graphite shaft is the best but it is which one is best for you. Either a Grafalloy or Mitsubishi shaft, but they can be quite expensive.
What is distance difference between a graphite 7 iron and a steel shaft 7 iron?
I graphite shaft compared to a steel shaft on any club will give you more distance. For every club there will be roughly a five yard distance difference. You will hit the graphite further.
Will graphite shaft let you hit the ball further than steal shaft?
Yes, graphite shafts are far superior to steel shafts in terms of distance.
What are golf shafts made of?
There are two types of golf shaft- Steel and Graphite. Generally steel is used on irons, wedges and putters, whereas graphite is mainly used for drivers and fairway woods. A new type of shaft has recently evolved it is the bi-matrix shaft which is steel and graphite.
What is the best way to cut a graphite shaft?
The best way to cut a graphite shaft is to use a rotary tool with a cutting wheel specifically designed for cutting graphite. Make sure to measure accurately and mark the shaft before cutting to ensure the desired length is achieved. Always wear protective gear and work in a well-ventilated area when cutting graphite.
The outer finish 3 inch section on my golf club shaft is peeling off. Its a graphite shaft Wilson Fireball Graphite Driver. What type of glue should I use to fix it.?
epoxy
What is the difference between a taylormade reax 55 shaft and a reax 55 soft tip graphite shaft?
The Taylormade REAX 55 shaft is a made by Mitsubishi Rayon. The graphite shaft is more brittle and therefore more prone to damage. However, there should be no distinquishable difference in the playing characterics beween the two shafts.
What is torque in a graphite golf shaft?
Torgue refers to the twisting that happens to the shaft of a club as it is swung. Not only does the shaft of a golf club flex or bend as it is swung but it twists also. A graphite shaft manufacurer that markets a shaft as having low torque for examle, is saying that the shaft is designed to resist twisting as it is swung. The theory being less torque creates a more stable clubhead at impact.
What is the butt diameter of a taylormade graphite shaft?
Consult the Taylormade website for full details of the club. But it will most likely be .580. Make sure you get the right grip size.
Who makes the lightest graphite golf shaft?
Currently Fujikura Blur shaft for 2011 is a mere 47g for their R2 flex model.
What shaft can be substituted W54 ping graphite shaft?
You can replace that shaft with any on the market. Since that shaft came with the Ping ISI Irons and had a firm flex, since the W44 were regular, you should get a stiff shaft put in for a replacement.
Can graphite stand pressure and temperature of steam?
Up to about 150 psig or so. Yes. Graphite is used for shaft seals on steam powered equipment.
