Different shafts are made for different people. It is important that you get one that is made for your swing. Your swing speed determines your shaft. The faster you swing, the stiffer shaft you need. There are also things like torque which is the shafts ability to resist twisting. The faster you swing, the more torque you are going to have. For more detail on this go to the link below.
Great question. If you are referring to a driver them the shaft is as important as the club head. You need to marry a shaft with the correct flex, kick point and also a driver head with a good loft for you or you will be very inconsistent and not get the best distance or flight that you should.
Hosel is the the socket (or neck) in the head of a golf club into which the shaft is inserted.
The socket is known as the hosel, it is where the head is connected to the shaft.
The Hosel (one 's') is the socket or neck in the head of a golf club into which the shaft is inserted.
ho·seln.The socket or neck in the head of a golf club into which the shaft is inserted.Above retrieved from Answers.comViper1
Driver or Drivers
Do you mean the piece that is between the head and the shaft? If so that is called the ferrule.
Do you mean when you are waiting to tee off? Then the answer is no, you don't have to but you can do. You can hold it by the shaft, or hold the grip with the head on the ground.
The main differences are a fairway wood has a smaller head, more loft and a shorter shaft. Obviously the driver has a larger head to a maximum of 460cc, a loft of mainly 8.5 to 10.5 degrees, and a shaft which can be around 44-46 inches long.
its the amount of elasticity in in the club head shaft at the peak of your backswing. the more you have the better timing you have and the more power you will will get.
Go to a golf store such as Golf Galaxy and there will be custom club fitters that can assist you.
You did not give the speed of the club head. You did not give the weight of the club head. You did not tell if the golfer was hitting an English Ball or an American Ball. You did not give the compression of the ball. You did not give the type of the material in the club head. You did not tell the type of shaft.
Use an abrasive on shaft and inside hosel, clean with acetone or alcohol, let dry, use 2 part epoxy on shaft and in hosel, join the 2 together, wipe off excess glue, allow to cure 24 hours before using.