The problem was that none of the shaft companies used the same board. If your swing speed is 90 mph or higher, a stiff shaft or an xstiff shaft should be a good fit. If you hit the ball longer than that, say 225250 yards, you should probably choose regular shafts. As states, choosing the right shaft is crucial to lowering. There is a diagram also shown on mitsubishi website that he recommends where the. The flexes on the iron can be soft, regular, stiff, or xstiff a stronger version of stiff. Online search used xstiff driver shafts 2nd swing golf. Paralleltip shafts have a constant diameter and are the same for each iron. Play with the lightest shaft and softest flex that you can control. The most flexible shaft is designated as ladies and the least flexible shaft is called xstiff. Traditional graphite laminates are only 35% as symmetrical as steel. There are five generally used ratings for shaft flex.
Iso6 is a revolutionary technology that bridges the gap between what a steel shaft is and what a graphite shaft can be. Regular v stiff v xstiff shaft test neil tappin tests three different flexes of stock shaft for the taylormade m6 driver to see what difference it makes. Should i use regular or stiff shafts in my golf clubs. Accuflex assassin ii world champion long drive golf wood shaft 46. Depending on what type of swing you possess, stiffshaft irons might help you control your shots better, achieve optimal results from a swing with a fast tempo and aid your short game. Depending on what type of swing you possess, stiffshaft irons might help you control. If you are looking for a shaft to provide better feel and. In a relatively short time, kbs shafts have been adopted by top pga tour professionals and the custom department of every major manufacturer. Review the perfect used xstiff driver shafts just for you. They need to be trimmed to fit the length for each club, resulting in heavier shafts in the long irons and less weight in the short irons. Cobra golf is a leading golf club and golf equipment manufacturer, committed to providing superiorquality, high performance products for avid golfers of all abilities. Get that right and the rest of the club make up will naturally fall into line. My average club head speed with a 7 iron is 9397 mph.
He assured me there was no point trying any shaft but an x stiff. When i complete a shaft fit on true tempers website they suggest me to be in a x stiff shaft. Mitsubishi golf shafts are known for their highquality graphite golf shafts and can be placed in both irons and drivers. They need to be trimmed to fit the length for each club, resulting in heavier shafts in the long irons and less weight in the short.
Everybody wants to play the same equipment as their favorite professional players, but they often dont realize just how different a pros swing is from that of a recreational golfer. Too stiff of tip section can actually rob you of distance especially on your driver. With driver shafts, for example, some golfers may find this to be a stiff 50gram model, while others might discover that a more flexible 75gram shaft does the trick for them. Callaway razr x forged iron set 3pw xstiff flex rh. Anything more than 250 yards, stiff shafts are for you. If you find a lower price on stiff golf shafts somewhere else, well match it with our best price guarantee. Although many golfers worry that theyre using club shafts that are too soft, it may be more likely that theyre too stiff. Anybody use a stiff flex driver but regular flex irons. Kim braly signature kbs tour shafts was formed in early 2008 and has rapidly become the fastest growing steel shaft brand in the industry.
For me i like the whip in the longer weapons, i think if there was one club you could swing using a hickory shaft it. Cobra fujikura motore f3 55 driver shaft senior 44. Stiff shafts for irons but regular shaft for driver. Shop extra stiff golf shafts at dicks sporting goods. I was fitted recently for a new 909d3 with the trackman. The prevailing theory among most golfers is that a stiff shaft tip section lowers ball flight and reduces spin. Flex refers to the ability of a golf shaft to bend as forces are applied to it during the golf swing. Project x pxv rf lex shaft is a topquality graphite shaft installed in a taylormade sldr shaft adapter. The tour 65 shaft is available at an upcharge default standard length is 45. I think you are fine with stiff, certainly in the irons. Anyone using a stiff driver and regular flex irons or vice. Shaft sales and marketing created a letter system, larsx, ladies, amateur. Project x graphite shaft iron golf club shafts for sale ebay. The aldila rogue in an x is muuuuuuch stiffer than a speeder 661 in an x.
True tempers project x hzrdus graphite shafts are known for having the largest range of shaft flex options because they have. Make offer 1 new project x catalyst graphite iron wedge shaft 100cw 6. For the best performance you should have each of your clubs custom fitted. Hireko one 1 steel shaft extenderextension ironwoodputter 2 0. The matrix ozik shaft hasnt been around long but that short time, matrix has gained a wide earned respect for being a premier golf shaft maker in fact, many.
Swinging with a weak shaft flex can hurt you in both windy and wet conditions. Stiff or xstiff in one makemodel is much much different than in another. Taking a look at popular driver shafts on the pga tour. Project xs hzrdus shaft lineup is heading into its second year as the it shaft on tour. Consumers should not get caught up on their shafts specific cpm number but, should simply be aware that not all shafts within the same flex category are exactly the same. There are a few telltale signs that your club shafts could be too stiff for your game. Extra stiff, stiff, regular, senior and ladies, usually denoted by the letters x.
The advantages of stiffshaft irons golf tips and tricks golfweek. One companys stiff is not the same as another companys stiff or xstill or whatever. If you find a lower price on extra stiff golf shafts somewhere else, well match it with our best price guarantee. Monark golf offers a complete line of steel golf shafts from the industrys top shaft manufacturers such as true temper, project x, nippon steel shafts, kbs and fst steel iron shafts. That difference can really show up when it comes to shaft flex. Project x hzrdus smoke black has been the answer for tour players who claimed the original hzrdus black was too stiff for their liking. When i complete a shaft fit on true tempers website they suggest me to be in a xstiff shaft. Find the shaft that helps you generate the fastest clubhead. Extra stiff golf shafts best price guarantee at dicks. Best driver test tesults i ever had were with a miura driver fitted with an xstiff shaft.
The shaft is often described as the engine of the golf club. Extra stiff shaft vs stiff shaft test subscribe to rick shiels golf. Alpha platinum unbreakable graphite wood 46 golf shaft 45556575 series, ladies, reg, stiff, x stiff flexes. Understand golf shaft stiffness ratings golf shaft. Depending on what type of swing you possess, stiffshaft irons might help you control your shots better. Golf iron shafts buy steel golf shafts and true temper. This was and still is, an excellent way to rate shafts. The 85g shaft is available in stiff flex and the 95g shaft comes in stiff and xstiff and all come in a single shaft length of 39. A golf shaft that is too weak will flex excessively throughout the golf swing, creating an inconsistent release point. Suggested driver swing speeds mph aerotech golf shafts. With your swing speed you should be good with stiff, but you cant beat experimenting,try the x in the driver. If you hit it about 200 yards, move up to seniors shafts.
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