The shaft is the link between you and the clubhead – the right flex, weight and profile determine how much of your swing energy actually reaches the ball. To get maximum distance and control, the flex needs to match your swing, not the other way around.
Mainly affects swing speed. Lighter shafts increase speed and distance. Heavier shafts give more control.
High swing speed leads to higher ball speed, and more spin – a low trajectory usually gives less spin.
Measured in degrees – how much the shaft resists sideways force. Higher degrees mean more twisting and a softer feel.
The point where the shaft bends the most. A low kick point gives a higher trajectory, a high kick point gives a lower one.
Compare your carry (the ball’s flight distance, excluding roll) or swing speed against the tables below – one for driver, one for 7-iron:
| Flex | Carry | Swing speed |
|---|---|---|
| Lady | 160 m | 75 mph |
| Senior | 165–180 m | 75–85 mph |
| Regular | 180–220 m | 85–95 mph |
| Stiff | 220–250 m | 95–110 mph |
| X-Stiff | >250 m | >110 mph |
| Flex | Carry | Swing speed |
|---|---|---|
| Lady | 90 m | 60 mph |
| Senior | 90–120 m | 60–70 mph |
| Regular | 120–140 m | 70–80 mph |
| Stiff | 140–160 m | 80–90 mph |
| X-Stiff | >160 m | >90 mph |
The tables above are a good guideline, but shaft choice is not only about swing speed.
Tempo, transition and release can mean that two players with the same speed suit completely different shafts.
You get the best results by finding the right combination of flex, weight and profile for your swing. The easiest way to do that is with a custom fitting with us!