While there is no one golf shaft that fits everyone, there is certainly one that is best for you.
Visit your Golf Galaxy store for a professional Shaft Fitting
.
How do I buy a golf driver shaft?
Briand's recommendation is to
use your current driver shaft as a baseline
. If your shots tend to be low and with little spin, try a slightly softer flex. If your shots are ballooning, try a stiffer flex. If you're caught between two flexes, you can “tip” a softer flex to make it stiffer in the tip section.
How much does a new golf shaft cost?
A new iron shaft and grip can range
between $10 and $95
while a new driver shaft and grip can range between $18 and $440. The majority of the cost comes down to what type of shaft you want and what grips you like. The cheapest shafts you can get are somewhere around 10 bucks each.
Can I buy a new shaft for my driver?
Can Golf Drivers Be Reshafted?
Golf drivers can be reshafted
, however, the adjustable shafts are significantly more difficult to replace than non-adjustable shafts. Playing few rounds with the proposed replacement shaft before committing to the change is highly recommended.
Are Miyazaki shafts good?
Miyazaki has a very solid line up of shafts
. More traditionally good with the Kusala and the new lightweight good with the C. Kua.
What shaft should a senior golfer use?
When it comes to senior flex drivers, the
Mitsubishi Rayon
are some of the lightest and most forgiving. This is a 57gram shaft, which is a perfect weight for a senior golfer. Anything under 60 grams is going to help golfers get more clubhead and ball speed.
What shaft does Bryson DeChambeau use?
DeChambeau's driver is Cobra's King Speedzone with an
L.A. Golf prototype shaft
made just for DeChambeau. The loft is 5.5 degrees—similar to what most long-drive competitors use.
How heavy should my iron shafts be?
In general, golfers with slower swing speed and tempo can and should play a lighter shaft. Golfers with very fast speeds and tempo should play heavier shafts. Driver shafts typically weigh 55-60 grams for men and 45-50 grams for ladies. Iron shafts can be
as light as 55 grams in graphite, and 130 grams in steel
.
How do I fit myself for a driver shaft?
Can you get new shafts on irons?
Reshafting is just one way to keep your clubs performing at a high level. You can also benefit from regripping your clubs.
Replacing worn-out golf grips can help make your clubs feel new again
. Adding the right shaft to your favorite clubs can get you back on the course and working toward a new personal low round.
How far should you hit a 7 iron?
| Club Average Distance | 7 Iron 172 – 215 yds | 8 Iron 160 – 200 yds | 9 Iron 148 – 185 yds | Pitching Wedge 136 – 170 yds |
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How do you Reshaft irons at home?
Is it worth Reshafting my driver?
If you have a newer model driver and the shaft happens to break, it is worth replacing.
If you just purchased a driver but have suddenly had a significant increase or decrease in swing speed, it is probably worth reshafting
.
Will a stiffer shaft increase distance?
If the shaft flex is too stiff,
your average distance will remain low
.
What flex should my irons be?
| If You Can Hit 150 Yards with a… Then Your Optimal Shaft Flex Is… | 6- or 7-Iron Regular Flex (R) |
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Who makes Miyazaki?
| Native name 株式会社スタジオジブリ | Founded June 15, 1985 in Tokyo, Japan | Founders Hayao Miyazaki Toshio Suzuki Isao Takahata | Headquarters Koganei, Tokyo , Japan |
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What does international Flex mean?
The International Flex Code is
a four number sequence
. The numbers represent the stiffness of each of the four sections of the shaft: butt, mid-butt, mid-tip, and tip. The numbers range from 0 to 9, with 0 representing a very soft section and 9 representing XX-Stiff.
What is Miyazaki shaft?
A tip stiff shaft with low spin, a low launch, and maximum control
. A pure, consistent performer with a mid launch. Active tip and mid-tip sections produce a high launch for maximum carry distance.
Will a senior shaft add distance?
When your driving distance is around 180 yards
Regular shafts, when they can't hit the ball beyond 180 yards, need to be swapped with Senior shafts. This sort of lighter, softer flex in the shaft
increases distance by an additional 15 to 20 yards easily
.
What is the average swing speed for a 75 year old golfer?
What is the average swing speed of a senior golfer? Anyone over 50 belongs to the senior golfer category. Unlike women, who, on average, have a maximum 60 mph swing speed, men usually have a minimum 75 mph swing speed, with
90 mph
being their average.
Whats the difference between senior flex and regular flex?
Senior flex shafts are appropriate for golfers who swing between 75 and 90 mph and carry a driver about 180 to 200 yards. Regular flex shafts are designed for golfers who swing 90 to 100 mph and carry a driver about 200 to 240 yards.
What shaft does Dustin Johnson use?
TaylorMade P730 DJ Proto
The rest of his irons, from 3-iron to pitching wedge, are P730 DJ Proto irons. These are fitted with
True Temper X100
shafts – a shaft he has used in his irons ever since his junior days.
What driver shaft does Rory McIlroy use?
McIlroy has decided to join Tiger Woods by sticking the new TaylorMade Stealth Plus Driver – a brand new carbonwood from the company – straight in his bag. The four-time major champion is using the new red-faced driver in 9 degrees with a
Fujikura Ventus Black 6-X shaft
.
What type of shaft does Tiger Woods use?
Tiger has a
Mitsubishi Diamana D+ 60 TX
shaft fitted to his driver.
How many grams should my shaft be?
The shafts in most drivers typically weigh
between 40 grams and 85 grams
. Shaft manufacturers will offer stiff and regular flex in nearly all weight classes while most light and ladies flex clubs will weigh no more than 55 or 60 grams, but could be as light as 40 grams.
What happens if golf shaft is too light?
A shaft that's too heavy will cause a “labored golf swing.” A shaft that's too light will
hurt your ability to make solid contact
. When you find the right shaft weight, you'll experience a “high energy swing” with uniform contact.
Does 10 grams make a difference in golf shaft?
10 grams may not sound like a big deal, but during the golf swing,
it can make a big difference
. This weight can make a big difference to feel, clubhead speed and dispersion (the accuracy of your drives).
