Should I use a stiff or extra stiff shaft?

Most people (unless you are a professional) use those four kinds of flex shafts, but if you can hit over 300 yards, then you can use an extra-stiff flex. It also depends on your swing speed – those with a faster swing speed typically are more suited in using a stiff or extra-stiff flex shaft.

When should I use X stiff irons?

Stiff shafts are recommended for players who generate high club head speed. If your swing speed is 90 mph or higher, a stiff shaft or an x-stiff shaft should be a good fit.

Will X stiff shaft reduce spin?

So the stiffer the shaft and/or more tip stiff the shaft in relation to your clubhead speed and point of release, the less the shaft bends forward at impact and the more that shaft becomes a lower launch and lower spin shaft.

Is it better to have a stiffer shaft?

If you have a driver with a regular flex and are hitting the ball long but inaccurately, you may want to consider going to a stiffer shaft. The stiffer shafts should provide you with a little more control with your swing without having to swing faster provided you have the right club in your hands.

What shaft flex does Tiger Woods use?

Q: Does Tiger Woods use Regular or Stiff Shafts? Tiger Woods consistently hits distances of more than 305 yards. In most cases, he uses a regular shaft for his driver. Now, this does not mean that you switch to regular shafts because Tiger Woods is doing so.

Do pros use stiff or regular shafts?

Most PGA Tour pros will use stiff or extra stiff in their shafts. It is rare to find someone swinging a regular shaft with the amount of swing speed those guys have.

What shaft does Rory McIlroy use?

Known as a superior driver of the ball, McIlroy ranks second in driving distance this season at an eye-catching 320.1 yards with his TaylorMade SIM driver with a Mitsubishi KuroKage 70 XTS shaft.

What is the swing speed for a stiff shaft?

Most shaft manufacturers recommend stiff shafts for players with swing speeds of 95 mph or faster. A club moving at that speed is fast enough to deliver distance, and the stiffer shaft helps with accuracy.

What is a flex on a golf driver?

“Flex” refers to the ability of a golf shaft to bend as forces are applied to it during the golf swing. Those forces are generated by the type of swing that you have: fast or slow, smooth or jerky.

What is stiff flex?

Stiff flex may be used by golfers who consistently drive the ball 250 yards. This is one of the two most popular stiffnesses and is usually used by mid-low handicappers. Regular flex may be used by golfers who consistently drive the ball between 225-250 yards and is also a very popular selection.