Arguably the most important attribute of any golf driver shaft for sale of which you need to be aware is shaft flex rating. Another of the more important attributes is shaft torque. Here are a few things you need to know about each, and what you should be looking for, based on what you know about your swing.
Shaft Flex and Its Effects
Shaft flex refers, broadly, to how flexible, or how stiff, a golf shaft for sale is. The stiffer a shaft is, the higher the kick point will be, and generally the lower the launch and spin will be. The more flexible a shaft, the softer and whippier it will feel. More flexible shafts also generally have lower kick points and produce more launch and spin.
Because stiffer shafts bend less through an arc, and since they tend to produce lower launch and spin, they are generally preferred by golfers with faster swing speeds. They also tend to be more consistent.
However, more flexible shafts are usually preferred by players with slightly slower swing speeds and less aggressive tempos because they are not only more forgiving, but they store and load energy effectively.
Because of this, they can add speed to a slower club head, as well as producing higher launch and spin profiles that generate longer ball flight.
On the flipside, shafts with more flexible ratings can be frustrating for players with faster swing speeds and more aggressive tempos because they can feel unpredictable and inconsistent. Some golfers complain that whippier shafts can cause the club head to lag, failing to close with the ball at the critical moment of impact.
Closely related to shaft flex is torque, and torque also impacts performance, but how torque translates to player suitability is another matter.
Shaft Torque and Its Effects
Shaft torque is a metric that indicates how much a shaft will rotate around an axis that runs through its center. The higher the torque, the more the shaft will rotate, and the lower the torque, the less it will rotate.
Since a higher shaft flex can be a good thing for golfers with slightly slower swing speeds and tempos, you might assume that a higher shaft torque is beneficial – but this is rarely the case.
As a general rule, players across the board will benefit from a shaft that exhibits lower torque, because a lower torque usually indicates a higher degree of consistency. As the club is swung, it oscillates and twists – but the less twist, the better.
So to keep things as simple as possible, if you’re a golfer with a faster swing speed, look into stiff shafts with low torque, and if you have a slightly slower swing speed, look into a more flexible shaft with low torque.
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Not sure what golf driver shafts for sale are for you? That’s fine, lots of players aren’t until they work with a fitter. Get in touch with the professionals online (or in store, if you’re in their area) at Dallas Golf Company and see what recommendations they can make. They’ll help you find what shaft and club pairings work for you.
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