I know i should be looking at a stiff shaft, but how stiff. I am at 120 and use an xstiff the reason is that a higher swing speed is going to generate more force, bending a regular shaft much more, causing a loss of accuracy. The stiff version is pushing things at 57 grams, but the amateur flex is just 53 grams with a torque rating of just 4. Everything about this driver is geared toward maximizing swing speed. Optimize driver loft for more distance true fit clubs.
My average swing speed is around 118 120 mph and i normally swing stiff flex. I have a swing speed of 9095mph should i buy a regular or. Golf club shaft flex guide everything you need to know about. The best golf clubs for 80 mph swing speed sportsrec.
A recent breakthrough in shaft design led to the discovery of deflection modular control dmc. Brian, from the golf sidekick youtube channel recently put one of these in his bag and can finally hit a driver. David toms was the most efficient driver on the pgatour in 2012 and at 100 mph he would have averaged 278 yards per drive very good for an average. A shaft with a lower kickpoint, or the point in the shaft that experiences the most bending, will help you get the ball up in the air with slower clubhead speeds. Jan 17, 2017 tipping makes the bottom of the club more stable. A player who is able to swing a driver at an even 100 miles per hour can expect a distance of around 258 yards. Firm mid section and low launch, low spin is the norm for more control. Best driver for 90 mph swing speed in 2020 golf sidekick. Ventus with velocore technology promotes consistent centerface impact and provides ultimate stability, tightening dispersion and increasing control.
Suggested driver swing speeds mph aerotech golf shafts. We have cover all types of golf club shaft in detail so you can make an. Driver dave hits a regular shafted steel driver 240 yards. If however, you have a very quick rhythm to your swing but the speed is still around 90 mph. Guys that have a lot of speed obviously flex the shaft more.
Apr, 2010 i am at 120 and use an xstiff the reason is that a higher swing speed is going to generate more force, bending a regular shaft much more, causing a loss of accuracy. If you swing at this speed your optimum driver numbers would be. Typically 75 gram shafts but smoother tempos can play lighter weights. Furthermore, some of the long drive champions have amazing club head speeds north of 140 mph, while the leading lpga players have been measured between 90 and 100 mph. This golf swing speed chart shows the approximate carry distance for each golf club for different. Some of the technology behind nippon shafts is far above the rest of the shaft market. A higher kick point, which means the bend point is higher in the shaft, closer to the grip, can help lower trajectory, while a lower kick point, which is closer to where the head and shaft are connected can help increase the trajectory of a golf shot. If your swing ranges between 85 mph and 95 mph then you should start with a regular flex. In closing modus 120 great shaft in whatever flex stiff tx softstepped or hardstepped. Dec 29, 2014 the best players on tour have an average swing speed of between 110 and 115 mph. One driver destroyed the others build my bag taylormade sim vs cobra sz vs callaway mavrik duration. Losing just 10 mphs off of that swing and going down to 90 will pull the distance all the way down to about 232 yards a major difference when actually playing a round of golf. We will also throw in our honorable mentions in both heads and shafts.
It starts with the driver and goes progressively heavier from there. Very few club golfers crank out anything like this amount of speed and if you do you probably wont need buying advice from us. Using a swing speed chart to approximate your distances. Most average male golfers swing their drivers at about 90 mph, carrying about 225 yds, and would. Our golf shaft buying guide provides advice on everything you need to know when. Feb 09, 2012 any driver is fine, its the shaft that matters. Then, he used a graphite driver and hits it about 250 because of the increased clubhead speed. Start by using a launch monitor to analyze your golf swing speed. Graphite and titanium shafts are lighter and will likely make you swing a little faster than with a steel shaft. The most forgiving driver for high swing speeds in 2019. How to increase golf swing speed 5 tips golf journey 365. Ball speed 170 mph 160 mph 150 mph 140 mph mph 120 mph 110 mph 100 mph. Shaft kick point, also known as flex point or bend point, is the location on the shaft that bends the most during a swing.
Most component companies list the swing speed rating of every shaft in their catalogues. Swinging with a weak shaft flex can hurt you in both windy and wet conditions. Flex in a golf club shaft is the ability for the shaft to bend during a swing. Another take on langers high swing speed distance boost. There are players on the pga tour using lighter driver shafts with swing speeds upwards of 115120 mph. May 18, 2016 does your shaft match your club speed. The truth about golf shafts that every golfer should know. Swing speed by handicap level i was interested in finding out the relative swing speeds of golfers based on their handicap level, so i had my friends over at swingbyte run an analysis. Not sure if its due to the shaft or just the swing that day and why i am asking if i should move to a stronger shaft. Also, your swing tempo is a factor in deciding which flex you should use. After three rounds i have hit my longest drive 274 yards according to my arccos tracker and they are in control as the driver shaft was cut short 1. Steel shafts do require a faster swing speed to generate the same distance as a. That makes the average male amateur driving efficiency to be 2.
Nippon golf nippon, nippon golf shafts, nippon golf. A common mistake made by amateur golfers is choosing golf clubs that are not suited to their swing speed. Not only will the right shaft help with your distance, but it will play a significant role in your accuracy. Iso6 is a revolutionary technology that bridges the gap between what a steel shaft is and what a graphite shaft can be. The best driver with a swing speed of 100 mph sportsrec. The average swing speed, ball speed and distance numbers are pretty similar, regardless of weight or flex. May 28, 2018 typically the rule of thumb is that a golfer with a slower swing speed will benefit from using a lighter shaft, and you would add weight as swing speed increases. The result is a shaft that maximizes the moi and ball speed of your clubhead through the reduction of twist during. A player might gain nearly 30 yards in going from 90 to 100 miles per hour, but only gains maybe 25 or so yards when you increase swing speed from 110 mph to 120 mph. Golf club shaft flex guide everything you need to know. It is, therefore, reasonable to assume that an average players 5iron swing speed will be about 84 percent of the golfers driver swing speed. I just got the latest issue of golf magazine in the mail today and they tested 25 of the latest drivers on the market. My swing speed is 115118, my average carry is in the mid 280s.
A regular flex shaft is too whippy for fast swingers. Shaft fitting guide and swing speed conversion chart. Ei is a term used by shaft engineers regarding flexural rigidity and stiffness of a beam. The most important factors in determining the right flex for you are swing speed actual clubhead speed at impact and swing tempo the time it takes to complete your swing. The way you swing is probably the most important link. Traditional graphite laminates are only 35% as symmetrical as steel. Heres the best driver shafts you can buy 2020 guide. The shaft is lite, the head is light and the face is forgiving. Our article gives an indepth discussion about golf shafts. Regardless of what our swing speed is we are all capable of this highly. Just to give you an idea, i swing between 115121 and i have a rogue silver 70x tipped an inch.
Contrast that to the average amateur male golfer with swing speeds closer to 80 and 90 mph. Indeed, it is crucial for todays golfer to ensure that his driver shaft is properly matched to his desired swing speed, flexibility, and. In both cases, the 5iron swing speed is 84 percent of the driver swing speed. Unless your swing speed is 120 miles per hour, you should be striving for a degree launch angle or higher. Typically the rule of thumb is that a golfer with a slower swing speed will benefit from using a lighter shaft, and you would add weight as swing speed increases. They have a basic understanding of how length, weight and flex affect ball flight and shot distance. We took driver and 7iron swing speeds around 800,000 shots total and separated them by handicap level. Golfers ultimate goal is to hit the ball farther and straighter on every shot. Their average weight begins at 120 grams per shaft. If you use a 5iron from 150 yards, you would want to use a shaft with a swing speed rating of about 60 to 70 mph.
As you might expect at this point, there are always exceptions. Determining which golf shaft flex your need stiff, regular, senior, etc. Long drive competitors have drivers that have only 4 to 7. Stiff shafts will produce low ball flight and a lot of slices. We request the driver club head speed because most golfers are. At 120 mphif thats the true speed, its a minimum xstiff shaft. I hit a 7 iron with a normal swing 192, i can swing hard and play a draw and get more or play a cut and get a. Nippon shaft was highly evaluated as they produced 90g light steel shafts. Use our fitting wizard to find the right driver shaft for you. A softer than regular shaft will cause shots to fly left and right at random. My swing speed is under 100 and the ust pro force v2 stiff 75 gram shaft works great for me even though it is close to an x flex. The way you swing is probably the most important link between your ball speed and your shaft flex. The faster your swing speed, the stiffer the flex of your shaft should be. The result is a shaft that maximizes the moi and ball speed of your clubhead through the reduction of twist during the swing and at impact, especially on offcenter hits.
Wed recommend a steel shaft for golfers who have normal swing speed 90 to 110. As a stickler for alignment aids not being distracting, this one is a perfect mixture of the two. And if you can hit driver and irons shafts that feel and perform similarly, you may never say again, driver was good today but iron shots were not. The average driver swing speed for women on the lpga tour is 94 mph, while the average 5iron swing speed is 79 mph.
How to pick the best golf clubs for your swing speed golfweek. Do you get the point of them producing carbon shafts. While your average driver swing speed is worth noting, it is not the ultimate factor in a fitting. A swing speed of 80 mph requires a more flexible shaft to increase clubhead speed. Bottom line is that knowing the ei profile of a shaft will help with swing consistency and assists. Golfers with swing speeds of 75 to 90 mph should choose an aflex shaft.
This is very important because the clubhead speed in your swing mostly comes from the club bending and then releasing creating a whiplike effect. For example, a golfer with an 7580 mph swing speed and a smooth tempo would play roughly a 50 gram shaft in his driver, 60 gram shaft in the fairway woods, 70 gram shaft in hybrids, and 80 gram shafts in irons. In general, the slower the swing or club speed, the higher the loft of the driver to optimize both carry and roll. If your swing speed is faster than 95 mph, then you should try a stiff shaft. Graphite shafts can help increase your swing speed. The best 2019 driver and shaft combinations true fit clubs. To ascertain exactly what shafts are best suited to your swing it would be ideal to have your swing measured by a professional club fitter at a swing monitoring facility or pro shop. Not sure what my 6 iron speed is, but i do know i hit it 190200yds with a uniflex shaft that comes stock on 4 big berthas.
My average swing speed is around 118120 mph and i normally swing stiff flex. As a chart by golf equipment manufacturer taylormade indicates, youre likely to be better off with a stiff or extra stiff shaft when your speed tops 100 mph. Get custom fitted and all your questions will be answered. The best players on tour have an average swing speed of between 110 and 115 mph. There are players on the pga tour using lighter driver shafts with swing speeds upwards of 115 120 mph. The best shaft for your driver is largely determined by your swing speed. The problem is as fried egg said, different shaft manufacturers have different standard in measuring the stiffness of their shafts. Jones clubhead speed was measured at 1 mph a ball speed of around 166 mph even though he was using the extremely flexible hickory shafts of his time. Because the spin is so high when you hit it with a weaker flex, the wind will magnify the spin and decrease your distance and accuracy. I dont really know if i was doing a partial swing, but all my clubs play at a 1101 mph swing speed distance i hit my 9i 150yds all day, my 3w 250, and my driver over 270 if i dont slice. Handicap goes between 1 and 4 depending on the time of year, decent swing speed but always played stiff in my irons xs in my woods. Torque should match golf swing speed by now, most golfers are aware that the shaft is the socalled engine of the golf club. Best way to pick a shaft is to hit the launch monitor. Mar 17, 2017 lighter shaft weight doesnt equal faster speeds.
The 50 relates to weight, as all the shafts in this line weigh around 50 grams. I do not claim to be an equipment guru, so i need a little help. I generally like heavier clubs, 80g or more for driver would be ideal, thanks for the help. Buying the right golf shaft for your swing is no easy task. There are a lot of different shafts out there and you need to find what kind of ball flight you have and want.
I am presently looking into upgrading my irons and am locked in to some ap1s. May 31, 2018 choose a shaft with a swing speed rating of 70 to 80 mph in graphite or steel. Keep in mind that the above numbers are achievable, but only in a best shot type scenario. The more flexible the shaft is, the easier it is to bend or flex the shaft during a swing.
Our lightest shaft a graphite iron shaft is an incredible 52. Here are the shafts iv researched but open to suggestions. The best fitted shaft happened to the be the stock project x evenflo 6. Although it felt whippy and played soft, i was able to find the fairway all day and still have good distance. Would be good if you can swing the same with both steel and carbon shafts, right. For these average male golfers, trackman statistics report the average club head speed at this 1415handicap level is about 93. When a swing speed device is not available, the chart below may be used to approximate swing speed based on driver carry distance or the club used to approach the green from 150 yards. A slower swing speed will cause a regular shaft to bend just right and will make the ball go farther for your swing speed. I have played an entire round of golf with an regular flex in my driver. Any lower, and the ball wont stay in the air long enough to maximize total distance. Golfers in this category are typically in the 8595 mph driver swing speed. Choose a shaft with a swing speed rating of 70 to 80 mph in graphite or steel.
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