You need to be aware of the type of shaft material you are measuring with and make sure that it matches the clubs you would use when out on the course. A tip soft shaft is one that is designed to be more flexible in the tip portion of the shaft which we define as the last 16 to 21 of the shaft. A stiff shaft is firmer and harder to bend than a regular shaft, and so more often than not, theyre also heavier in weight. Ping soft regular vs regular flex in driver or fairway. The higher the swing speed, the stiffer the shaft flex should be. Finding out your swing speed is the best place to start. Callaway and nike have options for purchasing clubs with. The xp 95 shaft from true temper is a lightweight steel shaft that is designed to produce a high launch angle and overall ball fight. In actual fact the best driver shafts can add a remarkable number of yards to a shot and can vastly improve the users game.
Those forces are generated by the type of swing that you have. This flighted line is designed to launch lower incrementally with increasing flex and weight to accommodate golfers of all swing types and skill levels. Soft regular 53 grams regular 55 grams based on ping g driver if you are a high handicap player 20, do you buy the soft regular flex or standard regular flex and why. This is because of the light weight of the shaft and premium quality ensuring. Dec 11, 2018 with a relatively low swing speed, the senior flex helps you square the clubhead at impact and generate more power. Cobra fujikura motore f3 55 driver shaft senior 44. Shaft flex test using ping g400 3 wood stiff vs regular vs. Keep in mind that shaft torque is also determining factor in keeping the club head under control at very high swing speeds, and that some shafts will be stiff. Taylormade rac cgb graphite rac cgb soft tip regular shaft tom. I was given a tour 65 s shaft from a g400 max by a friend to try out.
With the pga tour season ramping back up this week, its time to take a look at some of the most popular driver shafts. The weight of the driver shaft can be 58, 60, 63, or 68 grams. Mar 01, 2016 it might feel really dead if the shaft is too heavy or too stiff or it can feel too soft, weak and whippy like a fishing rod. Graphite golf shafts are lighter than steel shafts, resulting in an increase in swing speed and distance. It might feel really dead if the shaft is too heavy or too stiff or it can feel too soft, weak and whippy like a fishing rod. Yes i find that shaft torque is an important factor when fitting a golf shaft. The alta cb soft regular is a 66gram graphite shaft, making it the lightest and softest shaft in our test. Extra stiff, stiff, regular, senior and ladies, usually denoted by the letters x, s, r, a and.
For example, the 8 iron shaft is put in the 9 iron, the 7 iron shaft in the 8 iron and so on through the set. Best driver shafts for distance in 2020 having the right driver shaft can improve your all round driving on a golf course. The tour 65 shaft is available at an upcharge default standard length is 45. Im just a regular buy, nothing fancy, 60 210 lbs still need to lose a few pounds and currently have a 45. Oct 08, 2019 now for our most luxury, premium choice of distance driver shafts. Taking a look at popular driver shafts on the pga tour. Soft stepping and hard stepping iron shaft sets golf.
Ping year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex. While shaft flexes arent always consistent from one manufacturer to another, such a large speed difference usually means you need a shaft thats two or three flexes softer than that of a pro. I am 69 years old and played a regular flex shaft in my hybrids and woods and played a stiff steel shaft in my irons. As i have seen many times, counter balancing has more effect on the shaft profile that it will have on the balance of a driver. The most common mistake, is playing a golf shaft that is too stiff. Graphite and titanium shafts are lighter and will likely make you swing a little faster than with a steel shaft.
Ive tried an amp driver with an a flex shaft and i had the worst time trying to hit it. Referring again to the diagram, if a ball is struck off the toe of the driver, the clubhead will rotate more, putting sidespin on the ball resulting in off target shots. One of the features that having the right driver shaft can improve is driving distance, which is something all golfers crave. Used w adapter ping tfc 189d driver shaft stiff 44. There are two models of the 2020 evenflow riptide driver shaft from truetemper. Notice that, when you hardstep a shaft, you leave more of the butt section, and. Dec 28, 2019 golfers who swing the driver between 95 and 110 mph are typically fit into these shafts. Lets take a look at the profiles of the two models. For nongolfers or those just starting to get into the sport it can seem almost impossible that the design of the shaft will have much effect on the overall swing of the user. All this translated to a total distance that was 2 yards longer than the xstiff and 5.
Stepping iron shafts a guide for hard and soft stepping. Golfers who swing the driver between 95 and 110 mph are typically fit into these shafts. Likewise there can be any number of variations in how stiff the tip section of a shaft is designed. Flex refers to the ability of a golf shaft to bend as forces are applied to it during the golf swing. To get the most distance from your driver, you must optimize the launch angle. You want the shaft to unload at the point of impact so it feels great when you hit it right out of the middle of the club.
Does shaft flex affect driver distance callaway community. Used w adapter ping tfc 419d driver shaft regular 44. Ping g410 driver shaft mitsubshi ck tensei orange 60 stiff. I was wondering about ordering one of those cheap knockoffcomponent drivers from diamond tour or giga golf or whatever online internet golf outlet store. Aug 17, 2007 a shaft that is a little stiffer at one end than the other would have a bend point closer to the softer end. By comparison, the typical amateur has a swing speed of 80 to 95 mph. Mar 30, 2020 driver dave hits a regular shafted steel driver 240 yards. What is the difference between a ping regular shaft and. Hard stepping and soft stepping is a way changing the flex of a shaft in a club to obtain an inbetween flex which will also produce a slightly different ball flight. Vista pro woods and hybrids are flighted lines designed with specific. It was also 46 i have a rather heavy persimmon 10 wood with a steel tt lite xl regular shaft it has a midsize golf pride tour wrap to tame the swingweight and i can knock it pretty stiff. Year club model shaft description shaft manufacture flex shaft weight tip dia. Ping alta 55 sr soft regular senior flex driver shaft w. A regular flex shaft r is generally appropriate for those with an average head speed 8094 mph, while an aflex or intermediate shaft is for players with a slower swing speed 7079 mph.
The v2 high launch driver shaft uses graphite material with regular, stiff, or xstiff flex. Oct 10, 2016 the data that we collected shows that it is plausible that a softer or more flexible shaft can produce more distance. The shafts on ping golf clubs are stiff flex regular flex. Driver dave hits a regular shafted steel driver 240 yards.
Well a shaft that has a soft tip has a low bend point and this helps lift the ball in the air by adding dynamic loft. What is ping driver shaft soft r flex what does soft. The vista pro line gives every fitter versatility, premium technology, and tour design aesthetics in an easytofit lineup. It works the same way regardless if the shafts are taper or parallel tipped. The ping tfc 129 driver shaft uses graphite material with a flex of soft, regular, stiff, or xstiff. From my experience a golfer that will average 90 mph driver clubhead speed should look for a shaft of 3. Soft stepping and hard stepping iron shaft sets golf shaft. This shaft is standard g400 driver length, is soft regular senior flex, has a factory installed oem adapter and a standard size grip.
What can we expect from the stock options available in 2016. Ping recommends its soft regular shaft flex for players who swing their drivers at 90 mph or less. Mar 27, 20 yes i find that shaft torque is an important factor when fitting a golf shaft. L lady, a soft regular, intermediate or senior, r regular, s stiff, and x tour stiff, extra stiff or strong. Everybody wants to play the same equipment as their favorite professional players, but they often dont realize just how different a pros swing is from that of a recreational golfer. If you are playing a golf shaft that is too stiff for your swing speed or golf mechanics, you may experience the following. Best driver shafts for distance in 2020 golf rating. A shaft that is a little stiffer at one end than the other would have a bend point closer to the softer end. I dont really have any reason to switch shafts as i feel like i hit it really well.
If you barely reach the 175 marker, you probably should choose ladies shafts. In our group averages, the regular flex shaft created a little more club head speed, more ball speed, and a slightly higher smash factor. Get the right shaft to hit your driver straight and long. What is the difference between a ping regular shaft and soft. That difference can really show up when it comes to shaft flex. The majority of golfers find this shaft along with the following to be the most ideal for their swing characteristics. Significant advancements in custom fitting while increasing both forgiveness and ball speed highlight the g410 plus and sft drivers. As a rough rule of thumb, the more speed you generate, the stiffer. If you hit the ball longer than that, say 225250 yards, you should probably choose regular shafts.
Throughout this guide we will bring you the very best driver shafts for distance. The problem with bombing off the tee and gouging from the rough is that for us average golfers, it only works percent of the time, according to a study done by golf digest and trackman. I hit all 3 shafts and using gc2 launch monitor we look at the difference in. You know, just something cheap to test out and see if it would be worth it to keep for years. But we also know that getting 20 more yards off the tee can drop up to 3 strokes off your game. Select from regular, firm, stiff, ladies or seniors flex constructed from graphite or steel. With a relatively low swing speed, the senior flex helps you square the clubhead at impact and generate more power. Oct 04, 20 soft stepping is the term used to indicate changing flex of a taper tip shaft by adjusting the stiffness of a set of irons by putting the lower numbered iron shaft throughout the set. Jan 02, 2019 with the pga tour season ramping back up this week, its time to take a look at some of the most popular driver shafts. If your action is not delivering lag, ie a stressed shaft at impact, then all the shaft will do is cushion the impact per 6c2c. If you must decide which shaft you should have, the best measurement is how far you hit your driver in the air. Movableweight technology offers a simple way to customize your driver for a desired ball flight so you can swing fearlessly and hit. Ping manufactures a variety of clubs with soft regular shafts, including drivers, hybrids, irons and wedges.
The shaft was used for a few shots during a fitting and is in perfect condition. This listing is for ping golf g400 factory driver shaft alta distanza. Because every player loads and releases shafts differently, the above chart is a relative not. Correct shaft flex has more to do with speed of transition, timing of the release and preferences for trajectory than just swing speed. I use a ping g driver and three alta 55 shafts in stiff, regular, and senior to see how flex affects ballflight. There are five generally used ratings for shaft flex. Although many golfers worry that theyre using club shafts that are too soft, it may be more likely that theyre too stiff. Been playing the standard alta 55 s in my ping g 9 driver. This occurs because the golfer cannot flex the golf shaft enough to.
It is labeled as a midhigh launching shaft and a midhigh spinning shaft. A steelshafted club imparts more vibrations up the shaft to your hands. Used w adapter fujikura pro xlr8 driver shaft regular 43. Avg is around an even 90 mph according to the machines at golf galaxy. Used w adapter fujikura pro xlr8 driver shaft regular 45. Ping year club model shaft description shaft manufacture. If you hit it about 200 yards, move up to seniors shafts.
That said, if you are swinging your driver at 115 mph than an x flex should be considered. Despite the high end pricing, it is a great club choice for regular golfers, especially those with smooth, slower swings who struggle for long distances. Driver shaft usage on tour can be a bit unpredictable, with some players. Soft regular shafts are slightly lighter, and for people with a slower swing speed than those who use regular shafts. I weighed both shaft combos with the head only 1 gram difference in the tour 65. Then, he used a graphite driver and hits it about 250 because of the increased clubhead speed. Get the right shaft to hit your driver straight and long bombing and gouging. But it is not the only factor to look atmany golfers tend to relate torque to feel and performance. Regular flex shafts, denoted r, measure approximately 240 cpm. Just a basic, no frills driver, but yet with a senior shaft instead of a regular or stiff shaft. This flex is soft, like a regular shaft but is supposed to be as stable as a stiff shaft and helps to increase the trajectory of the ball. Soft stepping is the term used to indicate changing flex of a taper tip shaft by adjusting the stiffness of a set of irons by putting the lower numbered iron shaft throughout the set.