So i measured the shaft and the x stiff graphite shaft in the driver measure out to be about a ladies stiff flex. Discussion in badminton rackets equipment started by kmusclepower, nov 3, 2005. I was hitting balls in the launch monitor the other day and my average swing speed was about 115mph with a driver and my highest was 121. In this video i put a dynamic gold 120 s300 shaft against a. Cobra driver extra stiff flex golf clubs for sale ebay. Accuflex assassin ii world champion long drive golf wood shaft 46. As a rule of thumb, you should probobly use the weakest flex that you can so if you swing 110, you can use an x, but its probobly better to use a stiff.
If you hit the ball longer than that, say 225250 yards, you should probably choose regular shafts. There are five grades of flex from which to choose, and the easiest way to select the right one is to find out how long your drives fly, an indication of your swing speed. You want a lower kickpoint in your driver to control the ball flight. Extra stiff golf shafts best price guarantee at dicks. I had never even thought about getting x stiff clubs until the guy that works at golf galaxy said something about it. There are three basic numbers that you will need to understand to find the right woods, irons, or hybrids. My current driver and 5 wood are burner with senior flex because they are both shorter than stock, it may be closer to regular. For most of us, extra stiff isnt even in the picture. Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for extra stiff flex driver golf clubs. The worst was years ago i had a callaway war bird driver and 3 wood. Exotic shafts, standard shafts, stiff shafts, extra stiff shafts. I use a ping g driver and three alta 55 shafts in stiff, regular, and senior to see how flex affects ballflight. There is no industry standard for stiff and x stiff.
Taylormade extra stiff golf club drivers for sale ebay. Has a stiff flex shaft, i swing decently hard, it all worked well. Stiff vs regular flex the stiff shafted clubs are going to flex less during the swing than the regular shafted clubs. How much difference does shaft flex make in your irons. The seniors flex is meant for golfers who swing a bit harder.
He recommended an extra stiff shaft with possibly an 8. Graphite comes in all five standard flexes, ladies, seniors, regular, stiff and extra stiff or x stiff. For those long hitters, there are stiff and extra stiff shafts that flex little. Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for titleist driver extra stiff flex golf clubs. So, in theory one companys stiff shaft offering could be the same as another companys x stiff offering. Thats why its so important to get fitted and try a lot of different shafts and see what gives you the best ball flight. A stiff flex from one shaft producer will not always equal a stiff flex from another.
It was simply because i tend to hit a driver very high. Your swing speed plays a major role in choosing your shaft flex. And if so what are some good models for extra stiff shafts. I am getting ready to buy a new driver and i am trying to decide wheather to try a x stiff shaft or just get a stiff like i always do. Its geared toward golfers male and female who have swing speeds under 60 mph and need the extra whip of the. Make offer fujikura atmos black 60 gram x flex extra stiff. When i was fitted for my g20 my swing speed was measured at 98 mph yet i was fitted to not only a stiff flex but a tour stiff flex because of the flex point. The tour ad mt wood shaft is available in 50g r2, r1 and s flex, 60g sr, s and x flex, 70g s and x flex and 80g s and x flex. While these codes are accurate based on the flex that project x indicates, your mileage may vary on how well the feel of the shaft matches the makers designation. Buy online pro stiff driver fairway pro stiff driver. Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for extra stiff flex golf clubs. Get the best deals on cobra driver extra stiff flex golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at. As states, choosing the right shaft is crucial to lowering your scores as well as giving you the feel. The most flexible shaft is designated as ladies and the least flexible shaft is called x stiff.
Depending on what type of swing you possess, stiff shaft irons might help you control your shots better, achieve optimal results from a swing with a fast tempo and aid your short game. The five grades of shafts are ladies, seniors, regular, stiff and extra stiff. The owner of the store told me to come back tomorrow and he would try to fit me with a driver that would fit me. I am currently hitting a cleveland hibore xls with a 10. Graphite design tour ad di 7x x flex extra stiff flex driver shaft with a titleist 915 style driver adapterit is aftermarket, but has been tested to ensure proper adjustability the shaft is just about 43 58 inches and will play just about 44. Aldila driver extra stiff flex golf clubs for sale ebay. But i was just wondering if you all suggest i switch to extra stiff shafts vs my plain stiff shafts. My average drive is around 305 my average for my 3 wood is 285.
Only the biggest of the big hitters is going to need extra stiff. The tour stiff flex brought my launch angle down to where it should be and my distance increased along with cutting out a lot of my. Tour ad mt shafts the tour ad mt was designed and is manufactured at the graphite design japan factory headquarters. Get the best deals on extra stiff flex driver golf clubs and upgrade your home workout gear with the largest online selection at. My swing speed is about 105110, and i hit about the same numbers. Get the best deals on aldila driver extra stiff flex golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at. If you carry you driver 250 yards or more, go with stiff. If you have a very smooth swing, you might benefit from a softer flex even if you swing fast. Unless you are a huge hitter and average about 300 yards on your drives, stay away from extrastiff shafts. The graphite shafts are broken down in to more flexible to extra stiff just like in badminton.
Extra stiff extra stiff shafts should generally be reserved for really long hitters about 300 off the tee and this flex can be difficult to find, as it is not popular. Graphite shafts can be used in drivers and irons, though they are most commonly found in longer. Complete guide to project x flex codes golf club brokers. Taylormade rbz tour driver taylormade rbz tour driver used tour driver head loft 9 degree taylormade r7 m. And for an iron my average 5 iron shot is around 205210. If you have a slower swing speed, you are probably going to want to choose regular shafted clubs because the additional flex will provide a little more power and. Shop extra stiff golf shafts at dick s sporting goods. Ive been playing a dsg walter hagen brand driver for almost 10 years. Taylormade driver extra stiff flex golf clubs ebay. Regular v stiff v xstiff shaft test neil tappin tests three different flexes of stock shaft for the taylormade m6 driver to see what difference it. A regular shaft is used by golfers who hit the ball an average or farther than average length.
I play x in my irons, woods and hybrid, not in the driver. Get the best deals on taylormade extra stiff golf club drivers when you shop the largest online selection at. I did the same test prior to getting my g30 driver on trackman and my results were the opposite tighter. After testing different shafts in the taylormade m3 driver heads i ve taken two out onto the golf course for testing. Its mostly based on transistion speed and how much flex you have at the start of the downswing. Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for taylormade driver extra stiff flex golf clubs. It is important to note that if you select a shaft that is too stiff, you will lose loft and control on your shots. Driver mens extra stiff flex golf clubs for sale ebay. Conversely, the regular shafted clubs are going to flex more. The stiff shafted clubs are going to flex less during the swing than the regular shafted clubs. Stock driver shaft vs expensive upcharge driver shaft using titleist ts3 driver duration. I could hit that club long but not always very accurate.
Stiff, extra stiff, and regular are very vague when it comes to comparing drivers. Under most conditions, you want the most flexible shafts you can use, not the stiffest. Extra stiff shaft vs stiff shaft blind test what shaft should you. Anything more than 250 yards, stiff shafts are for you. If you find a lower price on extra stiff golf shafts somewhere else, well match it with our best price guarantee. My swing speed is 110mph give or take a few depending on the club.
There are a few telltale signs that your club shafts could be too stiff for your game. I hit everything straight with the trajectory i want. From the 7w down to the 9 iron are regular flex and the wedges are s200. Extra stiff shaft vs stiff shaft blind test taylormade, titleist, ping, callaway all offer different shaft options. A person with 110 swing speed could use a stiff and not need an extra but a 106 swing speed may need the xstiff because he has a sudden violent transistion. Sale new fujikura pro 70 stiff flex shaft only fairway driver 44 new fujikura pro. The shaft with the most flex is called ladies and that is for the shortest hitters. If you hit it about 200 yards, move up to seniors shafts. Extra stiff shaft vs stiff shaft on course test youtube. Generally speaking, you can choose from a regular, stiff, or extra stiff shaft flex, though there are options such as the senior flex, ladies flex. Golfschlagerberatung gunstig online kaufen bei golf24. Also called flex, its the amount a shaft will bend when it is swung. Oban kiyoshi gold 65 05 x flex extra stiff flex driver shaft with a titlesit 915 style adapterit is after market, but it has been tested to ensure it adjusts properly offering up to 3 of adjusatability in your titleist 9, 915, or 910 driver head.
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