How does shaft weight enter the fitting equation?
SC: Shaft weight is something to consider alongside flex as the two go together to influence not only the strength of the shaft but also the feedback or ‘feel’ which the player senses. Two shafts can be built to the same static flex measurement but play dynamically different due to the varying structural strengths of the shafts. Many golfers use shafts that are too heavy and unforgiving, which usually means they can hit great shots but are highly inconsistent. The more publicized importance of shaft weight is its affect on the club’s total weight and hence the swing speed potential. A Major point of playing a graphite shaft is to benefit from the reduction in weight compared to, say, standard 120 gramme steel. A lighter shaft should help you swing the club faster with, as rule of thumb, every 4 mph of extra swing speed likely to translate into an extra 10 yards of distance. DP: I already play a graphite shaft in my driver – is there really any more distance to be gained from being fitt
