What is spine alignment and FLO?
Every golf shaft whether it is graphite or steel has a line running the length from the butt end to the tip that is stiffer than the rest of its circumference. This line is called the spine and is a result of the manufacturing process. Steel shaft start out as a flat piece if steel that is rolled into a circle and is welded as the two edges touch. Graphite shafts are made by rolling a sheet of graphite cloth soaked in resin until it is the thickness and size required by the manufacturer. At Precision Golf Clubs I have the equipment necessary to locate the spine in every golf shafts. After locating the spline, I then will FLO (Flat Line Oscillation) the shaft with the club head on it. This involves attaching a laser, placing the shaft in motion, and observing the laser. I then adjust the club head until the shaft obtains the most stable plane.
