What type of flex shaft should I buy for my driver if my swing is of average speed?
The shaft flex provides you with an indication of how much swing force is necessary to make the shaft perform appropriately. When a shaft that is too stiff the player will have difficulty flexing it during the swing. This results in decreased distance and shots going to the right. If the shaft is too flexible, you may experience difficulty controlling the club head resulting in either slices or hooked shots. Correct shaft flex is primarily determined by the club head speed generated by the player. As a general rule the following applies. Driver Swing Speed Distance on # 5 iron Shaft Flex <60 MPH <125 Yards Ladies light 60- 70 MPH 125 to 140 Yards Ladies 70-80 MPH 140 to 155 Yards Seniors 80-90 MPH 155 to 170 Yards Regular 90-100 MPH 170 to 185 Yards Stiff > 100 MPH > 185 Yards Extra Stiff While this chart is a good guide, every player has a different swing tempo and nuances to their swing. These things should also be taken into consideration. Players who attain a given club head speed
