Stiff flex vs regular flex?
if i have a slow swing speed but bought stiff flex clubs will that affect my swing? should i buy regular flex clubs?
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The distance difference is minimal, but stiff flex will give better accuracy. For the bit of extra distance in some direction, I wouldn't go through the expense of trading.Is it good to go golfing right after it has rained?
not your swing but how the ball reacts...the stiffness of the club helps get the ball up in the air and return straight to the ball on teh downswingA club bends on teh swing and on the downswing it returns back at the bottom
If your clubs are too stiff there will be no bending which means you will lose distance and may affect your ball flight.
how fast is your swing speed? if you give me a number i can tell you what you needd
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You should get fitted for clubs before buying anymore. Have your swing speed measured. If you err, err on a softer flex than a stiffer flex.See the article below on the effects of flex and using the wrong flex
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it depends on your swing speed. if you have a very fast swing speed you will want a stiff shaft, if not, you will want regular. When you get into the graphite shafts, they bend even more.Does anybody know what the word golf stands for?
I've experimented with various clubs a lot over the last few years and here's my .02 ...Regardless of whether the shaft is graphite or steel, it will have a flex to it. If you watch a swing in slow motion you will see that a shaft typically bends quite a bit during the swing.
Typically, you want the flex to be right for your swing so that you get that whipping action to add distance, but it also has to match your swing so that it unloads (or whips back through the ball) at the right time - impact.
Note that graphite shafts also have what is called a kick-point and this can be low, medium or high and it is the point in the shaft where it tends to flex the most. A lower kick point (nearer to the club head) will result in a higher-trajectory.
If you have a slow or average swing speed and you're using a stiff shaft then the shaft won't bend as much as it's supposed to - which will result in loss of clubhead speed at impact - and thus loss of distance.
Note also that most people over estimate their swing speed and most amatuers swing faster than they should. A clean connection at impact with the clubhead squared is 50 times more important than hitting the ball hard. You can swing for the fences, but if you hit the ball off center it's not going to go as far or as straight as a nice, smooth swing that hits the ball flush.
Also, when considering new clubs - with regards to a driver, if you have a slow or average swing speed you will actually hit the bal further if you go with a 12-degree driver or even a 3-wood. The physics of it is that swing speeds less than 110 mph or so don't impart enough force with a 9 degree driver to make up for the fact that the ball, given it's lower trajectory doesn't stay in the air as long. Most mid or high handicappers would be better served with a higher ball flight.
Another tip is that most mid and high handicappers will actually hit the ball further and more consistently if they have their driver shaft cut an inch shorter than standard (for your height). Extra shaft length results in a longer swing arc and thus faster clubhead speed and greater distance, however, most average golfers can't make good contact consistently with a longer club. So, every so often they'll crush one, but most of the time they'll miss it just enough that they would be better off with a slightly shorter club.
Also, a titanium club head will help those with slow or average swing speeds to get a bit more distance - it's springier than steel.
Another tip - don't necessary go with those massively oversized driver heads. Recent studies have shown that the largest of them actually perform poorly due to their increased wind resistence. If you can find a titanium clubhead in the 320cc range that's plenty big - if you can't hit the ball with that it's not the club's fault!
I actually have a 320cc titanium driver with a graphite shaft. It's fine, but I actually find that I hit my titanium 3-wood with a STEEL shaft almost as far (maybe 10 yards less) and MUCH MORE CONSISTENTLY - to the point where I have taken the driver out of my bag unless I'm playing in a best ball tournament where I don't have to worry about hitting the fairway consistently.
Also, if you're going with graphite shafts, the quality of the shaft is as important as the clubhead. Many manufacturers use cheap graphite shafts - bad, bad, bad. In fact, cheap graphite shafts on irons will break off due to the force of being driven into the turf repeatedly. So, unless you need graphite shafts on your irons to reduce the weight of the club or to reduce vibrations - go with a steel shaft. They have lite steel shafts these days for irons.
Also, check out the club ratings at golf-gear-review.com to see how people rate various clubs.
Also, you don't have to spend $1000 on a set of clubs to get good quality. If you research clubs and figure out what you want, you can probably pick up a used set on eBay for a quarter of their original price - just be patient and make sure you get the clubs that you want - flex, shaft material, etc.
There are also clubmakers online such as diamondtour.com that sell knockoffs. Many of these are just as good as the name brands - at least for the mid to high handicapper. But again you have to check out the reviews and do your homework.
Also, consider that depending on your hand size you might want to get midsize (or even jumbo) grips. Most clubs come with standard size (it only costs about $5 per club to have a local pro shop put new grips on) but if your hand is even a little larger than average you may be better off with midsize grips - as someone at a golf shop or research it online.
If you tend to fade or slice the ball, it's indicative of a swing flaw. But rather than fixing the swing flaw many people get clubs with offset heads (slightly closed) to cancel out their problem. Many sets of irons these days have "progressive" offset heads - with the longer irons having more of an offset and the shorter irons, less.
And the most important thing to remember is that as long as your clubs are even of decent quality, your swing/skill is probably 90% of the equation. If the ball's not going where it's supposed to, it's probably not the club's fault.
Anyway, that's my .02 for what it's worth.
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If you have a slow swing speed less than 90 you need regular. If you can afford trade them in. Golf Smith is having a speacial for trade ins 30percent more if you buy through them. The stiff flex will be more accurate but will fly to low costing you alot of distance. Also if they are to stiff the club head won't release and you will tend to miss to the right alot more. Usaully stiff flex are also heavier making you slow swing even slower.Who has won the grand slam of golf besides Bobby Jones?
YES it will because you will be less accurate mostly hitting a slice, its the weight of the shaft is what gives you the accuracyHow many people finish in the money on Sunday?
If you swing slow and you have stiff flex, you will be losing everything to the right. You don't have enough speed to generate the power to unload a stiff flex. If you have not hit them, try to return them for a regular flex. If you have hit them, see if they offer playability on them. If the store does not offer this service, I would recommend reshafting them with a regular flex. It will be cheaper than trading them in and buying the right clubs for you. For future reference, always get fitted for clubs, no matter what your skill level is.How much is a set of Callaway S2H2 'beryllium-copper' irons worth?
the way it works the faster the swing more stiff the shaft you need. but sometimes its not bad to have a stiff club with a slow swing. cause you will keep better control of your ball. the only thing you might have to do is play with the ball postioning in your swing a lil to hit it correctly but other than that. you should be good to go. hit a driving range a few times and then go play.What should I look out for when buying a used set of golf clubs?
Yes you should.I have been slicing the ball bad and i cant figure out why?
It's hard to believe the tukko 2 did all of that and remembered all of that. Most of your responses are contradictory and confusing. Nasir, when you allow emails I'll send you the information you need.you usually want less flex for more swing speed
the flex under a high swing speed can make the contact wierd
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I WAS ONCE TOLD BY MY BROTHER A GOLF PROFESSIONAL (COURSE PRO) AND CLUB BUILDER THAT IS THE SHAFT IS TO STIFF FOR YOU IT TENDS TO PRODUCE A WEAK FADE TO SLICE. I HAVE NOTED THAT WHEN I DO MAKE A SLOW PASS WITH MY CLUBS I DO PRODUCE A WEAK FADE. WHEN I MAKE A GOOD STROKE WITH A REGULAR SHAFT I TEND TO PULL OR HIT A STRONG DRAW.More Questions & Answers...