Are you playing the right shaft flex for your swing speed? This handy chart will tell you | Gear | GOLF.com
Readers of this space will know that shaft selection is an important component of the club-fitting process. While many golfers have gleaned the benefits of clubfitting — choosing the best-performing model for your specific abilities and ball-flight desires — the right shaft selection is what makes those club models work even harder for your benefit.
So, how do you know if you’re playing the correct shaft flex for your swing speed? One way, of course, is to have your clubs professionally fit somewhere like True Spec, a brand-agnostic fitting facility where a professional can identify the ideal combo of club model and shaft for your game. And maybe you’ve done that, but in the months or years since, you’ve been actively working on increasing your swing speed with a tool like TheStack. Or perhaps its been a few years since your last clubfitting and you feel as though you’ve lost a touch of mobility and speed. It may be time to reevaluate!
The best way to get this information if you don’t already know it is to invest in a personal launch monitor, or visit a facility that has one. But you can also get a pretty good estimate of your swing speed based on your carry distance. Which shaft flexes are the best match for your particular range of swing speed or carry distance? Fairway Jockey created a simple chart for you to reference.
By using Fairway Jockey’s chart, you can togggle your swing speed to the right number, and your recommended shaft flex will highlight in the chart below. If you don’t know your swing speed, you can use the chart’s estimated carry distance as a reference. It’s that easy!
Think you may need a new shaft flex based on your findings? Schedule a fitting at your local True Spec, or shop Fairway Jockey’s extensive collection of shafts here. You can also check out some of the most popular shaft upgrades below.
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