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Heavier shaft means more clubhead speed?

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Gerald Great Member

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It is hard to say, maybe a heavier shaft might mean more clubhead speed, it is most a matter of balance. A lighter head will result in a higher swingspeed, so if a heavier makes a the head relatively lighter, maybe the swingspeed will increase, if this will lead to more distance is a big question .....

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The Recreational Golfer Great Member

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Well yes, F=ma, but if increasing m causes a to decrease, it's a wash. A heavier shaft requires more strength to swing. If you don't have that strength, you won't swing the club as fast as before and F will stay the same and might even go down, all things being equal.

I don't get hireko's article. If you have a grooved swing, a heavier shaft won't help. If you swing like you're chopping thick weeds, a heavier shaft won't make the clouds part and give you a smooth swing all of a sudden.

Just my uninformed opinion.
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birdiedream Established Member

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If you have a sound swing with smooth transition and acceleration, a lighter shaft means more clubhead speed.

I think the author is trying to say that many golfers mess up their swing with a lighter shaft and slow down in their attempt to gain some control. With a heavier shaft, these golfers can be more aggressive.
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Ringer Well Established Member

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Heavier club makes for more BALL speed, but not clubhead speed.

Equipment, Setup, Finish, Balance, and Relax. All equal in importance and all dependent on each other. They are the cornerstones of a good golf swing.

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