Stiff shafts can someone explain it to me?

[domino]

I have a pretty fast swing speed, about 105-115. Drives average between 270 and 320. I'm in the market for a new driver and am really confused at all the shaft options out there. I slice a decent amount (inconsistent though) so combined with my swing speed I'm thinking I need a stiff shaft. Can someone help me out in picking a shaft? What is confusing is the number of stiff shafts out there even stock.

For example: Callaway X460 - I've seen them configured with the following shafts:

Callaway Fujikura
Fujikura Tour Platfo
Grafalloy Prolaunch
Aldila NV Green (65-S)
Aldila NVS (65-S)

So this is just one club with 5 different stiff shafts to pick from at the same price point.

Also should I be looking at an X-Stiff instead of regular stiff?

What's all this high kick low kick stuff about too?

[Leek]

Unfortunately, there are no standards for shaft flex. A "stiff" in one shaft may be an R or an X in other shafts. A more accurate gauge might be frequency, measured in cpm.

Kick point is where the shaft is designed to flex. A low kick produces a higher flight, a high kick point produces a lower flight.

The best way to determine the right shaft/head combo for you is either a good clubfitter or just demoing all of the combinations you find interesting.

If that doesn't work, send me $300 paypal and I'll send you a Matrix Ozik Xcon 6 in stiff flex :)

[Ruckus]

Unfortunately, there are no standards for shaft flex. A "stiff" in one shaft may be an R or an X in other shafts. A more accurate gauge might be frequency, measured in cpm.

Hey, can I get that shaft

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[illskillz700]

I have the Aldila NVS 65 S .350 on my calloway X460 Tour 10.5 Degree and i love it, i gained 15 yards and hit the ball dead straight

[shsgolfer#1]

Go with a stiff shaft man. Hit it long and straight. I prefer getting a proforce v2 66 or 76 gram. 76 might be a little heavy but that can give the shaft more whip and gain an extra 10-20 yards, but less accurate.

[domino]

I have to wonder what about X Stiff?

I had a drive 320 last time out.... I'm 6'4" 270... like to punish it.