Cleveland Hi Bore XLS Fairway wood

[dagolfer]

I hit my 3 wood as my driver, but i am in the market for a new three wood. My current three wood shaft says mid flex, would this be similiar to a regular flex shaft on a new club? The Cleveland has a 13* strong 3 wood and my current 3 wood is 14 degree. Since i use this club for the drive would the strong 3 wood be better?

[Snake]

I may be wrong, but I think mid flex refers to the point where the shaft flexes (low, mid, high), not the amount of flex (regular, stiff, senior, etc.).

[dagolfer]

I don't know much about shafts either so that is why i am asking. Any help is better than none.

[NBGC]

I may be wrong, but I think mid flex refers to the point where the shaft flexes (low, mid, high), not the amount of flex (regular, stiff, senior, etc.).

You are correct. The fit-on gold shaft is considered regular, swing speed up to and around 95-100mph, the red is considered stiff swing speed 100mph +

Each of the gold and red also have kick point's of senior, regular, and stiff. Gold (A), Gold (R), Gold (S) etc As far as to which is better, im not qualified to answer that. Try hitting both the gold and red's and which gives you the best launch angle. I went with Gold because at the time I was on the cusp, 95-100mph, but I didnt want to feel like I had to swing hard and fast everytime. Went with the Gold-(R) and although I get some balls that ballon, i'm very happy. I also made the switch from a 4w (210-230) to a 3w (230-250) and couldn't be happier. With the change in loft and design, my 3w's really fly now.