My Draw is Back: Why?

[A.J.]

I have a brand new set of irons with regular flex shafts. Regular shafts are not technically correct for my swing type. I have a high swing speed and above average distance (driver typically 290+, 6 iron 210). When I was kid I had a consitent, predictable and good looking draw to all my clubs. That kind of ball flight has been gone from my game for years (typically straight).

Today it was back on every club and I am glad to have it. It is such an attractive ball flight (note I have a new driver with regular flex graffite shaft) I hope its here to stay. But why is it back? Is it the shafts? So far the regular is not causing me any issues but that might be because I rarely have to hit a long iron and, of course, the shorter the shaft length the less the flex will be.

[allin]

Flex is also affected by how fast you load and unload the club. Nick price uses a stiffer shaft than John Daly. In other words if you have a long swing with a smooth transition from backswing to downswing you can use a more flexible shaft.

[A.J.]

Now that makes sense. Here as an 8-iron swing. Does it look like thats my sort of swing to you?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcJiqTYL-Cs