Selecting a shaft for a driver

[dan1724]

Okay- I am going to buy a new Cleveland Launcher driver. I would like to custom order the driver with a custom shaft. Here's the rub- I have no idea how to compare one to the next! It might be useful if I give a litle background on my swing: The last time I had my speed checked, I couldn't top 93 mph. However, I have since played 100+ rounds, and my scoring has dropped from the 120s to the low 80s, with my drives getting longer by about 30 yards. I have a natural draw to my swing- I have had several drivers in my life and gotten a slight draw with all of them.
The times I have done a custom online fitting, I get presented with dozens of options from all the major manufacturers, and don't know what to choose. I'd like a mid to mid-high trajectory shot.
Can anyone explain to me why I'd want one 45 grams versus 85 grams... 2.2 or 4.2 torque... etc?

[Msokol13]

If you have a slower swing you would most likely want a lighter shaft....BUT, if you have a fast tempo you may need a heavier shaft to tame your tempo.

As for torque less is usually better unless you need more torque/less torque to help you square the club at impact.

No one in their right mind is going to be able to fit you to a shaft without seeing your swing.

The best thing to do is to find out what brand you want to go with first, a lot of this can be found on the internet as far as quality and the price you are willing to pay.

Once you have narrowed it down to one brand I would suggest visiting their website and asking them for a fitter in your area. The fitter should meet with you and find out what will give you the optimal trajectory with the lowest spin possible.

Good luck and let us know how it works out.

My favorite brand is Fujikura for price and reputation.