Stiff vs X-Stiff

[cfuller03]

So I had my swing mph clocked last year. Out of 10 swings with a driver, I was between 118-123 mph. Because of this, I had a Rifle 7.0 steel shaft installed in my 3-Wood. I didn't feel that I needed the re-shaft, however I assumed I would play better.

I just bought a new driver that came with a stiff shaft. I've used it a few times and I'm hitting it much better than my old driver (that I actually stop using b/c I couldn't control it) and it's going very straight and pretty much where I want it to go. It's nice having a driver again because it's like subtracting a stroke that I would normally get on a par 5.

How big of a difference is there between stiff and x-stiff?

[JimmyAyo]

If a shaft creates too much lag, you won't be able to control it so if you swing as hard as you do, you are border line stiff but I would recommend x-stiff. Also depends on your swing. I have a swing speed on average of 117mph and I still use a stiff Grafalloy ProLaunch Red. The weight of the shaft plays a part here also because this will affect the lag in the shaft.

Have a Pro look at your swing which I did at Dicks

[mc0388]

I agree with Jimmy above. Remember: Every shaft is different, one companies stiff might be anothers Reg and vise versa. Also, with shafts, the heavier the stiffer. For example a Stiff Proforce V2 79g is stiffer than a stiff Proforce V2 60g.

[deronsizemore]

How big of a difference is there between stiff and x-stiff?

There is no industry standard for "stiff" and "x-stiff." So, in theory one company's stiff shaft offering could be the same as another company's x-stiff offering. That's why it's so important to get fitted and try a lot of different shafts and see what gives you the best ball flight.

[cfuller03]

The driver is a Titleist 907 D2 with a Diamana 65s shaft.

By the way - the driver is friggin' sweet

[Dub]

For my slow swing speed it's the difference between rolling my tee ball down the fairway and actually getting some air beneath it. Bowling vs. baseball.


I could see where it'd make a really big difference at your speed, though.

[enis750]

dude no offence, but this topic has been BEAT TO DEATH
use the search tab at the top and you can read, literally for hours

but i will leave you with this > lower torque = stiffer tip, lower ball flight and generally higher kickpoint, which can make the club "seem" stiffer
visa versa w higher torque
add some weight (EX - 65 compared to 77) and things feel stiffer yet

anyways, search it out man there is a TONNE if great info on here