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Which is better for a high handicap: Stiff or flex shafts?

waynem80

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I have pretty high club speed. I'm looking to buy a new driver, and I'm curious as to which shaft will help my game?

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Shaft flex isn't a handicap issue. Shaft flex is a swing speed issue. If you are looking for a driver, get fitted at someplace that has a launch monitor. Even if you choose not to by the driver they recommend, it will give you some idea of what shaft flex you need.
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waynem80 Established Member

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Oh, ok.. I didn't realise that. So I bet hooking up to that monitor could really improve my game cause i'll have the right shaft flex...

Another ? about shaft flex.. If i get fitted for the right flex, will i have to change the way i swing the club. or will it seem to be perfect?

thanks,
wayne

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Assuming (I don't really like making assumptions) that your swing is remotely like it should be, no you shouldn't have to change it. As far as feel, that really depends on what you are using now. Going from a senior club to a stiff flex is going to feel different until you get used to it for example.
"The most likely way for the world to be destroyed, most experts agree , is by accident. That's where we come in; we're computer professionals. We cause accidents"

-Nathaniel Bornenstein

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