Shaft flex

[fletchnd]

Hello!

I just started playing golf around this time last year, and I'm still developing a basic technique.  I don't know how this happened, but I only recently noticed that my Adams A4 Hybrid 22* has a stiff flex shaft.  I played a round today where I hit the 22* hybrid a couple times almost 200 yards.  (Average shot is around 175).  What I find strange is that it is one of the clubs I hit more consistently.  Is it possible that that is because of the flex?  Or do you think it is a result of something else?

I heard that a very basic, although not always accurate measure is based on drive distance.  When I connect really well, I have hit a drive upwards of 280 yards.  My average hit is 225-250.  Should I be hitting stiff flex?  Or is regular flex a better choice at my level of play.

Thanks for any help you can give this novice!

[thefootwedge]

Shaft flex is a very wide open field. Shaft weight is also a big factor. Have a look on golfclubshaftreview.com they have a shaft fitting guide page that may well help you figure things out.

Good luck

[GaijinGolfer]

Depending upon how your tempo is, you are right inbetween regular and stiff, based upon your driver distance.

My driver distance is about 225 yards, so Im in the same boat as you.  I personally prefer stiff because I feel that Im more consistent with it.  I may not hit the ball as high as Id like to but I found with r-flex that I had a tendency to his a pull or a duck hook if I wasnt careful about being smooth with my tempo.  With stiff, I can go at it as hard as I want and still hit straight shots.