Question about shafts...

[uga_dawg62]

Hey guys.... got a quick question for y'all.

A buddy of mine gave me one of his driver heads that he didn't need anymore, and I need to get a new shaft put on it. I'm fairly new to this game and there are so many products available in the market that I get confused just trying to figure out what shaft I should get. Is there any brand that y'all can recommend that is quality, but won't cost an arm and a leg.

Thanks.

[shortgame85]

I must assume that, because your moniker has something to do with uga/dawgs, that you're an alum. I'm UGA '78. Go Dawgs! Uh oh, they kind of got wiped last weekend. Oh well, it's a tough road back to the top. About shafts, my fellow pup: Different shafts have different characteristics; for example, some like the Aldila NV series help create a mid to high launch, others like the Proto By You are designed for a more penetrating launch. Some shafts are designed for high swing speed players, others are designed for those with slower swing speeds. Even within the same swing characteristic and swing speed category, there will just be some shafts you will swing better than others. The best thing you can do is to go to a large shop with a swing speed monitor and have your swing speed determined. Try out several different types and brands of shafts appropriate for your swing speed. When you find one or two or three possibilities, take those clubs out to the range a try them so that you can observe ball flight, as other characteristics. Also, try to determine what you're trying to achieve; for example, a higher handicap player may want a particular shaft because it will help him get the ball up in the air easier than another type of shaft. A lower handicap player may want a certain type of shaft because he wants a more boring type of trajectory and, because of his swing, ability, experience, etc., he doesn't need help getting the ball up. So, you have to determine what you want most from the club you're reshafting, couple that information with your skill level and swing speed and you will be able to narrow your selection down to a few shafts. Then be sure to try them out on the range and you will be able to make the most informed choice for your game. I hope this helps. Best of luck to you.

[uga_dawg62]

That definitely helps, and I appreciate the help. Sounds like I need to go to a pro shop and get some help like you said. Yes, UGA alum here. Class of 2004. Thanks again, and GO DAWGS!