when to move to senior flex shafts

[floridatom]

I am a new member, 74 years young, winter in florida, summer in maine, struggling with a 22 handicap but still enjoy the game. Had my swing speed with driver measured at 77 mph today. No wonder I can no longer get 200 yards off the tee. I recently tried Calloway Rogue and Cobra F7 with senior flex shafts and noticed significant improvement. I'd be interested in comments on how moving to senior flex shafts helped other 70+ golfers. My thinking is to buy a driver (probably Cobra F7 for around $200) and then fairway woods with flex shafts.

At this point, my swing will not change much and I have to look to technology. I bought a Wedgewood 7 hybrid and it is my go to club at 110 yards, I'll probably buy additional Wedgewoods (easy to hit). I bought the Cleveland smart sole wedges and they didn't work out. I'll try for a decent trade in towards the driver purchase.

I score 5 strokes better in Maine mostly because of the grass difference. In Maine, the ball sits up, wedge approach shots are much easier. In Florida, many tight lies and too much bounce is a problem I have not solved.

I look forward to being an active member in this forum

[MarvChamp]

Welcome! I am 72 and took up golf again after a long lay off. I would say there is no when, only what. I had to try several shafts with a professional club builder after learning that the flex label on the shaft may not be the flex at all.

For example,I have a 11.5* driver with a shortened Project X 4.5 (senior) and a Nike 12* driver with a Tinsei CK Series 50 that says Regular. Both are perfect for me.

My currently played irons (if I ever get to play again) are Ultra GI and have Project X 5.0 (Regular) shafts. Another set is GI forged cavity backs has light Nippon steel shafts that are one soft-stepped.

All this is to say please talk to a pro and the guys and gals here on TST, and don't pay much attention to labels or age. Best of luck with your search, -Marv

[boogielicious]

13 hours ago, floridatom said:

I am a new member, 74 years young, winter in florida, summer in maine, struggling with a 22 handicap but still enjoy the game. Had my swing speed with driver measured at 77 mph today. No wonder I can no longer get 200 yards off the tee. I recently tried Calloway Rogue and Cobra F7 with senior flex shafts and noticed significant improvement. I'd be interested in comments on how moving to senior flex shafts helped other 70+ golfers. My thinking is to buy a driver (probably Cobra F7 for around $200) and then fairway woods with flex shafts.

At this point, my swing will not change much and I have to look to technology. I bought a Wedgewood 7 hybrid and it is my go to club at 110 yards, I'll probably buy additional Wedgewoods (easy to hit). I bought the Cleveland smart sole wedges and they didn't work out. I'll try for a decent trade in towards the driver purchase.

I score 5 strokes better in Maine mostly because of the grass difference. In Maine, the ball sits up, wedge approach shots are much easier. In Florida, many tight lies and too much bounce is a problem I have not solved.

I look forward to being an active member in this forum

Welcome to The Sand Trap.

Shaft flex is a personal preference and depends on a few factors. If you can get fit by a good fitter, I would go that route. They will optimize your driver to get the best launch/distance conditions. If not, spend some time at the local golf store and hit different flex shafts with the same head. This will give you an idea of which shaft works and feels best for you. Do it on multiple days so you get the best read.

[Waynesigmeister]

I am returning to golf after a 30 year layoff due to back problems and I am also looking at whether to stay with Regular flex or Senior flex clubs.  I am 67 years old and have spinal stenosis and arthritis in the lower back and right shoulder.  30 years ago I played with a graphite shaft at Stiff flex but knew I had slowed down my swing so I bought Cobra irons with a uniflex steel shaft (uniflex speed is for 80-90mph).  I have not had my swing speed tested yet but I bought a Big Bertha pitching iron in graphite Senior flex and went to the rage to compare with the uniflex.  At the range, both irons were driving the ball around 100-105 yards with some roll out to 109 yards.  Only difference I can see right now is the senior flex went more to the right (I am a lefty) while the uniflex went more straight.  I will do some more testing to see which is better for me but as we get older I would say the senior flex is the way to go, my best shots were caused by my slowing down my swing speed.

[Z1philb]

I turned 70 recently and just replaced my irons using senior flex graphite shafts.  I have been playing golf for 58 years and have used every shaft and almost every name brand irons made.  This time I decided to have clones custom made for my swing speed, grips that I liked, club length to suit my height and a lie 1 degree flat.  I replaced my 4 and 5 irons with a 27 degree hybrid and my custom clone irons are 6-9 plus P and G.  With the senior shafts I hit the ball more consistently and gained some yardage.  Custom clone irons will cost about $40 each,and you can buy only what you want for irons.

[3puttglenn]

 I don't know what ball you're using but you should try a super low compression ball..... like the maxfli  softfli.... they are 35 compression, low compression helps slower swing speeds as well.

 

[Z1philb]

I play Oncore Avant or Wilson 50.