Golf Driver: The Shaft

The laws of physics are still in play with the golf driver shafts just as they are with the driver heads.

Steel shafts are heavier than graphite shafts. You can get steel or graphite shafts fitted to steel heads.

However, a with titanium head, graphite is your only option. And, as with the golf driver heads, titanium will carry a higher price tag.

Generally, stronger, higher swing speed golf swings match better with steel shafts because they will offer more control.

If your swing and physiology isn’t as strong, you may want to consider the titanium avenue because the titanium is lighter and just as strong, you will realize more distance for your particular swing.

Golf Shaft Flexibility:

This is the amount of bend that will occur in the shaft as a result of your swing. You will want to match the flex of your club shaft to your swing.

Generally speaking beginners and those with less powerful swing speeds will want more flex in their shaft. An average player’s swing speed will be up to around 95mph and will be in the regular stiffness category. If your swing speeds is much higher you will benefit more from a stiffer club shaft as this will provide more control for the more powerful swing, so you’ll want to go with a stiff or firm shaft.

Golf Shaft Swing Weight:

Again, our old friend physics comes into play. The lighter the swing weight of the golf driver, the greater the swing speed (with less effort) can be generated; which means a longer ball flight. Just as with our prior discussions, the lighter swing weight of the golf driver will be of more benefit to the mid to higher handicap golfer. For the more powerful swings, a slightly higher swing weight will offer a bit more control.