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Golf Shaft Fitting
Golf Shaft Fitting
Golf Shaft Fitting
If you are serious about your game of golf then it is vital you have your club shafts correctly and professionally fitted.
If you are serious about your game of golf then it is vital you have your club shafts correctly and professionally fitted.
Golf Shaft Fitting is divided into 6 main categories:
Flex
- Length
- Material
- Kick Point
- Torque
- Weight
1. Shaft Flex
The main categories of shaft are Ladies, Senior, Regular, Stiff and Extra Stiff.
At Golftek, the correct shaft flex is obtained using a "Shaft Frequency Analyser".
This is the only way to obtain the correct flex, regardless of what it says on the shaft.
2. Shaft Length
The correct length of shaft for you is the longest shaft that you can use to control the ball flight and distance.
3.Shaft Material
Steel shafts are normally heavier than graphite and it gives the player feedback on off centre shots.
Graphite shafts are lighter which allows for a faster club head speed and can result in more distance.
4. Kick Point
Kick Point refers to the part of the shaft that bends the most through the swing and at impact.
Low
Kick Point the shaft bends nearer to the club head which produces a High Launch Angle and
is more suited to a slower swing speed.
Mid
Kick Point the shaft bends in the centre resulting in a Medium High Launch Angle and
is best suited to the average swing speed.
High
Kick Point the shaft bends closer to the grip resulting in a Low Launch Angle and
is more suited to the faster swing speed golfers.
5. Torque
The Degree of Torque is the opposite to Kick Point and refers to the amount of twisting in the shaft.
Normally measured in degrees between 1.5° and 6.0° with the higher torque more suited to a slower swing speed.
6. Weight
Graphite shafts can weigh between 40 and 110 grams and Steel shafts from 80 to 130 grams.
The lighter the shaft the slower the swing speed as a rule.
