how mcuh difference between reg/stiff/x stiff in woods?

[G1BB0]

I know not all shaftmakes for each are equal but how much difference is there, for the average player between the 3? Could a decent ball striker hit all 3 just fine or is it really super critical to go with as light as you can get away? Why not as stiff as you can get away with, surely stiffer = better dispersion?

I am talking standard made for shafts by the way not after market

Please enlighten me as I am utterly confused with all this loft/shaft length/ flex etc etc for drivers/fairways

 

[garyinderry]

i noticed the stock stiff shaft on the new ping anser was as floppy as a rabbits ear. couldnt hit the thing if i tried!

 

[G1BB0]

this is what makes me wonder, was looking at callaway razr hawk drivers and can get ex demo for 69 quid but stiff or x flex shaft, currently use reg tfc in the g10 but feel its a little floppy and only really works with a slower swing.

Might go to AG and try the 3 and see what the difference is (if they let me)

 

[HomerJSimpson]

The problem stems from the fact that there is no base starting point and each manfuacturer has their own parameters and so a TM regular is not the same as Ping or Cally. That means you are never going to compare like with like on their stock shafts. Surely that then takes us down a C/F when you cam compare more and more options and here I would guess there would be a world of difference between an R and XS in most and a noticeable change between R and S

 

[JustOne]

x-flex you generally know about. Severe loss of yardage if you don't have the swing speed.

Some stiff shafts could easily be referred to as 'firm' although it really is a 'how long is a piece of string' kind of question.

If you know your swing is in the 100-105mph bracket rather than the 95mph then a stiff shaft would probably be the chioce.

 

[Imurg]

And you can even get large variances between a manufacturers regular shafts or stiff shafts.
So 2 regulars of the same brand may well olay differently - especially the cheaper "stock" shafts

 

[G1BB0]

suck it and see then

 

[garyinderry]

i had a few quick swings in american golf one day and the chap said i was just in the threshold of stiff shaft. i wish i had asked what speed it was. any time i use a regular club i find its too whippy and it puts me off even if its only a mental thing.

 

[Essex_Stu]

Gibbo the Aldila RIP in the Callaway Razr Hawk is a made for version and to me played very soft to flex and launched much higher than the 'real' RIP I tried. For £69 I would give the stiff a try.

 

[G1BB0]

its an uprated Proforce V2 stiff

 

[Essex_Stu]

Thats a stiff shaft. Will feel very stout compared to your TFC. Even the regular v2 feels boardy but it does give a nice medium ball flight though.

 

[G1BB0]

cheers Stu, think I will give it a miss

 

[Wolfman]

This thread makes a good point

Had several drivers, swing speed approx 90 to 95 mph at best

For a long time i couldnt beat my Ping G2 with Grafolloy blue prolaunch shaft, perfect for me

Then i discovered the Cobra AMP with RIP reg shaft designed for medium swing speeds

Result, better distance and more accurate best combination by a mile for me

Adjustable to and because of my improved swing its set in neutral and i get a natural draw, perfect

 

[USER1999]

Swapping from reg to stiff probably is ok, and given some time is easily doable. Swapping from r to x, next to impossible. X flex tend to be like a scaffolding pole, regardless of make.