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[robbie]

Hmmmm, that might be why i prefer a very stiff shaft....my swing has very little rhythm and a giant hitch with poor tempo but because i have been playing so long, I have figured out a way to get around on the course. I hit my irons a very avg length but am most comfortable with hardstepped rifle lite 7.0 . I wish i had a big shoulder turn and a smooth swing but haha after 10+ year of playing, it isnt happening ! The only thing I have going for me is that I am tall (for an asian) and pretty strong.

[DaleUK]

TourSpecGolfer, on 11 January 2012 - 09:23 AM, said:

Great Post B,

Players who don't have the good consistency tend to benefit from flexes that are overly stiff for them as it keeps the ball in play. I think that for the golfer who is able to make adjustments and knows their swing well can see some sort of performance improvement by going a bit down in flex.

For me a softer shaft also feels much better and when I get into the groove it becomes even more accurate.

Well it as opened my eyes!
Admittedly I have had to change my swing speed over the last 18 months are so but what is puzzling me( nothing to do with my ego either) is that my swing Data from Monday suggests Stiff(???) yet other than losing a few yards( could be a loft issue?) I think. The shape ,flight and accuracy was better....

Does any Shaft manufacture make a dedicated SR(firm) flex???

[stevopagolf]

Yes, many manufacturers do. Tour AD DI has a SR flex, as do most Japanese shafts like crazy...

[DaleUK]

stevopagolf, on 11 January 2012 - 11:25 AM, said:

Yes, many manufacturers do. Tour AD DI has a SR flex, as do most Japanese shafts like crazy...

Was referring to the Steel iron shafts..

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[robbie]

@Dale.....I know Nippon used to make the Nippon Peening in subflexes like X1, X2, and S1 and S2.....I think KBS makes a firm flex and rifle makes a host of flexes which can be tweaked by tipping......Have you tried the mizuno shaft analyzer ??? It gives you insight into how you how your lag and which shaft might be most beneficial to your swing / load /lag pattern

[DaleUK]

robbie, on 11 January 2012 - 12:40 PM, said:

@Dale.....I know Nippon used to make the Nippon Peening in subflexes like X1, X2, and S1 and S2.....I think KBS makes a firm flex and rifle makes a host of flexes which can be tweaked by tipping......Have you tried the mizuno shaft analyzer ??? It gives you insight into how you how your lag and which shaft might be most beneficial to your swing / load /lag pattern

Thank you for the info, haven't tried the Mizuno Shaft analyser.
Think I'll look for a Firm flex!

[shacco]

Very interesting post. Looking at my bag, I use stiff flex shafts on my driver an 3w. I feel a bit more confortable with that. The shots feel more controlled to me because these are the clubs I like to rip it (well, at least for my standards). On the irons on the other hand, i prefer as soft as i can handle. The just feels better to me. It gives me more feeling for the shots. I try to be smoooth with the swing and more controlled. Not sure that makes any sense, but that's the set up i feel most comfortable with.

[TourSpecGolfer]

shacco, on 22 January 2012 - 02:14 AM, said:

Very interesting post. Looking at my bag, I use stiff flex shafts on my driver an 3w. I feel a bit more confortable with that. The shots feel more controlled to me because these are the clubs I like to rip it (well, at least for my standards). On the irons on the other hand, i prefer as soft as i can handle. The just feels better to me. It gives me more feeling for the shots. I try to be smoooth with the swing and more controlled. Not sure that makes any sense, but that's the set up i feel most comfortable with.

Makes sense to me, I do something similar. My irons are pretty steady so I enjoy softer shafts only if it's steel. with graphite I go a bit stiffer than normal.