| The tee is where each and every golf hole begins. If | | | | Unfortunately, most golfers use driver shafts that |
| you have trouble driving the ball, then you're starting | | | | are too stiff for their swings. That might account for |
| every single hole scrambling. You might save your par | | | | the most common miss amongst club golfers, the |
| with great chipping and putting, but you could well be | | | | slice. Use a shaft that is excessively stiff and you'll |
| putting for birdies if your driving was up to scratch. | | | | probably hit a slice. |
| For the majority of golfers, consistency and long golf | | | | In part, that has to do with the widespread mistaken |
| drives aren't impossible. Hitting long drives is easier | | | | belief that graphite shafts are too whippy, too soft. |
| than most golfers appreciate. | | | | That could well have been the case 10 years ago, |
| Modern golf equipment means golf balls today get | | | | but advanced graphite shaft construction has given |
| the best distance from launching on a high trajectory | | | | us first-rate models with excellent flex profiles. |
| and having a shallower angle of descent. It isn't about | | | | Most golfers would improve their driving by playing |
| low carrying drives anymore. Long golf drives are | | | | lighter driver shafts with softer flex ratings and |
| now a result of high launch and long carry. | | | | softer torque profiles. Using a light-weight shaft will |
| Sure, with their 120 plus mph club speed and clean | | | | raise your swing speed and the medium torque will |
| striking, pros still manage to launch the ball high, even | | | | allow the shaft to load properly during the swing, |
| when using low lofted drivers. For most club players | | | | getting the club square back to the ball with the |
| though, using extra loft in their drivers will enhance | | | | most energy. More energy, more yards. |
| accuracy and carry. The majority of club golfers | | | | Launch angles are also affected by the strength of |
| would For the majority of club golfers, a driver with | | | | the shaft tip. Use a shaft that is extremely tip stiff |
| a loft of between 11 to 14 degrees will give the best | | | | and your trajectories will suffer. Long golf drives start |
| results. | | | | with the launch angle. Bear in mind, we're looking for |
| Fitting the correct shaft is crucial when it comes to | | | | a strong arc, not a low worm burner. |
| long drives and consistent golf. The shaft plays a | | | | Playing the proper combination of driver head and |
| crucial role in all the clubs in your set, but the effects | | | | shaft specifications is crucial to consistent driving and |
| of playing the wrong shaft in your driver are | | | | long golf drives. You want your driver to help your |
| magnified. | | | | game, not work against you. |
| Most golfers now play graphite shafts in their drivers. | | | | |