What golf shaft should a golfer use if he has a strong grip and a fast swing?

Question

regular, stiff or graphite

Answer 1

Hello Emms

All depends on what you consider a fast swing, if the swing is in the 100 MPH zone then a stiff shaft is in order , if its less then 100 MPH a regular shaft will be better.

However there are other factors such as kick point and tip flex. Its best to get fitted at a pro shop.

As far as steel or graphite I feel the woods are best graphite and irons are best steel. Woods are for distance and irons are for accuracy.

Good luck and hit em straight.

Leon

Answer 2

It's ideal to be fit for your clubs, ESPECIALLY if you're getting a set like the AP2's. They're more expensive and it will really put a hurting on your game if they're not fit and doing something random to the ball when you swing. The reason to get custom fit is to get the absolute MOST you can out of the iron. Squeeze every last yard, every last revolution of the ball, and get pinpoint accuracy. The fitting has nothing to do with you being male or female, or what your handicap is. It should be stated though, that the better a golfer is, the more they will benefit from a fitting because their swing SHOULD be more consistent. When you're fit for clubs, there's a few things the pro (or shop) will consider. They'll take your driver swing speed. They'll take a measurement from your wrist to the ground. They'll have you hit off of an impact board. These three things will help get the perfect clubs for you. The measurement is a starting point. It will give the fitter a "base model" so to speak. The driver swing speed is for your shafts. There are mathematical equations that the speed goes through and it will pinpoint the proper shaft flex and kick point for your swing to get you the best ball flight, distance and spin so you can score. The impact board is to see where the club sole hits the ground first. This prevents the toe or heel from being lower than the center of the club, and will provide a strait ball flight on a well-struck shot. You may be "upright" or "flat" in this measurement. The impact tape will tell all. the last part of the fitting is the grips. Some shops have samples you can try. This is a feel fitting. Get the one that you like, that fits your hand, and that you can grip relatively lightly without the club slipping from your hand when you swing. Good luck!

Answer 3

First you must choose between steel or graphite which also depends whether you are talking about woods or irons.
It´s usual to have steel shafts in the irons and graphite in the woods; less good players graphite in both.
You don´t mention what sort of ball flight pattern you have normally. But with a strong grip, one assumes a tendency to hook? Therefore, a firm to stiff shaft and according to trajectory chose the "kick point"; if ball flight is too high, then a high "kick point" or the opposite: low ball flight low "kick point".
If the swing is really, really fast then the same advice with a steel shaft instead of graphite.

Answer 4

In this day and age, there is no reason to guess what kind of shaft you need -- go to a golf shop and let them measure your swing speed.

To properly fit a shaft, a club maker needs to know two things: your swing speed, and how you load the shaft. The second of these is hard to measure without special equipment, but the first is easy to measure -- virtually all golf shops can do it these days.

Also, FYI, graphite is simply one of the choices of materials for a shaft. Modern shafts are either steel or graphite, and both come in an large range of flexes. Figure out your proper flex first, and then material later.

Answer 5

Don't worry about the strong grip, look at Azinger and Zach Johnson.
As far as the shaft goes the best way is to try a whole bunch of different shafts with different stiffnesses and kickpoints.
A good way to maximze your distance is to use as weak a shaft as you can control. I too have a very strong grip and a swing speed in the 110 -115 mph range. For three years i was playing a regular flex graphite because it set up well with the head for me. The best thing for you to do is try try try.

Answer 6

extra stiff. and steel. u only get about 3 or 4 yards more distance with graphite. that is 9 to 12 feet. does it make that much difference in how u play. from a plus one handicap. that is an 8 know after i had a cancerous tumor out of my shoulder. 46 years old and can still hit a pw 150 yds with a forged blade, extra stiff steel shift. and i have really fast tempo.

Answer 7

You don't want a strong grip...that's bad.

Get stiff steel shafts, steer clear of graphite's unless you're worried about the weight of the clubs.

Answer 8

Steel either regular or stiff ask for rifle shafts

Answer 9

since your a lady i would def go for graphite and a stiff shaft..Best bet is to get your clubs custom fit when you buy them.They should be able to tell you your right combination

Answer 10

it all depends on the speed of your swing, and the way that you load up the shaft. go and see your golf pro and see what they suggest, if you have had any lessons with them they will know your game better than you do.