stiff flex vs regular flex?

Question

if i have a slow swing speed but bought stiff flex clubs will that affect my swing? should i buy regular flex clubs?

Answer 1

The distance difference is minimal, but stiff flex will give better accuracy. For the bit of extra distance in some direction, I wouldn't go through the expense of trading.

Answer 2

If you have a slow swing speed less than 90 you need regular. If you can afford trade them in. Golf Smith is having a speacial for trade ins 30percent more if you buy through them. The stiff flex will be more accurate but will fly to low costing you alot of distance. Also if they are to stiff the club head won't release and you will tend to miss to the right alot more. Usaully stiff flex are also heavier making you slow swing even slower.

Answer 3

If you swing slow and you have stiff flex, you will be losing everything to the right. You don't have enough speed to generate the power to unload a stiff flex. If you have not hit them, try to return them for a regular flex. If you have hit them, see if they offer playability on them. If the store does not offer this service, I would recommend reshafting them with a regular flex. It will be cheaper than trading them in and buying the right clubs for you. For future reference, always get fitted for clubs, no matter what your skill level is.

Answer 4

the way it works the faster the swing more stiff the shaft you need. but sometimes its not bad to have a stiff club with a slow swing. cause you will keep better control of your ball. the only thing you might have to do is play with the ball postioning in your swing a lil to hit it correctly but other than that. you should be good to go. hit a driving range a few times and then go play.

Answer 5

You should get fitted for clubs before buying anymore. Have your swing speed measured. If you err, err on a softer flex than a stiffer flex.

See the article below on the effects of flex and using the wrong flex

Answer 6

not your swing but how the ball reacts...the stiffness of the club helps get the ball up in the air and return straight to the ball on teh downswing

A club bends on teh swing and on the downswing it returns back at the bottom

If your clubs are too stiff there will be no bending which means you will lose distance and may affect your ball flight.

how fast is your swing speed? if you give me a number i can tell you what you needd

Answer 7

you usually want less flex for more swing speed
the flex under a high swing speed can make the contact wierd

Answer 8

it depends on your swing speed. if you have a very fast swing speed you will want a stiff shaft, if not, you will want regular. When you get into the graphite shafts, they bend even more.

Answer 9

I WAS ONCE TOLD BY MY BROTHER A GOLF PROFESSIONAL (COURSE PRO) AND CLUB BUILDER THAT IS THE SHAFT IS TO STIFF FOR YOU IT TENDS TO PRODUCE A WEAK FADE TO SLICE. I HAVE NOTED THAT WHEN I DO MAKE A SLOW PASS WITH MY CLUBS I DO PRODUCE A WEAK FADE. WHEN I MAKE A GOOD STROKE WITH A REGULAR SHAFT I TEND TO PULL OR HIT A STRONG DRAW.

Answer 10

It's hard to believe the tukko 2 did all of that and remembered all of that. Most of your responses are contradictory and confusing. Nasir, when you allow emails I'll send you the information you need.