Readers of this space know that tree selection is an important component of the club-fitting process. While many golfers have reaped the benefits of clubfitting – choosing the model that performs best for your specific abilities and the desires of the ball – selecting the right shaft is what makes these club models work even harder for your benefit.
So how do you know if you’re playing the correct shaft flex for your swing speed? One way, of course, is to have your clubs in professional form in a place like True Speca brand agnostic facility where a professional can identify the ideal combination of club model and shaft for your game. And maybe you did, but in the months or years afterward, you actively worked to increase your swing speed with a tool like The Pila. Or maybe it’s been a few years since your last clubfitting and you feel like you’ve lost a touch of mobility and speed. It may be time to reassess!
The best way to get this information if you don’t know it is to invest a personal launch monitoror visit a facility that has one. But you can still get a pretty good estimate of your swing speed based on your carry distance. What shaft flexes are the best match for your particular range of swing speed or carry distance? Fairway Jockey created a simple chart for you to refer to.
Using the Fairway Jockey chart, you can change your swing speed to the right number, and your recommended shaft flex will be highlighted in the chart below. If you don’t know your swing speed, you can use the chart’s estimated carry distance as a reference. It’s that easy!
Do you think you may need a new shaft flex based on your results? Schedule a fit at your local True Specor shop Fairway Jockey’s vast collection of trees here. You can also check out some of the most popular tree updates below.
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Based on the game-changing VENTUS Blue profile originally launched on global tours in 2018, the new VENTUS 2024 captures the same incredible feeling of player confidence as the original model, with improved material integrations and layout. The first profile incorporating Fujikura’s newest evolution of VeloCore Technology provides players with even greater overall performance results. The next generation of Fujikura’s proprietary key technology. VeloCore+ is a multi-material bias core construction technique that not only enhances and improves upon the original Pitch 70 and 40 Ton material combination, but incorporates a completely new third premium material to give players even tighter dispersion and increased bullet speed. VeloCore+ takes all the benefits of the original VeloCore configuration and further enhances the enhanced performance and tightening of the overall structure.
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The Graphite Design Tour AD DI utilizes premium aerospace grade 50t carbon fiber materials to provide the highest performing rod available. The Tour AD DI is the first shaft design that has been integrated with Toray Company’s original NANOALLOY material technology in the tip section of the shaft. This unique material technology promotes additional shaft stability without loss of feel and allows the player to create greater club head speed and thus greater ball speed while also providing exceptional feel and control. You can buy the Graphite Design Tour AD DI in the following models: DI-5, DI-6, DI-7, DI-8. The Tour AD DI Wood shaft will work both in a driver wood or fairway. JOCKEY TIP: The Graphite Tour AD DI is ideal for the player who prefers a softer mid section, while maintaining a firm enough tip section at impact, promoting a high launch and low ball flight condition.
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The edge is back. After a few years, the vintage surfboard still associated with Diamana™ returns with Diamana WB. Built on an extraordinarily popular and tour-proven platform, WB brings classic low-bass performance and the legendary stability and control you’ve come to expect after two decades. The first in the 6th Generation Diamana™ family, WB is designed with all the traditional markings that made Diamana™ so beloved, including flowers in the handle section, a surfboard behind the Diamana logo, and returns to the original 53/63/73/83 weight class designation. But rest assured, the only drawback of Diamana™ WB is its appearance. Indeed, Dialead Pitch Super High-modulus 80-ton fiber is used in the butt section to provide maximum stability and increased energy transfer and high-modulus 46-ton fiber is used in the angle layers of the shaft to reduce torque without increasing weight for better control and stability. The orientation of the carbon fiber in the tip section is optimized for lower torque. The classic feel of this Diamana™ profile is achieved through the use of our patented Xlink Tech™ resin system and MR70 technology. Our Xlink Tech™ resin system increases shaft strength and durability while driving carbon fiber volume for better feel. The feel and strength is also increased through the use of our aerospace grade MR70 fiber – our strongest fiber to date.
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ROGUE ∞ Blue offers balanced performance with a refined and responsive feel. Designed without counterbalance, this profile promotes neutral launch line tendencies and consistent club delivery, while maintaining the smooth feedback expected from the ROGUE family. Built with Dual Torque Core technology, ROGUE ∞ Blue combines stability and feel, making it a reliable option for players looking for repeatable impact conditions and predictable performance across a wide range of swing types. ALDILA’s Dual Torque Core is a proprietary shaft technology designed to reduce torque and improve stability without sacrificing a smooth feel. It is the center of the ALDILA ROGUE ∞ (Infinity) series and focuses on the torque core – the part of the shaft responsible for transmitting vibrations from the impact to the golfer’s hands.
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AO2 stands in a class of its own with intelligent design, fine-tuned craftsmanship and meticulous manufacturing. Active in the handle and firm from mid to tip, the AO2 converts premiere engineering into shot repeatability. We understand how challenging it can be to navigate a multitude of variables between swing dynamics and tree profiles in play. That’s why we strategically designed ONLY ONE difference allocation between the Blue and Gray profiles – tip stiffness – to simplify the process and dial in spin and launch to match a player’s swing type.
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