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-Players struggling to load the
shaft should try something
lighter.
-Steep swings should try
lighter shafts.
These are just starting points,
and the opposite can also be
true. Swings vary with each
individual.
How Much Weight Can You
Lose (or Gain)?
True Temper set a limit of
20 grams. Other equipment
makers said it’s difficult to
know exactly.
said that they
noted, it may be more difficult
to change shaft weight for
better golfers, who are more
committed to their current shaft
weight. The occasional player
or higher handicapper has less
sensitivity to weight and can
often make a larger change.
How Do You KnowWhen You
Have the Right Shaft Weight?
It’s important to work with a
qualified fitter to find the correct
shaft weight. How can a golfer
know if their shafts are the
correct weight, without a fitting?
A player should be able to
tell largely by feel. A shaft
that’s too heavy will cause a
“labored golf swing.” A shaft
that’s too light will limit your
ability to make solid contact.
When you find the right shaft
weight, you’ll experience a
“high energy swing” with
uniform contact.
Club Champion emphasized
looking at, ball speed, launch
angle, spin rate, angle of
attack, club path, and dynamic
loft. Ultimately Trackman or
Flightscope launch monitors
will produce the best and
most consistent numbers.
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