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Having the proper shaft flex for your golf clubs is very important. If you missed my article about shaft length, then click here.

When you swing a golf club, you put a certain amount of torque on it causing it to bend. If the torque you put on the shaft causes it to bend a lot, then the club is not stiff enough for you. If it doesn't bend at all, it possibly may be too stiff for you.

A GENERIC WAY TO PICK THE RIGHT FLEX
Answer the following question: How far do you carry your driver, not including roll?

250 yards or more: Stiff Flex (S)
230-250 yards: Regular Flex (R)
200-230 yards: Senior Flex (A)
200 yards or less: Ladies Flex (L)
The really big hitters will use Extra Stiff. However, most golfers will use S, R, A, or L flex.

OTHER THINGS THAT MAY AFFECT SHAFT FLEX
Before you go and buy a club, or clubs, with the above flex that fits your driver distance, or before you completely change out your shafts in your clubs, there are some other things you will want to check first. Check with your local golf store to see if you can demo some drivers with different shaft flex's. As an example, let's say the distance you can carry your driver is 240 yards, then you should consider a regular flex. But if your drives, with a regular shaft, have a tendency to go to the left, then try a stiffer flex. If your golf ball travels to the right, then try a softer flex.

Picking the shaft flex that gives you the straightest drive should be our main concern. Distance is important, but for mid to high handicappers they should be concerned with making sure the golf ball stays on the fairway. So, make sure you pick the right flex that helps to improve your game.

The best way to make sure you have the correct shaft flex is to be fitted by a golf professional or a custom golf fitter.

Another aspect of the shaft that we want to consider, since it governs how high or how low a club will hit, is the shaft tip. I will post another article later, that explains high kick point, mid kick point, and low kick point.