What Does Shaft Flex Mean in Golf?
By The Fairway Labs TeamReviewed
Equipment
Golf term
Shaft flex
Shaft flex in practice
As a rough guide, slower swings suit softer flexes and faster swings need stiffer ones. Flex is one of the simplest things a custom fitting gets right, often adding both distance and consistency.
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