I just got a new driver i found out that the shaft is to stiff should i get a new shaft?

Question

yea i just got a cleveland hibore XL but the shaft is like a "super stiff" so i thinkin of buyin a new shaft. Right now i spraying off the tee. but my dad says im just not taking the same swing. so is it worth the money to get a new shaf?

Thanks, Dan

Answer 1

Yes send that back and get your money back and get the one you want.

Answer 2

Few  amateurs have enough clubhead speed to require an X-Stiff shaft, so more flex might help you, but if you are spraying both left and right, you have other problems than just the shaft.

Answer 3

You need to have your swing speed tested...if it is between 90-100, you should have a stiff shaft....between 80-90, you should have a regular shaft.

Have a professional club fitter tell you what to do.

Answer 4

Depending on where you bought the new driver, you may be able to exchange it for a club with a softer shaft . Try that first before you go reshafting a club. So long as there are no dings and scratches and the club looks new, try the exchange. Otherwise go for a softer shaft.

Answer 5

it depends how strong you are and how fast your swing is. generally a stiff shaft is for a strong player who doesnt need flex. the average golfer goes for a 10.5 degree with a regular shaft.

its down to personal choice in the end

Answer 6

What you need to do is go to Golfsmith or your Local Golf Superstore and get your swing analyzed it would only take a few minutes , then that will tell you specifically what type of shaft you should play , if it is not an xtra stiff then you should return that Driver and get one with the proper shaft , then you will be alot happier and not spray the ball .

Good Luck !

Answer 7

you should have been fitted on a launch monitor . return to store . they will replace , if you have any difficulty phone customer service at clevland , the situation will be resolved in your favour .

Answer 8

Spraying off the tee is not a symptom of the shaft, it's your swing. Your dad is right.

Of course, if you are not comfortable with the club, a change could help you dial in your swing.

A better use of your money might be to get some lessons.