Shaft type??

Question

I have a terrible power fade when i drive that im trying to get rid of. Im wondering if i should go with a stiff shaft. My club speed is 95-98mph....

Any sugguestions?

Answer 1

The short answer is to use the most forgiving shaft you can. At that speed a good quality Reg Flex with low torque and high kick point will be ideal. Also, keep in mind that just because a shaft says "stiff" doesn't make it so. Go with the better quality shafts from Graffalloy, Fujikura or Aldila. Many of the shafts that come with drivers off the shelf can be pretty ordinary and in my view the shaft is 90% of the club, a head is a head really. I play off 2 swing at around 115 mph and use a Clevelend Ti460 with the Graffalloy Blue Stiff shaft (not tour stiff or X) The "Clevelend" shaft that came with it is in the bin (it was a Fujikura shaft, but one of their ordinary ones)

Answer 2

I used to have the same problem that you seem to be having.  I used to have a regular flex Ping G5 and everything was going way right.  I decided to buy a stiff flex TaylorMade Burner and now I have a slight draw.  But I think that a stiff flex shaft on any driver would work... but I recommend that you get the Burner.  I promise that you wont regret buying it.

Answer 3

nickc is absolutely correct

Answer 4

With a swing speed like that you need to have a stiff flex and that should fix the problem.