Should I use a senior flex shaft?
You should use a senior flex shaft if you have a driver swing speed of 70 to 85 mph, which produces a carry distance of 180 to 210 yards. For higher swing speeds consider a regular or stiffer flex, and if your swing is below that speed you should use a ladies shaft.
Will a senior shaft add distance?
Senior golfers can gain more distance by selecting a longer driver shaft. A longer driver shaft will provide you with more wider swing arc and help get more distance from your driver.
Are senior shafts good for beginners?
We’d recommend a steel shaft for golfers who have normal swing speed (90 to 110 mph) but want some extra control on their shots. They are best for beginners, seniors, and lady golfers who struggle to use steel shafts properly and generate distance with steel shafts.
What is senior flex golf shaft?
A senior flex golf shaft is a graphite shaft built to accommodate the needs of a slower swing. Players that use a senior flex golf shaft will typically have swing speeds below 85mph. These golfers struggle to get both distance and launch.
Should senior golfers use graphite shafts?
Generally speaking, graphite shafts are better for seniors than steel shafts unless the senior still maintains very high swing speeds. There are some seniors in incredible shape that can easily hit a regular steel shaft in their iron. If this is you, by all means, keep swinging it!
What is the advantage of senior shaft golf clubs?
The flexibility of a senior shaft does not only impact the swing speed and the speed of the club head. It will also impact the angle at which the club head contacts the golf ball. With a slower swing speed, a flexible shaft may be able to impart more clubhead speed which will then impact the ball’s speed.
What age is considered senior in golf?
50 and above
In men’s professional golf senior tournaments are for players aged 50 and above. In other branches of the sport the lower age limit varies, but is usually 45, 50 or 55.
Are senior golf clubs different?
The primary difference between regular golf clubs and senior golf clubs is the shaft in the club. Senior golfers are typically not able to generate the same swing speed as their younger playing partners, but that is the great thing about being able to buy equipment that is built to enhance your golf swing.
Who should use senior flex golf clubs?
Senior flex shafts are appropriate for golfers who swing between 75 and 90 mph and carry a driver about 180 to 200 yards. Regular flex shafts are designed for golfers who swing 90 to 100 mph and carry a driver about 200 to 240 yards.
Who should use senior golf shafts?
Because seniors generally have slower swing speeds than younger golfers, they require a more flexible shaft. Senior flex shafts are appropriate for golfers who swing between 75 and 90 mph and carry a driver about 180 to 200 yards.
What is the best driver shaft for seniors?
While all five drivers make an exceptional case for best in class, the Taylor Made M2 is a clear choice as the best driver for slow swing speed. More succinctly, the M2 is the best driver for seniors, period.
What is a senior flex golf shaft?
Senior and regular flex shafts are two measures of flexibility and are recommended for golfers of different levels. The labels “senior” and “regular” refer to swing-speed measurements, not necessarily the type of golfer who uses them.
What is a senior shaft?
The senior shaft is a little softer than a regular flex, and male golfers switch to this shaft as they age. Golfers who hit the ball between 200-225 off the tee should choose a senior shaft. The ladies shaft is for golfers who drive 200 yards or less.