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The shaft is the timing device of the golf club. It stores energy at the start of the downswing and releases it in the impact zone. The timing of this release varies with the speed and technique of the swing and is controlled by the stiffness or flex of the shaft. The more powerful the swing and the higher the clubhead speed, the stiffer the shaft must be to return the clubhead to the correct position at impact. A shaft which is too flexible will tend to cause shots which fly higher than normal and to the left of target. A shaft which is too stiff will tend to produce shots which fly lower and to the right. Both conditions will also result in some loss of distance. The illustrations to the right, demonstrate what happens to a shaft during a golf swing. As the downswing begins, energy is stored by the flex of the shaft. At impact, the shaft has unloaded and maximum energy is transferred into the golf ball. As the player swings through the ball, you can see how the shaft has released the stored energy.
The table below determines the correct shaft flex, based on the average distance the golfer hits a seven iron.
Shaft Flex Typical Golfer Average Distance (yards) Clubhead Speed (mph) Extra Stiff Strong professionals 185+ 100+ Stiff Most professionals, low handicap and strong amateur men 160-185 90-100+ Regular Average men. Low-handicap women 140-160 75-90 Senior Senior men and stronger women 110-140 65-75 Ladies Average women <110 <65