Two claims can be made about Autoflex golf shafts that don’t require a regimented scientific analysis to be conducted in order to verify them. One is that they are remarkably expensive. The other is that they are flamboyantly colored. These two truths are self-evident. Another claim might be made about them that might justify these two observations, but which would have to be true in...

Shaft flex, torque rating, kick point, launch and spin profiles. These all affect the performance of a given golf shaft, as well as its suitability for a player. So does the tempo rating, even the weight. For instance, a golf shaft with a lightweight design might generally perform better in the hands of a beginner golfer or an aging golfer with a slower swing speed, as the lower swing speed...

Just like you wouldn’t want to buy a car without taking it for a test ride, so too you should want to know what you’re buying before you put good money into a golf shaft. So, while you’re looking through a collection of golf shafts for sale, here are a few things to look out for. Flex Rating, Launch and Spin Profiles Flex rating is probably the single most important rating you...