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...

The Titleist TSR2 is newly refined, with a more forgiving face that produces more replicable results, optimized for players that make contact all over the club face. The TSR2 is also made with VFT, or “Variable Face Thickness,” which creates almost uniform CT across the entire face. It’s also been slimmed down, with improved aerodynamics and a refined toe shape that makes it...