This post is not going to recommend specific models of golf shafts for drivers. Rather it is going to categorize what you should be looking for based on your swing speed. Beyond that, you should consider working with a fitter to find what you need. With no further ado, let’s get into it. For Beginners and Players with Slower Swing Speeds Players with slower swing speeds, and this includes...

Unlike in the corner of the industry that deals with driver shafts, you still have your choice of material in iron shafts. While pretty much all modern driver shafts are graphite shafts, there are still both steel and graphite iron shafts available from leading manufacturers. But which is for you? This post may help. The Thing About Irons The thing about irons is that they are, generally, much...

Forget buying custom golf shafts online for a minute. What you really need to do is better understand the launch and spin profiles of stock shafts, and you’ll get custom-like, personalized performance, even from what you consider off-the-shelf options. Besides, there are plenty of excellent golf shafts out there - Autoflex golf shafts, Mitsubishi VANQUISH shafts, the Kai’li White,...

The term “best golf shafts” is highly subjective. Some players need a lower launch, less spin, and stiffer, more replicable consistency, whereas other golfers need a more forgiving shaft with greater flex that sends the ball higher and imparts more spin. That said, there are some frequent flyers on “best of” lists across the industry. Here are some of the best of the...