What is R flex shaft?
“R” denotes “regular flex” “S” denotes “stiff flex” (might also be designated “Firm”) “X” denotes “extra stiff flex” (might also be designated “Tour”)
What does R shaft mean?
For those of you who are unaware of the nomenclature, R stands for Regular and is designed for – well, you guessed it – the regular guy. It is simply the flex built into the shaft to complement the strength of what the average male golfer may produce to provide the right feel and consistent results.
What does R mean on a golf club?
A regular (R) shaft is favored by golfers who have a medium-fast swing and drive the ball between 225-250 on a regular basis. Golfers who play regular shafts have club speeds between 80-95 mph.
Which flex shaft is right for me?
– Golf Shaft Flex Chart
| Carry Distance | Swing Speed | Flex |
|---|---|---|
| Under 200 yards | Under 75 mph | Ladies or Senior |
| 200 to 240 yards | 75 to 95 mph | Regular |
| 240 to 275 yards | 95 to 110 mph | Stiff |
| Over 275 yards | Over 110 mph | Stiff or Extra Stiff |
What does R mean on Callaway irons?
The R stands for Roger Cleveland. The dots (as you guessed correctly) signify where the irons were made (what Callaway facility).
What happens if my shaft is too stiff?
If your driver’s shaft is too stiff, the clubhead may not square with the ball at the point of impact, causing slices and fades. If you can’t feel the weight of the clubhead loading through the shaft, it’s probably too stiff, and can cause errors and issues associated with accuracy such as these.
What does shaft flex 5.0 mean?
Regular – 5.0. Regular Plus – 5.5. Stiff – 6.0. Extra Stiff – 6.5. Extra Stiff Plus – 7.0.
What shaft flex should I use?
What Golf Shaft Flex is Right For Me? Regular and Stiff Flex Shaft. Players with swing speeds between 85-90 mph (typical of beginning male amateurs and many senior players) will tend to select a club with a regular Extra Stiff. Senior and Ladies Flex Shaft.
How much flex should your golf shaft have?
Determining which golf shaft flex your need (stiff, regular, senior, etc.) requires club fitting and testing. Start by using a launch monitor to analyze your golf swing speed. If your swing ranges between 85 mph and 95 mph then you should start with a regular flex.
What is R2 shaft flex?
The R2 is the equivalent of the modern day A-flex. Instead of calling it amateur or senior flex which is ability or age related, the R2 is simply a softer shaft than a standard regular flex for those with reduced swing speeds.
What is a flex Golf Club shaft?
The flex of a golf club shaft determines how much it bends during your swing and the proper amount of flex is important for distance and accuracy as well as feel.