As we get older obviously our club head speed decreases. One way to alleviate this is by fitting a lighter driver shaft. I'm using a 45 gram shaft which is probably the lightest you can get. Still carry the ball the same as 20 years ago and I'm nearly 60.
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decmancity
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Yeah exactly that. I'll just regret spending money on the wrong things.Ok I’d definitely have a fitting. If you’re just starting out, you want your irons in particular to be giving you as much help as possible - the sets you linked have different strengths, some are aimed at high handicappers, some are for better players that like to shape the ball more.
Ideally, a lesson or two and then a fitting would be the way to go.
Thats my plan!
PragueBlue
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Funnily enough, at age 57, I'm the opposite and seem to get a bit more swing speed (and a lot more control) with a heavier shaft. I think the kick point and flex of a shaft is the most important thing to maximise distance.As we get older obviously our club head speed decreases. One way to alleviate this is by fitting a lighter driver shaft. I'm using a 45 gram shaft which is probably the lightest you can get. Still carry the ball the same as 20 years ago and I'm nearly 60.
It's well worth going for a driver fitting where distance and dispersion can be optimised. My brother has just got a new ping g430 and there's been an improvement on his titleist 915. With lots of different shafts and heads available you'll find something to suit.Funnily enough, at age 57, I'm the opposite and seem to get a bit more swing speed (and a lot more control) with a heavier shaft. I think the kick point and flex of a shaft is the most important thing to maximise distance.
PragueBlue
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Harrogate GC mainly as I'm a member there. Occasionally Knaresborough, Rudding Park or Oakdale.Where does everyone play ?
Romiley GC
mindmyp's_n_q's
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A solid impact is the biggest factor in distance plus a launch angle (club head plus swing arc) of about 15 degrees. A 80% power with 100% sweet spot and good launch will go further than a 100% power with 80% sweet spot and good launch.Funnily enough, at age 57, I'm the opposite and seem to get a bit more swing speed (and a lot more control) with a heavier shaft. I think the kick point and flex of a shaft is the most important thing to maximise distance.
15 degree launch is why some people can hit their 3 wood as far as their driver. Their impact angle is zero, so a driver struggles but the 15 degree wood flys.
Lighter shafts mainly help with maintaining constant swing speed/acceleration.
PragueBlue
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Agreed. I think the sweet spot on all drivers these days is pretty large compared to the old days. As you say impact angle is critical but that's going to come from the swing rather than club head or shaft and another reason for fitting.A solid impact is the biggest factor in distance plus a launch angle (club head plus swing arc) of about 15 degrees. A 80% power with 100% sweet spot and good launch will go further than a 100% power with 80% sweet spot and good launch.
15 degree launch is why some people can hit their 3 wood as far as their driver. Their impact angle is zero, so a driver struggles but the 15 degree wood flys.
Lighter shafts mainly help with maintaining constant swing speed/acceleration.
I love my Diamana shafts but which one I choose will often depend on the conditions. Strong wind and hard fairways and I'll probably play the Whiteboard for the lower launch and better run. Softer and stiller conditions might have me choosing to go with the Blueboard (or even occasionally Redboard). You can change lie, face and loft angles with so many drivers these days that the same effect can be produced without a shaft change too.
There's so much to consider!
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Bracken Ghyll GC near Addingham. Great views !Where does everyone play ?
Romiley GC
comiskey33
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Just do it!I'm going to try to get out and play. I've been to the driving range a couple of times.
No better time than now!
You wont regret it