Do stiffer shafts reduce spin?

So the stiffer the shaft and/or more tip stiff the shaft in relation to your clubhead speed and point of release, the less the shaft bends forward at impact and the more that shaft becomes a lower launch and lower spin shaft.
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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.
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Will a stiffer shaft lower ball flight?

Generally, the more flexible a shaft, the higher the ball flight. The lower the bend point in the shaft, the higher the ball flight (minor affect). Generally, the stiffer the shaft, the lower the ball flight. The higher the bend point, the lower the ball flight (minor affect).
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How do I lower my driver's spin rate?

As you swing your club, pay attention to the angle you're making before you hit the ball. The higher the angle is, the higher your spin rate will be. To lower your spin rate, simply lower your angle of attack as you swing the club before you make contact with the ball.
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What happens if you swing slow with a stiff shaft?

If your golf shaft is too stiff and your swing speed is too slow, your well-struck shot will be limited on both carry distance and shot trajectory; a too-stiff golf shaft will most often lead to weak fades or slices.
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Can a high handicapper use stiff shafts?

Stiff shafts are appropriate for men with single-digit handicaps as well as some with handicaps 10 to 15 who have high clubhead speed. Stiff flex is available in graphite or steel.
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What swing speed requires a stiff shaft?

Stiff – This range is still considered fast, but you most likely won't be out on Tour anytime soon. If you're between 97 and 104 mph with the driver, you need a stiff flex. Regular – Now we are getting into the range where a majority of recreational golfers fall, and also where many LPGA pros fall.
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What causes excessive spin on a golf ball?

Most recreational golfers have a negative attack angle, but a major source of their excessive spin comes from swinging over the top with an open face.
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How much does shaft affect spin?

A shaft that launches the ball 2-degrees higher for a golfer with an 80 mph clubhead speed would typically increase spin by 350-to-400 rpm, while a shaft that launches the ball 2-degrees higher for a golfer with a 100 mph clubhead speed would typically increase spin by 500-to-600 rpm – that is, of course, given the ...
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What happens if shaft flex is too soft?

If a golfer is using a shaft that is too flexible, here are the likely results: 1. The ball will possibly fly higher for any given loft. If the golfer is using the proper loft for his or her swing mechanics, this could cause a slight decrease from the golfer's maximum potential distance.
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Who should play stiff shafts?

Golfers at driving speeds over 90 mph should generally use a stiff shaft. Under 90 mph should probably use a regular shaft.
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How do you know if you need a stiffer shaft?

When To Move To A Stiffer Shaft?
  1. Feels 'whippy' in your hands.
  2. Feels too light.
  3. Your ball is ballooning in the air.
  4. Your ball is behind your pitch mark when you hit your driver.
  5. You ball spins to much on the greens when you approach with your irons.
  6. Your accuracy has dropped.
  7. You start hitting hooks.
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Will stiffer shaft help slice?

If you slice, a softer shaft may help. If you hook, a stiffer shaft may help.
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Do any pros use regular flex shafts?

None of the top 100 PGA Tour pros uses regular iron shafts.

It is only among the wedge shafts selected by the pros that you finally see the majority of them using slightly 'softer' flex shafts but as we can see below a healthy number still continue to choose extra stiff shafts in their wedges.
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What is the ideal spin rate for a 7 iron?

The spin rate can be estimated by 1000 rpm into the number of the club. The ideal spin rate for a 7 iron is 7000 spin rates. This number is adequate if the launch of the ball is not too high.
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Does low spin mean more distance?

A lower spinning golf ball is designed to add distance and decrease curvature in your shots. Since that's the case, these balls are great for beginners and high handicaps. That being said, a lot of low to mid handicaps use them as well.
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How can I improve my golf spin rate?

Practice taking one or two clubs more (5 iron instead of 7 iron) and swing easier. The will help you control your ball flight and distance. More loft generally increases spin rate. All things being equal, more club speed will also increase spin rate.
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What is the ideal spin rate for a driver?

The general rule of thumb is: the lower your clubhead speed and ball speed, the higher you need to launch the ball, and with more spin; and vice versa. According to Trackman, the average PGA TOUR player has a vertical launch angle of 11.2 degrees, and a spin rate of 2,685 rpm.
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Does Tiger Woods use a regular or stiff shaft?

For example, Tiger Woods who consistently hits shots longer than 300 yards has a Regular shaft in his driver.
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How fast should you swing a 7 iron?

An average golfer will swing a seven iron about 75 mph. This number can change based on the weight of the club and if it is steel or graphite. The faster you swing a seven iron, the further it will go. If you can swing at about 85 mph, you will see distances closer to 165 yards.
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Do stiff shafts go further?

A shorter shaft will be a little stiffer, again think of the lever analogy, but it can actually lead to increased distance as well as accuracy. Shorter clubs are easier to use so you will hit more shots out of the middle which means longer straighter drives.
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