Will a regular flex shaft help my slice?

Try a more flexible shaft, when a shaft is too stiff the clubface struggles to turn back to square, which will present the clubface open at impact, causing the ball to slice. The more flexible the shaft is the easier it is to turn the clubhead over at impact.
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Can regular flex cause a slice?

When the clubhead gets to the ball, the shaft won't unload properly and the face will remain slightly open, causing a slice. Other swing problems also can cause a slice, of course, but shafts that are too stiff can make the problem worse.
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What shaft is better for a slice?

Unlike the pros, you should look for shafts with weaker tip sections that allow for more release of the club head as it comes into impact. A more active tip section will generally allow for a faster rate of closure, which is beneficial to golfers suffering from a slice.
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Does driver shaft affect slice?

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 shaft too soft cause slice?

MISSES STARTING LEFT AND TURNING BACK RIGHT (PULL FADE OR SLICE) Typically caused by an outside-to-inside swing path and a shaft that is too soft in the butt and/or the tip. Stiffening the butt section first MAY help but you typically need a firmer tip section to keep the ball from moving to the right as much.
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DRIVER SHAFT FLEX - THE COMPARISON TEST!



Will too much flex cause a slice?

Try a more flexible shaft, when a shaft is too stiff the clubface struggles to turn back to square, which will present the clubface open at impact, causing the ball to slice. The more flexible the shaft is the easier it is to turn the clubhead over at impact.
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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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How do I reduce my driver slice?

How To Fix Your Slice: 7 Simple Steps To Straight Golf Shots
  1. Don't Aim Left.
  2. Position Your Golf Ball Properly in Your Setup.
  3. Take Note of Your Divots.
  4. Fix Your Grip.
  5. Keep Your Elbow Tucked During Your Backswing.
  6. Transfer Your Weight.
  7. Release the Club Prior to Impact.
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What happens if shaft is too flexible?

When a golf shaft is too flexible, you will not be able to hit the ball straight. You will also end up losing a bit of distance. When a golf shaft is too flexible, it isn't easy to control the clubface and get it to square up at impact.
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Do regular shafts go further?

No, not necessarily. Whilst this is a heavier object to strike the ball with and that should make it go further, you have to balance your swing speed with this weight. For many golfers a lighter shaft will allow them to generate higher clubhead speeds.
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Does higher loft reduce slice?

A higher driver loft can help a slice because it will help to encourage a bit more forgiveness and backspin on the driver. These features of a higher lofted driver are going to help improve a slice and straighten out overall ball flight. A slice is often caused by a bit too much side spin being applied to a golf ball.
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Will an adjustable driver help my slice?

In my experience, an adjustable driver will NOT fix your slice. I had a slice with my driver and nothing changed when I switched to an adjustable with a draw bias. Sure, it can help a little but you'll end up with a very similar result. The only thing that's going to fix your slice is to change your swing.
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When should I switch to regular golf shafts?

To check your swing speed a shot tracking device will be the most accurate method. Based on your swing speeds here are our recommendations: 80-95 mph swing speeds should use regular shafts. 90-105 mph swing speeds should use stiff shafts.
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Does shaft flex really matter?

1) Shaft flex is a very important variable in fitting. Our testers saw variations of as much as 22 yards of distance from one flex to another. Getting the right flex is key to an optimal fit.
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What happens if you swing too fast with a regular shaft?

If a golfer is using a shaft that is too stiff for his or her swing mechanics and swing speed, any or all of the following may result: 1. The ball flies lower for any given loft, and possibly shorter in distance, because the golfer's best launch angle for maximum distance cannot be achieved.
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How do I know if my shaft flex is too soft?

Spotting Trouble
  1. Wild shot pattern. The first indication that your driver shaft is too soft is likely going to be a wild shot pattern from the tee. ...
  2. Ball flight too high. There is a right way and a wrong way to produce high tee shots. ...
  3. Loose feeling through impact.
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How do I know what shaft flex is right for me?

Some General Guidelines About Shaft Flex
  • Take a look at the distance you hit your driver. ...
  • If you have a very smooth swing, you might benefit from a softer flex even if you swing fast. ...
  • If your drives go left, you might benefit from a stiffer flex; if your drives go right, you might benefit from a softer flex.
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Why do I always slice my driver?

A slice shot is caused by a poor grip and setup, an outside-to-in downswing path and an open clubface. An outside-to-in path occurs when the golfer reaches too far on the downside, bringing the club down to the right of the ball (outside), relative to the target line.
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Can you hit a 300 yard drive with a regular flex shaft?

Let me put it bluntly – No You Can't! If some guys on the PGA Tour can't hit it 300 yards – you can't either. Understanding the 'true distance' you hit the golf ball is more important than the 'bragging distance' you can hit it.
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Do any tour players use regular flex?

Kramer's 2006 “Golf Magazine” article cites a survey showing that just 2 percent of PGA Tour players and 10 percent of PGA Champions Tour players used regular flex shafts in their irons. He also notes that PGA Tour swing speeds average 110 mph, so the players favor a stiffer shaft to better control the club.
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Do pros use stiff or regular shafts?

Most PGA Tour pros will use stiff or extra stiff in their shafts. It is rare to find someone swinging a regular shaft with the amount of swing speed those guys have.
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