What Flex is best for senior golfers?

When it comes to senior flex drivers, the Mitsubishi Rayon are some of the lightest and most forgiving. This is a 57gram shaft, which is a perfect weight for a senior golfer. Anything under 60 grams is going to help golfers get more clubhead and ball speed.
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What golf club shaft is best for seniors?

The overwhelming majority of senior players would benefit from using a graphite shaft. Not just any graphite shaft, you want to find one that is lightweight and has enough flex.
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What's the difference between regular flex and senior flex?

Regular Flex (What's The Difference?) A senior flex golf shaft is a lightweight and flexible graphite shaft for golfers who have swing speeds around 80 miles per hour. A regular flex is a steel or graphite golf shaft for golfers who have swing speeds around 95 miles per hour.
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What is the difference between stiff flex and senior flex?

The Different Types of Club Flex Available

A or M = Senior— slightly firmer than ladies. R = Regular— middle of the road shaft and most used. U = Uniflex— for golfers that swing the club at the high end of R and low end of S. S = Stiff— for use by golfers with high swing speed.
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What's the difference between senior flex and ladies flex?

However, ladies flex is designed for the slowest swinging players and offers the most flex. Seniors flex is the second most flexible shaft suited to players who find that a regular shaft is too stiff, but a ladies shaft is too flexible.
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Shaft Flex: What's Right For Your Swing



Should a senior golfer use a stiff shaft?

The whole charm of Senior shafts is that they're lightweight, flexible, and easier to launch. As for heavy, stiff shafts, these are better suited for golfers with an above-average or faster swing speed (over 95 mph). When your swing speed is higher, getting the golf ball to launch higher is no concern.
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Which golf shaft flex is right for me?

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. If you're between 84 and 96 mph, regular is going to be best for you.
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What loft driver should seniors use?

What loft driver should seniors use? Most seniors should use a driver loft of at least 11 degrees. While some players might get away with 10 or 10.5 if they still have a higher swing speed, most golfers should between 11-13 degrees.
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When should I use a senior flex golf club?

You should use a senior flex shaft if you have a driver swing speed of 70 to 85 mph, which produces a carry distance of 180 to 210 yards. If so you also need a four iron for a 150-yard shot . For higher swing speeds consider a regular or stiffer flex, and if your swing is below that speed you should use a ladies shaft.
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Are graphite shafts better for seniors?

Generally speaking, graphite shafts are better for seniors than steel shafts unless the senior still maintains very high swing speeds. There are some seniors in incredible shape that can easily hit a regular steel shaft in their iron.
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Will senior flex increase distance?

If you are playing with a regular shaft currently and it is not the right fit for you, the senior flex shaft could help you increase distance.
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How can a senior golf increase swing speed?

What Can the Elderly Do to Swing Faster?
  1. Turn forward in your swing. Turning or flexing creates leverage that helps you draw up more speed. ...
  2. Use right-fitting grips. ...
  3. Use more loft. ...
  4. Use lighter clubs. ...
  5. Manage lighter clubs in the backswing. ...
  6. Get the right equipment. ...
  7. Get your body in shape. ...
  8. Just practice more.
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Are lighter clubs better for seniors?

Yes, lighter clubs are better for seniors, but the weight is removed from the shaft, rather than the clubhead itself. Steel shafts can be weightier and slow down swing speed, something most senior golfers don't want. This is why lighter, senior flex graphite shafts are the best and lightest option for senior golfers.
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What is senior shaft flex?

A senior flex golf shaft is a graphite shaft built to accommodate the needs of a slower swing. Players that use a senior flex golf shaft will typically have swing speeds below 85mph. These golfers struggle to get both distance and launch.
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Will I lose distance with a stiff shaft?

If the shaft flex is too stiff, your average distance will remain low.
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How do you choose between stiff and regular flex?

The number one fact when you're going to select a shaft for you is how fast you hit the ball. In general, golfers with a fast swing should use a stiff shaft and slowed swings should use a regular flex shaft. To check your swing speed a shot tracking device will be the most accurate method.
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How far should a 70 year old man hit a driver?

A 70-year-old man should be hitting a driver anywhere from 180 to 190 yards. This number has grown a bit in the last few years with the introduction of improved driver and shaft technology. At 70 years old, some golfers are having no trouble getting the ball to fly 200 yards or more.
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What is the average swing speed for a 75 year old golfer?

What is the average swing speed of a senior golfer? Anyone over 50 belongs to the senior golfer category. Unlike women, who, on average, have a maximum 60 mph swing speed, men usually have a minimum 75 mph swing speed, with 90 mph being their average.
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What is the average handicap for a 70 year old golfer?

If you shoot between 70 and 75, your handicap will be between 1 and 2. If you shoot between 76 and 80, your handicap will be between 3 and 5. If you shoot between 81 and 85, your handicap will be between 6 and 9.
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How do I know if my shaft flex is too soft?

If the shaft is too flexible, you will have a 'whippy' feeling in your hands, and you won't be able to feel the clubhead on the downswing. When the golf ball is struck it will generally have too much spin if the shaft is too flexible, this will cause a 'ballooning' effect on the shot and it will tend to go quite high.
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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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What happens if golf shaft is too stiff?

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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