What shaft should a senior golfer use?

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.

What shaft is best for a senior golfer?

In general, I highly suggest that all senior golfers opt for graphite flex shafts. These are much easier to hit and won't require extra energy late in the round to swing. Also, you want to make sure the flex itself is the right one.

Are graphite shafts good 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.

What shafts do Senior Tour players use?

True Temper golf shafts are the most used among the top 100 players on the PGA Tour making up close to 50% of the shafts played with. Mitsubishi shafts are the next most popular in this elite group with 9.9% having those shafts with Fujikura and Nippon Shafts the next most used with an 8.6% share.

What type of shaft should a high handicapper use?

Favourite Steel Shafts For High Handicappers

The AMT Red from True Temper is great shaft, at 94g it's light for steel and it is designed to get height and spin on the ball. This is a shaft that will feel great and get you feeling confident in a steel shaft for your irons.

Choosing the right shaft for senior golfers

When should I switch to senior flex shafts?

If your swing speed is between 75 and 85 miles per hour, then you will need a senior shaft. If you are between 85 and 95 miles per hour, then the regular shaft will be the best choice.

Is regular or stiff flex better for high handicap?

Most high-handicappers (especially men) tend to over-swing. If this describes you (and you know who you are), you should consider a softer flex to help you slow your swing down. Slowing down the swing will certainly produce more accurate shots and better distance control.

Can 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.

What is a senior plus flex shaft?

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.

Do I need a stiff or regular shaft?

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.

What are the easiest irons to hit for seniors?

Graphite shafts are the best choice for senior golfers. They are easier to swing and will allow players to get through the ball a bit faster. Most senior golfers need this golf shaft. If you happen to have quite a bit of club head speed still, the regular graphite shaft could be the better choice.

How far should a 70 year old man hit a golf ball?

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.

What is the average swing speed for a senior golfer?

What is the average swing speed of a senior golfer? According to a study done by My TPI, the average speed for 50-60 year old golfers is between 72-86 mph. For golfers above 60 years old, it's between 71-79mph.

Does a senior shaft add distance?

Senior golfers can gain more distance by selecting a longer driver shaft. A longer driver shaft will provide you with more wider swing arc and help get more distance from your driver.

How far should a senior golfer hit a driver?

Distance is directly related to swing speed. Although the PGA Tour Pros swing between 110 and 120mph, you need not be that fast to score well. The average Senior Tour player swings a driver at 106mph and hits it 274 yards. But the average LPGA Tour Pro swings a driver at only 93 mph and hits it 246 yards.

How often should seniors play golf?

Summary: Regularly golfing, at least once per month, was found to lower the risk of death among older adults.

Why do seniors lose distance in golf?

The key to distance in the golf swing is the ability to make a full turn away from the ball and swing the club smoothly and swiftly back through. Older golfers lose the ability to do this, as their muscles become less flexible and they lose strength in their stomachs, arms, legs and shoulders.

How can a senior golf increase swing speed?

How do I know what golf shaft to use?

Put simply, the higher the rating, the more the shaft is prone to twisting. It is the torque that also determines how the shaft feels to every player, which means that the higher the rating, the softer the shaft will feel. A shaft with a 3-degree torque will feel much stiffer than a 5-degree torque, for example.

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.

What Flex is best for high handicapper?

Regular. The most common flex, regular, is designated as "R" on the flex chart and is recommended for golfers who regularly drive the ball 210 to 240 yards and have a swing speed between 75 and 84 mph. Steel and graphite shafts are available in regular flex, which is appropriate for men with mid to high handicaps.

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.

Will I lose distance with a stiff shaft?

If the shaft flex is too stiff, your average distance will remain low.