The golf shaft is a crucial component of a golf club, serving as the link between the golfer’s hands and the clubhead. The primary function of a golf shaft is to transfer the energy generated by the golfer’s swing to the clubhead, which in turn propels the ball forward.
The golf shaft’s design and material composition can significantly impact a golfer’s performance. Shafts come in various flexes, which determine how much the shaft bends during the swing. The flex impacts the trajectory, spin rate, and accuracy of the shot. Golfers with slower swing speeds typically use more flexible shafts, while those with faster swing speeds use stiffer shafts.
The length of a golf shaft also affects performance. Longer shafts generate more clubhead speed but can sacrifice accuracy, while shorter shafts provide greater control but may result in less distance.
Additionally, golf shafts can be made from different materials such as steel, graphite, or a combination of both. Steel shafts tend to be heavier and provide more control, while graphite shafts are lighter and offer more distance.
In summary, the major function of a golf shaft is to transfer energy from the golfer’s swing to the clubhead, impacting trajectory, spin rate, accuracy, and distance. The design and material composition of a golf shaft can significantly impact a golfer’s performance.
Wishon’s S2S Shafts are graphite shafts custom designed to specific golfer swing characteristics. Using Wishon’s S2S Shaft Fitting System, golfers can be matched to the best possible shaft for their swing characteristics.
A Wishon Golf clubhead custom fit and custom built with a Wishon Golf shaft offers golfers the absolute best fit and allows golfers to achieve success in their search for their perfect golf clubs.
Wishon Golf custom designed shafts deserve every bit as much respect as Wishon designed clubhead models. Different swing movements most definitely require different shaft designs to optimize each golfer’s ability to maximize their ball striking potential. Wishon Golf shafts are only designed for specific golfer swing types and represent the culmination of over 30 years of in-depth shaft research and incorporate a number of golf industry shaft design and shaft R & D firsts. In truth, no shaft company has contributed as much to the technical understanding of shaft performance and to the advancement of accurate shaft fitting technology than Wishon Golf.