Why uniflex shafts

Johwak 2 posts. It means that the company is so cheap that they are unwilling to offer you options for your clubs. Most steel shafts are uniflex but they are trimmed for different loads.

Remove the stickers if that is a problem. One shaft for all swings is the theory. I've always swung a regular shaft and the uniflex didn't feel too stiff for me.

Maybe somebody who uses stiffs or extra stiffs would feel differently. It has always interested me, though, that no version of the Callaway uniflex shaft seems to be available in the aftermarket. More like one shaft for all average swings. If you are an average golfer with an average swing speed they'll probably be just right for you.

If you need a senior flex you should probably go with graphite. If your swing speed is high enough you feel the Uniflex is too whippy, you're on the high side of stiff or possibly an X and should order them with one of the many custom shafts Callaway makes available. Uniflex technology is there for the average or below average golfer. I see way to many guys saying they need a stiff shaft when regular would really improve their game. Uniflex means that depending on your swing, the shaft is going to bend from a different place.

It works well with someone who might not know what shaft flex to get from the start. It does lean more towards the mid flex. The callaway uniflex shaft was somewhere between a regular and a stiff. It's a great shaft for a very broad spectrum of golfers. With a smooth tempo, they're really nice actually. Obviously having shafts dialed in for you is a bonus, but these are very reasonable if you don't need anything too stiff. Higher launch as well. Shafts do not do this!

A shaft bends where it is designed to bend. A softer swing will make it bend less than a harder or more aggressive swing but they are going to bend in the same place. I've got them in my Nike's. Stigma aside, I love them. I swing between The shorter the iron the higher the loft and ball trajectory.

A high trajectory shortens the distance required to stop the ball on the green. Shaft weight plays a significant role in the maximum swing speed that you can achieve. Furthermore, it impacts the control you can execute over the shot. Graphite shafts are lighter than steel shafts generally weighing in at below 90g.

They are more suitable for golfers that require additional swing speed. Iron shafts are divided into three weight categories, lightweight for shafts under 90g, mid-weight for shafts between 90g and g, and heavyweight for shafts over g. Stiff shafts are ideal for golfers with high swing speeds.

Higher swing speeds generally lead to an increase in distance if you are swinging the club fast enough to utilize the stiffer shaft. Using an extra stiff shaft is only recommended for golfers that have extremely fast swing speed and can control the club at such high speed.

To achieve maximum swing speed, you have to use your normal shot shape and not deviate from that. Trying to manufacture a shot will have a significant impact on your swing speed. A width and a large arc will enable you to increase the speed at the point of impact.

Get wide early for speed where it counts. Start the backswing with your leading arm straight and keep the maximum width without compromising other swing mechanics. Fast swingers start the downswing with the lower body a fraction of a second before they reach the top of their backswing.

Clear your leading hip slightly forward and towards the back to enable you to swing freely with no obstruction. Keep the lag position until your hands reach hip height before releasing the clubhead for maximum effect. Use the big muscles in your legs and core to generate power through the impact zone. It all starts from the ground up. To get the best results from the effect of your swing speed you have to use the shaft suited to your maximum speed and not attempt to use a shaft that is better suited to different swing speeds.

A uniflex shaft is ideal when you are in the transition phase between a regular shaft and a stiff shaft. Go ahead, work hard on fitness and strength to increase your swing speed, and then get the shaft that will take you to the next level. Golf Blue Heron is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.

Ethan Money List Winner Sep 17, RaCs said:. Deleted Member Guest Sep 17, I've always thought the whole Uniflex shaft thing to be a bit stupid really, are manufacturers expecting us to believe that they have produced one shaft to suit all swings?

Ethan said:. Uniflex is just a convenient way of not having to provide different flexes. Just make one cheap shaft aimed somewhere between regular and stiff with fairly generous manufacturing tolerances and you are in business. Foxholer Major Champion Sep 17, The weight of the shaft is mainly determined by the material graphite or steel and the club the shaft is in e. The weight of the shaft will then alter slightly depending on the brand as well.

This is the point on the shaft where it bends the most during the swing. High kick points encourage a low ball flight and vice versa. This refers to the amount the shaft twists during the swing.

Every club will have a torque rating, the higher rating refers to a higher degree of twist. More torque encourages a higher ball flight. The length of the shaft is normally decided by two factors; the club unless you are going down the Bryson DeChambeau route of one length clubs and your height. Having incorrect length clubs can cause difficulty for golfers to strike the ball in the centre at impact.

In an ideal scenario golfers should always receive a custom-fit session from their local PGA Professional to determine which shaft suits them best. However, not all golfers want or have the budget for this option. According to research by True Spec Golf the table below shows what shaft you should be using based on your average swing speeds with driver:. The most reliable way to find out your swing speed is by using a launch monitor.

They are used during custom-fittings or you could request one be used during your next lesson with a Professional. Most PGA Professionals will have at least one launch monitor at their disposal. If for whatever reason the above is not an option available to you, the best guide is to use your driving distance.