It’s closer to the pin that counts

Last week we described how your grip size and your lie angles can impact on your performance. If you missed that, you can read it now.  

If we mention a golf shaft, most golfers think we’re going to talk about how much distance we can add with the right shaft. We can add distance, but with your irons, we’re probably more concerned with accuracy and the angle of descent on your approach shots (to give them stopping power).

If your iron shaft is too flexible, then you’re going to have a dispersion pattern that’s all over the place. Every shot is a surprise!

A shaft that is too stiff will almost certainly have you fighting a fade that can become a slice or sometimes a pull. Again, you’re not sure whether to aim left or right. 

“Also be aware of the impact a shaft length can have on your ability to square the face at impact with the sole parallel to the turf. Accuracy can be significantly reduced by the wrong shaft length. Is it sensible that golfers who have a variation in height of sometimes as much as 6 inches (and even more) should play with the same length shaft.” 

The gift we can give you

We want to change the experience with your irons out on the golf course. We coach and we ‘fit’. It’s what we’re trained to do. Cameras and technology make it easier than ever for us to diagnose a challenge. From there the right fitting: grip size, lie angles, shaft length, shaft type and flex; allows us to make it as easy as possible for you to hit better golf shots. Send us a message to book an Assessment and Fitting with us.

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