Does 10 grams make a difference in golf shaft?

Does 10 grams make a difference in golf shaft?

While most focus more on shaft flex, shaft weight is equally important. 10 grams may not sound like a big deal, but during the golf swing, it can make a big difference. This weight can make a big difference to feel, clubhead speed and dispersion (the accuracy of your drives).

What does grams mean in golf shafts?

The lighter the shaft, the faster the club can be swung. The faster the club is moving, the farther the ball goes. It is why the most popular weight for driver shaft-weights on the PGA Tour is still in the mid-60-gram range, with some players having tried shafts less than 50 grams.

What graphite shaft should I use?

Depending on the shaft, 90-gram graphite shafts are just as, if not more stable than, steel. 95-120+ grams: These shafts are for the fastest players, and from a materials and design perspective graphite, shafts in this weight range can be made extremely stiff —beyond the point of similar steel shafts.

Do PGA players use steel or graphite irons?

Things have changed, however, and PGA TOUR players are finding benefits from using graphite in their irons. Throughout his career, Dufner has used steel shafts in his irons, but when he showed up to A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier this week, he had a new LA Golf graphite shaft in his Cobra 4-iron.

Do any golf pros use 10 finger grip?

Scott Piercy is one of a handful of players on the PGA Tour with a 10-finger grip. In fact, since Bob Estes went to something else a few years back, Piercy is the only guy that I know of who still uses it. Most players either use an interlock grip or the overlap grip.

Does Rory McIlroy have a strong grip?

Rory McIlroy Rowles: Rory’s grip is so interesting because of the combination of strong-weak. It’s as if he’s twisting his hands toward each other. That makes his lead hand strong and his trail hand weak. His strong left hand matches up to his really fast hips.