To Britt and all,
Getting ready to build a set and wanted to seek a shaft recommendation for a Junior golfer. Their current swing speed with 8 iron averages 76 mph and they’re 5’9. I anticipate a good bit of growth and strength increases over the next year and I’m trying to account for that as best as possible.
Thanks.
If the junior is 5’9″ and swinging an 8 iron 76 mph, they don’t need a junior shaft. A men’s regular shaft should be fine. If he or or she has a really smooth or slower tempo, might could look at an A flex, but I would say most likely a standard Regular flex would be what to go with as they will get stronger and probably have a neutral to faster tempo. My experience is most juniors tend to have a neutral to faster tempo.
Lots of R flex shaft options. In graphite, the MPF Pro Series, Fujikura Vista Pro, Rapport, or a Recoil option (several to choose from). In steel, probably would stay with a lighter weight option. The Score LT is a great option and is our stock shaft. Great value too. Beyond that, might look at some of the Nippon options. NS Pro 950GH or NS Pro 8950GH if you think a mid/high to higher trajectory shaft would be beneficial.
Hope this helps.
Britt Lindsey
Thanks Britt. Is there a recommendation between graphite for steel based on size and swing speed at this stage?