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Ben 41 August 25, 2020 0 Comments

Ok this is going to be a long question but please bear with me.

I just recently (within the last 6 weeks) rebuilt my bag. I went to GG to find out what shaft is best for me. They gave me a list, the top of the list was the C Taper lites (.355) in stiff (SS with 7 was 85). There were others on the list that were in X, I understand that some companies stiff may be another’s X. I went with the C Tapers ($40.95) and got them PURE’d ($19.50).

In the meantime I was taking my yearly lessons. I have finally learned how to release the club and swing properly. My SS jumped with my driver from 100 – 105 to 115 – 117, I would chicken wing through the ball due to a flying right elbow, not anymore. That puts me in an X flex.

Here is my question, in looking through Brits article “Finding the right golf shaft” and scrolling down to the excel spreadsheets it seems to me the only difference between the C Taper lites in S and X is 5 grams. They both have the same bend point, tip stiffness, trajectory and torque ( I know there is no industry standard in torque but I’m assuming KBS torque would be measured the same throughout their lineup).

I have not noticed any difference in flight or hooking, etc.

Please tell me that these shafts will still fit me. I really can’t justify reshafting at $62 a club plus install.

I do have a follow-up question once this LONG question is answered

thanks!

Britt Lindsey Answered question August 26, 2020

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Answer 1 · 2020-08-26T14:38:30+00:00

Long question, but easy short answer. Before I get to it, congrats on the improved club head speed. That is quite an improvement. Now, the answer – the C-Taper Lites in S flex should be fine. In my opinion, the C-Taper and C-Taper Lites have always felt and played a little stiff for the designation. The Lites not as much as the standard weight, but still a little stiffer. If you have hit them and the ball flight, feel and control are good, no reason to change. A lot of players, and I mean a lot, play X flex in drivers and woods and S flex in irons. As far as the torsional stiffness goes, they are the same. It could be that down the line, as you play more with your new found power that you might want to experiment with an X to see if provides anything better, but my feeling is you would not notice any ball flight difference. Maybe the X would feel different, but maybe not. Also ask yourself, how many swings with irons do you make that are full throttle, like your driver? Probably not many. That is why a lot of better players will play softer shafts in irons and wedges than woods.

Let the ball flight and feel dictate to you what you need, not the letter designation on the shaft label.

Britt Lindsey

Thanks Britt!

The 2nd question I had, when going through your spreadsheet I noticed a few shafts ( like the Tensei Blue CK, Graphite Design, etc.) had the same profiles I.e. bend point, tip stiffness, and launch. Even the weight was within10 grams between the R, S, and X.

Does that mean if I wanted to experiment with a lighter shaft, say with a FW (I understand that a lighter weight shaft can cause problems, not keeping me on plane, etc.)I could go to a R flex and it would play the same as an X? Assuming not aggressive within the swing?