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2.31K viewsApril 21, 2021

joniroten 21 April 21, 2021 0 Comments

Hi Britt,

I’ve checked the links you guys posted on the forum before and I found the shafts chart.

But I’d like to understand better the letter and number system. Do you have something ?

For instance, I can understand that the first figure is related to the weight shaft. But what is the range ? And what are the other letters, the other numbers etc.

Thanks for helping me.

By the way, it’s very rare that the shaft selector tool give me a result, even when i change the parameters. Is it normal ?

Etienne

Britt Lindsey Answered question April 21, 2021

2 Answers

Answer 1 · 2021-04-22T08:57:53+00:00

You got the first one. The second question I believe most will say they want to hit it farther, even the high speed guy, so D is is selected the most. The thing is, if you are a “5” due to clubhead speed, you should choose a “B” or “C” to get the most options since your clubhead speed indicates you really already hit it far, if that makes sense. That is why there are no 5D.. shafts in the entire data base.

The third question is for trajectory, not directional. There is only one shaft in the data base that is an X flex (5) that has a 3 as the third element of the code and it is a Graphite Design Fairway shaft. The stiffness profile of X flexes simply do not provide the elements that would allow us to categorize the shaft as a high trajectory. That being said, there are some shaft models in X flex that the manufacture lists as a “high trajectory” shafts. That is fine and if that is what you need you should choose one of them, but the algorithm we use simply does not give us the “3” for high trajectory on the code on the X flex offerings. Ours is based on a range of torsional stiffness values, tip stiffness, and overall bend profile. How the manufactures determine the trajectory profile I sometimes question, and all do it differently. Important to remember the two major factors in the trajectory are the loft of the club and the OVERALL flex of the shaft (not just the tip stiffness or any specific section of the shaft). The sections can contribute, but to a much lesser degree than the overall profile.

The fourth is the directional question and asks “Do you need help correcting a Hook, None, or a Slice”. Generally the shafts that are stiffer with lower torsional stiffness values and stiffer tip stiffness will get the H code. Higher torsional values with less firm tips will get the S code.

On the new blade, not sure if we will offer an DBM or not. We just might. It is definitely going to be a 2022 product. My hope is that we can offer it in a satin chrome finish and then some next generation DBM finish.

Britt Lindsey

Thank you very much !

I’ll wait for the new blades to replace my great MMB !

Answer 2 · 2021-04-21T14:32:44+00:00

The first number in the code is related to clubhead speed or what club you hit from 150 yards. The second question does take into consideration the weight of the shaft, but also other factors, when asking the player what is most important to them, Distance, Accuracy or Both. The third is related to the trajectory (high, mid, low). The last question is kind of self explanatory, asking what the player needs help with in regards to direction control. This MPF selector is really more of an eliminator than a selector, as it is designed to narrow down the choices of shafts. From the result, the player can research options by weight, price, brand, etc. to further narrow down the selection.

As far as yo not getting a result, sometimes based on what you enter, there may not be any shafts with that code. An example would be if you have a high club head speed, but still want to hit it farther, want to hit it higher and need help correcting a hook (5D3H). That’s kind of an obvious example, but there can be others. What I tell most players is that if there is not a shaft that comes up after their first pass, first neutralize the distance question (choose both) and if that doesn’t get you some options, then neutralize the correction factor (choose none). One or both of those adjustments will usually do it. Doing this does not minimize the usefulness of the MPF shaft selector because it still puts you into the recommended flex category and trajectory category, which are tow of the key elements most players are trying to dial in. We take a lot of measurements on shafts and their profiles and believe this tool is as simple as we can make it to narrow down choices. The link below is to a page that has spreadsheets (or PDF’s) at the bottom with all the shafts we carry and all of their specifications. It is a great source to go to, once you have a general shaft MPF number, so you can look at all the shafts with that number and compare specifications, pricing, etc.

https://www.golfworks.com/choosing-the-best-shaft-for-your-game/a/1650/

Hope this helps,

Britt Lindsey

Hello Britt,

thanks a lot for your comment !

I still have some questions tough.
In your example, you say :
“An example would be if you have a high club head speed, but still want to hit it farther, want to hit it higher and need help correcting a hook (5D3H).

An example would be if you have a high club head speed, but still want to hit it farther, want to hit it higher and need help correcting a hook (5D3H).”

5 : the higher number, the faster the club head speed (I got this one!)

D : the player still needs distance (long drive guy here)

3 : you say it helps correct a hook. But it’s for high, mid or low right ? 1 for low, 2 for medium, 3 for high

H : last letter is for common miss : H for Hook, S for slice, M for no correction.

Am I correct ?

The chart is amazing, and I really appreciate that you answer to almost everyone and still deliver some great products. Congratulations to you and your team.

By the way, is there a chance the next MMB (or blades related) will be available in DBM finish ?
I wish I could buy the MMB Black, they are pure beauty.

Etienne