Poor man shafting theory

1. Torque is the most underrated specification in shafts except manufacturers’ use.
2. For a softer feel, choose same flexibility but higher torque shaft. Lower torque by definition is to prevent the head from twisting along the shaft, yet a better feel club with higher torque will help improve synchronized rhythm and swing to square the head at impact.
3. To improve feel of control, get the lowest torque available for regular flex shaft. The “resistance-of-twisting” provides you the “square” head at all time.
4. We tend to swing with more force using heavier clubs, smoother using lighter clubs. Golfers that advise to use heavier club to stabilize swing movement are blowing horns. Opposite in Putters.
5. Shaft weight should be proportional to golfers’ weight, the heavier you are, the heavier the club in static weight should be. This does not apply to Swingweight. Test swing freely from 55g shafts to 95g shafts, the one that you could exert more force without losing feet balance would be the chosen one, pick the shaft with 5 ~ 10g off from the chosen one.
6. Golfers who like to feel the shaft “kick” usually prefer lighter swing weight, on the opposite, golfers who like extra stiff shafts opt for heavier swing weight.
7. Head size has nothing to do with distance, so is shaft flex.