User:MichaelDeMarsico @timeAndDate(1270154611)
The shaft is a key part of any golf club. It is a tapered tube generally made of steel or graphite that serves to connect the golfer's hands to the club's head. The shaft allows the golfer to build up force in order to strike the golf ball effectively. Steel generally adds more weight to a swing than graphite, while graphite generally provides more club flexibility than steel.
A golf shaft is primarily qualified by flex, which is a measurement of how much it bends under pressure. The stiffer the shaft is, the more power a golfer must use to generate an effective swing and move the golf ball. However, different golf club manufacturers use different flex measurements...so it is important for golfers to really investigate the shaft of any golf clubs they consider buying. It even currently is possible to purchase separate club heads and shafts that can be combined in various combinations.
Following are some notable steel or graphite golf club shafts that golfers may want to consider when buying equipment to play their next 18 holes..