What makes a golf shaft low spin

Close search. Just added to your cart. Continue shopping. How to choose High or Low Launch Shafts for your game. Rocky Ball-boa 2 posts. July The simplest answer is that "low spin" shafts have less lead deflection when approaching impact, thus delivering less dynamic loft.

Lead deflection is the shaft actually bending forward The Wishon article is old, but the basic informatio.

Just a bit more to add on to what others have already said. How much forward bend there might be at impact can also depend on the mechanics of the player. The forward bend comes. However the amount of lead deflection difference is fairly minor between even vaguely similar shafts, hence why they generally are NOT recommended for fixing launch or spin problems, but rather fine tuning your existing launch conditions. Viewed this way, shafts are simply a component of loft and factor into the overall equation that includes static head loft, angle of attack, delivered loft, and the aforementioned lead deflection of the shaft.

Static head loft is the strongest component of that equation, followed by your delivered loft, then AoA, then shaft deflection. Because shafts play a relatively small role, the marketing steps in to make you believe otherwise by using flowery adjectives and promises of launch and spin manipulation beyond what they are actually capable of.

This can be broken down further, but those are the basics. Taylormade SIM The Wishon article is old, but the basic information he provides is relatively unchanged. Matt and Ian at TXG use more modern equipment to explain the same basic principles of shaft performance. Thanks both very much! That image is super Valtiel , it really drives it home. I'd juts never imagine that a club would behave that way, but now I can see how that'd affect loft, to some degree as you say.

In my feeble attempt at research I found a video that showed that effect, but blamed it on a "rolling shutter" camera limitation, so I dropped that line of inquiry. I'll also make sure to check out those links, thanks a bunch MFBach! You're welcome! The rolling shutter camera issue merely exaggerates the visual, but the underlying deflection still exists. Valtiel is spot on, the shaft is better thought of as a timing mechanism. If you find the correct shaft profile, weight, and length paired with the correct driver head then it should lead to a good strike location more consistently.

So many variables in play that lead to good launch conditions. Go to your local golf shop and visit the fitting stations. Chances are you'll see a chart by the launch monitor that says Ball: 1.

The forward bend comes from the shaft unloading after being loaded in the transition and first part of the down swing. Have you considered testing putter shafts out? Most of the same companies you chose as you would know have a nice line of putter shafts. Most of those companies have a nice line of putter shafts? I still play a ust pro force v2. I was able to test it against an aldila rogue black and the v2 was a better shaft.

The rogue was very low spinning…too low. The v2 was optimal for my ball speed and launch angle. First of the idea of looking I to these numbers is great and again points out the importance of getting fit for your clubs is the best way to turn those numbers into results on the course. Club head weighting, CG, and adjustment setting all have an effect on spin rate data.

Love that you guys did this and got some data for people to use to help them narrow down thier list of options and for Club guys this stuff is like porn. Great story, great information, keep it up! Meaning most top shafts are the the top for a reason. They all are similar they all are gonna cost you and they all work. Study and think which one you like most go with it. Kinda wish the speeder tour was included in this test but i get most of these are aftermarket only. Might have been interesting to have some stock shafts in there as well.

For me, the was higher spinning than the Fuji Pro TS. Way to many variables to actually find out which is the lowest spinning shafts especially when using individual golfers swings versus a swing robot Angle of attack? Center face contact higher or lower? Hard to repeat without using a robot. Did you know robots show minimal differences in delivery between senior flex, extra stiff, and a steel rod? Tony, as you found, the same shaft performs differently for different golfers.

If shaft makers would supply real performance data, it would advance fitting dramatically. There are hundreds of shafts to sift through and very little reliable information. I think that with a handful of measurements, you could probably narrow the list of what could work significantly. Represent a major equipment manufacturer as a master fitter. Chasing spin numbers with shafts is an endless journey with no real destination. I would love to see this same test if you asked the manufacturers to provide the shaft that produces the most ball speed.

Wow Tony that is a ton of tech talk for this ole country boy to chew through. I knew a high kick point would bring the flight down and a low kick point would bring ya flight up. Brilliant article lots of clapping. So this is going to be a basic question……how does a golf shaft impart spin???? I understand how grooves on an iron face impart spin, or a driver face for that matter…. You want article hits and donations to make money.

If you piss off the people that sell the products or consumers that spend money on a particular brand it hurts your bottom dollar. I found a great shaft for my game and have played it since the R9. It has performed great with all of the heads I have put on it. I think the torc is a big factor for the shaft. The more you hit off center the lower the torc you need to prevent twisting.

The best shafts I have ever used and have also had the same comment from people I have fitted this shaft in to. All from the guy who gave us the ProLite and Grafalloy Blue shafts.

This one is on us. We definitely should have dropped Robin a line. While most of the people want a low spin, low launch shaft, I on the other hand, am having problem with too low spin and launch on my driver. Lucky you! Just use more loft until you get higher launch and spin… …and as a bonus, you gain at the same time more accuracy.

Tony I have the best all around shaft for fairway woods and hybrids. Small designs for off the tee or larger heads with higher lofts for your entire bag.

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