Golf shafts are designated with a letter code, the letters most commonly being X, S, R, A, and L. What do these letters represent? Those letters tell golfers about their flex shaft, aka how ...

The flex, weight and length of the shaft all influence how a golfer times the release of the clubhead at impact, which is critical for consistent contact.

Golf shafts are some of the most important pieces of equipment in your golf bag. Our experts explain what you need to know.

Golfers beware: The shafts in your clubs adhere to no industry-standard specifications. Which means that one brand's regular or “R” flex, for instance, is not the same as another's. Same thing ...

When it comes to gear trends on tour, certain setups stick around for a reason. One that continues to show up in the bags of top players? A slightly softer flex shaft in the wedges.

2. Softer, not lighter Most golfers associate a softer flex with less weight, which might lead some to believe they need to shed wedge with their wedge shafts. In actuality, almost every golfer ...

Elongated Bend Profile– Optimized for fairway wood shaft lengths, Newton Motion shafts flex over the entire length of the shaft – from grip-to-tip. This results in improved club head speed.

Question: Is it a good idea to keep the same shaft flex throughout my set? Answer: As much as I despise answering a question with “It depends,” it really does depend on the player and what you ...