Other than acting as a power transmission system from the golfer to the clubhead, the shaft has several other important roles to play. Shaft weight is the major variable in determining overall club weight. A lighter club may help generate additional clubhead speed for the weaker players whilst a heavier club can often provide improved feel and timing for the stronger players. Shaft flex contributes significantly towards timing and feel, both of which are essential for quality ball striking. Distance is achieved from proper timing, centre strikes and optimum launch angles, whilst accuracy depends so much upon the clubface angle at impact. In each case the shaft has an important role to play. The aim is to find a shaft with the optimum combination of flex, weight, bend profile and torque, which delivers the clubhead into the ideal position at impact for maximum power and accuracy.

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