All About Shafts

There are so many new iron shafts coming this year it will make your head spin!  But it is interesting that with all of the new iron shafts, the major manufacturers pick a few stock "no upcharge" options, and then give you little or no guidance as to why they have chosen those shafts. ...

KBS $ Taper Iron Shafts are not new but they deserve their own review.  This line of shafts was developed in response to some Tour demands for a shaft that was slightly lower launch and spin than the KBS Tour, yet a little higher launch and more responsive in feel than the KBS C-Taper.  Viola!...

With the proper shaft weight, flex, length, swing weight and trajectory and spin characteristics, you will maximize distance AND accuracy for your swing.   Understanding golf shaft launch and spin is the key to choosing the correct shaft for your swing dynamics. ...

The new Fujikura VENTUS shaft is now available.  Having been tested on the PGA Tour extensively for several months, this shaft offers a slightly softer butt section for better feel but stiffer tip section for...

Every year brings something new, something old and something bold to the PGA Merchandise Show.  While we focus mostly on clubs, shafts, and grips, there are a couple of new things that I will mention that are pretty cool.  So here goes: Notable Companies: ...

New Aerotech SteelFiber FC Shafts Aerotech SteelFiber FC shafts are the latest in composite shaft innovation by Aerotech.   FC stands for "Flight Control" meaning players will experience higher ball flight in their longer irons and mid to...

The Recoil 780 ES shaft, and the lighter weight Recoil 760 ES are a welcome addition to the UST Mamiya line of iron shafts.  While these are not "just released" shafts, they are making a spot in our bags for players desiring a little more stability and slightly lower ball flight than...

Fujikura ATMOS shafts are the latest introduction of ATMOS shafts from Fujikura.  Leveraging off of the success of the popular, but more expensive, ATMOS TS (Tour Spec) line, the ATMOS shafts come in two versions,...

Our Best Performing Iron Shafts.  Updated for 2018-19. How We Determine Best Performing Shafts We fit a LOT of different golfers every year and the shafts we put into their irons (and wedges)...

LA Golf shafts plans on making some waves in the golf shaft industry.  After acquiring the assets, patents and inventory of Matrix earlier in 2018, the company has ramped up a limited (in my view) line of shafts and introduced them exclusively to the clubfitting market.  We are excited to see the...