01 / Why it matters
Flex influences timing, feel and how the head is delivered, but only in combination with weight and bend profile.
Shaft Flex
Flex describes how much a shaft bends under load. Designations such as R, S and X are not standardised between manufacturers.
02 / Performance impact
The same letter can measure very differently between models, which is why flex alone is a poor specification.
03 / Common misconception
A stiffer flex does not reliably fix a left miss or a right miss.
04 / How TruePath considers it
TruePath evaluates flex as part of a shaft profile rather than as a single letter grade.
Related equipment variables
- Shaft weight
- Bend profile
- Torque
- Club length
Questions golfers ask.
- Is stiff flex right for my speed?
- Speed is only one input. Tempo, transition and the specific model's measurements matter.
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