Swing Speed and Frequency Analysis

Know Your Swingspeed
Most serious golfers today know their swingspeed with a driver and a 5 iron. If you don't, you should get measured and find out. What swingspeed doesn't tell you is how you swing. Are you a fast swinger who comes down hard or are you a smoother swinger? Do you "release" the club early or late? How you swing the club influences required shaft flex as much as how fast you swing. An experienced clubfitter can help you determine a range of choices but only after he has seen you swing. Beware of any recommendation that is based on swing speed alone.

An accomplished golfer can play well with nearly any clubs. But, finding the "perfect fit" is an artistic process that requires an experienced fitter, hitting a variety of test clubs and even playing with sample sets before you make your decision. In the end, you will make your own choice from what "feels" best and hopefully from the clubs that produce the best ball flight.

Suppress your ego. Get tested. More flexible shafts will give you more feel and might be more fun to play with. Remember that the label on the shaft is meaningless. Be prepared to choose shaft flex with an open mind. "If the shoe fits . . ."