So I got fit about 5 years ago. For some reason they put me in X-stiff shafts. I'm nowhere near that swing speed (105+). Never was, I just didn't realize the mistake until several years later as I don't really pay attention to that stuff. Driver speed is generally closer to 95. Maybe a couple mph higher in good days.

I generally like my woods and irons. How much difference will my game see with regular or stiff shafts? I believe I am losing distance with these shafts, not sure if it affects ball flight or not. But also, it seems reshafting will cost >$500 if the interwebs isn't lying to me. Is that an accurate estimate? Will I see a noticeable improvement in my game to justify the spend?

Why not get refitted? A lot can change over 5 years

Don't want to drop the money on a whole new set of clubs when I like my clubs.

You can't/shouldn't just go get a random different shaft off the rack. You can get fit for just a driver shaft if you want but you should definitely get fit, even if it's just at a golf galaxy type setting.

What is your ball flight with your irons & then with the driver? What irons are you playing? Installing new shafts is rather simple, but finding a shaft with a bend profile that matches your swing is the harder part. When you do find that shaft it not only works to make your swing more consistent but also more efficient resulting in distance and accuracy. Lots of options and bend profiles, shaft weights, taper/parallel top, tip trimming, butt trimming, grip sizes and weights. Then you will have to match all the swing weights with your iron heads. If you currently know the brand and model of your current shafts and use those as a starting point. X-stiff, please list any other specs that you have and then we can go from there.

I've done a fitting for just shafts with my existing clubs. I would do a fitting and not just pick the flex you think you need on your own.

Thanks, all. I plan to get fit if I go that route, I guess I'm just curious if it is worth the expense to get new shafts. I play 3-4 per month and don't get to practice as much as I would like, so if it just makes 1-2 stroke difference then I don't think it's worth it.

But if I should see a marked improvement in distance and accuracy because I've been playing with the wrong shafts, then I will probably do it. I'm wondering if wrong shafts make that much of a difference to a 13 handicap.

It could make a huge difference if you're in the wrong shaft and fine the right one. Just a couple more fairways hit per round or one club less going in to every green is a big deal.

Just go get fitted for shafts, if you don't want to get all new irons. 5 years ago I was fitted in Modus 105S and just wanted to verify I was still playing the right shafts, so I got fitted and it was wild how much things have changed. Walked out with a new set of Mizuno Pro S-3 with Accra TZ 105i shafts.

Another option is making sure your ball compression is matched to your swing speed. At 95 that gives you a lot of options to add distance cheaply assuming you're happy with your control.

RooAg said:

---

So I got fit about 5 years ago. For some reason they put me in X-stiff shafts. I'm nowhere near that swing speed (105+). Never was, I just didn't realize the mistake until several years later as I don't really pay attention to that stuff. Driver speed is generally closer to 95. Maybe a couple mph higher in good days.

I generally like my woods and irons. How much difference will my game see with regular or stiff shafts? I believe I am losing distance with these shafts, not sure if it affects ball flight or not. But also, it seems reshafting will cost >$500 if the interwebs isn't lying to me. Is that an accurate estimate? Will I see a noticeable improvement in my game to justify the spend?

---

Keep in mind that shaft specs are not necessarily comparable across shaft manufacturers, and also not based solely on swing speed. An abrupt and fast transition might require a stiffer shaft to maintain clubface control, even with a "slow" overall swing speed, for example. Did the fitter tell you why you were put in X-stiff?

For any others looking for new shafts, I have been testing the new TPT Nitro driver shafts. New technology on the way they build the shaft leading to lighter weights and lower torque values in both the tip section and butt section of the shaft. I have been able to hit shafts that are meant to be fit for "normal swing speeds" aka Regular Flex, but due to the stability of the shaft I can hit them with great dispersion results even though my swing speeds are on the higher side of the spectrum. (130mph+). They are rather expensive, but you get what you pay for in this case. I have seen 4-6 mph swing speed gains in just switching out the shaft with my current gamer shaft. Give them a test run if you happen to be in Dallas or Houston at a TPT retail fitter.

Jetpilot86 said:

---

Another option is making sure your ball compression is matched to your swing speed. At 95 that gives you a lot of options to add distance cheaply assuming you're happy with your control.

---

So for slower club head speed, which ball do you recommend? I'd like to add some of that distance cheaply!

https://hittingthegolfball.com/golf-ball-compression-chart/

You can go as high as compression as your swing speed. Within my range, 85 or less, I just hit balls that I had in my finds until I found a few I liked best

Big Al 1992 said:

---

Jetpilot86 said:

---

Another option is making sure your ball compression is matched to your swing speed. At 95 that gives you a lot of options to add distance cheaply assuming you're happy with your control.

---

So for slower club head speed, which ball do you recommend? I'd like to add some of that distance cheaply!

---

https://www.todays-golfer.com/equipment/best/golf-balls-for-slow-swing-speeds-us/#data-comparison

Here's a good test with data included for a golf ball for low swing speed.