EquipmentS
Shaft
Long part of the club
Pronunciation
/ʃæft/
Definition
The long, tapered tube that connects the grip to the clubhead. Shafts are made of steel or graphite and come in different flexes (extra stiff, stiff, regular, senior, ladies) to match different swing speeds. Shaft characteristics significantly affect ball flight and feel.
Example
"He switched to graphite shafts for more distance."