Once you have taken the time and expense to get new clubs that are appropriate for the way you play the game, you need to take advantage of those clubs when you get out on the course. One of the keys to this is understanding the type of flex you have on your golf shaft. If you are a golfer who struggles to get distance and you have a more flexible shaft, you have to adjust your swing to take advantage of that flexibility by adjusting your swing.
Step 1
Take a full swing when you have a flexible shaft. If you are a male golfer with a regular shaft, a female golfer with ladies' shafts or an older golfer with a senior shaft, you are almost always looking for more distance. You are using clubs with flexible shafts in order to get that distance and you are fairly confident about your accuracy. In order to take advantage of the flexible shaft, you have to use an aggressive swing.
Step 2
Take an evenly paced swing if you are using a stiff shaft. This shaft is designed for players with better-than-average strength who are primarily concerned with accuracy. As a result, you are using a stiff shaft that restrict the club's ability to flex during the swing process. Since you get great distance to begin with, this should not be a problem. You want accuracy when you hit the golf ball, and that's where your stiff shaft will help you. You will still take a full swing and you are not going to ease off the gas pedal. However, you are not going to try to put anything extra. A steady and smooth swing will give you the results you are looking for with a stiff shaft.
Step 3
Assess the type of shaft you need by the way you play the game. Don't get caught up in any macho posturing because you want to show your golfing friends and partners that you are a big hitter and you can use a stiff shaft. One of the biggest mistakes golfers make is trying to play with stiff shafts when the state of their game says they should use flexible shafts.
Step 4
Take a full swing when you are playing with a stiff shaft. You may be the kind of golfer who worries about your accuracy. As a result, you try to place the ball down the fairway instead of swinging at it fully. This is a mistake that can be disastrous. When you don't swing the club fully, you tend to mis-hit the ball, and the result is a weak shot. Don't overswing, but don't underswing, either.
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