Lane Holt

Chisag , Yes Sir, Karsten was way ahead in golf shaft technology . You are correct and I have known this for years . That is one of the reasons he copped the market and many players still play I2’s . Many sets being a flatter Orange dot which is better IMO. X stiff shafts and light SW was his secret and nobody knew they were such stiff shafts. Women and juniors loved them. I don’t believe the shaft should be 100% consideration to create launch conditions. If you need more loft then I suggest players use higher lofted irons and metals. Deceleration at impact of flexible tipped shafts causes erratic dispersion. My loft and lie work testing over many years has convinced me that Pings adherence to specs. are the best. Coincident that you mentioned Nunchuk shafts. I am associated with them. My parents and I met Karsten at the Masters years ago. What a wonderful gentleman he was ! Thanks- great to hear from you !

Thanks for your reply. Not trying to change anybody’s mind. I just approach things from a physics standpoint. For instance , I would never use an axe or hatchet with a flexible handle. That would make it mote difficult to hit the same spot consistently. Just my simple- minded reasoning.

Sir, I would not recommend a A flex shaft to anyone . No matter what age . It is difficult enough for most players to contact the golf ball consistently without using a flexible shaft that is bending excessively. I am 84 and I might use a lighter Tennis Raquet , an Axe , a Hatchet or baseball bat, or a lighter golf shaft, but never with flexible ones. ! A stiff lever is always better for control !

It has absolutely nothing to do with any of the above. Ping and PXG hosels are sloppily bored . Some are .380 . My fitter has dry inserted a .380 tip in them many times to illustrate this. My fitter refuses to work on PXG irons.