Choosing the right golf shaft can have a bigger impact on your game than many golfers realize. While clubheads often get most of the attention, the shaft plays a crucial role in determining swing speed, distance, accuracy, feel, and overall performance. One of the most common questions golfers ask when upgrading their clubs is: Should I choose a graphite shaft or a steel shaft? Both materials...

There are many attributes of golf driver shafts that could fill the pages of articles like this, but two of the most important are launch and spin characteristics, primarily because these will influence not just how far a golfer can hit the ball; they will also potentially impact downrange dispersion.  Moreover you’ve probably seen shafts categorized as “low-low” or...