Shaft

Equipment

Often referred to as the engine of the club, the shaft is the part of the golf club that lies between the club head and the grip. Shafts are available in a number of different flexes to suit different swing speeds.

This definition is part of the Golfonaut golf glossary, where related terms are grouped by topic.

Flex

Used in the describing of shafts to denote the flexibility or bendy-ness. These are usually listed as: Junior, Senior (A or M), Ladies (L), Regular (R), Stiff (S), Extra Stiff (XS).

Grip

The part of the golf club that the golfer holds, or the way in which the golfer holds the club.

Related terms

Flex

Grip

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