A Complete guide to choosing the Right Graphite Shaft for Your Driver

Choosing the right graphite shaft for your Driver is essential to improving your performance on the golf course. The right golf shaft enhances distance, accuracy, ball flight, and feel. At Click Golf, we're here to help you understand the key factors that influence your shaft selection: shaft flex, weight, torque, and kick point.

Why Choose a Graphite Shaft?

Increased Swing Speed: Lightweight materials help boost clubhead speed.
Greater Customisation: Available in a variety of flex, torque and weight profiles.
Enhanced Comfort: Better shock absorption reduces vibration on off-centre hits.
Higher Launch Potential: Designed to maximise trajectory and carry distance.

Key Factors in Choosing a Graphite Shaft

1. Shaft Flex - Match to Swing Speed

Shaft Flex	Swing Speed (MPH)	Golfer Profile
Extra Stiff (X-Flex)	105+ mph	Low-handicap, aggressive swingers
Stiff (S-Flex)	95-105 mph	Competitive golfers
Regular (R-Flex)	85-95 mph	Mid-handicap, smooth tempo players
Senior (A-Flex)	75-85 mph	Seniors and smoother swings
Ladies (L-Flex)	Below 75 mph	Beginner and women golfers

2. Shaft Weight - Balance Speed and Control

40g - 50g: Ideal for slower swing speeds needing more distance.
55g - 65g: Offers balanced performance for most golfers.
70g - 80g: Heavier weight for increased control at higher swing speeds.

3. Shaft Torque - Manage Ball Flight

Low Torque (2 degrees-3 degrees): Ideal for fast swings, limits twisting at impact.
Mid Torque (3 degrees-4.5 degrees): Balanced feel and control.
High Torque (4.5 degrees+): Forgiving option for slower swing speeds.

4. Kick Point - Control Launch and Spin

Low Kick Point: Promotes higher launch and spin.
Mid Kick Point: Best for average trajectory and spin control.
High Kick Point: Ideal for lower launch and more penetrating ball flight.

Top Graphite Shafts for 2025

Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw: Offers stability with a mid torque profile.
Fujikura Ventus Series: Known for exceptional energy transfer and ball speed.
Project X HZRDUS Smoke: Low spin and high control for strong swingers.
Aldila Rogue Silver & Black: Premium feel and consistency.
Graphite Design Tour AD: Tour-proven performance with outstanding stability and feel.

Multi-Material Shafts: The Future of Golf Technology

Modern driver shafts now integrate multiple materials to enhance feel, stability, and launch conditions. Expect:

Lightweight carbon fibre for speed and vibration dampening
Strategic layering for consistent flex and torque control
Improved energy transfer on impact

Get Professionally Fitted at Click Golf

The best way to find the ideal driver shaft is through a professional club fitting. At Click Golf, we use launch monitor technology to fine-tune:

Launch angle and spin rates
Ball speed and smash factor
Perfect shaft flex, weight, and profile for your swing

Shop Graphite Driver Shafts at Click Golf

Whether you're looking for a lightweight option for added distance or a tour-level shaft for control, Click Golf offers the latest graphite shafts from top brands.