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Enter your swing speed, tempo, and natural ball flight to get your recommended shaft flex, weight range, and kick point - for driver, irons, or fairway woods.
Your Recommendation
Shaft Flex
Regular (R)
Kick Point
mid
Mid kick (balanced)
Weight Range
60-75g (mid-weight)
Flex Spectrum
Matching Shafts in Our Database
Fujikura Ventus Blue 5
Regular (R) · 55g · mid kick · 5.3° torque
Mitsubishi Tensei AV Blue 55
Regular (R) · 55g · mid kick · 3.8° torque
Ping Alta CB 55
Regular (R) · 55g · mid kick · 4.9° torque
UST Mamiya Recoil 460 F3
Regular (R) · 55g · mid kick · 5.8° torque
UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F3
Regular (R) · 55g · mid kick · 5.5° torque
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Swing speed, tempo, and natural ball flight are the three key variables in shaft fitting.
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We calculate recommended flex, kick point, and weight range using industry fitting guidelines calibrated to real data.
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See specific shaft models from our database that match your recommended specs.
Shaft flex is primarily determined by swing speed. Under 75 mph: Senior (A). 75-95 mph: Regular (R). 95-110 mph: Stiff (S). Over 110 mph: X-Stiff (X). Tempo matters too - an aggressive tempo player often benefits from a stiffer flex than their speed alone suggests.
Kick point (or flex point) is where the shaft bends most during the swing. A low kick point launches the ball higher and is ideal for players who struggle with launch. A high kick point produces a lower, more penetrating ball flight with more control - preferred by better players and faster swingers.
Yes. Heavier shafts (70g+ in driver, 110g+ in irons) provide more control and are suited for faster, stronger swingers. Lighter shafts (45-55g driver, 60-80g graphite iron) help slower swingers generate more speed and distance. Most amateurs benefit from lighter shafts than they think.
Steel iron shafts (95-130g) are standard for most golfers - they're more consistent and less expensive. Graphite iron shafts (60-90g) benefit seniors and slower swingers who need the extra distance. Many modern graphite iron shafts perform comparably to steel and can reduce vibration for players with arm or wrist issues.
MatchScore uses your swing speed and handicap to recommend iron sets with the right tech profile for your game.