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I'm considering 2 options for using this shaft (76 gram model) in my driver (Callaway X460):

1) X-stiff flex, no tipping, 45.5", or
2) stiff flex, tipped 0.5", 45.5"

My swing speed is 112mph and though I have a fairly smooth swing, I hold "the angle" pretty well past parallel on the downswing.

What I want to know is the following:
i) Which of the above flex options best fits my swing (based on my rough description)?
ii) Which of the above options would generate less ball spin (if such a thing can be predicted)?
iii) Would the flex point be different in the two shafts and, if so, what difference can be expected?

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First of all, at that length, (45.5"), you're pushing the limits of the shaft in regard to flex. An X-flex at 45.5" will be somewhat whippy. If you really want it to play as an X, you might consider tipping it.

An S-flex, will seem even more whippy and that would definitely have to be tipped especially with a 460 head.

With a swing speed of 112, either a stiff or extra stiff will work.
If your tempo is indeed very smooth, you might want to consider an S-flex.

I play X's myself and our swing speeds are similar, but I tend to load the club more at impact with a quicker tempo. I've tried S-flexes and they are just too whippy at the bottom for me.


Are you sure you want to swing a 45.5-inch long driver?

That's a long shaft and a lot to control.


I'm not telling you what to do, but consider this:

The average driver length on tour is 44.5-inches.
Tiger Woods, (at 6'-2"), swings a 43.5-inch driver.

I've gone down the "long" road myself and I'm back to 44.5" because the extra length just wasn't worth the high-maintenance.
Not only that, but shaft flexes are more realistic at the shorter lenght and the whole "tipping" thing is basically moot as well.



Food for thought.






-JP

With a smoother tempo I am in agreement that te "S" flex will work and lose the tipping. The UST product in general plays a stiffer than advertized, When placed in the Cally it will want to play more stiff.

I also agree that the 45.5 is a little long. The tour pros had issues controling drivers past 45 inches. I'm thinking so would a non tour golfer.

If this is a long drive club then I am all for it. If it is a game stix then max distance with max control is the rule and that is obtained by hitting the best part of the club consistantly and that is accomplished with a shorter club.