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I was hoping someone could tell me if they have used any shafts in their driver that was heavier than the seemingly standard 65 gram weight. My three wood has an 80 gram shaft, and i have noticed that I can feel it in my swing better than my driver which is a lighter head, and a 65 gram shaft. I recently switched to heavier iron shafts, and after some getting used to i am swinging them very well. After looking around I have found that the high end shaft makers offer 70 to 90 gram driver shafts, but only recommend them for better players, so i am also wondering if the extra weight would significantly reduce my swing speed. If it helps, i am a 10 handicap, with about 100 mph driver swing speed, and i normally play stiff flex shafts. Thanks for the help.

That is interesting....usually with a lighter shaft you can feel the head more because of the contrast of a heavy head and light shaft. I play an 80gr shaft in my 3 wood too but I like a 65gr shaft in my driver. Usually better player like a heavier shaft in there driver for more control. They usually have enough swing speed and do not want to swing it faster so a heavier shaft slows them down a little bit. Heavier shafts do tend to feel better thought.

You need to demo a few driver with lighter and heavier shafts and see what works best for you. I have a few drivers with 65 gram shafts, and a few with 54 gram shafts. Both seem to work fine for me, and I rather like the idea that the lighter shaft just might get me a few more yards.

If you have good distance with your driver and some strong forearms then a heavier shaft is better for your game. A heavier shaft is going to help you keep your hands more in plan then a lighter shaft (help keep your arms down). Most golfers will gain control from going to a heavier shaft but you need to know you will have the strenght on the 18th hole for more good drives as they will wear out your forearms.

Think of your swing as a chain and the light shaft makes it more loose as a heavier shaft will tighten it up more.
Concept is a heavy chain swings more consistant then a light weight chain.... but on the other hand a light weight chain can move quicker.