Is there a shortage of golf shafts?

Pandemic golf shaft shortages are becoming the new normal. Well, at least for the next several months. With raw material shortages, manufacturing and transportation shutdowns due to COVID, and loss of some key workers, some shafts are back ordered until January, 2022! And, it is not just limited to shafts.

Is there a shortage on golf clubs?

Golf clubs and grips are in short supply due to global supply chain issues, Bloomberg reports. The shortages come at a time when golf is exploding in popularity due to the pandemic. 2020 saw the biggest net increase in golfers in 17 years, according to the National Golf Foundation.

Why is there a shortage of golf equipment?

The Global Supply Issue

Indeed, raw materials that create golf clubs - steel for shafts, rubber for grips, resin for golf balls - are in shortage across the world, no matter what products they're being used to create.

Do you lose distance with stiffer shafts?

If the shaft flex is too stiff, your average distance will remain low. If you are struggling with a slice, it is highly likely you are using stiff club shafts. By figuring out the most common type of shot you are playing, it becomes easier to know whether you need a softer shaft.

How long do golf driver shafts last?

But as technology has advanced, club shafts, heads and grips became much stronger and resilient for the golf course. As a result, the lifespan of golf clubs increased considerably, increasing from a few rounds to as much as 20 years.

Are 30 year old golf clubs still good?

There is no evidence that golf clubs deteriorate over time. Well maintained clubs will last a lifetime. 10+ year old clubs should be checked for better options but clubs less than 5 years old do not need replacing except for wear and tear issues to which wedges and forged irons are most vulnerable.

How often should a golf driver be replaced?

Keep in mind that 3 to 5 years of use is a general guideline and differs for all golfers. If you play 30 to 40 rounds per year then based on normal wear and tear you should consider getting a new driver every 5 years. If you play less than that, then you could wait for 5 to 7 years.

What happens when golf shaft is too soft?

Incorrect flex

A golfer using a shaft that is too flexible may experience a ball flight that is too high, a ball that spins too much, or a shot pattern that has inconsistent dispersion.

Do any pros use regular flex shafts?

Kramer's 2006 “Golf Magazine” article cites a survey showing that just 2 percent of PGA Tour players and 10 percent of PGA Champions Tour players used regular flex shafts in their irons. He also notes that PGA Tour swing speeds average 110 mph, so the players favor a stiffer shaft to better control the club.

What happens if your golf shaft is too stiff?

If your golf shaft is too stiff and your swing speed is too slow, your well-struck shot will be limited on both carry distance and shot trajectory; a too-stiff golf shaft will most often lead to weak fades or slices.

Is golf on the rise?

In 2020, golf boomed after coronavirus-related shutdowns were lifted, with a net increase of 60 million+ rounds that was the biggest since 1997 – the year a 21-year-old Tiger Woods spurred the game to new heights with his breakthrough major win at the Masters Tournament.

Will Ping have new irons in 2021?

The new prototype Ping i59 irons. At the 2021 Zurich Classic of New Orleans in late April, Ping staffer Viktor Hovland debuted unreleased Ping i59 irons in the bottom part of his set (7-PW).

Who is the biggest golf club manufacturer?

Callaway

Callaway Golf is the largest golf equipment manufacturing company in the United States, specializing in golf clubs, bags, balls, apparel, and gloves. Callaway has a well-established brand identity and is known for producing premium golf equipment.

What is a light flex shaft golf?

This is a flex that suits those who swing it just a little too slowly for a regular shaft. This shaft will give you even more forgiveness. Golfers that hit their driver between 210-230 yards will benefit from lite flex. Driver swing speeds of about 85mph will be great for this shaft flex.

Why is there a shortage of Pro v1 golf balls?

“There are supply chain disruptions, there are shortages in rubber for golf grips, shafts, steel, graphite. Also, golf ball manufacturers are running into problems too with a shortage of urethane,” Bearchell said. “It's shortages across the world,” he added. “Manufacturers are struggling to get it.”

Is the Ping factory closed?

PING – factory floor is closed. It has furloughed workers as well. Taylormade – It's a similar story at TaylorMade where operations are effectively shut down. It too has furloughed some employees and executives have taken a pay cut.

Can you hit a 300 yard drive with a regular flex shaft?

Let me put it bluntly – No You Can't! If some guys on the PGA Tour can't hit it 300 yards – you can't either. Understanding the 'true distance' you hit the golf ball is more important than the 'bragging distance' you can hit it.

How fast should you swing a 7 iron?

An average golfer will swing a seven iron about 75 mph. This number can change based on the weight of the club and if it is steel or graphite. The faster you swing a seven iron, the further it will go. If you can swing at about 85 mph, you will see distances closer to 165 yards.

Are expensive golf shafts worth it?

Because of the material and production differences, there's usually a price tag difference as well. While they may look identical on the outside, the aftermarket version of a shaft is housing better performance and for most golfers, that's worth a slight increase in cost.

What shaft is best for a slice?

Unlike the pros, you should look for shafts with weaker tip sections that allow for more release of the club head as it comes into impact. A more active tip section will generally allow for a faster rate of closure, which is beneficial to golfers suffering from a slice.

What swing speed should use a regular shaft?

80-95 mph swing speeds should use regular shafts. 90-105 mph swing speeds should use stiff shafts.

What swing speed requires a stiff shaft for irons?

If you're swinging the driver above 105 mph, it might be time to get some X stiff shafts in your set. Stiff – This range is still considered fast, but you most likely won't be out on Tour anytime soon. If you're between 97 and 104 mph with the driver, you need a stiff flex.

Do golf drivers lose distance over time?

Do golf drivers lose distance over time? Unless the club head has been damaged, golf drivers are unlikely to lose distance over time. The club would need to be used thousands and thousands of times before it began to suffer from metal fatigue, which, even for professional players, is rare.

Can a new driver really add distance?

Distance. Newer drivers have newer technology that helps give golfers more distance but it depends on the year it was made in terms of drastic differences in length. A 20 year-old driver will have less distance than a new driver. Ball speed and driver faces are two factors that have changed over time.

Do drivers go dead?

So, Do Drivers Wear Out Over Time? The fact of the matter is that, even though I may have been getting ahead of myself in the anecdote above, drivers can lose their pop over time. They can wear out and they start to lose efficiency in the face. This means that they transfer far less energy to the ball at impact.