For years one of the key questions when buying a new driver was: regular, stiff or x-stiff? It goes to show that people have always known that the shaft needs to be considered, but how much importance should we place on it?

Correct shaft, better statistics
Do you want to hit more fairways this season? The two ball flights you can see below perfectly display the risks of using a shaft flex or shaft weight that’s poorly matched to your swing speed.

Getting the right head to match the shaft will also play a big part, and one we could try is the TaylorMade M3 driver. It not only has adjustable weights that we can use to optimise your spin for a piercing flight, but it also has the new Twist Face, which improves accuracy on off-centre strikes - something that we could all benefit from.

When it comes to golf equipment, there are very few things we see neglected as much as grips, which is surprising when you consider they are your only point of contact with the club. If you keep on reading you’ll find out why it’s important to keep your grips in good condition and when you should look to replace them, as well as an offer that we're currently running in-store.

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