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    Would Senior Flex Shafts Help a Slice?

    I have taken up and dropped golf several times over the last twenty years. The reason I have never stuck with it is that I have a terrible slice that I just can't overcome. I've read the books, watched the videos, tried the swing trainers, taken a few lessons. However, I still keep the slice.

    I've never invested in a great set of clubs. I've always said, if I get better, I'll buy better clubs. Now, I'm thinking of trying golf again. This time, before I start, I'm thinking of buying a new set of clubs.

    I've been looking at clubs online for a few days. And I've been reading about senior flex shafts. I'm only in my 40's but I don't have tremendous upper body strength either.

    Would senior flex shafts be a good option for me? Could it help my slice?

    Thanks!
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    Re: Would Senior Flex Shafts Help a Slice?

    If you are getting new clubs I would recommend you get them fitted by a professional fitter, they will be able to check your swing speed and posture then adjust as necessary.

    Regarding your slice I would suggest that club fitting will not resolve it. There are different types of slice depending on the balls initial flight before it starts turning right (or left for a lefty). The clubface will be opening through impact so you need to learn how to bring the club from the inside with the face squaring into impact.

    What is the shape of your slice?

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    • #3
      Re: Would Senior Flex Shafts Help a Slice?

      Just a thought but would (Ben?) having offset clubs help a slice?

      At least with the woods and hybrids if used to replace the long irons.

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      • #4
        Re: Would Senior Flex Shafts Help a Slice?

        It's been several years since I last tried golf. In one lesson early on, I was told about the clubface being open and trying to square it back up on impact. I'm also familiar with the open clubface causing a slice from videos and books.

        Another lesson, years later by another instructor, I was told that I was trying too hard to close the clubface and coming across the ball at impact, thus putting a spin on the ball that was causing the slice.

        I've tried different grips, different stances but still consistently hit the ball to the right. I tend to go toward the right with all my clubs - irons and woods.

        My typical shot starts out straight but half way through veers off to the right.

        Because I haven't stuck with the game in the past, I'm reluctant to invest a huge amount in club fitting just yet. But for some reason, I keep wanting to try again.

        If I go with a non-customized set of clubs, what would help a slice more - senior flex or offset?

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        • #5
          Re: Would Senior Flex Shafts Help a Slice?

          My experiance:

          I used to have Med-Flex Grphite shafts on all of my clubs, and
          had a terrible slice; even with my short irons!

          I was tolf that my club head speed was too fast for the
          Graphite shafts, and that they were making it harder
          to get the face square at impact.

          I have since switched to a Stiff Metel shaft for all my clubs
          and the slice went away.

          Now I am trying to control a hook that has developed, go figure...

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          • #6
            Re: Would Senior Flex Shafts Help a Slice?

            My experience is the exact opposite of Texasgolfer.

            I had a dreadul slice and changed from stiff pro shafts to ladies flex shafts. My slice cured overnight.

            As a teenager I always found I hit better with ladies clubs but never bought a set because of comments from friends. With hindsight I wish I had had the strength of character as a teeneager to do my own thing.

            I find morte flexible shafts easier to play with, easier to hit straighter and further and more comfortable.

            Since changing to ladies clubs I have gone from playing high eighties to breaking 80 for the first time and even playing a round at level 4s.

            Each to their own, so why not borrow a ladies or senior set and try it out?
            Last edited by kilbraur; 10-02-2010, 01:46 PM. Reason: sp

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            • #7
              Re: Would Senior Flex Shafts Help a Slice?

              It has been mentioned that club head speed determines the best flex for a golfer and this is 100% true. If you have a slow swing speed and are using a regular flex or stiff shaft you may need a ladies or senior flex. I know that going from a regular flex steel shaft to a senior flex graphite or ladies flex steel shaft cured 90% of my slicing problems and the other 10% of the time when I do slice it is my swing path. Like others here I recommend going for a club fitting, you can easily get this done for $99 or less at most pro shops, club builders, and even major stores like Golfsmith, GolfGalaxy, and Dicks. Even if you dont buy clubs right away or are going to buy used or on Ebay you will have a much better idea of what specs to look for in a used set.

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