ShopTalk: Shaft flex

[Pat McGoldrick]

Does a 48" long shaft with a 195 gram head play stiffer than a 45" long shaft with the same head? I assume the butt end is the stiffest part of the shaft and whenever you trim the butt end of the shaft, the more flexible the shaft becomes. Is this correct? Then why would the frequency analyzer show the longer shaft with a lower reading?  I have a hard time trying to convince myself of this. Could anyone explain?  Well it's that time for me, be back tomorrow. TIA    Pat McGoldrick On Target Golf