Re: ShopTalk: Shaft flex

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This same question was asked a couple of years ago. I was one who wanted to know. The answer then is that the longer is stiffer, but experience with hitting clubs with the same shaft, longer and shorter, says the opposite is true. Waiting with interest for the high tech answer.ED ----- Original Message ----- From: Pat McGoldrick To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2002 10:28 PM Subject: ShopTalk: Shaft flex 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