(WOOD)
| Swing Speed (MPH) | Average Driving Yardage | Flex (CPM) | ||
| 61
- 65 66 - 70 71 - 75 76 - 80 81 - 85 86 - 90 91 - 95 96 - 100 101 - 105 106 - 110 |
160 - 170 171 - 180 181 - 190 191 - 200 201 - 210 211 - 220 221 - 230 231 - 240 241 - 250 260 - 270 |
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(#5 IRON)
| Swing Speed (MPH) | Average Driving Yardage | Flex | ||
| 56 - 60 61 - 65 66 - 70 71 - 75 76 - 80 81 - 85 86 - 90 91 - 95 96 - 100 101 - 105 |
100 - 110 111 - 120 121 - 130 131 - 140 141 - 150 151 - 160 161 - 170 171 - 180 181 - 190 191 - 200 |
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Apache Multi-Matched shafts are sorted by 3 sub-flexes (i.e.
R1, R2, R3, S1, S2, S3)
Here's a guide from clubmaker Ash Harrison on choosing Apache shafts:
PM-30 --
Use this shaft for people who have trouble getting the ball up
AND have a swing speed under 95mph with a driver. People
with swing speeds of 100+ will likely get wild results with this
shaft. A very good Iron shaft for the low ball hitter at
any speed. I use it primarily for seniors and novices.
PM-40 -- A
fantastic shaft for the average player. This shaft may
be used in any flex and is in my opinion about 1/2 a flex stiffer
than advertised. Player's will feel a pronouced kick from
this shaft in fairway woods and the ball will get up pretty quick.
This is a great iron shaft for low to mid handicappers.
PM-50 -- Maybe
the best fairway wood shaft on the market. This shaft is
not an ultralite, so I don't recommend it at all for seniors
or low ball hitters. This shaft really shines for the low
handicapper and the high ball hitter. Some people say it
feels a little dead and that is somewhat a product of the high
kick point and the fact that this shaft plays pretty stiff.
This is the shaft for the guy who wants a straighter ball flight
and has had problems with the ultralites being unpredictable
(right, left, and ballooning). This shaft would be all
over the tour if Apache were in the business of buying business
(if you know what I mean). Make your clubs with this shaft
1/2" longer than standard and leave the 1/2" in the
tip if you like. I think the ratings for this shaft are
1/2 flex off to the stiff side.
Micro 58 -- A fantastic
ultralite. Get 1 flex lighter than you normally use and
tip cut as they recommend. This shaft can easily be played
at overlength. I have used the X-stiff shaft to make 47"
clubs. With the driver, I recommend 45"-46" with
this shaft. You may even have to put in a lead tip plug
to get the swingweight up. This shaft will satisfy the
best of players as long as they don't get it too stiff.
It produces a very consistent ball flight. This is a mid-flex
shaft and you WILL feel the club flex. I recommend this
shaft over the Grafalloy ProLite 35 and 45.
Apache makes shafts that are extremely consistent shaft-to-shaft
and are VERY low torque. This is why I think you can use
1/2 - 1 flex lighter than your normal flex. You will get
the benefit of the extra kick, but none of the side to side torqueing
of the shaft. The result is longer, straighter shots.
Ash Harrison