Senior Shaft for 67 MPH Swing Speed

[RDSChicago]

Getting older, age 63, 6’1”, just lost 30 pounds, have some medical issues, and my club speed with a seven iron has decreased to 67 mph. Would the Fujikura Axiom shaft, 75 g, senior flex be too heavy for me? I have access to the irons I want with these shafts installed at a good price.  I am around a 15 handicap. If you don’t think this shaft would work well for me, can you suggest ones that would? Thanks so much.

[ForeGeorgia]

Hard to tell on swing speed alone, there are a lot of things to fit for. Namely launch angle, spin, and height. Depending what you’re looking for, that can also build confidence if your gear.

 

But if we want to make some assumptions and only use swing speed, then any shaft between 65-85g with that flex should be good.

 

Is there any way you can test it or get fit? It could be worth it; especially if you’re going premium like the Axioms.

[cfmgolf]

There are a lot of us in your same age bracket on WRX and all of us are trying to find the perfect combination of shaft and head to try and keep as much distance as we can without losing in dispersion.  All of us are also quite different in our swing characteristics.  For some of us, the weight differences are not as pronounced and we can move between weights relatively easily.  I went from 105 gram steel to 70 gram graphite and didn't have an issue.  Others move only 20 grams and lose their entire feel of where the club is in your swing.  Honestly the only way you are going to know is to try them.  Focus on the weight of shaft not so much what flex is on the label.