different driver shafts

Over the past year I've made the biggest improvement in my golf game then I ever have before, after switching to a one plane golf swing, I'm hitting my irons and fairway woods better then ever. Here's the problem I can no longer hit my driver. I have a Nicklaus driver with a 9 degree loft, and an s-flex shaft. I've never had my swing speed measured but I'm a big guy and I belive I swing between 105 and 115 mph. I used to be able to hit my driver fairly well when I was swinging on a more upright plane, but now my plane is flatter I belive I'm swinging harder and the shaft is not catching up to my hands. I would take any input on wheter or not the shaft can play such a crucial role in determing how consitent you hit your driver. And I was wondering if anybody had any ideas on the type of driver or shaft I should be playing.

If you think the shaft is lagging behind, get something low torque (2.2 or less), and tip stiff/stable. If you can't 'load' it, it can't 'lag' behind. Granted, your feel is going to decrease (the ball will feel more dead, even on good hits).

Is that actually what's going on? I can't tell without video. I can tell you that this idea of the hands lagging behind has caused me more trouble than I care to think about. Making a nice, smooth, synchronized swing produces good results for me. I'm also a 23 handicap - so take that into consideration.

As for your gear, get thee to a clubmaker. Get it spec'd for loft and true flex. Your S may be an A, or soft R. If you're truly gaining more clubhead speed, then you very well could be overpowering the shaft.

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thanks for the input, I will take that into consideration. But one question did you mean that with a stiffer staft I will have less feel, but I will have more control, because I would be fine with that.

Yes, you should lose some feel and gain control.

I appreciate your input, this site has been very helpful to my golf game. Thanks again.