Short drives. Low launch. Shots that just don’t make it to where you’re trying to reach. A shaft that feels like it has tight lips and just won’t tell you anything.

All of these are signs that you might be playing with a golf shaft for your driver that’s just too stiff for you.

Whether you’ve heard of the KHT (or “Korea Hidden Technology”) behind Autoflex golf shafts or not, these shafts are the real deal.

And they offer some serious performance for basically golfers of all skill levels. Here’s what you need to know.

Aside from weight, length, and material, the two most important things you will need to be able to evaluate in golf shafts for drivers are stiffness rating and torque.

They will, together, have an immense impact on the performance of any golf shaft, and whether or not it will be suitable for you to use.

It’s tempting to buy custom golf clubs online, consisting of a shaft and club head chosen specifically according to your goals and abilities. In fact, it is often a good idea, provided you work with a fitter.

Now, let’s talk about something that doesn’t get as much attention as it should: putter shafts and custom fit, as well as what’s available.

You know the expression, “you drive for show and putt for dough”?

You know what it means? It means that you can look great driving and put hours and hours into training at the range, but putting is what it all comes down to.