On golf shafts & other parameters -
 Typically a stiffer shaft is better for a swing with more force & a shaft with more flex is
 better for a swing with less force; since the more force the swing has the more the shaft is
 apt to bend and so a stiffer shaft may be better so the shaft doesn't bend too much and a
 swing with less force may want a more flexible shaft so it gets some beneficial bend and
 extra power.  A stiffer shaft also may help w/ reducing slices & fades (left) as well as hooks
 & draws (right) or help more with accuracy while an amateur shaft may help compound them.
 A lighter shaft of the same length & swingweight will have a balance point closer to the
 clubhead.  A club with a balance point closer to the clubhead may be better for someone
 who hooks or draws; a club with a balance point closer to the hands, may be better for
 someone who slices.   A higher torque rating (lesser resistance to torque) may be better for
 someone who slices; a lower torque rating (more resistance to torque) may be better for
 someone who hooks.  Stiffer shafts have a lower torque rating than regular and regular
 lower than the amateur shafts.  All steel shafts have a lower torque rating; even an amateur
 steel shaft has a lower torque rating than a lot of stiff graphite shafts however it probably
 won't be as stiff.   A higher bend point (usu. a stiffer shaft) indicates the shaft has a stiffer
 tip while a lower bend point indicates the tip is softer.  A softer tip may help reducing a
 slice.  A stiffer shaft & /or higher bend point usu. makes a lower flight.
 Swing speed: usu. the faster & quicker the swing speed & tempo the stiffer & heavier
 the shaft should be, the slower & smoother swing speed & tempo may allow a golfer
 to opt for a more flexible shaft.
 Very general swing speed averages: a swing speed gauge may be best to determine speed.
 If you hit a typical 5 iron 146 yds or less your speed is 66 mph or less (or slower)
 if you hit a typical 5 iron 147 - 172 yds your speed is 67 to 78 mph (moderate / regular)
 & if you hit a typical 5 iron more than 173 yds your speed is 79 + mph (faster)
 If you hit a typical driver 177 yds or less your speed is 72 mph or less (slower)
 If you hit a typical driver 178 - 222 yds your speed is 73 to 90 mph (moderate / regular)
 & if you hit a typical driver more than 223 yards your speed is 91 + mph (faster)
 A longer swing has greater potential to wanting a lighter weight shaft &/ or w/ more flexibility,
 while a more compact shorter swing may require a heavier weight &/ or a stiffer shaft.
 If a golfer has a shorter backswing with no wrist cock (all arms) then they may want 
 to opt for a much stiffer shaft than just based on their swing speed.
 If a golfer has a longer backswing and slow tempo they may benefit from a softer shaft than 
 would be suggested for their swing speed.
 A longer shaft is usu. more flexible, however if it is extended at the butt end it will make it
 stiffer.  An amateur shaft is more flexible, softer; the graphite amateur shaft may be a little
 more flexible than most might need even with a slower swing speed.
 Other FYI - A clubs swingweight is increased when its balance point moves more toward the
 head.  Swing weight is measured in alpha numeric units (each letter A-G has 10 designated 
 points, 1-10) A1 (being the lightest or a very high concentration of weight near the grip) - 
 G9 (the heaviest or having a very large concentration of weight near the head).
 Like shaft flex & bend point, standards differ from one company to another; most mens
 clubs are C9 - D8, most womens are C3 - D2.  Swingweight scales measure swingweight.
 For every 2 grams that's added or subtracted to the head 1 point is added or subtracted 
 to the swingweight.  For each point added expect the shaft to play softer by 1 CyclePerMin
 (1/10 of a flex).
 For every 1/2" added or subtracted to the clublength 3 points are added or subtracted
 to the swingweight. 
 For each 9 grams of weight that's in a shaft it is equatable to one swing point - only
 if the balance point is the same.  As the balance point is closer to the tip the 
 swingweight increases, and vise versa if near the butt end; it will vary from shaft to shaft
 but will make a difference. 
 For every 3 degrees the lie is made more upright 1 point is subtracted (or added if flatter). 
 Offset is the distance from the leading edge of the hosel to the leading edge of the face 
 (typically on irons - notice how most irons are behind the shaft).
 Onset is how far the leading edge of the face is in front of the hosel (typically woods - 
 where the face is in front of the shaft).  These are typical for irons & woods but are not 
 definite & hybrids typically may be either.  More offset typically is for those who fade or 
 slice since it pushes the center of gravity behind the center axis of the shaft and will
 naturally want to close.  
 Bounce is the measurement from the leading edge of the clubface to the groundline 
 (wedges typically but not always have more bounce to help get through rough or sand
 however more or any amount of bounce isn't always good for tighter lies).
 These are all general guidelines & of course we all aren't all typical; one good way to 
 analyze is to get a club you like then make compensations from there.
 If you cannot distinguish between the smooth & the fast tempo than most likely a
 regular shaft may be needed.

 Fairway Woods
  You can order these clubs either with steel or graphite shafts; both swing very nicely.  
 The graphite shafts are lighter.

 Whether you choose the steel or graphite shafts for your club / 's
 you also have the option to choose from 4 different flexes
 
 Regular Flex - Standard - Default 
 Stiff Flex - 
 X Stiff Flex - (Only w/ graphite shafts)  
 Amateur Flex -  

 Irons & Wedges
  You can order these clubs either with steel or graphite shafts; both swing very nicely.  
 The graphite shafts are lighter, except for the GS-75 steel alloy made by True Temper.

 Whether you choose the steel or graphite shafts for your club / 's
 you also have the option to choose from 3 different flexes
 
 Regular Flex - Standard - Default 
 Stiff Flex - 
 Amateur Flex - 

 Drivers
  The Drivers can be ordered either with steel or graphite shafts. 
 The graphite shafts are lighter; the steel shafts are less expensive, still superb quality
 & feel and may be more accurate to some.

 Whether you choose the steel or graphite shafts for your driver
 you also have the option to choose from 5 different flexes
 
 Regular Flex - Standard - Default
 Stiff Flex -  
 X Stiff Flex - (Only w/ graphite shafts)  
 XX Stiff Flex - (Only w/ graphite shafts)  
 Amateur Flex - (Only w/ steel shafts)

 Putters & Chipper
  The putter comes w/ a steel shaft & the chipper you can select either steel or graphite;
 both swing very nicely.  The graphite shaft is lighter and will usually make the ball
 travel farther if you have a more delicate swing & need extra distance.