Old clubs shaft stiffness | Golf Monthly
Ava Arnold
Updated on April 06, 2026
Gary is right for Hogan numbers, 3 is reg, lower is softer and higher is stiffer and I'd guess this numbering was used in general by others but it all comes down to the manufacturer, some simply said stiff or regular. You're lucky if you can find a shaft band still in place!
I just buy and try, they're so cheap it doesn't really matter.
Good to see you getting into the older clubs though Pete, are you tempted enough to put your name down for the Clitheroe day yet???