What do driver shaft torque numbers mean?

Answer by  duffielj (36)

Driver shaft torque is the ability of the club's shaft to twist during the swing which will ultimately translate into power as the club makes contact with the ball. Shaft flex and torque are probably the most important features that a golfer would be concerned with when considering a driver selection for power.

Answer by  tippilegs (7)

The driver shaft torque number is referring to the amount of twist that will occur to the clubhead when swinging the club.

Answer by  jitwtal (23)

It means the amount of whip the shaft produces, the more whip, the less force you will need to generate power. For example, senior golfers want less torque, the want the shaft as whipy as possible. Most of the pro golfers like Tiger Woods and John Daly, want more torgue. So there ball will fly futher.

Answer by  theime01 (10)

Torque in its simplest form is the ability to create power. Torque for a car means how much power the car can generate, the same is true in this case. In an age when everyone is looking to drive the golf ball further, a driver shaft that creates greater torque numbers can help someone drive the golf ball further

Answer by  gmedich (93)

Torque numbers on golf club shafts indicate the amount of twist the shaft has. Higher torque numbers indicate more twist in the shaft and will tend to cause a hook.

Answer by  Squeaks289 (273)

Driver torque numbers tell how stiff a shaft is. The higher the number, the higher the swing speed that should use it. High torque numbers will be difficult for someone with a slow swing speed to hit accurately. Alternatively, someone with a high swing speed will struggle hitting a low torque shaft.

Answer by  JGClubmaker (20)

In terms of performance, less torque means more directional consistency, most of the time. If a shaft has too much for a given player shot dispersion will be greater.