what is the difference between flexes in graphite shafts?
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The difference is in the kick ponit. The kick point varies by shaft flex. The kick point determines ball trajectory, swing speed at impact, distance , spin, and many other things. Choose shaft flex according to swing speed. Determine swing speed at the golf store or there are calculators based on average distance that you hit an 8 iron (though less accurate)
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- The bonds between graphite layers are weaker that the bonds within graphite layers \n\nThis is how pencils work, a layer slides off by rubbing it against paper.
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Any beams I have specified with camber are ordered as such.  I am not aware of any field methods to do so.\n\nIf you are talking about what camber to specify, then you spec the amount of deflection due to dead load and the direction.
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Shafts are subjected to Fatigue Loads and Torsional forces.This requires good Tensile strength combined with High elongation and Impact strength.Therefore shafts are manufactured from forged steel materials instead of castings because castings have low elongation properties although the tensile strength is more.Where damping properties are required,Castings are used.Also castings are prone to have internal defects and this may cause a catastropic failure.I hope it is clear.D.P.SARMA
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totalgym or bowflex\n\nInstead of conventional weights or pulley machines, the Bowflex machine uses a combination of graphite rods to create constant resistance or tension. The machines typically take up less space than a complete set of weights and machines.
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The kick point is the point on the shaft where the highest flexion occurs, as measured by holding the shaft at both ends and bending it. Stronger-swinging pro players prefer a high kick point, i.e. a stiffer tip, which gives the ball distance. A weekend player with a softer swing typically would want a lower kick point, or a more flexible tip, which would help loft the ball into the air.
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You can't compare it like that.  The value you quoted is for just one tube.  There's not such thing as a tube of graphite.  You want to compare the inplane stiffness.  I'm too lazy to look up the numbers for you.
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The technical answer to your question is that the moment of inertia of the beam's cross section is greater when speaking of the I-beam, and this means less bending.\n\n\nDumbing it down a little. The I beam will be able to support more weight.  Look at the cross-section of the materials.  The I-Beam has a height of 6 inches.  the square tube has a height of 3 inches.  The bending of a 6" piece of steel vs 2 3" pieces along their thickest portions is harder when the material is farther from the midpoint, ie, 6" is farther than 3".\n\nAs far as your max deflection and max load are concerned, you need to specify the types of steel, and the type of I-beam would be useful as well (S type, W type), as would the type of square tube (squared corners or rounded).  These won't make a huge difference, but it will make a little.
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The dots lie angle and they have colors for grips.  go to www.ping.com look at the custom or fitting section
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Polycarbon is lighter, easier to form in curves, and usually cleaper.\n\nGlass is more durable (difficult to scratch) and can be tempered so that it's won't form dangerous shards if broken.
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The highest "concentration" of stress will occur at "stress risers."  For example if a shaft is divided along its length with two different diameters, each half will flex depending on its diameter but at the transition there may be a sudden change in stress causing the local stress (in psi - pounds per square inch) to rise well above the average stress of either half on a microscopic basis.  This is where cracks may first form under heavyload.  A very sharp "corner" (small radius) at the change in diameter will increase stress concentration while a large rounded corner will lessen stress concentration (and stress!).  A coone-shhaped transition may be even better.  Any reduction in uniformity of the shaft cross-section (perhaps a key slot) will form a stress riser perhaps requiring the entire shaft to be larger and stronger to compensate for the key-way design.  The yoke you mention would constitute a nonuniformity and could create stress risers and stress concentration.  This is a factor to be considered in good design since it can not be eliminated but only recognized and minimized.  Curved parts are often better than parts with sharp corners or tight bends.  That is why service life tests of components and failure analysis leads to improved designs.  A better design may require a different steel alloy or larger radii when machining or grinding parts or even de-rating allowable loads.  Hope that helps a little.
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I used to kave an aluminum shaft, before the head fell off of it during a game!!!  So, it definitely makes a difference. I have some sort of stick from STX Lacrosse, it is a really affordable, sturdy stick. i bought mine for $65!
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The ladies club has more flex and is a 3 to 5 inches shorter.  Drivers are a lot longer than they  use to be.  A lot of men hit ladies drivers better.  Today's ladies driver is the same length as men's 10 years ago.
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Depends on your playing style more than anything.  A lot of people seem to think that the composite sticks add more power to your shot, which may be true.  That said, almost all the players in the Hardest Shot competitions use solid wood sticks, so your shooting ability affects the power more than the stick.  The composite sticks shatter far too easily, so for defensive players, or for many point shooters, they aren't a good idea.  Add on the ridiculous price of composite sticks, and I'd have to say stay with the old fashioned wood.
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it depends on which grain you like the best. if you work with composite, then go with composite. If you also work with a wood bat in a game its best to stay with the same type of wood for the cages. My personal favorite is maple, and i can hit better with it. good luck
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I would suggest the Taylormade R7 460cc.  You may want to demo a couple of different shafts to see which one has the best flex for you.  It is an excellent club, and this comes from die hard Big Bertha man.  Once I tried the R7 there was no going back.  Demo one and then go buy it on Ebay and save the money.
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First of all you would find the first part of you question in the manual. The second part is documented in the Manual of STEEL CONSTRUCTION "Allowable Stress Design" Ninth Edition. and the third part is called an M.T.R. This is the birth compasition of the metal used to make the beam which gives you the carbon hardness and rating of that beam. \nGood luck,\nChris