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.
Lighter, Thinner, More Responsive
While the exact science of Autoflex golf shaft’s KHT remains under wraps, what it results in is composite shafts that are lighter, thinner and more responsive.
What this means for pretty much any golfer is that these shafts can be swung faster and harder, where needed, more easily, and with less straining.
Part of this has to do with the fact that these shafts are engineered to be thinner, and as a result they are also remarkably responsive.
If you’re looking for a shaft that’s light and responsive, and which offers good feedback and feel, you could do a lot worse than getting an Autoflex golf shaft.
But weight and thinness are just the beginning. What they really offer follows.
Greater Range with No Extra Effort
The main selling point behind Autoflex golf shafts is that they promise to add yards to basically any swing, without requiring more effort from the golfer.
Because they are lighter in weight, they enable golfers to swing harder, without straining. In fact, straining to swing harder can create swing errors.
But these shafts also load with unbelievable fluidity. Their ability to store and release energy is unparalleled.
Consequently, they can produce longer and straighter drives for players of all swing speeds – from the pros to the beginners.
No matter how fast and strong your swing speed and tempo are, you stand, potentially to benefit from an Autoflex.
But the last component is that these golf shafts don’t complicate shot dispersion. Basically, it’s like this.
You switch to an Autoflex, you can add yards to your swing without swinging harder, and without throwing a wrench in shot dispersion.
So, change your shaft, change nothing else about your game, and be able to swing faster.
Just Watch Your Club Head Weight
There is one thing to be aware of with these golf shafts and it goes back to how thin the walls are engineered to be.
While these thin shaft walls lighten the shaft and make the shaft faster and more sensitive, they also make the shafts a lot more susceptible to some forms of damage.
For instance, if you swing a very large or a very club head weight and have a very aggressive swing tempo, an Autoflex might not be a good shaft pairing for you.
Or, if you have a very fast swing speed, with a slightly more metered tempo, there still might be other, better shafts out there.
At least, if you are married to your club head. Autoflex golf shafts tend not to respond well to big, heavy clubs because the mass can cause the shaft wall to weaken and crack.
Consequently, while Autoflex golf shafts do stand to benefit golfers of all skill levels and swing speeds, it is absolutely imperative that you work with a golf fitter before you get one.
Why Working with a Shaft Fitter Is Necessary Before Choosing Autoflex Golf Shafts
Golf fitters know what to look for when recommending club and shaft pairings to players, specifically the soft notes about what club heads and shafts won’t work well together, even if it seems like they would on paper.
This is one of those points about Autoflex golf shafts. They’re supposed to work with any golfer, and they can, but they tend not to perform with big, heavy club heads.
And that’s why you should work with a fitter.
But don’t let that discourage you. If you are interested in trying Autoflex shafts, there are good pairings out there for you. Just work with a fitter to find them.
