Since 1999 performance shafts have been integrated into the club making process. These shafts are designed to address specific criteria, such as to launch the ball higher or lower or to adjust for the timing of a player's swing to load and unload the shaft at the correct moments of the swing for maximum power.
The incorporation of performance shafts into the club-making process started in 1999. These tailored shafts are designed to address particular needs, including modifying ball flight or coordinating with a golfer's swing tempo for optimal impact.