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Shaft Select: An app that fits golfers for every shaft in their bag
Too busy. Too expensive. Too far away. Those are the most common reasons golfers cite when they tell us why they haven’t been fit for golf clubs. The good news for them is that the growth of the custom-club industry has led to options that are faster, more affordable and in this case, only as far as way as a golfer’s smartphone.
Online custom club fitter fairwayjockey.com has released an app called Shaft Select (available for Apple and Android devices) that can fit golfers for every shaft in their bag, sans the putter. Downloading the app is free, as is a wood-shaft fitting. If golfers want to learn what hybrid, iron or wedge shafts are for for them, however, an annual fee of $2.99 unlocks those tools. And those ready to take the plunge can then make their way to fairwayjockey.com to build their completely custom club or clubs.
Can an app really fit golfers accurately for shafts? To answer that question, we spoke to Mike Robinson, Founder of Fairway Jockey.
WRX: The Shaft Select app asks golfers to answer a few simple questions depending on the type of shaft that’s being fit. How did you come up with those questions and criteria?
MR: The series of questions ask the player the most important concepts that should be covered during a custom shaft fitting. Shaft Select uses a player’s tempo, transition, and shaft release to compute a high-level recommendation. It goes a step further and gets the player’s input on ball flight needs, directional miss information, and feel to narrow the recommendation down to specific models that will work for their swing.
WRX: How many shafts are in the Shaft Select database? And how does the app sort through the different shaft options to offer a recommendation?
MR: The Shaft Select database has every model, weight, and flex from 15 of the top shaft manufacturers. Through shaft testing and fitting knowledge, we programmed the fitting tool to sort through the data for each shaft to compute non-biased, data-driven recommendations for our clients.
WRX: As a fitter, what do you recommend for golfers who aren’t quite certain of their swing tempo, transition or release? How can they get that information so they can use the app effectively?
MR: The ideal solution would be to get the information from a PGA professional or a club fitter. However, there is not always access, so there are some general ways to diagnose your own swing tendencies. For example, a golfer can time their swing from start to finish. Closer to 1 second would be a fast tempo, and closer to 2 seconds would be a slow tempo. For transition, a golfer can determine if they are aggressive or smooth at the top when they start their downswing. The swing release is when the wrists typically unhinge during the downswing. Most mid-to-high handicap golfers have an early-to-mid release, and most low-handicap golfers have a late release. If there is any doubt, we are always a phone call or email away for assistance.
WRX: When golfers call you for assistance, what are the most common misconceptions about shafts and the fitting process?
MR: There are a couple misconceptions that come to mind. Specifically, many golfers will focus primarily on swing speed as the only determinant for the proper shaft. We like to get the golfer thinking about other factors such as directional miss (to ensure proper weighting) and feel preferences (to select proper torque). The second misconception that comes to mind is in the selection of the proper playing length when having the shaft built by Fairway Jockey. Many golfers will request a playing length without considering the effect it has on the swing weight of the club. A swing weight that is too light or too heavy can have a negative impact on the golfer’s ball flight. We always recommend that our clients consult with us to ensure a proper setup.
WRX: The last question golfers get when choosing a shaft on the app is about price. What advice do you have for golfers buying shafts on a budget?
MR: I would say the higher your swing speed, the more critical it is that you lean toward purchasing a more premium shaft. If you have a slower-to-average swing speed, I would recommend that you purchase a shaft that fits comfortably within their budget.
To download the Shaft Select app, click here.
Cameron Young’s WITB from his win at the 2025 Wyndham Championship. Cameron is a Titleist staff player but his bag is definitely filled with some unique clubs. Here are the clubs he used to secure his first PGA Tour win!
Driver: Titleist GT2 (9 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Pro Orange 70 TX
3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX
Hybrid: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus HB Black VeloCore+ 10 X
Irons: Titleist T200 (4), Titleist T100 (5), Titleist 631.CY Prototype (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7 (4-9)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F, 52-12F, 56-14F @57), WedgeWorks (60-K* @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7
Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5 Tour Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Prototype
- Peter Malnati what’s in the bag accurate as of the Wyndham Championship. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Titleist GT3 (10 degrees, C2 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Project X Denali Blue 60 TX
3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 7 X
7-wood: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8 X
Irons: Titleist T150 (4, 5), Titleist T100 (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper AMT Tour White X100
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F @47, 52-12F, 56-08M @57, 60-04T @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Scotty Cameron Studio Style Fastback 1.5 Tour Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Yellow
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What is the best driver in 2025? At GolfWRX, we take great pride in our online community and the cumulative knowledge and experience of our members. When it comes to the best driver of 2025, we want to know what our forum faithful think.
Since our founding in 2005, the bedrock of GolfWRX.com has been the community of passionate and knowledgeable golfers in our forums, and we put endless trust in the opinions of our GolfWRX members — the most knowledgeable community of golfers on the internet. No other group of golfers in the world tests golf clubs as frequently or as extensively, nor is armed with such in-depth information about the latest technology.
Below are the results of GolfWRX member voting for the 2025 best driver, along with the vote percentage for each club.
Best driver of 2025: The top 5
5. Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond: 6.02%
Callaway’s pitch: “For golfers looking for a fast, forgiving, yet workable driver, the Elyte Triple Diamond features a tour-inspired shape and is the preferred model by most Callaway tour players.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond here.
4. Ping G440 Max: 6.86%
Ping’s pitch: “The most forgiving G440 model, MAX has a hotter face to generate speed and distance, and a lighter overall system weight with a longer shaft (46″) for faster clubhead speed, higher launch and longer carries. The Free Hosel and Carbonfly Wrap crown save weight to create our lowest CG ever and increase forgiveness while contributing to a more muted, pleasing sound.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 Max here.
3. Ping G440 LST: 9.53%
Ping’s pitch: “LST is an especially good fit for faster swings, offering less spin and more control with a penetrating trajectory. A hotter face, lighter overall system weight and longer shaft (46″) deliver more speed and distance while maintaining tight dispersion.”
@phizzy30: “Not a fan of Ping drivers in general, but 440 LST takes the cake. It’s super forgiving across the face for a low spin head, looks and sounds good and the ability to make it play neutral or slightly fade biased through the hosel settings is very appealing.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 LST here.
2. Titleist GT3: 16.55%
Titleist’s pitch: “The GT3 Driver offers Titleist’s boldest combination of power and personalization through adjustable performance. Dial in the CG Track to your frequent contact location to make your biggest drives even bigger while taking total control over flight and shaping.”
@mrmikeac: “I’ve been Anti-Titleist for years and years and years (outside of Vokey, of course). With that being said, HOLY BEGEEZUS the GT3 driver is an absolute NUCLEAR MONSTER! This thing blew my G430 10K Max out of the water in every single category. Forgiveness is the biggest thing that stands out of me, the 3 model has always been one of the less forgiving models in the past but this GT3 can take bad shot after bad shot and still end up in the fairway, I think a ton of that has to do with the adjustability, it’s actually effective. Feel and sound is perfect, that solid crack is so addicting to hear and when you hit it out the screws this thing can absolutely bomb it. Titleist, I’m sorry for doubting you. You have converted me.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Titleist GT3 here.
1. Titleist GT2: 22.91%
Titleist’s pitch: “Delivering impressive distance from any impact point, the Titleist GT2 Driver extracts maximum performance through a forgiving design. Get the stability and added confidence of a high-MOI driver without sacrificing speed.”
@DTorres: “The Titleist GT2 has proven to be the best driver of the year. Packaged in a classic profile, GT2 perfectly balances performance and forgiveness while consistently being a high performer across all categories.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Titleist GT2 here.
Other drivers receiving >2% of the vote
| Driver | Vote percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Cobra DS Adapt Max K | 4.85% |
| Ping G430 Max 10K | 3.85% |
| Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond | 3.68% |
| TaylorMade Qi35 | 3.51% |
| Callaway Elyte | 3.18% |
| Cobra DS Adapt X | 2.34% |
| Cobra DS Adapt LS | 2.17% |
| TaylorMade Qi35 LS | 2.17% |
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Sal
May 20, 2016 at 8:45 am
immediately asking for $2.99. no free wood fitting!! BULLS***!
Justin Wells
May 16, 2016 at 7:01 pm
It won’t let me do anything without first giving them $2.99…immediate fail
cgasucks
May 15, 2016 at 10:16 pm
Waste of money…each of the major shaft manufacturers can tell you that on their websites for free…
You idiot
May 15, 2016 at 9:15 pm
Take this post down you fool!
Sboss1
May 15, 2016 at 9:23 am
Why would anyone pay $3 ANNUALLY for this app? This is a blatant ripoff and a recurring revenue money grab. Assuming this app does what it claims, shouldn’t I be able to get all my shafts perfect to my personal specs…..ONCE? Why would I pay annually? Other than allowing the owners the opportunity to collect recurring revenue?
This is very lame.
tlmck
May 15, 2016 at 2:14 am
What a joke. It recommended expensive lightweight shafts when in fact I do better with heavier inexpensive shafts. I am also surprised they charge. For the shafts they recommend, the shaft makers could kick in and make the app free. Still would not be useful.
Tom
May 13, 2016 at 8:36 pm
I’ll be interested to see how this app plays out over the remainder of the year. Please do a follow up article.
Someone
May 13, 2016 at 7:00 pm
So you say that shafts shouldn’t be fit solely on speed, but also weight and torque. Then at the end, you say to pick shaft budget based on speed…seems contradictory to me. You’re basically saying that high swing speed means you need a more expensive shaft. So now you’re back to picking a shaft based on swing speed…to disprove your basis, I have two friends who hit the ball relatively the same distance on drives…one has an expensive tour shaft the other has a more affordable shaft. To add more control to this comparison, they both play the same driver head (same loft) and are physically the same height.
davemac
May 13, 2016 at 10:55 am
Downloaded to test, very unimpressed, a few simple multiple choice questions and up pops a driver shaft recommendation. I also managed to upset the questions by asking for a regular feeling shaft, it only wanted to offer soft feeling shafts given my modest swing speed.
I don’t know if there is more detail behind the paid subscription, I certainly hope so.
To the developers, we now have access to high speed cameras and swing analyser like SkyPro / ZEP so we can provide much better detail with regard to swing tempo and swing aggression.
Todd
May 13, 2016 at 9:09 am
$2.99 to use. No thanks.
Nath
May 13, 2016 at 8:22 am
Not an industry first sorry.
MyGolfShafts has been around on ios 03/10/13