Off-Season Notes
Plain explanations of the tip zone variables that shape ball flight more than most golfers realize — written between sessions, mostly during Hartford's long winters.
The Tip Zone Is Not the Flex Letter
Why a "Stiff" shaft can carry a soft tip, and what that means for the club you're about to buy.
Read article →Taper Ratio and the Feel You Can't Fake
How the rate a shaft narrows toward the tip changes feel, independent of stiffness or flex rating.
Read article →Recovery Time, Explained
What happens if a shaft's tip is still moving when the clubhead reaches the ball — and how we measure it.
Read article →Why We Recheck Tip Fit Every Spring
Swing speed drift from a cold April round to a warm July one, and why a winter fitting deserves a second look outdoors.
Read article →Boardy or Whippy: Reading a Tip Mismatch
What those two words actually describe on the rig, and how to tell which one is costing you distance.
Read article →Whole-Shaft Frequency vs. a Tip-Only Reading
Why a single CPM number can hide a tip that's completely wrong for your swing.
Read article →Put This on the Rig
Reading about tip zone mechanics is a start — seeing your own numbers move on the rig is where it actually clicks.