The flexible shafts allow the clubhead to accelerate more through impact. This helps golfers hit the ball higher and further even when the swing isn't fast. They are typically also shorter than men's flex clubs so can be ideal for ladies or juniors transitioning between junior clubs to men's clubs.

It's generally better to keep all of your clubs the same flex to maintain consistency and performance. Mixing ladies clubs with stiffer or heavier shafts can make your swing feel inconsistent and reduce accuracy.

No they're not. Despite the name, ladies flex shafts are not limited to women. The correct shaft flex matters on your swing speed not your gender. Some men, juniors and senior golfers could benefit from using a ladies flex shaft if they're looking to add some height and distance to their drives.

Not at all, the same way that some men may benefit to the lighter shafts ladies flex provide, faster swinging ladies will benefit more from using a men's senior/regular or stiff flex shaft. It's all to do with swing speed, not gender.

The main differences between men and ladies fairway woods are shaft length, weight and flex. Ladies fairway woods typically have shorter, lighter and more flexible shafts to help golfers with slower swing speeds generate more clubhead speed. Men's however are generally longer, heavier and more suited to faster swing speeds. Ladies fairway woods do sometimes have a higher loft to men's, a ladies 5 wood may be 21º which is the equivalent of a men's 7 wood.

Ladies flex hybrids are designed for female golfers with slower swing speeds, making them ideal for beginners, high handicaps or anyone who struggles to get long irons airborne. The softer the shaft flex is, the easier it'll be to get the ball high in the air and carrying for longer distances.

The main difference between ladies and senior flex shafts is the stiffness, weight and length. Ladies flex shafts are generally shorter in length, lighter in weight and not as stiff as senior flex shafts are. This helps golfers with slower swing speeds generate more clubhead speed and launch the ball higher. Both are designed to help improve distance and consistency, but ladies are the softer option.

Yes some men can use ladies flex shafts if they are shorter and swing is slower as this will suit ladies flex shafts. Some juniors will also use ladies flex when they are between junior and regular flex golf clubs.