Stupid Golf Question
What is shaft kick point?
A shaft description says high launch and low kick without explaining the bend
Plain answer first
The plain answer
Kick point or bend point is a simplified description of where a shaft bends. A lower point is often marketed for higher launch and a higher point for lower launch, but the whole bend profile, head, loft, delivery, and strike determine the actual flight.
The NPG answer
It is one chapter of the shaft story, not the ending.
When it matters
It matters when comparing shaft feel and launch tendencies, especially after weight, flex, and length are already in a workable range.
What to do next
Compare complete shaft profiles in the same clubhead and review feel, launch, spin, strike, and dispersion instead of choosing from kick point alone.
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Stiff flex vs regular flex: what is the difference?
Regular shafts generally bend more during the swing; stiff shafts generally resist bending more.
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