Regarding grip, and shafts, yes, grip can make a huge difference, and, like with the fitting discussion, if you can improve your swing, that is the best place to start.
But the shaft is a very important factor as well. Someone mentioned a swing speed of 100 mph: yes, if you are 98 mph or higher, you should probably be using a stiff shaft. If you are up near 110, you might consider an extra stiff.
But you should do a fitting to be sure - find what is best for you.
For any of you that might be like me, I just got fitted with new clubs this year and, for the first time, I went the other way - I have always had stiff shafts, but I went down to reg.
I am older (late 50s) and my swing speed has dropped (mid 90s now). By going down to a regular shaft (driver, woods and irons), I GAINED distance with every club. So if you are older, like me, or if you have a slower swing speed, you may find that you can actually get more distance by dropping down to a regular shaft.
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