All Shafts have a Principle Plane of Oscillation

The subjects of “Spining and FLO” go hand in hand together when dealing with perfecting shafts for your clubs. The subject of FLO (Flat Line Oscillation) refers to how the golf shaft and is supposed to oscillate when loaded in your back swing through ball impact.

Why FLO Matters

All clubs experience some amount of oscillation during the swing. The goal of Flo Plane Orientation is to align the shaft and club head in a straight line (plane). This results in a horizontal back & forth oscillation. When correctly placed in the direction of the ball at impact, more distance and accuracy is achieved. A non-flat line consists of oscillation in a circle or an oval pattern. Which means the club face is on a wobble coming into impact. Therefore, the golfer’s shots tend to spray, due to uneven contact with the club face and ball.