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Are you pondering whether a more flexible shaft will show forward bend easier or pre-stressing easier? I would say yes. A softer spring can be flexed easier either way. Of course our tour boys are very likely cranking X-flexes so the bend will be minimal no matter direction, especially since neither Janzen or Johnson are known for maximum length off the tee.

Easier to maintain lag pressure without the forward kick - assuming proper technique, but certainly exposes improper technique easier as well.