But another, less-talked-about gear upgrade can also pay big dividends ... are you better off chasing the tech trends with a new driver head, or upgrading your shaft? In short, it depends.

Are stock shafts or aftermarket shafts best suited for your game? Here is what to consider when making the decision.

Selecting the proper head is the biggest lever you can pull in a driver fitting. Shaft flex and weight (based on swing speed). The shaft is the timing mechanism that delivers the head to the ball ...