Motore X F1 | Motore X F3 | |
Flex | Stiff, Extra Stiff | Senior, Regular, Stiff, Extra Stiff |
Length | 46 inches | 46 inches |
Weight | 68 grams to 85 grams | 57 grams to 77 grams |
Kick Point | Medium-High | Low-Medium |
Spin | Low-Medium | Medium |
USGA Legal | Yes | Yes |
Flex: Motore X F1 vs F3
The first difference between the alpha and beta is that the alpha has fewer flex options. The alpha has 2 flex options whereas the beta has 4 flex options. The flex options that come with the alpha are stiff and extra stiff. The flex options that come with the beta are senior, regular, and extra stiff. Below are some of the types of golfers that these flex options would be good for:
- Senior Flex: Below average swing speeds
- Regular Flex: Average swing speeds
- Stiff Flex: Slightly above average swing speeds
- Extra Stiff Flex: Very high swing speeds
Depending on what your swing speed is, one of these may be better for you than the other. Seeing as the alpha only offers a few of these options, you may find that the beta is more suitable for you.
Length: Motore X F1 vs F3
One similarity between the alpha and beta is that they both have a length of 46 inches. This is actually considered to be quite long for club shafts. Longer shafts like these are harder to square on impact. The USGA has a limit of 46 inches for any golf shaft. Neither of these shafts exceed that limit.
Weight: Motore X F1 vs F3
There is a pretty big difference in weight between these two. The alpha ranges from 68 grams to 85 grams in weight. The beta ranges from 57 grams to 77 grams in weight. This is a substantial difference. There are some performance impacts that occur when using lighter shafts and when using heavier shafts, below are those impacts:
- Lighter Shafts: Increase Speed & Distance, but harder to control
- Heavier Shafts: Decrease Speed, but increase control & accuracy
Kick Point: Motore X F1 vs F3
The alpha has a kick point of medium high, which means it is designed to keep the ball lower to the ground. The beta has a low-medium kick point which means it is designed to get the ball higher into the air. If you are looking for something to get a bit more distance on impact, then the alpha is better, but if you are looking for more height, the beta is better.
Spin: Motore X F1 vs F3
The alpha has a low-medium spin to it and the beta has a medium spin to it. Simply put, your spin rate with the alpha will likely be a bit lower than the spin rate with the beta. This may mean that the alpha will have a tougher time cutting through the air when compared to the spin of the beta.
USGA Legal: Motore X F1 vs F3
The USGA has a wide variety of rules that must be followed. If a shaft breaks one of these rules, then it is considered to be illegal. According to the USGA, both the alpha and the beta are legal to use for any and all casual, high-level amateur, and professional golf games.