Graphite shafts reduce forearm muscle activity in golf - a prospective case series of 40 right-handed amateur and professional golfers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lateral and medial epicondylitis are common overuse injuries in golf affecting both amateur and professional players. Treatment options include medical but also non-medical interventions like optimizing golf equipment. While several studies have investigated the impact of grip size and style as well as the use of a golf glove on forearm muscle activity, the impact of shaft material remains unclear. Thus, aims of this study were (1) to assess the impact of different shaft material on the forearm muscle activity across the 5 phases of the golf swing, (2) to evaluate the effect on the individual performance and (3) to identify subgroups that may benefit more or less from this intervention.

Methods

A cohort of 40 golfers (mean age: 51 years; mean handicap: 16), comple

SUBMITTER: Grieß D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12930853 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature