The shaft is designed to make it easy to pick up the ball, so it's easy to get the ball airborne. Also, the club is very easy to "catch" the ball, so it's a shaft that can achieve good distance. *This is based on my personal experience using the club. Flex: S (M-43/S-1) Loft Angle: 22 Dexterity: Right-handed Product Details ■Type: Utility ■Manufacturer: TaylorMade ■Model: Stealth Rescue ■Shaft: KBS MAX MT85 JP ■Flex: S ■Loft: 22 ■Club Number: 4 ■Length: 39.5 ■Club Weight: 377 ■Lie Angle: 60.5 ■Kick Point: Tip-Mid-High ■Head Material: Stainless Steel