The act of bending a joint, such as the elbow or knee.
The common term given to the relative bending properties of a golf club shaft. Flex is usually identified by a letter: L for Ladies, A for Amateur, R for regular, S for Stiff and X for Extra Stiff.
(Jargon Rating= 2) How much the ski bends. Should also be done before heavy skiing to avoid any bad injuries.
Latin flexum = bent, hence, flexor, a muscle which bends a part of the body, and flexion = the act of flexing.
is the degree of stiffness in a kiteboard.
To bend slightly or relax a portion of the body Example the flex of the knee
The amount of bend in the club shaft.
To bend or contract. The ability to move into a different position, temporarily.
The relative bending properties of a golf club shaft. Flex is usually identified by a letter: L for ladies, A for senior, R for regular, S for stiff and X for extra stiff. Graphite shafts commonly use the term Firm instead of Stiff for Firm and Extra Firm graphite shafts.
Hockey sticks come in different degrees of flex - medium, stiff, and extra stiff. A stronger player, who hits more powerful shots, usually wants a stiffer stick.
the act of flexing; "he gave his biceps a flex to impress the ladies"
form a curve; "The stick does not bend"
bend a joint; "flex your wrists"; "bend your knees"
cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form; "bend the rod"; "twist the dough into a braid"; "the strong man could turn an iron bar"
Ability of a club's shaft to bend.
The flexibility of a club's shaft. Depending on a player's golf swing speed, a different flex is required. The faster the swing speed, the stiffer the shaft should be.
Term to describe the stiffness of a ski or a boot.
The stiffness of a ski, or the degree to which it resists bending. Flex ratings can refer to the stiffness of an entire ski or to specific sections like the tip or tail. The amount of flex a ski has will affect how it feels and reacts in different snow and skiing conditions: Soft-flexed skis bend more easily and, as a result, are easier to control and turn in softer snow and at lower speeds. Stiff-flexed skis are more difficult to bend, and tend to be more responsive at high speeds and in harder snow conditions. They can be difficult to handle in soft powder and deep snow.
The amount of stiffness or "give" in a ski. A softer-flexed ski will perform better on soft, deep snow, whereas a stiff-flexed ski handles better on hard-packed snow.
used to describe the stiffness and pattern of how a snowboard flexes. Flex determines how a board will go into and out of a turn. This is how a board absorbs to various snow conditions.Flex works in harmony with sidecut.
Term used to describe the stiffness and pattern of how a snowboard flexes. i.e...stiff, medium, soft.
a broad term to describe the rigidity of a golf shaft; commonly accepted flexes are L (ladies), A (seniors), R (regular), X (stiff) and S (extra stiff); unfortunately the golf industry has been unable to agree on any measurement method or standard for flex, so there is no uniformity from one company to the next; actually a golf shaft flexes at several different points, but flex point is used as a general description of where the bend seems to be most prominent.
(aka: "frequency") the relative strength (stiffness or softness) of a club shaft. Indicated as a numerical frequency however usually designated on the shaft of each club as follows: L-Ladies, A-Senior, R-Regular, S-Stiff, or X-Extra stiff. These examples are listed from most flexible to least flexible (most stiff). A faster clubhead speed is required to regularly benefit from the attributes of a stiffer shaft.
The amount of bend or the degree of stiffness of the club shaft.
basically a measure of how much a shaft will bend when a certain amount of force is applied to it. Usually split into five ranges: ladies, seniors or light, regular, stiff, and extra stiff although every company uses different methods to measure flex so you must be cautious when picking a shaft. Flex will play a determining role in the feel of a shaft. Remember swing speed is only one measure of what flex you need, just because you swing hard doesn't mean you need a stiffer shaft
The stiffness of the snowboard.
Bend or decrease angle of a joint; contract a muscle.
Another term for deflection of rollers or cylinders in a press. Also, bending qualities of characteristics of any material, including printing substrates.
Measurement of how much a shaft will bend under a certain load. More flexible shafts feel softer and are more suitable for golfers with slower swing speeds and help them get the ball up quicker. Stiffer shafts are more suitable for higher swing speeds and are firmer at impact and produce a lower trajectory.
The amount of bend in the shaft of a club.
The amount of bend in a shaft.
The amount a board can bend as well as where it can bend.
The flexibility of a ski, due partly to the camber and partly to the materials used. A ski with little flex is better for hard-packed snow and Alpine skiing, while more flex is desirable for softer, deeper snow and most cross country skiing.
Term used to describe the stiffness of boards, boots and bindings.