Main body of an arrow or golf club, eg (5)

I believe the answer is:

shaft

(Other definitions for shaft that I've seen before include "Beam - well" , "A little light" , "Mine access; handle" , "Arrow; vertical mine entrance" , "Ray (of sunlight)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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