GOLF CLUBS. steel/graphite shafts?
Discussion
i took up the game last summer & am going to go at it properly this year so i'm investing in a proper set of clubs.
can anyone tell me the advantages of graphite over steel shafts?
do only very good players benefit from graphite shafts?
are 20+ handicappers better off with steel?
does it just come down to personal preference?
what do pro's use?
its a minefield so any help would be good.
can anyone tell me the advantages of graphite over steel shafts?
do only very good players benefit from graphite shafts?
are 20+ handicappers better off with steel?
does it just come down to personal preference?
what do pro's use?
its a minefield so any help would be good.
Not an expert golfer, but it's worth asking in a pro-shop what they think you should do. I use steel shafts as I don't need the "whippiness" of graphite, but it's a personal perference. Graphite shafts are typically used by the young and old, and those with slower swings, but a Pro shop will give you reasonable advice
T-J-K
T-J-K
As a golfer for many years (nearly 20 years and I'm only 27) - Found that steel shaft give more accurate shot than graphite' for beginner. More experienced golfer who can master the shot perfectly everytime should be able to use graphite shaft to control it.
My club is Callaway S2H2 Steel shaft (full set) and King Cobra SZ400 Graphite shaft (Adilla' Stiff with mid kick).
My club is Callaway S2H2 Steel shaft (full set) and King Cobra SZ400 Graphite shaft (Adilla' Stiff with mid kick).
Edited by craggers on Thursday 4th January 09:00
Have been golfing for 3.5 decades now and have changed my clubs 3 times, latest being last year.
I have always been advised by by the pro to use steel shafts as I generate enough clubhead speed being 6'2" and don't need the assistance you get from graphite.
I would get advice from a GC
I have always been advised by by the pro to use steel shafts as I generate enough clubhead speed being 6'2" and don't need the assistance you get from graphite.
I would get advice from a GC
If you're a member of a club, speak to your Club pro. Have a couple of lessons, he'll be able to give you proper advice based on what he sees and how you swing.
If you're not a club member, go to a club near you, and guess what..... speak to the pro, have a couple of lessons, take some advice.
He's trained to do this, believe it or not.
If you're not a club member, go to a club near you, and guess what..... speak to the pro, have a couple of lessons, take some advice.
He's trained to do this, believe it or not.
gallardoguy said:
whats the deal with having your clubs fitted for you?
can you buy a standard set of clubs & have them fitted or does it have to be a custom job from the beginning?
can you buy a standard set of clubs & have them fitted or does it have to be a custom job from the beginning?
Yes and no.
Can you buy an off the peg suit that fits you perfectly? Some people can, some can't. The same goes for clubs.
Clubs are mass produced, but all the tour pros will have their clubs made for them, fitted for them so they swing nice.
A bit like a suit, really.
The advantage of graphite shafts over steel are that they are lighter which means you can swing the club faster and get more distance, the downside is that some people will find them too light and will lose control of the club resulting in less accuracy and more miss hit shots. Graphite also has better dampening properties which makes it better for people who have injuries or arthritis. Although some graphite shafts are quite whippy they can be made to be as stiff as steel, which is why nearly all the worlds top golfers use graphite in their drivers for maximum distance and steel in their irons for maximum control.
robw20vt said:
The advantage of graphite shafts over steel are that they are lighter which means you can swing the club faster and get more distance, the downside is that some people will find them too light and will lose control of the club resulting in less accuracy and more miss hit shots. Graphite also has better dampening properties which makes it better for people who have injuries or arthritis. Although some graphite shafts are quite whippy they can be made to be as stiff as steel, which is why nearly all the worlds top golfers use graphite in their drivers for maximum distance and steel in their irons for maximum control.
Perfect answer !
Not sure that I agree that Graphite are more difficult to control. I have a mixed set of clubs, with both steel and graphite shafts. The graphite clubs are a lot more forgiving than the steel shafted clubs, they fly straighter and the feel from the club is better. Look at most rescue/hybrid clubs, they are almost all graphite because they forgive the little errors in swing that we all have. You should get a few clubs together from the pro. (steel and graphite) and try them on the range (preferably from grass), buy the ones that work best for you, confidence is everything at this game.
Was talking to a colleague recently - a good golfer - who got his last set made for him. The outfit he used spent a heap of time measuring, analysing swing, testing, and the set that he ended up with are 'the best he's ever used' at a pretty reasonable price...
Well worth considering I guess..
Well worth considering I guess..
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