Are graphite golf clubs better than steel shaft?

Question

Are graphite golf clubs better than steel shaft?

Answer 1

YES YES YES YES Graphite is way better then steel

Answer 2

graphite should only be used if u r a decent golfer good tempo and remember they will wear out and lose yardage over time 95% of pros use steel shafts on their irons and graphite on their woods. i use graphite on my short irons and steel on my long irons and i love em both u need to go to a golf shop and hit both. plus there is all kinds of weights and flexes of shafts to take into account

Answer 3

graphite is the best i used it and i was like....omg! this thing is awsome!

Answer 4

It depends on your level of play.  Most advanced players prefer steel shaft on their irons, while using graphite shafts on their metal woods.  The big difference in  the two is that graphite generates more clubhead speed.  Steel shafts give more feel and weight to iron shots.   Players who usually use graphite on both usually have very slow swing speeds.

Answer 5

There is no clear answer.

If you are any of these young, strong, and/ or powerful go with steel.

If you are old, and weak go with graphite.

Steel is better with accuracy but you might loss some distance due to the flex of the shaft (on the downswing it doesnt flex hence gain as much speed).

Graphite is made for power and distance (thats why drivers are always graphite). If your older or weak it will flex more and give you more flex of your shaft giving you more distance. but you do loss some accuracy.

its your choice, but steel is cheaper, and more or less all pros use steel. so choose depending on what you want power or accuracy.

Answer 6

I like the feel of steel better as I get a more solid shot.  As for graphite...it's on my driver, 3 wood and hybrid and really makes for a nice feeling shot.  The thought is not what is better...but what is better for you.  I would hit clubs of both types from driver to 9 and see how you feel with them.