Buying a new set of irons - graphite or steel shafts?

Question

I'm 31. I shoot around the mid 90's and I was told being as young as I am I should be playing steel irons rather than graphite. I would say I have a normal swing speed. I'm 5'9 about 190 lbs.

Answer 1

Graphite shafts are more forgiving, i.e. if you do not force yourself through the swing. Just take an easy swing and you'll be surprised to get a descent distance from your clubs, either woods or irons. A regular graphite shaft will do the trick for you. If you want to enjoy your game, I suggest you get graphite shafts.

Answer 2

Steel is NOT more rigid. Graphite may let you hit it 4 or 5 more feet. Go with the steel. Only expensive graphite shafts are any good.

Answer 3

Normal swing speed, should be regular flex steel sharts.  

Go to a pro shop or golf store and get a swing fitting if you can.

Answer 4

Your ready for steel shafts

Answer 5

why steel? graphite will give you greater distance

Answer 6

I prefer steel because steel gives better feel and feedback, but graphite is easier to hit and supposidly more foregiving.  I'm playing a set of Rifle Project X's.

Answer 7

Steel is more rigid that graphite, therefore requires a faster swing speed. Graphite is easier to swing. I myself use steel, but I have been doing so for over 15 years and am used to it. I play off a 5 handicap (age 42), but all my drivers (I have a number) are graphite shaft because they are much easier to swing. I have a slow swing speed so I don't use stiff shafts either.

The other benefit is that graphite is lighter and makes the clubs lighter that steel shafts. Over time, you will find this to be an advantage - if you carry your clubs.

Answer 8

I would make the same recommendation.  You may notice you have better feel with steel shafts in your irons.

Answer 9

The type of shaft and its stiffness plays a huge roll in your game. At 31 I would reccommend you use a regular stiffness shaft. Be that steel or graphite. However, graphite is more expensive and harder to hit.

I have a friend that bought the wrong stiffness of shaft and he has to adjust his game every time he plays because of it. Get the right shaft for your game.

Answer 10

Generally steel is more accurate, but shorter and not as "soft", and graphite is longer and feels better, but harder to control. It really comes down to preference.

Answer 11

They now make steel shafts that are practically as light as graphite, and graphite shafts that are about as accurate as steel. Try to go to a clubfitter with no preconceptions about which is better and have a thorough discussion about what shaft would best suit your particular game. Selecting a proper shaft is a very important part of getting the most out of your clubs, so try to be as thorough and informed as you can.

Answer 12

youre about the same size as my dad, he uses graphite