GRAPHITE or STEEL for HYBRID?

Question

Is it better to have steel or graphite shafts for hybrids?

I like the solid feel of the steel shafts better for everything I hit with on the ground with no tees.

But whats all the hype with graphite? Graphite irons are the hardest clubs to hit from my experience..

So my question is... What are the pros and cons of having graphite and steel shafts for hybrids and irons???

Cheers

Answer 1

Graphite is designed to help with distance, because of the lighter weight in the shaft.

If you struggle with that part of the game graphite is the go.

Pro's generally use steel shaft in their irons because they generate more club head speed and steel shafts have much less torque (twisting) and so they have more control.

But, if you watch golf on tv you will see most pro's use graphite in the driver, fairway woods and even their hybrids.

Answer 2

Its a personnel preference if you like steel , use steel.

Answer 3

Get a graphite shaft but get it stiff or extra stiff and put more loft in the clubhead. In essence, get a 4hybrid and put an xs graphite shft in it. The stiffer shaft de-lofts the club and turns it more into your 21degree utility type of club and gives you that solid one-piece feel that you crave. I did the same thing with my driver so I know this works. I put a 10.5degree R7 quad head on an XS shaft which takes about 1- 1.5 degrees of loft out of the clubhead and weighted it down another degree = 8.5 degree driver with the feel I want. So experiment with those ideas they could very well work for you.

Answer 4

graphite for a young lady waste of money . one inch longer . too low a kickpoint , no feel in the head , the supposed 5 yard distance is there , the only problem 8 yards off- line . stick with the steel . you will save strokes , also money . have great season

Answer 5

the steel shafts make the club heavier so go with the graphite shaft. it allows for a smoother swing all around.

Answer 6

my preference would to put graphite in all ur woods including ur hybrid. the reason i say this is that graphite is light. it will not be as heavy as it would be if u have steel. graphite is also fairly strong and wont bend out of shape as easily as steel would. but it is ur choice and woteva u do will suit u.

Answer 7

it matters if you hit the long ball and have trouble with accuracy or you hit it straight and not so far. if you hit it far and wherever i would go with the steel. If you it it shorter and straight then go with graphite. You will lose some distance if you go with steel and you will lose  some straightness if you go with graphite but its the risk you are willing to take. I have 1 graphite and 1 steel and i like my steel way better and it seems like it goes the same distance. Irons are the same thing. depends on strength of golfer. strong-steel weaker-graphite

Answer 8

I have steel, if you are big and strong and have a fast swing i would go with steel! But its ur decision, i hope u pick the right 1, have fun!! I hoped this helped!

Answer 9

Graphite is lighter than steel, so the concept is that you can generate more clubhead speed (thus more distance) with the same swing effort.  Personally I have all TruTemper S300 shafts in all my clubs except my driver which has a graphite.  If you feel better hitting steel, get that in your hybrid too as it will feel more like all your other clubs.

Answer 10

well, if you feel better and mor comfterable with the steel, then use it. Hybrid's are awesome. 80% of clubs in a few years will probably have them IMO