Should I buy Graphite or Steel Shaft Irons?

Question

I am a beginner level golfer (49 on 9) and I use 21 year old clubs with a steel shaft now. I am looking to buy new irons, and I don't know whether to go with graphite or steel shaft. I am comfortable with a graphite shaft driver, but I am not sure about the irons.

Answer 1

definitely graphite on woods and hybrids but STEEL ON IRONS. there called irons for a reason. just like woods used to be made out of wood, irons were made out of metal. when u use a wood, u sweep and aren't suppose to turn up any turf but u dig into the ground a little with an iron. graphite shafts are obviously less durable and more likely to break than steel shafts. so if u get graphite shafted irons there's a good chance ull break them.

Answer 2

I would sugest graphite irons unless your clubhead speed exceeds 100 mph. If not, the lighter graphite shaft will allow you to hit the ball higher and straighter.

Answer 3

only you can answer that question....do what ever makes you happy!!!

Answer 4

I recommend graphite.

As you are beginner, graphite is lighter and easier to control.

When you feel you can swing steel easily, then change

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Stick with steel shafted irons for now, the graphite will be too light for you and will cause you problems.  Graphite woods are fine though.

Answer 7

i would say steel. for me it doesn't flex the shaft as much which helps me hit straight every time.  i have a driver that has a graphite shaft which helps my game tremendously. but for the irons i would definately go steel.  

Answer 8

how far do you drive?  what is your 150 club?  how violent is your swing?

Also try hitting both graphite and steel.  both have different feelings.

Answer 9

Beyond all of the wives tales about Graphite shafts being so much more ...fragile...than steel.  You have to buy what you like the best and what you hit the best.  I am a 2 handicap and I own both steel shafted Irons and Graphite shafted Irons.....I hit both equally well and my 9 Iron is a 150 club.   Go with what you want

Answer 10

I agree with Matt C. I owned both steel shafted and graphite shafted irons (Callaway BB 06 Graphite and Taylor Made R7 Draw Steel). My club head speed is 75 to 80 mph. I switch to steel to graphite because i gain yards at least 15 to 20 yards more. My 9 iron (graphite) is a 150 club and my 7 iron in steel shafted. So my advice is to try both and see which one is best suited for you.

Answer 11

Try a few different brands of clubs with a graphite and steel shaft and just see which one feels best and performs best for you and go with that.

Have a good one...