Steel or Graphite?
June 25, 2009 by admin
photo credit: somegeekintn With literally hundreds of varieties of shafts to choose from, which one is right for you? There are two basic types of materials that shafts are made from, graphite and steel.
Graphite has the benefit of being lighter than steel. Graphite shafts weigh 2 ounces compared to a typical 4 ounce steel shaft. The lighter weight of graphite means faster swing speeds which add 5 yards of shot distance. Some say graphite offers better feel. A disadvantage of graphite is that it is more costly.
Presently, there is experimentation which combines Kevlar, glass, steel or boron fibers with graphite. Shafts that combine steel and graphite are already available. Important: Select a shaft and flex which will compliment your swing speed. Slower swing speeds require more shaft flex.
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