Conventional thinking is that iron shafts should be steel, and driver and fairway woods should be graphite. We want to help you find what is best for your game, so let’s put aside conventional thinking for now. Golf shafts have evolved so much over the past decade to the point where graphite shafted irons are no longer only for those with slower clubhead speed.
You can now tailor every aspect of your golf gear to help you play your best golf. Graphite iron shafts are making their way into the bags of more and more players on the PGA Tour, and you should take note. Bryson Dechambeau is a notable household name that has made a move to graphite shafts in his irons. His set of irons has a heavier weight and is designed for his skill level, but the principles he used can be applied to you.
Even though the pros have high swing speeds, they still look for similar characteristics in a club shaft. They want stability and consistency. These are the key elements of a good shaft. In addition, the set of clubs that Bryson is now playing allows him the control that he needs with the added speed he is now generating.
But even high handicap golfers could benefit from a different shaft material. Given the number of shaft options out there for fast, medium, and slower swing speeds, it may be worth testing out different materials and even a different shaft flex. The type of golf shaft that you play does not matter if it produces the results you are looking for. A proper club fitting is always a good way to start the season even if you are not in the market for new golf clubs.