Graphite vs. Steel ..... iron shafts

[Gerald]

I know most lower handicapers (incl. myself) prefer the weight and stabillity of Steel shafts, but graphite has improved much over the last 10 years ...... so I wonder what benefits would be in changing to graphite shafts in my (or your) irons.

[596]

I just demo'd a few Callaway irons 2 days ago at the Callaway Demo Day at our course.  I tried the Razr and Edge both with Graphite shafts.  I didn't like them at all.

I then tried the Razr and Edge with steel shafts and it made a huge difference.  When I spoke with the rep he comfirmed that most low handicappers will play better and like the steel shafts better.    He commented that if you have a slow swing speed due to physical limitations or age, then a graphite shft might be better.

[Stretch]

Graphite is a great shock absorber, so it's good for folks who suffer from sore hands or tendonitis etc. Anecdotally, I've heard that smoother swingers can quite often make graphite shafts work well in their irons, but if you're a heavy loader with a quick transition it's best to look elsewhere.