Graphite & Steel---help!

[Ken1222]

I am 51 years old, 27 handicapper, 94 mph driver speed, 78 mph 6 iron speed. Currently playing Tour Edge steel irons, uni-flex. I am considering going to Tour Edge QL graphite (or Mizuno or Callaway).

Should I go to stiff flex or regular? I am worried regular may be too whippy. Is a stiff graphite equal to regular steel flex-wise?

Thanks

[Ken1222]

I am 51 years old, 27 handicapper, 94 mph driver speed, 78 mph 6 iron speed. Currently playing Tour Edge steel irons, uni-flex. I am considering going to Tour Edge QL graphite (or Mizuno or Callaway).

One other question---I have been measured and play 1" over. Graphite shafts are normally 1/2 inch longer than Steel. Does that mean I should get graphite 1/2" over?

thanks

[aquacooled]

I would find a rep clubfitter and put it in his/her hands.. there is no standard for flex between companys, so "Nike's" reg flex might be "Taylor Mades" A-Flex that is why it is not possible to say oh ok your swing speed if this so you need stiff or whatever..

hope this helps..

goodluck

[Johnnyallthetime]

from my experience, if your swingspeed is over 90, a regular graphite shaft will be way too whippy. my TA-6's came with stock cleveland graphite shafts that made my shots very inconsistent. i reshafted them with royal precision rifle shafts and it's been great ever since. if you're determined to get graphite shafts, i'd say a stiff flex would be your best bet. however, going to a clubfitter would be the best option if you don't mind spending the extra money.