steel vs graphite shafts

Birdman wrote:

Genexis is going to be one confused two month old golfer.

i love to confuse people by overwhelming them with information overload.
too many choices become no choice.. haha

jaketang wrote:

look for any clubfitter for advise... i think DGman can help u....

i think nowadays got those light n "flexier" steel Vs those heavier n stiffer graphite.....
so donkey years ago theory of steel is heavier n stiffer than graphite does not apply now.....
well my 1 cent....

A confession - I was never a firm believer of club-fitters until recently got my swing "fixed", and got myself a new driver from you-know-who.. Driving has never been so enjoyable and pleasurable since..

I think every serious golfer should know his/her swing(s), and get it "fixed" for an enjoyable drive...

JGoh wrote:

jaketang wrote:

look for any clubfitter for advise... i think DGman can help u....

i think nowadays got those light n "flexier" steel Vs those heavier n stiffer graphite.....
so donkey years ago theory of steel is heavier n stiffer than graphite does not apply now.....
well my 1 cent....

A confession - I was never a firm believer of club-fitters until recently got my swing "fixed", and got myself a new driver from you-know-who.. Driving has never been so enjoyable and pleasurable since..

I think every serious golfer should know how their swing, and get it "fixed" for an enjoyable drive...

No wonder now your driver goes as far as my 3 wood.. Not bad!

TheFocalPoint wrote:

JGoh wrote:

jaketang wrote:

look for any clubfitter for advise... i think DGman can help u....

i think nowadays got those light n "flexier" steel Vs those heavier n stiffer graphite.....
so donkey years ago theory of steel is heavier n stiffer than graphite does not apply now.....
well my 1 cent....

A confession - I was never a firm believer of club-fitters until recently got my swing "fixed", and got myself a new driver from you-know-who.. Driving has never been so enjoyable and pleasurable since..

I think every serious golfer should know how their swing, and get it "fixed" for an enjoyable drive...

No wonder now your driver goes as far as my 3 wood.. Not bad!

You haven't seen worst before.. thanks for showing how far a three wood can go.. and how wild a driver can be...

Birdman wrote:

JGoh wrote:

Wow! Birdman 84 yesterday! and who says he will not be buaya'd....

I agree. Last night going into dinner you already tried to with me, remember?

what!?!? starhill played 84? confirm + chop buaya.

bian1980 wrote:

what!?!? starhill played 84? confirm + chop buaya.

The rumour is that my handicap is a single low digit, the reality is however otherwise.

Yes, Starhill 84, but before that NSRCC Changi 105.

Is there any animal between crocodile and pig I can be classified under?

Pigcodile?

Birdman wrote:

bian1980 wrote:

what!?!? starhill played 84? confirm + chop buaya.

The rumour is that my handicap is a single low digit, the reality is however otherwise.

Yes, Starhill 84, but before that NSRCC Changi 105.

Is there any animal between crocodile and pig I can be classified under?

hmmm... maybe can change to become green bird?

Steel shaft for irons is the norm for all good players, some may argue...here's some food for thought...

#1 on the 2010 PGA Tour.......

#1 on the Money List

#1 in Scoring Average

#1 in All-Round Ranking

#1 in Top 10 Finishes

#2 in FedEx Cup standings

What do you think the player used and how heavy was the shaft for the 6 foot 4 inch player?

DGman

Matt Kuchar , 95 grams .. But how many more in the top ten of each category uv listed above dont use steel?

I get your point though, a lot more amateurs should be considering altenatives to the traditional steel ... At least give it a try ...

genexis wrote:

Hi all,

I just picked up golf a couple of months ago. Can anybody share whats the difference between steel shaft and graphite shaft irons?
Which should i use?

Use the Aerotech Steel Fiber shaft - 70 - 90 grams. It is a combi of graphite and steel shafts. Google it. A number of online Golf store is selling. Does that solve ur problem??

kg7068, he only two months into the game la... recommend him something so exotic may be more than a little premature.

I dare say he's not even sure what clubs to get yet, let alone consider what shaft to use.

Haha....maybe he can just step into the den and that could solve everything...haha !!

here's the man and his i95 in S flex.







i was told that when MK first went out to buy a set of the Aerotech in 2009, his peers laugh at him and predicted that he will not last long as if its his last effort to stay on Tour. But he grew from strength-to-strength and had a great 2010.

this is what some pros had to say about his graphite shaft...

"When I switched to Aerotech Golf shafts, I was looking for a lighter weight iron shaft that could provide me with consistent ball flight and spot on distance control. Aerotech's SteelFiber shafts fit the bill perfectly. The SteelFiber technology has allowed me to take advantage of all the benefits of a graphite shaft yet still maintain complete control over my golf ball."

— Matt Kuchar, PGA Tour pro

"I play the SteelFiber i95 iron shafts and really love the feel and performance they give me. Moving away from the x100's and into the SteelFiber i95’s has allowed me to develop three different shot trajectories, instead of just a high and low. Plus, I've picked up a few more yards in the process."

— Cameron Beckman, PGA Tour pro

DGman

PS another pro on this forum is known to be using SF i95 as well.

Yah, his steelfibre fitted cobra irons... Nice

Was using steel shafts with my old TM R7 XDs. Great set but when on the range and 'taking'divots off the mat it started to hurt due to jarring.

Switched tolight graphites and it's much better now. Takes awhile to get used to the lightness of the graphite - shaft is 55 grams.

Birdman wrote:

kg7068, he only two months into the game la... recommend him something so exotic may be more than a little premature.

I dare say he's not even sure what clubs to get yet, let alone consider what shaft to use.

being new, he should buy something exoctic and use it for next 2-3 yrs training rather than buying useless stuff, sell and buy again.

me playing the steelfiber i99 for the last 1 year....

previously playing the tx 90tour....

the i99 dispersion is just as good as the tx.... and i gain a club longer

have to thank duffy for passing the i99 to me....

now my elbows are getting better....

also, it hasnt make me poorer after the switch....

my next set will be on the i95..... consperm liao

wah ...if idol #1 is going this direction..then fan #1..should be follow.


@ Idol #1....can this fit the head whcih I am using:?

slinger wrote:

me playing the steelfiber i99 for the last 1 year....

previously playing the tx 90tour....

the i99 dispersion is just as good as the tx.... and i gain a club longer

have to thank duffy for passing the i99 to me....

now my elbows are getting better....

also, it hasnt make me poorer after the switch....

my next set will be on the i95..... consperm liao

It makes me feel weak as compared...am using the i85

Duval_S wrote:

wah ...if idol #1 is going this direction..then fan #1..should be follow.


@ Idol #1....can this fit the head whcih I am using:?

pls lah, its heads with a S.......

if its head, i need to ask which head??


yes, it will fits the mizzies that u are using

wilkang wrote:

slinger wrote:

me playing the steelfiber i99 for the last 1 year....

previously playing the tx 90tour....

the i99 dispersion is just as good as the tx.... and i gain a club longer

have to thank duffy for passing the i99 to me....

now my elbows are getting better....

also, it hasnt make me poorer after the switch....

my next set will be on the i95..... consperm liao

It makes me feel weak as compared...am using the i85

cos i healthy living.....

u use i85 cos u like sweet desserts....

slinger wrote:

me playing the steelfiber i99 for the last 1 year....

previously playing the tx 90tour....

the i99 dispersion is just as good as the tx.... and i gain a club longer

have to thank duffy for passing the i99 to me....

now my elbows are getting better....

also, it hasnt make me poorer after the switch....

my next set will be on the i95..... consperm liao

looks like i have to visit the Den and change to Still Fibre to ease elbow and shoulder aches.... .. hmm..so itchy somewhere

Yah, it's a good shaft, just that at that time, I think too highly of myself so blame on equipment. Hehe

I still prefer the feel of the KBStour, especially regular flex

but back to topic, is the graphite shaft such as Steelfiber good because it has some attributes of steel shaft?