| This article dwells into the importance of the | | | | Then there's the difference between steel and |
| golfclub shaft in the game, and lists the most | | | | graphitegolf shafts. Generally, if you have back |
| importantconsiderations. | | | | problems ornot very confident with the strength |
| Steel or Graphite Golf Club Shaft? | | | | of your swing ordrive, you should stick with the |
| The two most important parts of the golf club | | | | graphite variety. |
| whichcan spell the difference between winning and | | | | Graphite golf club shafts reduce the weight of |
| losingare the head and the shaft. The shaft of the | | | | yourclub (you can really feel the difference if |
| golf clubconnects the grip to the head. Most | | | | you'veused steel shafts before). They weigh |
| modern golf clubshafts are made of either steel | | | | between 50-85grams, while their steel |
| or graphite. | | | | counterparts generally startat 120 grams. Graphite |
| Most manufacturers rate their shafts in one of | | | | shafts reduce the shock atimpact. They also allow |
| sixdegrees of stiffness. From least to most stiff | | | | for longer clubs. Butremember, longer clubs are |
| theseare: Ladies (L); Seniors (A); Regular (R); Firm | | | | good for distance, not forcontrol. |
| (F); | | | | Aldila graphite shafts are highly recommended. |
| Extra Firm (X); and Stiff (S). | | | | Theirdurability is proven. If you're the type who |
| Most golfers prefer a shaft that is stiffer, | | | | preferssteel shafts, the most reliable brands are |
| andmanufacturers can only oblige. If you make | | | | FM |
| the shaftsuper stiff, however, you can begin to | | | | Precision, True Temper and Apollo. They are |
| affect distanceand strength negatively. | | | | proventoughies in their class. |