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I was at Golftown today buying more gloves and I couldn't help but test a set of taylormades steel blades with graphite shafts. I only hit the 7 iron. It felt lighter and not as stiff as my clubs. I could hit it just as far but 80% of the shots had a slight to moderate draw to them when I thought that I was hitting pretty straight. The ball almost hit the same spot in the center of the screen every time. I have hit steel shafts on the same bay at golftown before with most of the shots going relatively straight. One spectator said " I wish that I could draw the ball like that..... I said.... so do I. Does anyone think this has to do with the shaft or maybe the GC2 was a little off? It might be because my current irons have a little of a offset to them. If those clubs are that easy to hit draws with, I might buy them. I am going back on Sunday for a longer test drive. My doctor suggested that I switch to graphite to help my stage 1 arthritis. Seems like a good reason to buy new clubs.
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Keep in mind that most golf stores boost the distances by a significant amount. The best thing to do is to turn on the audio on the GC2 and confirm the distances being called out are the same as what the software says. -
Graphite is getting better all the time. Very good for Arthritis. I suggest that you take you own 7 iron to compare against in the same hitting bay. That way you know what "real" is. If you like the shot shape, trajectory and distances are good, Graphite is good.Comment
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Next time I will bring 3 or 4 irons. Distance was the same as mine at home. (GSA not GC2) It felt like I was hitting straight but the ball clearly was a draw. A really nice 5 -10 yard draw on a 185 yard carry. I wish that I had more time there, I was off to play hockey. I will go there this weekend with a few clubs in hand. I didn't hit further but it felt better. My current set is an old Cobro CXI.Comment
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Keith,
My last 2 sets have been graphite, regular shaft, I was always told with my age and slower swing speed, I should use regular or senior shafts. I always had a little draw or if I overswung, a bigger draw. I tried my buddies stiff shafts last summer and now I have all stiff shafts including driver and woods, I hit them much straighter and like them way better. They don't feel as sweet The graphite's feel better when they are miss hit, but the shots are usually way worse.
That is my opinion, may be wrong, but sticking with it. lol
Nice round and ace on Pebble!Comment
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Thanks, too bad it wasn't a tournament round. My short game was on that round for sure. My long drive buddy advises me against graphite for the same reasons. The graphite felt so much better when I hit a little too much mat that I think that I will be switching. I usually take a healthy divot IRL so graphite is probably the way to go. I am going to get fitted this weekend.
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I have been playing UST Recoil 95 graphite shafts in my irons for the last couple of years, and I would never go back to steel. Graphite definitely reduces joint pain and allows you to play or practice more without pain. The newer graphite shafts are just as accurate as steel as long as you get fitted for the right shaft. Some of the cheaper graphites tend to be too soft or too high in torque, which can affect accuracy. The Recoils are available in different weights and flexes to match whatever swing you have.
With respect to your new ability to draw the ball in your 7-iron demo, my guess is that the shaft may have been a bit softer flex (or a different bend profile) compared to what you're used to. Just try you current clubs as well as a few different graphite shafted irons to determine what works best for you.Comment
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I think that I will be switching for health reasons. I think that the shafts may have been regular flex. Not sure, I only hit 10 balls and then had to go. I have slowed my swing down a little for better accuracy but I think that I still may need a stiff shaft.Comment
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Recoil. You will never look back. I even replaced all my wedge shafts with Recoil shafts. Get fit and they will be as accurate as anything you've got now and way easier on the joints. You can also look at steelfiber, very good, but a very different feel and different profile. I have both, Steelfiber in a set of Wishon 560's and Recoil in Apex. I prefer the feel of recoil.Comment
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Thanks for the advice. Do you think that the Taylormade steelblade stock graphite shaft would be considered a cheap shaft? I don't want to spend extra money that may not be needed. I really liked the feel of the taylormade steelblades graphite compared to my clubs. Golftown is asking $499 cnd for 3-pw graphite .Comment
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I have been back and forth. I have Titleist AP2 with Kuro Kage graphite and my Apex have steel True Temper XP95. I also had a set of Callaway Diablos in graphite. When I'm playing well the Titleist are great, when I'm not the Apex are more forgiving. Take your time with a fitter and bring your clubs to compare. Try a lot of brands and shafts. I would not worry if it is a cheap shaft or not, just that it performs for you. I have so many driver shafts for Taylormade drivers, looking for that magic wand. I have Kiyoshi Tour Blue, White, Gold, Tour AD, Speeders. It has been a very expensive lesson, it's me, not the equipment. My friends a 5 HCP and whoops me 3 times a week with 20 year old Callaways. As WBond says get fit. Other than lessons it is the best thing you can do for your game. My local golf store will let you demo some of the more popular brands, it is really great to try them out on the course before you buy. Let us know what you went with.Comment
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I agree about the need to try several different shafts and get fit for one that works with your swing. However, if you want the health benefits of graphite, you should be able to find a good one that works for you. The best shaft for you might be inexpensive or it might cost extra, but you won't know until you try.Comment
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Don't worry whether or not it may be a cheap shaft, as long as it fits your swing that's all that counts. There are so many shafts out there now, that you should be able to find something close to what you need/want in any price range you want. Just need to find a fitter who knows or has the ability to identify shaft characteristics that you need.
Originally posted by keither5150 View PostComment
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I have played Recoil shafts in my Bridgestone J15 irons for about a year now. They are incredible, far less shock to the joints, tendinitis did flare up last year and shot dispersion is the same as steel. I picked up a little higher ball flight.........I would not switch out shafts, but since I was getting new clubs anyway, it was a good choice.....Many companies are offering premium graphite shafts as an option.Comment
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Sorry, I meant speedblade. After reading everyone's opinion, I am going to go with graphite. Hopefully get fitted this weekend. Thanks to everyone who gave input. This forum is a great resource. I will let you know what I buy.Comment
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After talking to the club fitter there and hitting Cobras,pings and Callaways, I bought the Speedblades for $499 cnd with a added gap wedge. The one sim at golftown was messed up. It was showing draws on my driver where I was positive that I was hitting straight or with a slight fade. We moved over to the next sim and it was much better. I don't hit the new irons further but the feel is incredible compared to my old clubs. I can also draw and fade the ball better than my old irons. Thanks for all of the advice.Comment
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