Graphite Golf Club
What is the differance between graphite and steel shafts for golf clubs?
Steel shafts are stronger, less prone to damage, and generally less expensive than graphite and are made from high-carbon or stainless steel. Steel shafts can offer more control and have a greater emphasis on accuracy than distance - they do not suffer from the same twisting or flexing as graphite. They do require a faster swing speed to generate the same distance as a graphite shaft. Most are of a stepped design, (you'll know when you see them) with the shaft diameter getting thinner at each step, but you can also find 'rifled' steel shafts - supposedly these are more precise.
Generally graphite is more expensive than steel but much lighter weight (some are more than 50% lighter), which potentially allows for greater clubhead speed and more power. this is a major plus vs steel but it sacrifices control due to shaft flexing and torque, and in some cases inconsistency between shafts - how much of an issue this is depends on the shaft. Graphite also soaks up vibration better than steel, so it tends to be less uncomfortable if you dont catch the ball sweetly.
In general drivers and woods are almost all fitted with graphite shafts now, as steel is noticeably heavier, and would slow your swing a lot with such long-shafted clubs. For irons, although many sets do come with graphite shafts, steel is still popular.
As with many things to do with golf, it comes down to feel and personal preference.
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TAYLORMADE GOLF CLUB R11 TI 21* 7 WOOD REGULAR GRAPHITE FUJIKURA BLUR 60 MINT $124.98 |
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Callaway Golf Clubs Big Bertha Diablo Draw 18* 5 Wood Regular Graphite $44.00 |
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TAYLORMADE GOLF CLUBS R11 19* 5 WOOD REGULAR GRAPHITE EXCELLENT $119.98 |
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LADIES COBRA GOLF CLUBS RAIL-F 20* 5 WOOD GRAPHITE GOOD $24.98 |
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Callaway Single Iron Golf Club Big Bertha Wedge Graphite Rch 65 Ladies shaft $19.99 |
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Cleveland Golf Clubs CG Black 16* 3 Wood Regular Graphite Very Good $124.99 |
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TAYLORMADE GOLF CLUBS R11 17* 4 WOOD STIFF GRAPHITE VERY GOOD $109.98 |
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COBRA GOLF CLUB BAFFLER RAIL-H 25* 5H HYBRID SENIOR GRAPHITE VERY GOOD $49.98 |
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LH LADIES COBRA GOLF CLUBS BAFFLER RAIL-H 22* 3H HYBRID GRAPHITE VERY GOOD $24.98 |
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LH CALLAWAY GOLF CLUBS RAZR X 21* 3H HYBRID LIGHT GRAPHITE EXCELLENT $59.99 |
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TAYLORMADE GOLF CLUBS R11 4-AW IRONS REGULAR GRAPHITE VERY GOOD $499.99 |
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ADAMS GOLF CLUBS IDEA PRO BLACK 26* 5H HYBRID REGULAR GRAPHITE MINT $74.99 |
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LH TAYLORMADE GOLF CLUBS RESCUE DUAL 22* 4H HYBRID STIFF GRAPHITE GOOD $9.99 |
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Cleveland Golf Clubs CG Black 19* 5 Wood Regular Graphite Excellent $139.99 |
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TAYLORMADE GOLF CLUB R11 TP 19* 5 WOOD STIFF GRAPHITE FUJIKURA MOTORE F3 MINT $159.98 |
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NIKE GOLF CLUB VR PRO STR8-FIT 19° 5 WOOD STIFF GRAPHITE VERY GOOD $74.98 |
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LH WILSON GOLF CLUBS STAFF FYBRID 18* 5 WOOD REGULAR GRAPHITE VERY GOOD $4.99 |
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Adams Golf Clubs Idea Black Super 15* 1 Hybrid Stiff Graphite Very Good $59.99 |
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TAYLORMADE GOLF CLUBS RESCUE TP 2011 23.5* 5 HYBRID SENIOR GRAPHITE VERY GOOD $84.98 |
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Nike Golf Clubs SQ Dymo Squared 15* 3 Wood Regular Graphite Very Good $34.99 |
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NEW ADAMS GOLF CLUBS SPEEDLINE F11 15* 3 WOOD STIFF Aldila VooDoo VS GRAPHITE $99.98 |
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TAYLORMADE GOLF CLUB R11 22* 7 WOOD SENIOR GRAPHITE FUJIKURA EXCELLENT $99.98 |
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LH COBRA GOLF CLUBS S3 MAX 18* 3 WOOD REGULAR GRAPHITE VERY GOOD $39.98 |
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LADIES CALLAWAY GOLF CLUBS FT 2008 DRAW 27* 5H HYBRID GRAPHITE VERY GOOD $24.99 |
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TAYLORMADE GOLF CLUBS 360 3-PW IRONS REGULAR GRAPHITE GOOD $108.50 |
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2012 TAYLORMADE RBZ ROCKETBALLZ 5 WOOD 19 DEG STIFF S FLEX GRAPHITE GOLF CLUB $179.99 |
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CALLAWAY X-14 LEFT HAND #6 IRON REG GRAPHITE GOLF CLUB $10.00 |
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ADAMS GOLF CLUBS IDEA TECH V3 22* 4H HYBRID SENIOR GRAPHITE MINT $94.98 |
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LADIES COBRA GOLF CLUBS RAIL-F 20* 5 WOOD GRAPHITE MINT $27.22 |
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Cobra Golf Clubs Baffler Rail-H 17* 2H Hybrid Regular Graphite Very Good $49.99 |
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TAYLORMADE GOLF CLUBS RESCUE TP 2011 18* 3 HYBRID STIFF GRAPHITE VERY GOOD $99.98 |
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COBRA GOLF CLUBS COBRA 15* 3 WOOD SENIOR GRAPHITE GOOD $0.99 |
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TAYLORMADE GOLF CLUBS RESCUE 2011 18* 3H HYBRID SENIOR GRAPHITE EXCELLENT $89.98 |
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TITLEIST GOLF CLUBS 909H 19* 3H HYBRID REGULAR GRAPHITE EXCELLENT $49.98 |
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LH TAYLORMADE GOLF CLUBS R11 19* 5 WOOD SENIOR GRAPHITE GOOD $59.98 |
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Cobra Baffler Pro Hybrid Golf Club Stiff Graphite #2 18 * EI-70 shaft $49.00 |
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LH TaylorMade Golf Clubs V-Steel 21* 7 Wood Regular Graphite Good $9.99 |
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NEW ADAMS GOLF CLUBS IDEA TECH V3 22* 4H HYBRID REGULAR Bassara GRAPHITE $99.98 |
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LH COBRA GOLF CLUBS BAFFLER RAIL-H 19* 3H HYBRID REGULAR GRAPHITE GOOD $24.98 |
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NIKE GOLF CLUB VR PRO 21* 3 HYBRID REGULAR GRAPHITE PROJECT X 5.5 VERY GOOD $59.98 |
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TAYLORMADE GOLF CLUB R11 TI 18* 5 WOOD STIFF GRAPHITE FUJIKURA BLUR 60 MINT $124.98 |
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TAYLORMADE GOLF CLUBS RESCUE 2011 21* 4H HYBRID REGULAR GRAPHITE MINT $84.98 |
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LH Cobra Golf Clubs S2 4-PW GW Irons Regular Graphite Very Good $249.99 |
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ADAMS GOLF CLUBS IDEA A12OS 28* 6H HYBRID LADIES GRAPHITE MINT $119.99 |
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ADAMS GOLF CLUBS SPEEDLINE F11 15* 3 WOOD X STIFF GRAPHITE VERY GOOD $69.99 |
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LH COBRA GOLF CLUBS RAIL-F 15.5* 3 WOOD REGULAR GRAPHITE GOOD $24.99 |
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NEW NIKE GOLF CLUB VR PRO 21* 3H HYBRID STIFF GRAPHITE PROJECT X W/ HEADCOVER $99.98 |
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Bridgestone Golf Clubs J40 14* 3+ Wood X Stiff Graphite Very Good $99.99 |
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Mizuno Golf Clubs Fli-Hi CLK 20* 3H Hybrid Regular Graphite Good $9.99 |
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NEW LH TOP FLITE GOLF CLUBS XL+ COMPLETE SET CLUB SET UNIFLEX GRAPHITE/STEEL $174.99 |
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TITLEIST BLACK OVERSIZE + SINGLE 3 IRON GOLF CLUB REGULAR GRAPHITE NO RESERVE !* $4.99 |
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Callaway Junior XJ series Golf Clubs RH Ages 9-12 Graphite Shafts 7 clubs + bag $71.08 |
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TAYLORMADE GOLF CLUB R11 TP 17* 4 WOOD STIFF GRAPHITE ALDILA VERY GOOD $134.98 |
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Mizuno Golf Clubs T-ZOID T3 Titanium 13* 3 Wood Stiff Graphite Very Good $9.99 |
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LH Callaway Golf Clubs Diablo Edge 15* 3 Wood Regular Graphite Very Good $49.99 |
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ARNOLD PALMER PROMAX FAIRWAY 3 WOOD 15* GOLF CLUB MID FLEX GRAPHITE !* $4.99 |
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PROSIMMON X9 17 PC MENS RH GRAPHITE & STEEL HYBRID GOLF CLUB SET & CART BAG NEW $146.24 |
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LH NIKE GOLF CLUBS VR PRO STR8-FIT 15* 3 WOOD STIFF GRAPHITE EXCELLENT $84.98 |
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LH TAYLORMADE GOLF CLUBS BURNER HIGH LAUNCH 18* 5 WOOD SENIOR GRAPHITE $39.98 |