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My golf game was good with fibre shaft clubs but when I tried to play with steel shaft irons I was hitting very badlyie not divoting slicing etc. I am 6ft2 and big built tried to use irons to get a longer shot but failed! Any suggestions Thanks
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If your game was good with ‘fibre/graphite’ shafts…why do you want to change them?? If it aint broke…don’t fix it!! I don’t think your build means you can hit ‘em any further..Most of the Top Honchos havn’t been particularly big fellas
Iron wouldn’t give you more distance. In fact, most iron shaft in relations to the graphite would be shorter. The benefit of the iron is that you’ll hit sharper shot. Most pros use iron shaft. With your build however iron should be comparatively easy for you to hit.
You need to visit a pro and hit a lot more balls in the range.
Have fun.
If your results changed when you changed clubs, it could be any number of things, not just the shafts. But if we eliminate the other possibilities and focus on the shafts as your question asks, I offer the following…
Steel shafts aren’t necessarily going to give you longer shots versus graphite. The primary difference between the two is weight. With graphite being lighter, you can generate more speed and tend to hit longer shots. Steel is heavier so you won’t tend to hit the ball as far, but because it’s heavier, it gives you a more stable swing and you’ll tend to strike the ball well with greater consistency from swing-to-swing.
This is why most pros play with steel shafts and why Tiger Woods plays with extra heavy steel shafts…he generates more than enough speed to hit for exceptional distance and the extra weight stabilzes his already great swing even more.
So, what is more likely the source of your problems is the flex of the shafts. Graphite and steel both come in a full range of flex ratings, from highly flexible to extra stiff. Chances are there’s a difference between the graphite clubs you played well with and the steel clubs you’re struggling with.
Generally speaking, more flexible shafts are appropriate for golfers with a slower swing speed who are trying to generate more distance and stiffer shafts for those with a higher swing speed who already hit the ball for good distance. Your shaft stiffness should be matched to your swing speed, as having shafts with too much or too little flex relative to your swing speed can have a significant negative impact on your results.
As well, since most graphite shafted clubs are sold to folks seeking to gain a few more MPH in their swing, chances are that the ones you’re accustomed to are more flexible, as clubs designed for slower swing speeds tend to be more flexible. Likewise, steel shafted clubs tend to be sold to folks less concerned with generating more speed and so tend to be less flexible…typically “standard” flex.
Chances are, when you moved from graphite to steel, you moved from clubs with a higher flex rating to ones with a lower (stiffer) rating.
My advise, go to Golfsmith or a similar store where they can measure your swing speed. Make sure you’re playing with clubs (shafts) suited to your swing speed.
Also, don’t forget that the club heads and grips also have a significant impact and your struggles could well be a combination of factors. A good pro would be able to advise you better than I or anyone else can in this forum.
Good luck!!