ole gray Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Ok so I'm really at the point of making a move to graphite shafts in my next set of irons. The clock is ticking and my gray hair is not changing so it's time to roll with the tide. When did you decide to give up steel in your iron game.? Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullldog Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Bout 50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparksjr Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I did it last year (35 years old) and haven't looked back buddy. Went from Tour V 120 to Recoil 110. Flight and dispersion is better and my lower back doesn't feel as beat up at the end of a round. I talked Bobby into doing it this summer too, he got some Apex CF16's with the PX 5.5 graphite shafts in them too. Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." John 20:29 WITB: Driver: 2017 M2 3/5 Woods: 2014 Big Bertha 4/5 Hybrids: Mashie+ Irons: Apex CF16 6-PW w/Recoil 110Wedges: RTX3 MB 48/54/58Putter: White Hot Pro #3 w/SS 2.0Ball: ​Z-Star Yellow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 I did it last year (35 years old) and haven't looked back buddy. Went from Tour V 120 to Recoil 110. Flight and dispersion is better and my lower back doesn't feel as beat up at the end of a round. I talked Bobby into doing it this summer too, he got some Apex CF16's with the PX 5.5 graphite shafts in them too. I'm lusting as this 67 year old grand pa is heading that way (graphite) asap! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTexGolfer Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I'm 36 and I switched to Aerotech Steelfiber 110cw X in all of my irons this year after experiencing terrible wrist pain when practicing a lot . (Old sticks were Mizuno MP60 with Dynamic Gold X100) I am so glad that I did. Now I can practice and play again without pain. Dispersion is better and there is still plenty of "feel" in the Aerotechs. Shafts have come a long way, go for it! 400 Driver (8*) UST ATTAS Punch 6S F6 Baffler (16*) Matrix Red Tie 65Q4 816 H1 Hybrid (21*,23*) Diamana S+ Blue 82 HY Z765 (5-PW) +2* Aerotech Steelfiber i110cw Vokey SM5 50.08F 54.10M Aerotech Steelfiber i110cw PM Grind 60* Dynamic Gold S400 TR 1966 Anser 2 Z Star ball Pioneer Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxEntropy Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 When I get new irons, hopefully next spring, I'm definitely checking out graphite as a 49 year old. I wouldn't have thought much about them until I hit a friend's Apex irons with graphite for a few holes in August. Sent from my BLN-L24 using MyGolfSpy mobile app Driver: Epic Speed 9* (set -1) MMT 70X 3W: Tour B JGR Recoil 760ES 3H, 4H: Tour B JGR 19*, 23* Recoil 780ES 4-AW: Tour B JGR HF2 Modus3 Tour 105 SW: RTX Zipcore Black Satin 54* LW: TAIII Black 58* Putter: Scottsdale TR Senita Bag: BigMax Dri Active Lite Ball: TP5x or AVX (yellow) Pushcart: BigMax iQ+ Testing Complete, Final Review Posted: Sub70 TAIII Forged Wedges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I first went to graphite about 6 years ago. I had steel in my two current sets and in the 718's that are on order. I had planned to go back to graphite with them, but I hit the new AMT shaft so well during the demo, I stuck with that. G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Last year when I reshafted, went with the Recoil 680s in stiff. Honestly, it was the best decision I made. In the bag: Driver: Darkspeed X 9° UST Mamiya LIN-Q M40X Blue 7F4 Fairway: Apex UW 19° & 21° Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX Black 5.5 Irons: JPX 923 HMP 5-PW UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Wedges: T-22 Denim Copper 48°, 52° & 56° UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Putter Sycamore 005 Wide Blade Bag: Fairway 14 stand bag Balls: Chrome Tour Cart: CaddyLite ONE Ver. 8 God Bless America, God save the King, God defend New Zealand and thank Christ for Australia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmikecpa Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I switched full time this year from steel to graphite. I started toying with the idea two years ago when I was in my late 30's due to elbow pain that prevented me from practicing. I play Recoil 110 F5 in my Hogan irons and I have Steelfiber 110cw X in my Apex Pros. I can now practice and play as much as I want with little to no pain and do not see much difference between the steel shaft I used to play. For most of my golfing life I played X100's and later in life I moved to C Taper 130x shafts. WITB 2024 Driver: Qi10 LS 9* Ltd. HZRDUS RDX Smoke Blue 60 TX Fairway: BRNR Mini Driver Copper 13.5* Evenflow Black 75g 6.5 Fairway: Sim 19* HZRDUS Red 75g 6.5 Hybrid: 0317x 22* KBS Proto 95x Irons: X Forged CB 5 - PW MMT 105 TX Wedges: Jaws Raw 50*, 54* & 58* TTDG "OG" Spinner Putter: Toulon Madison BGT Fire 34.75" Ball: Z Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBT Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I had the Aerotech steel fiber 110's in my Bridgestone irons several years ago and I loved them....went back to steel with the Speedblades and regretted it....the new Cobras all have Recoil 680's......dispersion and ball flight was much better too. XR Driver Matrix Ozik 8m3 Black Tie Shaft King F7 3W UST Mamiya Chrome Elements 7F4 Shaft King F7 5W UST Mamiya Chrome Elements 7F4 Shaft King F7 4 Hybrid Graphite Designs Tour AD-HY 95 Shaft PXG 0211 DC 5-PW Mitsubishi MMT 80 Shafts RTX ZIPCORE 50*,54*,58* UST Mamiya Recoil 95 Shafts Metal X Milled #7 with SuperStroke 2.0 grip MTB Twitter: @timldotson Instagram: timldotson Facebook: TimDotson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share Posted October 20, 2017 The majority of you folks are definitely graphite fans and no doubt when I purchase my next set they WILL be graphite. I've had my Callaway Razr irons for a few years now and it's time to move on. Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisag Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 ... Maybe 15-20 years ago I had some tendonitis in my elbow that ended my season and I had to take 6 months off. At that time there were very few graphite options that were as reliable as steel in both weight and torque. But Aldila had just come out with NV Tour shafts at 130gms and 1.2* of torque and VJ Singh was using them on tour so I gave them a shot. They were actually tighter than my DGS300's and I have never gone back to steel. ... Over the years I have played:Aldila NV Pro's at 105gmsAldila VS Proto's at 100gms and 85gmsSteelfiber 95'sRecoil 95's and 110'sRecoil 95 Prototypes ... Fwiw, I didn't like the steel fibers as they felt more like steel than graphite but performance was excellent. And the VS Proto 85's were too light for my swing but again excellent performing shafts. The Recoils finally had me ignoring torque as previously I would have found 2.7-4.1* just too loose but that is just not the case with Recoils and they are as accurate or more accurate than any iron shaft I have played. So I would not shy away form shafts like Recoil 460/660's with up to 4.8* of torque if you could use a little more height or distance using a lighter weight shaft. Lots of really good graphite options out there right now. Driver: Qi10 10.5* ... Ventus Red Velocore 5R Fairway: Qi10 5 wood ... Kai'li Blue 60R Hybrids: 430 Hybrid 22*... Diamana LTD 65r DHy #4 ... Steelfiber 780Hy Irons: '23 T200 5-Pw ... Steelfiber i95r Wedges: Vokey 50*/54*/58* ... Steelfiber i95r Putter: Sport-60 33" Ball: Maxfli/ Maxfli Tour/TP5x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share Posted October 20, 2017 ... Maybe 15-20 years ago I had some tendonitis in my elbow that ended my season and I had to take 6 months off. At that time there were very few graphite options that were as reliable as steel in both weight and torque. But Aldila had just come out with NV Tour shafts at 130gms and 1.2* of torque and VJ Singh was using them on tour so I gave them a shot. They were actually tighter than my DGS300's and I have never gone back to steel. ... Over the years I have played: Aldila NV Pro's at 105gms Aldila VS Proto's at 100gms and 85gms Steelfiber 95's Recoil 95's and 110's Recoil 95 Prototypes ... Fwiw, I didn't like the steel fibers as they felt more like steel than graphite but performance was excellent. And the VS Proto 85's were too light for my swing but again excellent performing shafts. The Recoils finally had me ignoring torque as previously I would have found 2.7-4.1* just too loose but that is just not the case with Recoils and they are as accurate or more accurate than any iron shaft I have played. So I would not shy away form shafts like Recoil 460/660's with up to 4.8* of torque if you could use a little more height or distance using a lighter weight shaft. Lots of really good graphite options out there right now. Those Recoil shafts sound good although I'm not sure about going too light. The steel shafts in my current irons are the TT GS95 shafts which have been good to me. I generally get plenty of height with my iron shots so it will be interesting to see what graphite shaft will work best for me. Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaidJacket Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 In August of 2014. When I was being fit for my Wishons my fitter and me determined that the AeroTech Steel Fiber shafts worked best. Been loving them every since. My Sun Mountain bag currently includes: 771CSI 5i - PW and PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges EXS 10.5*, 929-HS FW4 16.5* Willimette w/GolfPride Contour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poprocksncoke Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Just went from KBS Tour shafts to Steelfibers. Not completely sold on them yet, they have a great feel but still kinda iffy on them. SLDR 10.5 Oban HB R11s Rip Phenom Ft. Worth Black Irons 588 RTX Rotex 2.0 54 CG10 58 EV 5.3 Duo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmikecpa Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Those Recoil shafts sound good although I'm not sure about going too light. The steel shafts in my current irons are the TT GS95 shafts which have been good to me. I generally get plenty of height with my iron shots so it will be interesting to see what graphite shaft will work best for me. I really, really like the recoils. I am having a set of 125 Protos put into my Titleist TMBs as I type this. WITB 2024 Driver: Qi10 LS 9* Ltd. HZRDUS RDX Smoke Blue 60 TX Fairway: BRNR Mini Driver Copper 13.5* Evenflow Black 75g 6.5 Fairway: Sim 19* HZRDUS Red 75g 6.5 Hybrid: 0317x 22* KBS Proto 95x Irons: X Forged CB 5 - PW MMT 105 TX Wedges: Jaws Raw 50*, 54* & 58* TTDG "OG" Spinner Putter: Toulon Madison BGT Fire 34.75" Ball: Z Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobcat Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Tried it a couple of times, but always wind up going back to steel!.. While graphite steel iron shafts are much better these days, the steel iron shafts are too!...Especially my KBS C-Taper Lite 110's... What's in Bobcat's Bag? (Showing more than 14 clubs due to options) Driver: 9.5* SLDR-C - 45.5" Miyazaki Kusala Black 61s, (1/2" tip) Fairway: Tour issue 15* V-Steel 3W - Fujikura 757 Speeder Stiff Fairway/Hybrid: 15* Rescue Fairway "3-Strong" - VP-90 Stiff Hybrids: #3 (19*) & #4 (22*) Rescue-Mid TP's - Vista Pro 90 Stiff Driving Irons: UDI #1 (16*) & #3 (20*) - KBS C-Taper Lite 110 Stiff Iron Set: SLDR Irons (5-8i only) - KBS C-Taper Lite 110 Stiff Hybrid Wedges: 2011 Niblicks 42*PW, 49*DW, 56*SW - Stock SW/LW: CG-16 Black Pearl 58* Low Bounce 8* - Stock Steel Shaft Putter: BBX-81 Blade - Stock Bettinardi Steel Shaft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 For you guys who switched to graphite did you do the same with your wedges? I'm thinking of picking up a Cleveland CBX 56 degree and if I'm going graphite with my iron set should I do the same with any wedges I may choose? Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisag Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 For you guys who switched to graphite did you do the same with your wedges? I'm thinking of picking up a Cleveland CBX 56 degree and if I'm going graphite with my iron set should I do the same with any wedges I may choose? ... I believe graphite is more important for wedges that is for irons if you are looking for shock absorption and a kinder shaft for your joints. The wedges usually take the biggest divots and your joints take more of a pounding with them than most with their irons. ... What many find beneficial is heavier graphite shafts in their wedges. I play Recoil 95's in my irons and Recoil 110's in my wedges. I am considering putting a Recoil 125 in my 58*. Driver: Qi10 10.5* ... Ventus Red Velocore 5R Fairway: Qi10 5 wood ... Kai'li Blue 60R Hybrids: 430 Hybrid 22*... Diamana LTD 65r DHy #4 ... Steelfiber 780Hy Irons: '23 T200 5-Pw ... Steelfiber i95r Wedges: Vokey 50*/54*/58* ... Steelfiber i95r Putter: Sport-60 33" Ball: Maxfli/ Maxfli Tour/TP5x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullldog Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 My Swing Science 200 shafts are 70 g @ full length (41" uncut). I have em in 4~lw. Edit to add: clubs are std length & either D2 or D3 sw. & reg flex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUDque Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 So how young is too young for graphite shafts? I'm only 30 but you guys are making this sound like an excellent option. I too get elbow/wrist pain from too much practice. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy In my Pisa, riding on a 3.5+ G410+ EXS 5W King F7 Hy i500 5-GW Equalizer 56/60 Heppler Ketsch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 So how young is too young for graphite shafts? I'm only 30 but you guys are making this sound like an excellent option. I too get elbow/wrist pain from too much practice. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy I don't think age should define the type of shaft you need/use Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisag Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 So how young is too young for graphite shafts? I'm only 30 but you guys are making this sound like an excellent option. I too get elbow/wrist pain from too much practice. .... Arguably graphite iron shafts have surpassed steel iron shafts. There is only so much you can do with steel, but graphite allows almost infinite possibilities from low torque for accuracy to higher torque for improved feel. The kick point can be moved anywhere resulting in perfect ball flight. And of course, they are easier on your joints regardless of your age. As I have said many times, I made the switch because of tendonitis in my elbow but I stuck with graphite in my irons for their performance. Driver: Qi10 10.5* ... Ventus Red Velocore 5R Fairway: Qi10 5 wood ... Kai'li Blue 60R Hybrids: 430 Hybrid 22*... Diamana LTD 65r DHy #4 ... Steelfiber 780Hy Irons: '23 T200 5-Pw ... Steelfiber i95r Wedges: Vokey 50*/54*/58* ... Steelfiber i95r Putter: Sport-60 33" Ball: Maxfli/ Maxfli Tour/TP5x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucklehead Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 So how young is too young for graphite shafts? I'm only 30 but you guys are making this sound like an excellent option. I too get elbow/wrist pain from too much practice. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy I'm 22 and hoping to have the funds to get graphite shafts in my irons by spring. No point in extra wear and tear on the joints.... Arguably graphite iron shafts have surpassed steel iron shafts. There is only so much you can do with steel, but graphite allows almost infinite possibilities from low torque for accuracy to higher torque for improved feel. The kick point can be moved anywhere resulting in perfect ball flight. And of course, they are easier on your joints regardless of your age. As I have said many times, I made the switch because of tendonitis in my elbow but I stuck with graphite in my irons for their performance.Exactly my reasoning for getting graphite now. When I first got into golf, no matter the manufacturer I couldn't control the flight of my irons, skied them all. But seeing how far it's come in the relatively short time, if they haven't already, it won't be long before steel is left in the dust Sent from my E6853 using MyGolfSpy mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullldog Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Let me throw this out there. If you have graphite in drivers, fws, & hybrids, and they generate the most club head speed, why not use graphite in irons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparksjr Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 For you guys who switched to graphite did you do the same with your wedges? I'm thinking of picking up a Cleveland CBX 56 degree and if I'm going graphite with my iron set should I do the same with any wedges I may choose? I had a set GW with a recoil shaft but ended up selling and buying an RTX 3 with steel shaft. it wasn't due to the shaft, I just didn't like the set GW as much as the RTX 3. All 3 of my RTX 3's have KBS wedge shafts in them. Its probably just in my head but the heavier steel shaft (in my case) feels better on partial wedge shots, chips and pitches. I might take 3 full swing wedge shots a round so the lack of the graphite shaft isn't an issue for me. Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." John 20:29 WITB: Driver: 2017 M2 3/5 Woods: 2014 Big Bertha 4/5 Hybrids: Mashie+ Irons: Apex CF16 6-PW w/Recoil 110Wedges: RTX3 MB 48/54/58Putter: White Hot Pro #3 w/SS 2.0Ball: ​Z-Star Yellow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmikecpa Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 For you guys who switched to graphite did you do the same with your wedges? I'm thinking of picking up a Cleveland CBX 56 degree and if I'm going graphite with my iron set should I do the same with any wedges I may choose? I did not and still play steel in my wedges. I have Hogan TK 15s with graphite and a Vokey SM6 with a Recoil that all perform well. Don't seem to have issues with steel in the scoring clubs. I am also giving steel one last shot. My fitter put a Recoil 125 in my TMB 7 iron and I was not a fan at all. Glad I hit them before we did the whole set. We stuck with the AMT S300s and dumped the Sensicore inserts in them as an experiment. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy WITB 2024 Driver: Qi10 LS 9* Ltd. HZRDUS RDX Smoke Blue 60 TX Fairway: BRNR Mini Driver Copper 13.5* Evenflow Black 75g 6.5 Fairway: Sim 19* HZRDUS Red 75g 6.5 Hybrid: 0317x 22* KBS Proto 95x Irons: X Forged CB 5 - PW MMT 105 TX Wedges: Jaws Raw 50*, 54* & 58* TTDG "OG" Spinner Putter: Toulon Madison BGT Fire 34.75" Ball: Z Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devildog Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 I went to graphite last year. Arthritis in my hands would hurt like hell for days after playing with steel shafts even with dampening inserts. Haven't had an issue. Went to my fitter and ended up in Recoil 95 shafts. Love them. Haven't had an issue and now my hands don't hurt after playing. a. Iron specs: Mizuno MP-33, Dynamic Gold R300, 2* upright, standard length b. Ping G, 10.5*, standard length, regular Alta shaft c. Dexterity: right-handed d. Alabama USA e. 7 handicap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steg0726 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I did. 31 and still swing 115-118. I'm also using steelfiber 95 regular flex. They are crazy good. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Ping G410 9* hzdrous Green 60g TX Callaway XR 3 Deep 14* Vista Pro 90X Callaway paradym super hybrid 16* Ventus blue 9x Titleist 818 23* Fuji pro 95x TM P7TW 5-PW Px 6.5 TM MG3 52,56 TW and 60 TW Bettinardi BB46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 Ok Ok Ok you folks have won me over. Next set I own will definitely be graphite! Time to go easy on the old bones Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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