Nickel Wedge Golf
What is the best for my golf game? Golf graphite shafts or steel shafts of golf?
Shafts for golf clubs are primarily made of steel or graphite. The steel rods are manufactured from an alloy of carbon steel and chrome plated protection applies to prevent rust. A graphite shaft can also be called be an axis composed of several layers of carbon fiber and epoxy resin holding the layers together. Even trees are steel and graphite. However, you are probably wondering what suits you best?
steel shafts have been used for golf clubs since the 1920s, although earlier versions may be
dating from the early 20th century. graphite shafts a relatively new material used in golf, dating from the late 1960s, but has not gained wide acceptance until the mid 1980s. Both materials are used to some of the following reasons.
Steel shafts are cheaper and easily to the vendor to support the shaft in the shaft. steel shafts are made of one material, creating a new model is limited to changes in the geometry of the tree as the outer diameter along its' entire length, the thickness of the wall the distance between each step (unless it is a continuous tree) and the use of additional metals (such as chromium, vanadium and nickel) alloys. Premium shafts steel cost about the same as the low fine graphite shafts.
graphite rods were originally designed for a lightweight alternative to steel shafts. However, is graphite shafts that weigh more than steel models, but this is very rare. Steel sleeve varies from 90g to 130g, while graphite shafts can be a bit like 39g. The weight range of the most popular graphite shafts for woods is 60-70 grams of iron and trees is about 70-80 grams. One of the major benefits of straw Graphite is lighter weight.
Since graphite shafts are generally lighter than steel shafts, there is the possibility of a greater distance, as they can be able to drift a bit faster. Most clubs feature graphite shafts for clubs longer than standard steel shaft. Golfers tend to be less consistent can find the steel shafts to give them more control. But for golfers, including women and the elderly, who need an extra length to better enjoy the game, graphite shafts are a good alternative.
Another advantage of graphite shafts in steel is a design standpoint. As noted above, graphite shafts are manufactured from multiple layers of carbon fiber. Each layer can be a different module (strength) of material and can be applied at different angles to contribute independently to the stiffness or reduction of the torque along the length of the rod. This allows graphite shaft manufactures almost unlimited possibilities in the new models.
Because of various materials that can be used in the golf shaft manufacturer, is a much wider range of prices too. Something rod expensive graphite can cost $ 10.00, while the most expensive tree can cost up to $ 1,000.00! Although the majority of graphite shafts is usually $ 10 – $ 90 range. Wait a club with a graphite shaft to cost more than a steel shaft.
It is one of the reasons why, if most golfers have a club of steel and graphite shaft in his bag. Over 90% of all drivers have graphite shafts in them. This is because the driver is designed for maximum distance and much larger and easier to hit that they were there a few years. For fairway woods, over 80% are equipped with graphite shafts as players tend to agree with the driver with the same type of tree. Golfers, who tend to hit the ball and / or need more control, you can find steel to their liking. There a number of lightweight steel shafts available as an alternative to graphite.
Irons and wedges are usually just the opposite in the choice of the materials tree. Approximately 75% of irons sold today are sold with steel shafts. The main reason for choosing steel may be an economic factor as irons and wedges are great percentage of clubs in the bag. The other reason why golfers choose steel in the irons and wedges are not to control the widening gap, especially among stronger individuals. However, there are a number of grade graphite iron shafts that come in all different weights and stiffness to match nearly all players courses.
The choice between steel or graphite shafts for you depending on whether you looking at a greater distance or not. Greater distance will come at a higher cost, not only economically, but for those who do not hit your ball very straight, hit the ball farther may even aggravate the problem. Be sure to choose wisely based their personal goals and trends.
About the Author
Jeff Summitt is currently the Technical Director of Hireko Golf. Over the past 18 years Jeff has researched, tested and analyzed thousands of different golf shafts. He is the creator of the Dynamic Shaft Fitting Index, which is featured in the Modern Guide to Shaft Fitting. Additionally he authors the annual Dynamic Shaft Fitting Addendum, which instructs clubfitters in the proper fitting and selection of shafts. For more information visit Hireko Golf at http://www.hirekogolf.com.
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