Graphite Shafts

[GPete]

Hi Guys,

New to the forum, basically im 32 year old and a 21 handicapper, only been playing a few months, just got some new mizuno mx 100's which im really getting on with well and can see my handicapp improving if I keep playing regularly. However, im after a 3 iron hybrid so I can get some distance when im hitting out of the rough.

My question is, all my irons are steel shafts (regular) which I was fitted for, but my fairway woods and driver are graphite (regular) which I seem to get on with ok. So, Should I go for my 3 iron hybrid in graphite or steel??? As its a longer club?

Thanks

Pete

 

[anonymous golfaholic]

I would assume graphite. Some other guys on here could give you a better answer though, as I'm far from being an expert.

 

[Rockford35]

Pete,

There's no hard set rule for this. I started with graphite in my hybrids and played steel (before i pulled them out of my bag). My playing partner went the exact opposite.

For continuity and feel, I would say stick with the same shaft in your hybrid as what you play with your irons. But, you might find it heavy. Heavy promotes a slower, more consistent swing, but at a loss of distance as your clubhead speed is less. Conversely, going to graphite, you'll have that swingspeed back up in a jiffy, but you'll need to emphasize your control as the faster you swing, the harder it is to control.

If you can hit a few demo hybrids, try a couple of each and see what fits in your eye, your swing and finally your wallet.

R35

 

[GPete]

Gents, many thanks for your help. I'll take your advice and go and try some out, I'd been tempted by a deal online but I suppose its not worth risking ending up with the wrong club just to save £50 or so. Thanks again. Pete