Fairway Wood - Steel Or Graphite Shaft???

[Richuk123]

Hi

The title says it all. What do you prefer and why?

 

[RGDave]

I wouldn't go back to steel now. I need the distance.

I'm surprised not more manufacturers offer steel, especially in hybrids and 5/7 woods.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Not seen any major brand of fairway or hybrid offered as steel thes days

 

[pbrown7582]

Going back a few years steel seemed preferable but with the advancement of graphite shaft technology and such a wide range of options the choice when buying new seems more graphite or graphite?!

 

[GreiginFife]

Mizuno JPX Fli-Hi hybrids are available in steel, pretty good clubs as well. Thinking about a #5 if my iron continues to be childish!

 

[NWJocko]

I'm thinking about going back to my old 3 wood with a steel shaft over the new 910 I bought recently.

Seems to be more consistent for me, especially off the tee.

 

[tagnut69]

I am toying with putting my old Lynx 3 wood back in, steel head and shaft, it seems to do what I tell it to a lot more often than my G5

 

[Bratty]

Generall opinion is that steel is shorter but more accurate.

I've got graphite in the woods (stiff), but superlight steel in my hybrid. The hybrid's head is really heavy, so needed a light shaft, but wanted more accuracy hence superlight steel.

 

[Essex_Stu]

Never hit a steel shafted 3 wood!

 

[duncan mackie]

I wouldn't go back to steel now. ......

I'm surprised not more manufacturers offer steel, especially in hybrids and 5/7 woods.

why the surprise? if you wouldn't o back it's a fair bet that many wouldn't - and the manufacturer's deliver to wants not needs.

 

[Jay1]

I have a steel shaft in my 16 degree hybrid. Chose it as it gives me a lower flight, and I wanted an alternative to my 2 iron.

 

[RGDave]

why the surprise? if you wouldn't o back it's a fair bet that many wouldn't - and the manufacturer's deliver to wants not needs.

Agreed. No doubt.

I just reckon there are players out there who might like the choice.

Then again, there's money in the graphite revolution.