Selecting a golf shaft:
When selecting a golf shaft, it is important to consider the material and weight of the shaft you are selecting.
Shafts are commonly made of steel or graphite. Steel shafts tend to offer more control and durability, making them ideal for players with faster swings. Graphite shafts are lighter and more flexible, helping players with slower swing speeds generate more distance.
- Graphite shafts are used on all club types (drivers, fairway woods, hybrids, irons, wedges, & putters).
- Steel shafts are typically used on irons, wedges, and putters.
The weight of the golf shaft affects swing speed and feel or the club. Lighter shafts can increase swing speed which may help generate more distance (for players with lower swing speeds), while heavier shafts offer more control and stability (for higher swing speed players). Shaft weights can vary anywhere from 35 grams up to 130 grams due to swing patterns and physiques.
Typical shaft weight by club type:
- Driver: 35-80 grams
- Fairway Wood: 50-80 grams
- Hybrid: 50-90 grams
- Irons: Steel: 90-130 grams, Graphite: 40-130 grams
- Wedges: Steel: 90-130 grams, Graphite: 60-100 grams
