Our golf shaft buying guide provides advice on everything you need to know when buying a steel or graphite golf shaft. Jan 03, 2017 ive just recently changed all my iron shafts from steel to graphite 60g. Monark golf offers a complete line of steel golf shafts from the industrys top shaft manufacturers such as true temper, project x, nippon steel shafts, kbs and fst steel iron shafts. True temper is the leader in golf shaft technology and has been the number one shaft. Replacing the shaft on your golf clubs can be affordable and easy. True temper golf shafts are in the bags of more players on the pga, champions, european and japan tour than all other shaft brands combined. The golf works 3 pack universal golf shaft extensions graphite or steel shafts. Steel golf shafts japanese golf clubs tourspecgolf. Pro taylor fit nano made pga tour 65 gram graphite golf iron shafts l, a, r or s. Traditional steel shaft companies are expanding the canvas by offering lightweight graphite iron shaft options. The best golf shafts of 2020 although almost all golf drivers come with their own shafts sometimes golfers like to replace them with better shafts that are designed to provide much more stability and accuracy. But like all good products, there is only a limited life span. The current set is by far the most accurate for me. Apollo steel shafts dont compromise on quality and offer a better value than oem steel golf shafts.
Steel driver golf shafts japanese golf shafts tourspecgolf. The average swing speed with a driver is from 65 miles per hour for the beginner up to over 100 miles per hour for powerful swingers. Testing rifles frequency matched irons shafts against the super popular. The project x flighted rifle steel iron shaft features an exaggerated change in kickpoint within the set to allow for easy manipulation of ball flight sold as a set. I had some balooning issues with my last set dynamic gold shafts. Find great deals on ebay for rifle golf shafts and rifle 5. Plus some of us also like to experiment to find out which shaft would go best with the driver.
There is not a clearcut answer because both have advantages and disadvantages. We have steel iron shafts for sale from most major golf shaft companies. Kepoda 10pcs golf club graphite shaft extender for driver fairway wood hybrid. Steel shafts are stronger, more durable and generally less expensive than graphite and are made from carbon steel, although stainless steel is sometimes used. Taking a look at popular driver shafts on the pga tour. It was a detailed system for relating swing speed to shaft stiffness. Here you can buy steel iron shafts for the irons and wedges on our website and also. Driver shaft usage on tour can be a bit unpredictable, with some players. The true temper xp 95 iron shafts operate in a dual step pattern. One of my drivers was e4 sw and you could feel that it was heavier in the swing. Apollo offers a full range of products from steel wood and iron shafts, graphite wood and iron shafts and steel putter shafts too. Phil bonham, wilson staff tour manager take you through the difference between the project x shafts fitted in golf clubs, in particular irons. Testing rifles frequency matched irons shafts against the supe. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.
Nov 16, 2018 while steel shafts are still available, shafts made of lighter materials provide golfers of all skill levels ways to improve their games. Buy rifle shafts in golf club shafts and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Jan 02, 2019 with the pga tour season ramping back up this week, its time to take a look at some of the most popular driver shafts. Japanese shafts are made of the best quality material. If you are looking for graphite golf shafts we can offer golf shafts from aldila, ustmamiya, graphite design, grafalloy, sk fiber, fujikura and many more. Heres the best driver shafts you can buy 2020 guide.
Steelfiber combines the power of graphite and the stability of steel. New xp 95 iron shafts gives the ultimate control of maximum ball speed and dispersion. Ive just recently changed all my iron shafts from steel to graphite 60g. If you are looking for steel golf shafts we can offer golf shafts from true temper, project x, apollo, rifle and ksb. Aug 11, 2011 phil bonham, wilson staff tour manager take you through the difference between the project x shafts fitted in golf clubs, in particular irons. The quality and price of apollo steel shafts are unsurpassed. With the pga tour season ramping back up this week, its time to take a look at some of the most popular driver shafts.
Used to also have slightly heavy shafts in my irons. Picking out the proper golf shaft is very important as it will impact several components of your golf swing. Graphite shafts are such as multimaterial shafts, titanium shafts, nanofuse shafts. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Rifle s frequency matched design ensures tighter specs and tolerances for a consistent flex progression throughout the set. Tiger woods is a man of steel, but that doesnt mean you should be. Kim braly signature kbs tour shafts was formed in early 2008 and has rapidly become the fastest growing steel shaft brand in the industry. Iso6 is a revolutionary technology that bridges the gap between what a steel shaft is and what a graphite shaft can be. For example, picking the wrong golf shaft flex can cause you to hook or slice the golf ball. The first five in this list of top 10 golf shafts are solely for woods. Every true temper steel golf shaft is made in the u. In terms of true temper shaft flexes, a dg s300 shaft is about the same flex as a 5.
Our innovative designs and unique material engineering help players sharpen their game while reducing fatigue and injury. Each shaft in the set has a different flex level, and the set has a constant progression that will allow you to choose the right amount of flexibility to match your shot. The higher the swing speed, the stiffer the shaft flex should be. One of the most popular steel shafts in golf, used widely on all professional tours and among oems. In a relatively short time, kbs shafts have been adopted by top pga tour professionals and the custom department of every major manufacturer. We offer a free, user friendly online custom club fitting system, factory direct pricing and and accurate, courteous customer service experience. High performance graphite shafts manufactured by projectx for callaway golf. Steel shafts shafts golf components hireko custom golf. Buying the right golf shaft for your swing is no easy task. With iso6 being 75% as symmetrical as steel over 100% better than traditional graphite laminates, graphite iron shafts made with iso6 provide superior accuracy in comparison to the competitors shafts. The main difference with rifle shafts is that the steel. A steel shafted club imparts more vibrations up the shaft to your hands. Graphite golf shafts are lighter than steel shafts, resulting in an increase in swing speed and distance.
A firm tip on the driver shaft yields a penetrating launch and low spin. Steel shafts do not experience the torque or lateral twisting found in all graphite shafts and therefore most players would benefit by having steel shafts in their irons. Golf club shaft flex guide everything you need to know. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Traditional graphite laminates are only 35% as symmetrical. Understand golf shaft stiffness ratings golf shaft. To ascertain exactly what shafts are best suited to your swing it would be ideal to have your swing measured by a professional club fitter at a swing monitoring facility or pro shop. If you are looking for graphite golf shafts we can.
Through advanced material modeling and analysis, project x engineers constructed a new laminate design to eliminate weak spots found in graphite iron shafts. They have a wide array of premium shafts that are made to fit almost any driver type and the aldila nv 2kxv blue 60 driver shaft is no exception. Keep in mind though, that comparing true temper dg to rifle flighted is like apples and oranges as it is more comparable to regular. The project x shaft features frequency matching, stepless design and flighted technologies that complement one another to make the steel shaft behave similarly to a graphite driver shaft. Project x rifle flighted steel iron shaft set the golfworks. In almost all cases, your driver and fairway woods will have graphite shafts. Stepped steel shafts are used in the majority of golf clubs by all the major manufacturers.
The number 1 graphite iron golf shaft on the pro tours. The designs of certain golf shafts can promote more or less spin so keep this in mind when looking for a shaft to. I also play a 7 degree driver due to my high launch angle. Project x wood shafts are designed and manufactured using ultrapremium materials to provide your game with tourlevel performance.
With more pro tour wins than any other graphite iron shaft in history, steelfiber golf shafts by aerotech golf are a true gamechanger. Aldila is one of the most prominent manufacturers in the market especially when it comes to golf shafts. Buy steel golf shafts and true temper golf shafts monark. Traditional graphite laminates are only 35% as symmetrical as steel. Hireko golf specializes in custom fit golf equipment, golf components, golf accessories and golf technical information. Rifle flighted shafts conceptually is one of logic over frills. The rifle series was discontinued at the beginning of this year and no longer part of the commercially available project x line. The rifle shaft produced by fm precisionbrunswickroyal precision different names, same company introduced and patented a numeric stiffness rating system.
Steelfiber golf shafts introduced an entirely new technology category in iron shafts. Explore an array of golf club shafts at the lowest prices guaranteed. A super lightweight coupled with an optimized trajectory, today xp shafts are engineered as the longest and most forgiving steel iron shafts. Select from regular, firm, stiff, ladies or seniors flex constructed from graphite or steel. Some produce higher ball flights for those wanting distance, while other keep the ball low for those looking for more roll. If youre in need of a new set of shafts, thisproject x rifle flighted set of eight is a great place to start. Dec 28, 2019 the best golf shafts of 2020 although almost all golf drivers come with their own shafts sometimes golfers like to replace them with better shafts that are designed to provide much more stability and accuracy. Get the best deal for project x golf club shafts from the largest online selection at. Rifle golf flight control driverwood graphite shafts 75g x.
The company manufactures driver and iron shafts, with the new driver shaft having a similar bend profile to its flighted iron shafts. Rifle is available exclusively through performance fitting centers. What are the difference between rifle shafts and regular. Project x shafts are always pushing the needle of shaft design and technology to help better players maximize performance and lower scores. They are designed and constructed using different technologies for performance and consistency. Steel shafts are such as stepped steel shafts and rifle steel shafts. Replacing rifle steel shafts hireko custom golf clubs and. Get the best deals on precision rifle shafts when you shop the largest online selection at.
These types of steel shafts are designed the same way stepped steel shafts are with the exception of the step patterning and have smoother steel from tip to butt. Shaft fitting guide and swing speed conversion chart. Serious golfers know technology and innovation are gamechangers, and nothing has proven that on tour more clearly than steelfiber graphite iron shafts. The project x shaft features frequency matching, stepless design and flighted technologies that complement one another to make the steel shaft behave similarly to a. Rifles frequency matched design offers full customization for clubmakers to fine tune the spin and launch to the exact dna of a golfers game. Buy steel golf shafts and true temper golf shafts monark golf. But, the thing is, even if a shaft is heavier, it may not feel like it if the swing weight isnt any higher. The reduced weight provides explosive power while preserving critical tip stability and low spin performance.
Precision rifle one of the most popular steel shafts in golf, used. Kbs has added the tgi and max lines over the past two years, and just this past summer true temper acquired graphite shaft maker accra. Royal precision produces rifle shafts to match by frequency as opposed to by weight which is how tt does it. I have gone for heavier shafts in my driver for years.
The rifle steel shafts taper smoothly in diameter from the butt to the tip. Replacing rifle steel shafts hireko custom golf clubs. Accuflex precision tour stepless steel pga golf iron shafts. Steelfiber golf shafts graphite composite aerotech golf. It is obvious the wedges are for dialin shots where accuracy is a premium and longer irons are for getting the ball airborne where distance is a premium. Please call in if you want pureing services added to your order for this set. Advantages and disadvantages of using rifle flighted shafts. Project x flighted shafts are designed with the touring professional in mind. Steelfiber golf shafts graphite composite aerotech. Project x shafts incorporate stepless design technology sdt where each individual shaft throughout the set is comprised of a specific taper length.
Skilled players with a high swing speed often desire this feedback. Nippon, while it does offer graphite iron shafts, insists steel is the straw that stirs the drink. Players no longer need to decide between 100% graphite or 100% steel. Find great prices and discounts with free shipping and free returns on eligible items. Rifle driver golf shafts are the most popular on the european tour and have grown in popularity in the united states. In recent years, apollo golf merged with hireko golf, who controls the manufacturing and foundry operations. Dynamic gold vs rifle shafts sign in to follow this.
My current average driver distance is 190 metres 209 yards. Aerotech golf shafts is a leading design and manufacturer of composite graphite golf shafts and composite golf shafts, including steelfiber and volant shafts. Get the best deals on rifle golf club shafts when you shop the largest online selection at. The rifle steel shaft line had been a popular premium or upgrade shaft since their debut in 1996.
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