FULL bag of GRAPHITE SHAFTED golf clubs
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2020
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In this video Rick Shiels PGA golf professional heads out to the Marriott Worsley Park Golf & Country club to play golf with a full bag of golf clubs with graphite shafts!!
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Podcast cracked me up today! Quality stuff lads
Love the podcast. Definitely recommend it.
I'll watch and have a great day😀!
His "bad" shots are the shots i get that make me keep playing golf
In other words Rick is really good at golf
Same man, same.
He’s been playing for 25 years u have probably been playing for 5 at most
@@squirrelfn4545 thanks captain obvious
@@masterofkings_dj5517 He's alright.
Rick shiels and chill is my favourite time of the day
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😂
Literally, rick shiels = 10 seconds away from the kids
Patent Rickflix?
@@RickShielsPGA love the vids
I'm 45 and switching to graphite was the smartest thing I've ever done. Maintained my numbers from 25 years ago and something you didn't mention... WAY nicer to my elbows at impact as the shafts are a more natural shock absorber than steel. I was dealing with "tennis elbow" from practicing too much, and that improved significantly. Was definitely concerned about shot dispersion when I first switched, but shafts have improved so much over the years that wasn't an issue at all. Per usual, great video....
I literally got my graphite irons today. I hope it helps me with my tennis elbow
I have the same problem with elbows with the steel, considering switching.
@@the_atomic_punk487 the recoil smac wrap shafts are awesome you could play off concrete and your elbows would be fine. They are amazing
Over the years with age I lost quite a bit of distance, went with a set of M6 Taylormade irons with regular flex graphite shafts instead of stiff steel , distance has returned to what it used to be before age caught up with my body , made golf fun again
awesome to hear man
How Old are are you? Maybe my dad could do this
Have the exact same irons and have also found a big increase in distance.
@@pearson7239 62 years old, for years I played R7 tp irons with project x flighted shafts, hated the game as I got older, the graphite shafted irons have made the game fun again
Have the M6 irons too but in regular steel shafts. Love the clubs!
*Takes a shot everytime he says graphite shafted irons*
Drunk 2mins in
@@ZaneGrayMusicMaster1 feel ya brother
🤣🤣🤣👍
I’d hate to have the tee time behind Rick 😂
Why? If he was filming I'm sure he'd let you play through. If you were nice enough you might get to play a few holes with him and get a couple tips. :)
I would just play three balls if I were by myself. Sort of like Rick but without the skill and the camera.
If you notice, he usually plays first thing in the morning, and starts somewhere in the middle of the course so hes ahead of everyone else.
I'm curious of why also?
Because of the camera stuff?
Or because he's just making great shots?
😂😂
As a 27 year old 8 handicap I finally got fitted for a set of irons a couple weeks ago and I’ll say trying the graphite shafts was the best thing for my game. Not only did I gain a lot of performance for my game, I did so while being able to do so with a smoother swing lighter swing. Truly glad I went in with a open and willing mind to try something out of my norm.
Rick makes me look at golf in a whole new way, I’ve learned to have more fun with golf and be a bit silly when it comes down to it. Always great and interesting videos!
I play Callaway Apex CF16's (so I guess they're 4 years old now?). When I was getting fitted I first tried the standard steel shaft and liked the way it felt. The fitter suggested I try the graphite shafts ("What am I - an old man?" - not quite but close). The clubs felt lighter, head speed was up and I was hitting five yards longer. Sure, it was a few hundred more but I'm very happy with the decision. The Callaway shafts are UST Mamiya Recoil which are a reflective silver so if you aren't looking closely you wouldn't know I wasn't playing steel shafts.
I used True Temper Gold shafts in my irons for almost 20 years. I noticed, with increasing frequency, that after a round I could definitely feel the arthritis in my wrists more. I moved on to a set of Ping G irons and wedges 3 years ago and had them made up with the Ping Alta "R" graphite shafts tipped 1/2" shorter to add 2-3 cpm. BIG difference! Not only did I notice the things like sound, feel and weight that Rick mentioned but the graphite shafts also seem to dampen the vibrations and my wrists no longer ache after a round! I'm a fan!!
Love the elevated camera on the green enabling us to see the ball landings! Keep up the great videos.
@Imann Anttwan how is your short game with flop shots now? Hope it’s going well brother
When old Bluey comes out the bag 😍
I was having lessons with a good old recommended pro who suggested I tried graphite and sr shafts by ping,I am a manual working carpenter joiner so strength wasn’t a big issue however after hitting graphite sr shafts my game has really moved on I am consistent with a score around 100, and last weekend shot 9 under my handicap, 35 points with 5 blobs on the card.
I would love to try those I blades with those shafts in them.
Great vlog Rick.
I’m so glad you made this video! I’m a scratch golfer and forever I thought I needed like extra stiff steel irons in the bag. My swing has felt uncomfortable this last year and I just bought a new set of stiff graphite irons. I will say they feel crisp
I’m in the same boat. I am a low handicap golfer and have 130g X-flex shafts on my 620mb’s. I am starting to feel like my timing is difficult to dial in, I’m thinking the graphite shafts might help with that and give me more head feel on my timing.
I just recently came across this channel. And I have to say it’s an absolute joy to watch. Thanks so much Rick!
Im so excited to watch, I've recently started to practice flop shots and it's pretty fun, and have a great day🏌️♂️!
The podcast is amazing, anyone who doesn't listen should try it and will love it, great work rick keeping up the amazing content
Thanks!!!
Where’s that? A link maybe?
It’s on iTunes and Spotify i
@@RickShielsPGA Hey Rick! I may have missed this somewhere else but are you planning to upload podcast videos again to the other channel?
That over the green camera angle is awesome. 👏
Excellent content and editing of the video. I recently got fitted again and I’m still considered a fast swing speed and tempo. Every time the fitter says still is stiff to extra stiff shaft. I took 4 clubs out to the range for testing the other day. 3 were stiff shaft steal and other other graphite regular flex. The 3 stiff starts were ok, but absolutely stripped every graphite shaft club with regular flex. It was a completely different feeling and the swing just felt natural. I placed an special order for a whole new bag of graphite regular flex. Looking forward to getting them out on the course.
Rick seems like such a pleasant guy. Really brightens the spirits. I’m in Vancouver Canada and we can’t go anywhere inside because of covid or outside because of smoke from the California fires. Some days you really just need Rick to try something goofy to keep spirits up
Im still impressed when people can generate so much spin with irons
I've been getting some good spin withy 6-9 irons lately
Compression ... ball first dollar bill divit takes time I still fat mine about 2 feet deep so I feel your pain 😂👌
Hey Rick, love your channel.
I play off 2 and have played stiff steel all my life.
A couple of months ago I played around with graphite WELL...
I got fit for Titiest T300's. I used to hit my 7 iron 145 meters. Now with regular Tensei graphite shafts... 170 meters on trackman, up to 190 meters on the course. Unbelievable.
Straighter than ever, yes fly higher and the spin is just like yours in the video, more than steel.
These things are just wonderful with a Driver swing speed of just over 100mph I now know I have been playing the wrong shafts for a long time.
Keep up the good work Rick
REALLY enjoying the video production. You can feel the improvements, extra camera angles, video quality, bumping beats.....nooice!!! And really enjoying your energy, especially in these crazy times. Enjoyed your pics if the girls golfing too. You are a good man!!
I think a better way to see the difference between graphite and steel shafts would be to use the launch monitor indoors with 2 sets of identical irons except for the shafts. That way you can accurately tell the difference between club head speed, ball speed, launch angle, distance, spin, etc. Even just comparing the SW, 7i, and 4i to get an idea of what the differences are like rather than having to do the full set. Maybe a future video!
I read an interesting article on graphite shafts, there was a guy that made it up to x stiff, as stiff as he found uld get with metal shafts, and he got fitted for graphite shafts, just as stiff but more fine tuned. He just said that graphite shafts are more fittable to each person, although pricier.
Yeah composite shafts (which are what "graphite" shafts are) have such high technology now, you can do so much with it compared to steel. That's why they're so expensive.
Your tip videos have made me a way better golfer! Thank you so much rick!
not only fun videos but lately the edition itself is great! The end of this one is great. Congrats to the team!
As a 27 year old high handicapper, changed my steel irons for Graphite shafted irons and it has considerably improved my game and handicap. So much easier to swing and hit, especially considering my muscles aren't built like a tour pro and I don't hit my irons flush every time. Helped with my confidence too. I think Graphite shafts (apart from the price) is a very good way to go, especially for mid to high handicappers. Nice video Rick. As always! From Zambia 🇿🇲
Hello Shaheed. Are you using regular graphite or stiff graphite?
Stiff now, but was using Regular shafts initially @@crisjameslopez7109
When I can’t get my girl in the mood I just show her a Rick Shiels tee shot, usually does the trick.
And she says “Liam! Get your paws off me, you dog! I am off to play golf and make sure the dishes are done when I get back! And there is no way you are smashing MY like button until your birthday!!”
Now she a 3 handicap 😂🤙🏼
T Ro And someone else has been smashing her Like Button!!!
Yes. She LOVES that.
I liked this video!! The one thing I remember when I was looking for irons when I started playing golf for my high school(2002/03) I remember seeing irons with offset heads and graphite shafts. They were actually cheaper then the standard with steel. I think the graphite helps players with lower club speed. The whipping action per say.
so glad you did this review, i went to graphite several months ago, REVELATION! My swing speed is at the low end of average, 72mph with a 5 iron, they have seriously helped me stop the balls on the greens. My wedges, wilson staff model, the extra clubhead speed, without trying, through the ball helps me stop them on a sixpence, never ever have i stopped the ball so quickly, i simply dont get it why everyone isnt using them, if more did the price would come more into line with steel then we would all be happy, another super video rick, cheers
Would like to see the difference in performance on GC Quad between steel and graphite
Posts a video promoting bump and runs the other day, get's to the edge of the green and takes out a lofted wedge straight away :D
Yeah but he’s good 😂. A large majority of the people in the audience aren’t. (ME)
Thanks Rick! I’ve been curious about these for a while now. Thanks for the review.
Another great review, Rick. I've been playing golf for 23 years but switched to all graphite shafts 4 years ago because of my elbows (golf elbows). My doctor, who also plays golf, recommended I switched to graphite shafts if I wanted to keep my elbows intact & keep playing golf. At first I was hesitant but sure enough, my doctor was right. Not only my elbows don't feel the vibration of the club when I hit golf balls, my shots actually went farther and I've been playing much better. The graphite shafts are really worth it for me.
Shot my lowest round ever today! I shot 86 last round (my previous lowest) and bettered it today with an 85
What is your handicap?
@@TM-kh7vh Not really sure but if I were to guess it’d be around 22
The consistency of Rick's divots on the par three are making me jealous.
Thanks for the video for a large number who do play graphite, especially for people like me who are in their 60s. Only my putter is steel but I switched to graphite wedges last year and I love them. Been playing graphite for many years now and I’m not good enough to care about precise distance control as long as I can make the green in regulation. Like the feel of graphite better. Thanks again
I’ve never done more than the driving range but I love your videos, most entertaining review/golf channel.
What are you doing if you don’t listen to the podcast, it’s amazing and very good. 👍👍🙌🙌
nah
@@freddiechan1613 ok
New g410 crossover is brilliant would love to try out the i500s
Great video Rick! I’ve played graphite shafts for the last 6yrs and I love them. Would highly recommend for anyone looking to possibly generate a bit more speed in their swing!
Thanks! I was considering going to graphite in my longer irons because I was able to find some used ones that I liked. Good information. Cheers
Do a video playing driver and three wood with steel shafts
Rick, your swing looks more relaxed with the graphite shafts: like you're only using 85% of your power. With the metal shafts, it looks like you're swinging too hard - almost like you're trying to live up to your shaft stiffness. Why don't you take your buddy, Peter, out to the course and have a match with the both of you using graphite shafts? I'll bet neither of you would be trying to kill the ball and you both would hit straighter. Bluntly put, golf requires both power & technique; technique is best executed at 85% power. If you swing as hard as you can, you lose accuracy. Let's see you beat Pete go head to head one more time..
Love this idea
What a great comment.
Played matchplay (and lost) against an old tour pro who plays every shot at 80-85%. Was Mr consistent and straight on everything.. (annoying draw on every drive) and he generated spin. He told me that if he needs to he can dial it up, but can play par golf all day long using that relaxed swing. Match the club to the swing to the distance.
SAS golf made a video about one length irons which made a similar point. Just for the longer clubs (3-6, set all being 7 iron length iirc), the shorter and consistent shaft length reduced maximum distance but made them easier for him to hit, so he'd middle it every time and actually gain distance (and accuracy) on average. Though it'd be best to run a mixed set since distance control becomes difficult with longer shafted 8-PW.
Totally agree with you Chester. Great comment
My dad started playing graphite irons when he turned~75. He used senior flex, which he felt gave him more distance. But the thing he liked best was less vibration (especially on mis-hits) - he wasn't as sore after a round. I'm 65 & thinking about switching shafts.
Got some new irons earlier this year, all with graphite shafts, and I love them. So much lighter and they feel great.
Actually my putter is the only club in my bag with a steel shaft.
Rick - would you do a comparison on the home simulator? Would be really interesting to see if the data matched the feel.
Rick, my evolution to graphite iron shafts been:
Younger me - stiff iron shaft 125g
a bit older 30ish to late 40s - stiff graphite shaft 105g
Now, in my 50s - regular graphite shaft 70g
It just allows me to play more comfortable and much much less body aches after the round. Is it more expensive, just a tad, but hopefully it will allow me longevity in this stupid game. 👍👍👍
i´m 64 and have about the same jorney, 2 years ago i shifted to A-flex playing Benross HTX with kurokage a-flex !! Very pleased
Great video, love your enthusiasm, quite an infectious mood. Not that you are not in a good mood normally, but you did seem to smile a bit more than usual. Looks like these clubs took you by surprise...
Would love to see the graphite vs steel shafts on GC Quad. Seemed like you were getting way more backspin with the graphite shafts. Great vid as always!
Great video Rick, I changed to graphite just to make the bag lighter
Rick spinning back his 7 iron 15 feet...
It was the slope of the green, as evidenced in the video, that contributed to so much spin!
That’s what I was thinking....
And wet conditions as well. The balls didn't even bounce.
Fascinating to see how they performed. Was considering some new irons so might look at graphite shafts.
Love the video work in this one mate. Drone shots and panning action shots are a nice touch.
Rick... you are definitely a Ping guy, there’s no point in denying it.
I am watching instead of studying for my economics exam tmr
frog neck it's maths for me lol
Good luck lads... You’ll smash it anyway! Let us know in the comments
@@tro552 it went well thanks 😊😂👍🏿
Rick , it's Scott from Flagler Beach fl , you do an outstanding job in your explanations , I am now switching from graphite to steel...so it should be interesting , also being custom fitted , I was having severe issues with topping shots(something I have never done) I watched a couple of your videos on the subject , no more topping the ball , no more you lifted your head comments , and your simple drill to hit the ball first was spot on ! thanks again...Scott...let me know when you visit Florida !
Another great and real video Rick. Love the honesty with the practice shot ;)
I love the Rick Sheils
Show makes mowing the lawn much more fun.
Same, but for driving and working
@@krismorin743 driving?
Mowing the lawn while watching a video?
@@krismorin743 people wonder why traffic is so bad.its because everyone is watching RUclips videos
We mean the Podcast
"While your down there smash that as well."-Rick Shiels
Nice Rick. Appreciate the work you put in to these videos.
Let’s go best time of the day. Thanks rick for your videos. Your tips have helped a lot.
Hi from Cape Town Rick
Ayyyy, Pretoria here🍻
me and my father have both just bought new irons (mizuno jpx 919)
mine are the forged and his are the hot metal ,
and when we were getting fitted mizuno offer graphite shafts for no extra cost so he went for them as he was lacking to get height with irons
Nathan Boyes: when I’ll change my actual set, I’ll do the same: because I love the look of the hmb, and also because mizuno doesn’t surcharge graphite shafts...
@@annefilippobertozzi7601 Word of caution. It may only be the UST Recoil 65 gram shaft that Mizuno offers at no upchgarge, and those shafts may seem a bit light to you. I got my HMBs with Aerotech Steelfiber 95i cw graphite, which are 95 grams, the same weight as lightweight steel shafts such as True Temper Dynalite or KBS TOUR 90.
@@joeperez3520 thanks: I'll surely get fitted, anyways...
Anne & Filippo Bertozzi 👍
Rick, love the channel from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I'm lucky enough to live within 30 minutes from America's oldest club maker. Izzet Golf suggested graphite shafts using my current irons (Ping 5). I love how I can 'feel the weight of the club head'. When I hit one solid I immediately know by the sound. I'll keep watching to make those shots go to my intended target.
I don’t get how every video is so 🤯 Love the page. Keep doing your thing Rick 💯 🔥
Thanks rick for inspiring me to create my own golf RUclips channel, Alex Gore Golf , Keep up the good work!
I’m gonna check that out
Mizuno don't charge extra for graphite. Don't know about other manufacturers
Makes sense. I bought my JPX900 set on sale, and graphite was actually cheaper than steel (also on sale). Keep a lookout, and you could break the price discrepancy.
Great stuff. Always wanted some insight into graphite shafts.
I play golfs with son and never thought this year I switched to graphite since my swing speed became much slower, but I still keep my steel wedges in my bag. This video validates my decision. Thanks Rick!
why use senior flex graphite shafts? of course they will feel lighter when its a 65 gram shaft
Honestly I was just about to post this. Guessing so he wont like graphite.
Definitely an oversight. I think that shaft has an 80g stiff option.
Click bait video.....
Seems like they had more backspin too
I switched to graphite shafted irons this year. Very pleased with the results. Not as much strain on my body after a round.
Golf is a hard sport, if you can make it easier than i don't see why anyone shouldn't.
I'm a senior duffer and I've been using graphite shafted irons for a while now. I love em. I just ordered my first graphite shafted wedge (just cause Sir Nick said I shouldn't)
Does anyone know what app they use for shot tracer or if it's added in the editing process?
D G short tracer app
Most channels edit them in. He uses a separate camera for tracers so I imagine he has pro software
Drinking game - Drink every time Rick says "my good friends at golf bidder" haha
I went to graphite shafts when I changed my irons to the Cleveland Launchers. I find them easier to hit and seem to get a bit more Clubhead speed. I noticed the higher flight.
Great video.
Really pleased you put this up. Since I bought my last irons a couple of years ago I’ve found out that I have Arthritis which also means I get regular Tendonitis in the shoulders and elbow so I’ve been considering changing shafts or having graphite shafts when I can next afford to replace my clubs but I was concerned I might lose feel which having watched your video doesn’t appear to be the case. Cheers!
I had some graphite irons. They were really bendy. I couldn't hit them!
That just means you had the wrong weight or flex for your swing! There are plenty of graphite shafts that are just as stiff as - some even stiffer than - steel shafts.
Maybe as i said in my comment, they might have been older, much better quality control know. As the previous reply said, many many different weights and flexes now.
You have to play GM golf in a match with Peter Finch
He would win on hole 11
Tucker D'Allaird idk GM and Micah are both Scratch golfers
great idea
@@tylerschick5011 yeah they are scratch golfers playing the same open course, no rough, 200 yards wide fairways,400 yards par fives. Send them to a British golf course let's see how scratch they are.They send half their tee shots left or right with huge duck hooks and somehow still have a reachable shot to the green with a wedge..Barely any hazards, the rough is the height of a second cut..and they play it every single day. I'm Also an hero at my local course, every time I go and play a different one I get put in my place really hard. I'll not even talk about the shots you see going into backyards,camera cuts and comes back with the ball sitting nicely in the open with a perfect lie. Micah is a great golfer tough
Inb4 2 lmao they both shot under par at a professional course they are way better than rick lmao
Bought mavrik iron set with graphite shafts and I love them. As rick said, the first thing you’ll notice is weight but as far as club control goes, my dispersion has improved significantly and my distances have increased but that’s mainly attributed to loft differences between my old set and the mavrik’s. I finally broke 80 last week so I’m super satisfied with my choice. I was shooting in the 90’s when I bought them and have been practicing a lot so they aren’t magic wands but they definitely helped my game.
Thanks for sharing Rick. I am looking at getting a new full set of golf clubs. I always wondered about graphite for irons. I too have always played steel irons for my 34 years of golfing, because I was always told they are more accurate. I just started getting back into golf a lot more this year , and I have been practicing, and playing combined about 2 to 3 times per week over the past few months. Unfortunately, I have developed golfers elbow, for the first time in my golf life. I was thinking lighter graphite shafts may help with it. I am okay with graphite now that I know they are just as accurate. I just hope the graphite shafts last a long time too.
I'm genuinly diasppointed you used the putter in the "iron only" hole. It was all lies!
Yer what a waist of time hits his own clubs up to 7mins it’s a joke
Putter had a steel shaft,shift, the video.
_"The downside is you might hit it more to the right, more to the left, up in the air"_
This from a guy who has been using a graphite shaft in his driver and fairway woods for 20 years.
Oh, and PING has no charge graphite shaft upgrade options.
ca.ping.com/en-ca/clubs/irons/g710
He’s talking for the irons. Using steel shafts in your driver and fairway woods would make the club incredibly heavy and almost unplayable. A graphite shaft will give you less control over the ball and less consistency on your Irons and wedges. On the other hand a graphite shaft is much easier to swing, and can be a great option, just in general for wedges and irons graphite will be less playable, will also be less consistent. Both great options depending on your handicap and ball striking consistency.
@@sebastienalbert1187 not true. a properly fit graphite iron shaft is just as accurate as a properly fit steel shaft.
@@sebastienalbert1187 Sounds like you're talking out of your ass if I'm honest. If it works in a driver, fairway wood or hybrid off the turf or a tee, it can work in a properly swing weighted iron without question.
Johnny Penso Johnny Penso where in my comment did I say you can’t hit a graphite shaft in your irons. All I said is that in your irons you will lose a little control over the ball by using graphite. I clearly stated both are great options.
@@sebastienalbert1187 false again. You won't lose accuracy from using graphite. As somehow who fits golf clubs every day and has tested basically every shaft in existence there is no drop in accuracy from graphite vs steel. The reason you see tour players using steel is because #1 that's what they grew up using and are accustomed too. #2 it's easier and cheaper to make a 130 gram steel iron shaft than it is to make a 130 gram graphite and most tour pros use heavier weight shafts in their irons.
Great video! Like many on here, I moved to graphite in my irons due to tennis elbow. It is the best thing I've ever done, no problem playing 36 now! Rick, try the Recoil Prototype shafts, I think you'd really like them.
I switched to graphite a few years ago. I was glad to hear some of the same things plus the sound as I heard then. At the time I wondered if it was hype.
Me: Should I get graphite or steel clubs? 🤔
My bank account: Have you heard of plastic?
3vank • that’s good
I needed a video like this,
Like if you agree
I have played graphite shafted irons for nearly 25 years. The improvement over that time in graphite shafts is astonishing. I now play steel fiber i80 reg shafts in my irons and would never go back to steel shafts. I have never tried graphite in the wedges though
Great video. I’ve been thinking of getting new irons with graphite shafts. Thanks again!
Hey everyone! Go show Martin Simonsen Golf some love. He is a European tour and challenge tour player, who makes quality content.
I used a Wilson pitching wedge with a graphite shaft for years. I only just stopped using it since I started up again recently. I love the feel: the lightness and spry-ness of the flex, while having a slappy feel. My Taylormade wedges just don’t feel the same! I bought the PW at a Wilson sale at a factory, so I got an amazing club for around $10-$15. Similarly I got a Wilson driver at the same sale that feels like absolute butt. Sounds like an aluminum baseball bat (in the most literal sense), and it LOBS the balls HIGH. If the ground is wet at all the ball is getting corked in the fairway! I guess I bought 2 pitching wedges that day! A normal one, and one only used off the tee box! Haha! Love the videos!
Love the PW though!
I use all graphite shafted clubs and have for just over a year. I love them. As someone of smaller stature, they definitely help me with club head speed, and accuracy.
I even use a graphite shafted putter.
Rick, I am a high handicapper golfer and wanted to get a new set of clubs. I wanted to get fitted to get the best clubs suitted for my swing and something that can hopefully help me to be a little more consistent. After trying different club heads and shafts it was decided that grafite shafts were the way to go. I am also having the shafts purged which is supposed to also help with consistentcy. I unfortunately haven't gotten them yet, but I appreciate this review. It does give me some confidence that I made the right choice. I should also point out that I went to a paid fitter that is not brand specific so they were not pushing any particular manufacrlrure.
Hoping to get the clubs soon so I can give them a test before our golf season ends here in Ohio.
I have been enjoying you videos and podcast, keep up the good work
I’ve had graphite shafts on my mizuno irons for a while now and I prefer it way more than steel shafts. Great Video Rick!
Great video Rick. I am a 60 year old 4 hdcp and gaming a set of Callaway Apex19's 3 iron to A wedge. I have played them in stiff steel (right after I bought them in 2019) and graphite in 2020 (Kuro Kage stiff). Each iron is about 25 grams lighter. I noticed approx. 5 yards extra distance, slightly higher flight, improved sound as you said, excellent consistency, easier to swing, no elbow tendinitis. I will never play steel shafted irons again. And the 3 iron with the graphite shaft is a rocket off the tee 220+ yds.
Interesting stuff, Rick! I bought Apex 19 irons with R-flex graphite shafts (68 grams, I think) last year and I love them. It only took a round or two to get used to the change in feel/flight. I've picked up some carry and height with my shots and have found them to be just as accurate. Although admittedly my ball-striking has improved quite a bit since I got them, and I've never tested them against the same irons with steel shafts, so I can't say for sure if they are more or less accurate. But they're definitely longer!
The real benefit has been the reduced strain on the old elbows and wrists. BIG help with my tendonitis. I still have steel shafts in the wedges, because I like those to be heavier anyway. I'm 47 and a 6 HCP.
Awesome info thanks Mr. Shields I am ain't no spring chicken anymore so might try graphite in the near future. Lots of blessings to u kind sir!!!