Steel Iron Shafts

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Graphite shafts for irons, hybrids, and wedges may be trendy, but for some golfers, nothing beats the long-lasting reliability of a steel iron shaft. And we here at ValueGolf.com have some suggestions for choosing your best golf club shaft.

Steel shafts are generally heavier than graphite ones, but they are far more economical. While the weight you choose is mostly personal preference, it’s important to remember that although you will likely get more distance with a graphite shaft, steel shafts afford you more control, it being easier to keep on plane during your swing.

Steel shafts come in many flexes, from A (senior) all the way through R (regular), R+ (firm), S (stiff), S+ (stiff plus), and X (extra stiff). The flex you choose is determined by your swing speed. The faster and stronger your swing, the stiffer the flex you can handle. But here’s a caution: using a flex that’s too stiff for your swing will cost you precious distance.

When the clubhead hits the ball, the shaft twists. The shaft’s resistance to this twisting is known as torque. Steel shafts don’t twist as much as graphite ones do, which means your shots will be more likely to fly straighter. Kick point also relates to a shaft’s flexibility; steel shafts generally have higher kick points, which means lower ball trajectory.

We sell steel iron shafts made by KBS, FST, and Apollo. FST features steel shafts available in A flex while KBS has R flex, X flex, and everything in between. These include .355 taper tip shafts, which fit many brands of OEM irons and wedges. Need graphite iron shafts instead? Look here. What about shafts for your driver and fairway woods? Graphite wood shafts are here, and steel wood shafts are here. And don’t forget to pick up a shaft for your putter here!