Graphite or Steel Shaft for G20?

I am shopping for new Ping G20 Irons and have been considering graphite shafts. I currently have steel and was wondering if I should consider graphite? Will graphite shafts really help my golf game in any way?

I personally think that, for many golfers, graphite shafts are mostly a personal preference decision. They are lighter in weight, which may feel more comfortable to you. Also, some golfers may think graphite shafts are a sort of status symbol.
But there are actually some logical reasons why you might want to pay the extra money for graphite shafts. Below are the main ones that I would look at in considering graphite versus steel shafts for your new Ping G20 Irons.

One of the major reasons to consider Ping G20 Irons graphite shafts is that they reduce the shock at impact. If you have joint problems or are a senior golfer, this can help reduce soreness or potential joint problems, like tendonitis in the elbow.

The weight difference in graphite shafts can also help in a couple of other areas. Graphite shafts can weigh between half to thirty percent less than steel shafts. This can let you play a longer driver without adding extra weight. It can also help you add some distance to your golf shots if you have a smooth tempo and slower golf swing than most players. If your tendency is, like me, to swing the golf club too fast, I would stay with steel shafts and work on your tempo.

Distance is usually a goal for everyone, but Ping G20 Irons graphite shafts are recommended many times for senior, women, and mid handicap golfers to add distance without having to change their golf swing or their clubs.

Graphite shafts can also be constructed in a number of different ways to affect ball flight, so this provides a number of alternatives to golfers who feel that they hit the ball too high, too low, etc.

So whether you are looking for a little edge to improve your golf swing or to justify the extra cost to your spouse, good luck and good golfing!

Club Fitting on G20 Irons

New Golfers ( 0 experience to 2 years/Average score 95 to 105+)—Whether this is your first or second set of clubs, I recommend a used set of name brand, but off the shelf clubs. You can find these at retail stores like Play It Again Sports, on Ebay, or at online sites like www.winnergolfgear. There are many places you can find used brand name clubs, but my key point is this: If you are going to be playing a lot of golf, don’t scrimp and pay $85 at the Wal-Mart. You can find a good set of clubs, many times for between $200 and $600 for an entire set (which can be for a set that costs between $1,000 and $1,600 new). You don’t want to spend too much money at this point, but a set of quality clubs can help make you feel more comfortable over the ball. Contrary to what some will tell you (especially your spouse), I believe that the clubs can make this difference and that translates into a better golf swing.

Experienced Golfers (Average score 85 to 95)—this is usually when I recommend golfers step up to a custom fitted set of quality Ping g20 irons. Whether you buy these from a retailer who fits you or your local pro many times is simply a matter of whether you have a relationship with the pro at your local club. If you do, many times they can come pretty close to what you pay at local golf warehouses and you get huge brownie points for the purchase of Ping g20 irons. This can translate into better deals on lessons and/or other merchandise. If you don’t belong to a club or have a relationship with the pro, many of the bigger golf stores now have great places to hit the clubs right in the store and/or may have loaners that you can take to try on the course. The key here is to take your time and get it right. This is one of the bigger investments you will have made in your game to this point and, again, the right clubs make all the difference in allowing you to relax (at least as much as can while playing this crazy game).