But there's a trade-off for distance. This torque effect can sometimes make it difficult to hit straight shots if the shaft you're hitting doesn't have the specs best suited to your swing. This is why most pros use steel shafts in their irons, since they're looking for pinpoint accuracy. Graphite, however, is widely used in drivers and fairway metals, both of which are clubs that everyone is looking for greater distance. There are alot of resources today for game improvement information.
Bookstores are full of golf instruction books, and there are scores of instruction videos available.
The Golf Channel offers many excellent programs in which some of the world's finest instructors give lessons on everything from the full swing to the short game. Your local PGA pro is trained to help you improve your game, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player. You'll save yourself alot of frustration by getting into a routine of taking regularly scheduled lessons over an extended period of time. But if you've taken a few lessons and continue having trouble scoring, I strongly recommend working to improve your short game. Most amateurs spend most of their time focused on the full swing, and on learning to hit the ball a long distance.