With the advancements made in golf equipment technology over the past ten years, many players have been put into a position of trying to determine the correct shaft material for their game. While there are many variables used to determine the correct shaft, here are a few basic guidelines to follow.
Club head speed is the single most important factor to consider when determining shaft fit.
If a player has too flexible a shaft or too stiff a shaft, it will be very difficult to control the direction and trajectory of ball flight. Visit a qualified club fitter who has access to an electronic swing speed unit to help you determine this factor in shafts. I follow two main factors when trying to help someone decide between graphite and steel shafts. Number one is the need for additional club head speed. If there is a need for speed, graphite should be first choice.