Best graphite shafts for good senior players

I’m going to try not to say “get fit”.

Each of us will have a different club head speed, transition style, and angle of attack.

Distance dispersion, launch angle, and peak height can be maximized so that the descent angle for each iron will hold a green in a similar manner. Head selection and shaft characteristics all come into play.

In general, the steel fiber and fully graphite shafts work at the typical slower swing speeds of the senior golfers better than steel shafts. Although the lighter weight steel shafts can still work for some. The T200/T350 heads generally are more appropriate than T150/T100 as well.

Trying to use what works for other golfers and guess works for me has always been a huge mistake. Hence I work with pros that can test me with various options to optimize the equipment for me. I’m long past 65, so I have lightweight graphite shafts with variable weighting so the 9 iron and 6 iron maintain the same feel.

Do not play Sr shafts. Am 77, go to my fitter when it is time for an upgrade and he finds the shaft that works best with the new head. Recommend talking to a fitter in your area. They are the experts in this area.

I don't own them but I've hit irons with both the Steelfiber and the Recoil. I would say the Steelfiber is more controllable than Recoil. You can get it in a few different configurations to fit your swing. For the money, I would want a fitter to help pick one.

I don't think you can really categorize performance based on age or gender. That's why Titleist recommends everyone do a proper fitting and use the technology of TrackMan to help you find which one works best for you. It really should not matter what the majority of senior players are using if it does not fit your swing. Good luck, and I hope you find the shaft that is right for you.

Get fit or waste money and always wonder if its you or the club! Remember no one here has seen you swing!