However, graphite is more expensive than steel and it takes more time and labor to work with graphite shafts, so you can expect to pay more than you would to use graphite instead of steel shafts. Also, graphite can be a less consistent material than steel. The most closely matched set of graphite irons (and we have a lot of experience in matching clubs) still are not as accurate as a set of matched steel shafted irons.

    Don’t get me wrong, graphite has come a long way in the past few years, and if you know what you’re doing, you can build a very consistent set of graphite irons.

    If you are looking for something softer, but still with the accuracy of steel, you might want to try the Rifle line of shafts. Rifle shafts minimize the vibration transmitted through contact with the ground much better than traditional steel and are designed to be extremely consistent from shaft to shaft.

    In your woods, most of you will do best with graphite. The lighter weight and added length of graphite will add up to extra distance, and a little less accuracy off the tee is usually an okay trade-off. If you need greater accuracy off the tee, you might experiment with the Bimatrix shaft which is graphite, but with a steel tip. Whichever way you decide to go, make sure you test-hit shafts first.