I don’t know about the rest of you golf nuts, but no matter how well I’ve been hitting the golf ball, I’ve never had much consistent luck with the long irons. I can manage the 5 ok at times, but for the most part the 2, 3, 4, and 5 irons are a gamble every time I pull them out.
So a little while back I tried a hybrid instead of hitting my 3 iron. And I loved the way that club felt and I REALLY loved the way I hit the ball with it! I then tried one instead of my 4 iron. Before you know it I didn’t have anything higher than a 6 iron in my bag. And I was hitting the ball better than ever.
And you can use these clubs to get out of trouble in fairway traps and tall rough. The bottom line is that these clubs are just much easier to hit than the long irons. If you are anything but a low handicapper, you are probably giving up between 6 and 14 strokes a round by not hitting these hybrids!
Now I would also be interested in what the rest of you golf nuts out there think. Let’s hear from you!

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I am very excited to be offering these products to our readers and to all golfers. Our focus is on offering the highest quality “clone” style clubs for the lowest price on the internet. A lot of golfers love the prestige of playing with latest from Callaway or TaylorMade. But I also get a lot of email from golfers who say they don’t want to pay or can’t pay $1,500 for a set of golf clubs.
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Happy golfing!

Well, I am not a spokesperson for any particular set of irons or golf clubs for that matter. All I can tell you is what I prefer from what I know. I personally play Callaway irons. I have had their golf clubs in my bag for a number of years now. I like them and I recommend them many times to people.
The main thing that I look at in golf clubs is not so much the technology or the particular brand name. I look for how comfortable the specific clubs make me feel over the golf ball. One of the things that I liked immediately about Callaway golf clubs and still do to this do is that they are oversized enough to be forgiving, but not so big that they distract me. Some oversize golf clubs are so big, I get messed up just looking at the club head.
The Callaway clubs also really felt comfortable when I hit some golf balls with them. I swung several brands when I was looking and none felt as good as the Calllaways. In my opinion, it many times comes down to that personal preference about what makes you feel comfortable. Comfort equals good tempo equals better golf swing.
Now for any of you out there looking for or considering used Callaway clubs let me send you to a good web site. Visit the Callaway preowned site at: the-golf-nut.com/recommends/callawaypreowned They give a warrant on their used clubs and also sell some brands other than Calllaway.
Now you didn’t ask this, but I wondered if you question might also have to do with should I spend the difference on the new versus the used. Well this is a little tougher. You say that you have been playing about 14 months and are shooting in the low 90′s. For someone shooting those scores I would be comfortable saying spend the money on new golf clubs if you have the cash. If someone was still shooting above 100, I would recommend saving the money by purchasing the used clubs until your scores come down a little. Just my humble opinion on that.
Well until next time, good golfing!

I have hit a number of these big headed clubs and they, for the most part, are all forgiving. The one that so far I like the best is the Titleist 905R. Titleist has always made good drivers, but I have never carried one in my bag. The one thing that I really liked the most about the 905R was that it just didn’t look so monstrous sitting next to the golf ball. The design just seemed to make it appear less than “boulder” sized like some of the 460cc drivers.
The Titleist driver is not as forgiving as some, so I would not necessarily recommend it for a high handicap golfer. But it felt really smooth and solid to me when I swung the golf club. That is a personal preference. I don’t like a club that feels like it is so light that there isn’t a head on the shaft. This one isn’t heavy, but it’s not the lightest feeling driver of the several that I have hit.
Overall, if you are low handicapper, I would really encourage you to think seriously about this golf club from Titleist. If you are a mid handicap golfer, I would say to try one out before you buy it. It will probably come down to how it feels when you swing it.
So this one is my favorite. I will write about a few others after this long holiday weekend. Enjoy the holiday, play lots of golf, and thanks for visiting our site.

Well golf club selection, to me, is largely based on comfort and how the club feels and performs for you. If you haven’t taken any of the clubs out for a test drive I would encourage you to do that before you make any decision. Hitting them on the driving range or on the golf course is preferable to these nets and hitting areas they have in the larger golf products stores.
But to your question, here is what I know about these particular golf clubs. The center of gravity on the SasQuatch woods is lower and deeper than what is normal for most fairway woods. It also has a high MOI (moment of inertia) which makes it more resistant to twisting.
The end result of these “technical” terms. It translates into a golf club that should be easier to hit higher and straighter. If you are struggling with these challenges with your fairway woods, these golf clubs may be for you. I like the way the clubs hit and I also like the shafts (they are quality) and it definitely seemed to produce straighter golf shots with my golf swing.

But to get to your answer, the most common explanation that I have come across is that the flat cross section is there to rest the thumbs on top of in the putting stroke. Some feel that this steadies the putter and gives more control, thus ensuring a smoother stroke on the putt.
Now, by the rules of golf, this flat side is allowed, but not required. So, if you don’t like it, you can redo the grip and shaft, so long as the design conforms to all the applicable sections in The Rules of Golf.
That’s it until next time golfers.

Well you might very well need to have the lie angle adjusted on your new golf clubs. My first suggestion, though, is to get with your golf pro or with someone at the store where you purchased your clubs and let them measure you for the correct lie angle for you.
But let’s review the lie angle to make sure we can help you remember and understand what is happening. First the lie angle doesn’t so much cause a draw or a fade in your golf swing as much as it impacts direction of the golf shot.
If the lie angle is too upright, typically the flight of the golf ball will be left of the target. If the lie angle is too flat, then ball flight will typically be right of the target. This assumes that everything else in your golf swing is consistent.
What tends to create a draw or slice in your golf swing is the swing path, particularly whether you swinging the golf club more from inside to out or outside to inside. For more help on fixing a slice or hook, read these additional golf tips.
I hope that you enjoy your new golf clubs and that this has helped your understanding of lie angle and the impact on your golf shots. Go see that golf pro and keep teeing it high and letting it fly!

There is no right or wrong answer to this golf club question. It is more a matter of some personal preference and your particular golf game. Here is how I would approach this type of golf tournament.
I would look for something that has the following characteristics for my golf game: A golf club that gets decent distance, has enough loft to use it around the greens for chip shots and pitching. Also, does it have enough loft to allow me to take something off of my golf swing and hit shorter (80- 130 yards) approach shots.
For me that is my 7 iron. I hit this golf club about 165 to 170 yards. The 7 iron is also the most comfortable club for me out of all my golf clubs. I also use it for trouble shots and punching out of the rough and the woods.
So my suggestion is find the golf club that works for you in the most situations and gives you the most consistent distance down the fairway.

Well over the last several years everyone has jumped on the graphite bandwagon. Most of the golf club companies seem to push mostly graphite shafts. Most amateur golfers say that they prefer graphite when they don’t really know why.
Here is my experience with shaft material. Graphite is very good for older golfers or golfers with bad joints. There is less vibration from contact with the ground. The more you play golf, the more this can affect you. If you are only a very occasional golfer, this won’t usually become a factor.
If your golf swing is normally slow to moderate speed, graphite is usually a good pick for your golf clubs. However if you swing really hard or fast, it can affect your accuracy and you might want to consider steel. The newer materials continue to improve so this factor may not be a consideration as time goes on. But all things being equal, steel shafts will provide more stability for the golfer with a faster golf swing.
One overall comment on your shaft material. My experience is that there are a lot more factors that typically affect your golf game than graphite vs. steel shafts. If the cost isn’t an issue, I woullnt’ waste too much time on the decision. You would be better off getting a few golf lessons and spending some more time on your practice, especially around the green.
Good luck and good golfing!

You didn’t say anything about you golf swing or your handicap. But typically lead tape is used by the better golfers—it helps them to fine-tune their ball flights. But regardless of your skill level as a golfer, here are the typical uses of lead tape on golf clubs.
Golf shots that start out straight are the result of a good swing path. How square the clubface is at impact then determines how the golf ball reacts as it continues down the course. Open club face means fade or slice, closed means draw or hook. If you are a low handicapper, please bear with the explanation.
By adding a small amount of weight to the toe or heel of a golf club, you can affect how the clubface squares at impact. In your case, you can add some height to your tee shots by putting a bit of tape behind the sweet spot on the back of the driver.
So in general it works like this. To enhance a draw you want to add tape to the heel of a club. This helps the club to rotate to a more closed position at impact. Now if you add lead tape to the toe it will reduce a draw or enhance a fade.
You can work with the tape and the golf club and try and adjust until you get the ball flight that you desire. Good luck! Oh and once the golf club feels just right, here are a few extra golf tips that should help.

The golf training aid is called the “Power Swing Fan”. I normally don’t go out of my way to recommend products unless I am asked, but I was very impressed with this training aid. It creates resistance using small “fans” attached to a golf club shaft. It’s simple in design, but very effective.
I would not recommend this for high handicappers. It really is a great golf swing help, but I believe that you need to have a fairly consistent golf swing already grooved before you use this golf training aid. This tool helps give you gain better control as you work to increase distance in your golf shots.
The Power Swing Fan is created by Markwort Sporting Goods. It is marketed on a large number of golf product sites. Just go to Google and type in “Power Swing Fan” and you’ll get a ton of results.

You are right, the choices in golf equipment, especially the drivers, has gone crazy. And now you don’t have to look just at places that specialize in discount golf equipment. Even the name brands are much more reasonable in price.
With so many choices, how do you decide? Well first, you need to narrow down your choices. What are your tendencies? Do you fade the golf ball? Tend to hit a hook most of the time? Do you hit it higher than you would like and lose distance. Once you determine your tendencies and the attributes that you are looking for, my advice is “don’t reinvent the wheel” doing research.
Golf Digest is just one of the publication that reviews golf products in detail every year. I really like their “Hot List”. You can find an archived copy of this year’s review at http://www.golfdigest.com/hotlist/.
Now, let me share a few names that I am partial to. I really like the current Taylor Made and Ping drivers. They are very forgiving and easy to hit. The Ping G5 is, in my opinion, an awesome golf club. Another driver that I found very forgiving when I hit it was the Taylor Made R7 460.
But the bottom line is this. After you scour the golf equipment hot list and find 2 or 3 (or more) that you like, go hit them. Find the driver that feels the best and seems to work the best for you! There is no substitute for trying it out.
While golf clubs can help your game, it’s really about the clubber, not the club. So focusing on the parts of your game where you give up the most strokes is critical as well. Try a few golf tips from our golf swing help section to go along with that golf club.

The first thing that you want to do when cleaning your golf clubs, is to soak the heads in a bucket of warm soapy water for just a few minutes. Make sure that the water is warm, not hot. Also make sure not to immerse the heads too deep. You don’t want to allow the ferrules to touch the water. Keep them above water level.
After just a few minutes take the golf clubs out and wipe them down immediately. Gently brush the heads with a soft brush. I use an old tooth brush a lot. Now to focus on the rust, use some very fine steel wool. Rub the rusted areas very gently. You can’t always get the rust out depending on how deep it is, but steel wool works well on surface rust.
Take care not to use steel wool on any part of your golf clubs that are not rusted. This can cause damage to the clubs. Hope that this helps!

Well, now that’s an interesting question. I assume from your question that you have a reasonably new (less than 2 years old) set of cavity back or perimeter weighted golf clubs. Most of us golfers know that these golf clubs are easier to hit and today’s golf technology just keeps getting better and better.
Blades are probably the most accurate golf clubs ever made when hit correctly. But the sweet spot is so tiny. These golf clubs are really for golfers who almost always hit the ball in the middle of the club. That’s why pros and scratch golfers typically use them.
So what should you do? Well unless your golf lessons have suddenly dropped double digits from your handicap and magically transformed you into a scratch golfer, I would recommend one of the following: Sell the golf clubs on ebay and treat yourself to a new golf training aid. Wrap the clubs up as a golf gift for your favorite scratch golfer. Or just forget about these golf clubs and never, ever discuss going to the “dark side” with your brother again.
Seriously, blades are just not for the typical golfer and I would encourage you to stay away unless you just want more frustration with your golf swing.

Yes, technology in golf clubs has come a long way. Before I talk about those clubs let me mention potential options to make sure you’ve explored. Have you looked at golf schools? Do you own any golf training aids or golf swing trainers? The Momentus swing trainer is a good, but reasonably priced swing trainer. I know that you don’t want to have to build your own putting green, but have you used a golf net to practice your shots?
I throw out these ideas because, in my opinion, the golf clubs are only going to help so much. There are three drivers I like that testing has shown really do help with the banana hook, but they won’t eliminate your fade or slice altogether. Ask yourself what are the golf lessons or swing tips that have helped me the most and how can I reinforce them the most consistently. That, combined with a new driver can possibly make a big difference in your slice.
Now the three “slice reducing” drivers that I like are the Callaway Big Bertha 454 High Trajectory , The Tour Edge Bazooka JMax Carbon 460, and the TaylorMade r5 Dual Type D. I have hit all three of these and like the way they feel. There is a good review of these clubs and a few others in the July edition of Golf Digest magazine, but you can probably find review of these or others onlne at any of the golf magazines. Testing results show a number of these clubs that will result in somewhere between 15 to 20 yards less rightward movement.
But again, as good as technology has gotten, I believe that golf is still a game that you can’t buy a consistent score. You still need to figure out what works for you to reinforce whatever works for you. And it’s the “whatever works for you” that is the key to your golf swing!

Well, first let me say that I’ve worked hard over the years to develop this ugly golf swing. So I am careful with any changes. But I do have a fundamental golf tip about this topic so I appreciate the question.
One recent change that I made is something that I recommend a lot of golfers consider. I took the 3, 4, and 5 iron out of my golf bag and replaced them with two hybrid clubs. These golf clubs are so much easier to hit and I just have never been able to nail the long irons consistently and don’t think that I ever will.
Why fight the battle? Technology has reached the point where it can really make a difference in your game. If you can afford it, find some good hybrid clubs and maybe you can sell your old golf irons on Ebay to recoup some of your cost.
This would be the primary golf tip I would give mid to high handicappers about making any kind of change to your combination of golf clubs.

First let me say that I get the question a lot concerning what are the easiest golf clubs to hit. I normally respond “the ones that you like of course!” And you wonder why they call me The Golf Nut! But seriously, with all the technology out there and the money that the golf club makers are pouring into R&D, there are almost too many choices. And all the choices are good clubs. Which means that there aren’t any bad choices.
So what’s the right choice of golf clubs for you? I believe that you should try several sets and find the one which makes you feel the most comfortable and relaxed. I’ve written before that I believe (especially for the mid to high handicapper) that tempo is the most critical factor in your golf swing. And I still stress that. So the golf clubs that make you the most comfortable give you the best chance at a really good tempo in your golf swing.
Now I have one specific and one general recommendation. The specific recommendation is for the Callaway Big Bertha Fusion irons. I hit these clubs and was blown away. Ireally, really liked them. Definietely the most forgiving golf irons I have hit. If you are looking at irons, and you are in the 18-20+ range, I would recommend you look at these and try them.
Now for the general recommendation. Revamp what clubs you have in your golf bag. You might want to consider keeping no higher than a 5 iron (might want to consider up to a 6) in your bag. Then go with fairway and/or utility woods. These woods are so much easier to hit. Along with this, I also recommend keeping four wedges (46, 50, 54, and 58 degrees). Why four you ask? Well, this allows you more chances at a full golf swing under 110 yards. And usually a less than full swing on short wedge shots is difficult at best for golfers in this handicap range.
Hope these tips help your golf game and I hope that you continue to stay “nuts” about the game of golf!

Let’s first look at the standard definitions of these golf terms. Lie is the angle from the shaft to the ground when the golf club is placed on the ground in a normal playing position. Loft is the angle of the clubface that controls trajectory of your golf shot and affects distance. Now the question becomes: how does it affect you and should the average golfer be concerned with lie and loft?
Lie reflects where the sole of the clubhead is striking the ground. If the lie of your golf clubs is not correct for your type of golf swing it can affect how consistently you make good contact with your particular clubs.
Stronger or weaker lofts can lead to higher, lower, longer, or shorter ball flights. The standard loft on manufactured golf clubs varies from brand to brand, leading to the claims of longer hitting irons. But this may not be true for all golfers.
Many teaching pros will have a golfer hit golf balls from a lie board to check this. The marks on the sole and the imprint on clubface tape show how your golf club is lining up when you make contact with the golf ball. After checking these, the lie can be adjusted for someone who has a more upright or flatter swing, or for unusually tall or short golfers. This will give them the best possible chance of making solid, consistent contact with the golf ball.
A quick way to eyeball your lie is to stand at address with a golf club and look at how the bottom of the clubhead is touching the ground. From this you will know how your lie should be adjusted. If the middle bottom of the clubhead is on the ground then the lie of the golf club is good. If the toe of the club is pointing up in the air and the heel of the club is on the ground then this means that your current lie is too upright and needs to be made flatter. If the heel of the golf club is in the air and the toe is on the ground then the club is too flat and needs to be made more upright.
Loft is many times considered more of an individual preference based on the desired ball flight. However, the distance you hit the golf ball is also a factor. If you are struggling for more distance and also hitting the ball very high, you might want to adjust your loft. If you are struggling for distance and hitting a relatively low ball flight, you probably need to work on your golf swing or take golf lessons, not adjust your loft.
So for the “average” amateur golfer, I believe that lie is more important. It can make a big difference in making solid, consistent contact with the golf ball. This is particularly important to beginning golfers. To eliminate the frustration for the beginners, a golf pro or someone who makes or repairs golf clubs can usually adjust your lie to give you a better chance for solid contact.

I’ve tried a lot of different golf training aids over the years and most of them are gathering dust in the corner of the garage. But I have two that I still use today that I feel have helped me really improve my golf swing.
The first is the Kallassy Swing Magic. This golf club really helps to groove a swing path from the inside which not only eliminates a slice but can add a pretty little draw to your golf shots. It’s easy to use, comes in a 5 iron or driver model, and has a video. How does it work? In simple terms, this golf training aid keeps you focused on bringing your right arm (for right handers) back to your side on the down swing. It also helps with finishing your swing while rolling your wrists over. See it at http://www.swingmagic.com/.
The second training aid that I like is the Momentus weighted club. This golf club also comes in a five iron and driver version. They are slightly shorter, weighted versions of those clubs. The clubs also come with a good video on how to use them. Swinging these clubs as instructed allows you to really feel where your swing path is and to practice the correct mechanics. This results in getting your golf swing on the right path and building it into muscle memory. See this great golf swing trainer at http://www.momentusgolf.com.
I don’t recommend using either Momentus club until you have either worked with a pro or used something like the Swing Magic successfully. You don’t want to drive bad swing habits into your muscle memory.
These two tools have helped me, along with some regular golf lessons, to eliminate my own slice and really improve my golf swing. Combining solid golf tips with training aids can really drop your golf scores.

First of all, just shoot your friends. No, that won’t do, then you have to find a new foursome. Well, giving and taking grief has always seemed to be a part of the game of golf when I play, but it sounds like you would rather be on the giving side a little more.
Yes, you can spend upwards of $500 on the new drivers. But there are a couple of reasons why people are snapping them up. First the size of that massive block of titanium sitting next to that little bitty golf ball definitely seems to help you relax. One of the biggest inhibitors to a smooth, slow, relaxed golf swing is tension. Second, all the new technology and bigger sweet spots are just plain easier to hit and they do add distance.
But you don’t have to spend a fortune to ease your pain. Which way to go would depend on a couple of factors, primarily money and money. There are a couple of new drivers that run in the $250 – $300 street price range that I really like:
The Cleveland Launcher 460- runs about $300
Nicklaus AirMax ML- runs about $280
Both of these clubs ranked very well in tests with amateur golfers with handicaps greater than 12. Easy to hit and relatively long, so they can be a big help to higher handicap players for a reasonable cost.
If the budget is a little tighter than than I would consider going to www.callawaypreowned.com and look for a Callaway VFT. These can go for about $55 to $65 and come with a Certificate of Authenticity from Callaway Golf.
Or go to Ebay and look for a bargain on either an Adams Driver or a Callaway Driver. You may even get lucky on one of the newer ones I mentioned above. If you go to Ebay, be patient, decide the price you want to pay and even if you have to go through several auctions, don’t get caught in a bidding war. People price clubs starting at $9.99 or $10.00 hoping the bidding will drive them up. But frequently clubs slip through for less than $50.
At the end of the day, you don’t have to spend a fortune to replace the clubs in your golf bag. And before you replace your fairway woods or irons, you may want to try hitting several different golf clubs from each of your partners to get a feel for what you like.
And remember, you don’t have to buy new clubs to improve your golf game. A few golf tips from The Golf Nut go a long way!

I personally focus on three places when I look for used golf clubs. First is Ebay. That’s at www.ebay.com. Now Ebay is not like it used to be. You can still find bargains on golf equipment, clubs and complete sets, but you have to work harder. Ebay has matured now to the point where people and companies are selling high volumes of golf clubs, both new and used right through Ebay.
So it’s not a place these days where every golf club is a bargain out of someone’s storage room. The key, I believe, is patience and search, search, search. It’s too easy to find the brand you are looking for and then quickly rationalize yourself into jumping into a bidding war. You will end up with a good club probably, but pay too much.
Be willing to wade through the many auctions, to be picky, and to wait a few weeks as you lose a number of auctions and you can still find some real bargains.
The second place that I have had good luck with is www.callawaypreowned.com . They sell used Callaway golf clubs, golf accessories, and complete sets of irons in various conditions from “like new” to “average”. These clubs come with a certificate of authenticity, a12 month warranty, and a 90 day buy back program. All great assurances when you’re buying used golf clubs.
You also can trade your used Callaway clubs (if you have some) for Callaway PreOwned or even for new Callaway golf clubs. They also sell other brand name irons and drivers that they have taken in on trade. So you are not locked into the Callaway brand.
The third place I like is Play It Again Sports. It’s a retail store; they have a web site but don’t sell products online. But they have over 430 locations around the US so the odds are good that there is one near you. You won’t always find what you’re looking for, they do all sports, not just golf. So sometimes their inventory of golf clubs and golf equipment is limited.
But I have a number of friends who found great bargains on complete sets of used golf clubs that were in very good shape. They are still playing with them today.
Now there are other good places that I haven’t mentioned, but these are my favorite three and you asked.

You didn’t indicate your experience level, so I will answer this question with my standard recommendations for golf club purchases.
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 callawaypreowned.com or golfbidder.co.uk. And by the way, Callaway Pre-Owned also sells other brands that they received in trade-ins. 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 clubs. 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. 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). Don’t be in a hurry, the worst thing that can happen is that the clubs are put on sale!
Lower Handicap Golfers ( Average score below 85)—The truth is you know what you want in a set of golf clubs and don’t need advice from me on this!

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 golf clubs.
One of the major reasons to consider 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.
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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 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!