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#752 From Hickory to Graphene: 5 Ways Golf Shafts Revolutionized the Game
The clubhead attracts attention, but the shaft is essential to golf performance. From hickory to carbon composites, shaft technology has changed weight, stability, ball flight, and fitting. Here are five breakthroughs.
1. Shafts Became Dramatically Lighter
Early hickory driver shafts weighed around 200 grams. Traditional steel driver shafts often exceeded 100 grams, while today's ultralight graphite driver shafts weigh just 40–50 grams. That is over 60% lighter than many older designs.
For irons, traditional steel shafts typically weigh 110–130 grams, while graphite options often range from…
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