I had the same problem and finally put Rifle graphite shafts in my long irons (3 and 4) and left my mid and short irons steel. It made all the difference in the world in my long irons. Cut the shafts to the same frequency (stiffness) and swing weight so they feel about the same. The graphite shafted clubs are about an inch longer than they were with steel shafts so I get more length from that and they seem to give me a higher trajectory which also helped get more distance. I also use cavity backs in my 5-3 irons which helps. I usually carry a 22* Utility Iron instead of the 3-iron except on windy days when the lower trajectory from the 3-iron helps. I'm back to good distance increments in my irons.
Good luck,
Alan
At 04:06 PM 3/1/03 -0500, you wrote:
I think I'm going to build a new set of irons using the the new dynaflex II but I may try them with graphite shafts. The recommended shafts that Dynacraft suggests is the ACD. Any idea who makes this shaft for them and is it any good? The weight is about right 88gm. I was thinking of using rifle steel shafts but the price is the same but the shaft will be slightly lighter. My swing speed for a 5 iron is 80 mph. but I find that I rreally lose distance from my six iron down to the three. I can hit my six iron about 165-168 yards but my three iron only about 185-190. (4 &5 iron are anywhere in between these) Will going with graphite hamper my shorter irons for feel?...suggestions??
Thanks Alan
