Ah, life was so much simpler when we were younger. It isn't just a matter of steel versus graphite anymore. You really need to find a fitter to determine if you need more launch and if a lighter shaft is part of that. There are now steel shafts under 100 g that launch higher than an 85 g graphite in the Titleist matrix. Would a 65 g graphite shaft match your tempo or be too whippy? But don't just look at the "stock" options - Titleist has many custom shafts that have no upcharge over the steel/graphite prices at retail. Short answer - see a fitter, don't take our word, we're all different.

Sounds like a decision you and your fitter need to work together. If you don't already have a fitter, find a Titleist Thursday event in your area and schedule a free fitting.

I would go talk to a fitter and see what kind of advantages and disadvantages to each there would be for yourself and go from there.

I too thru a fitter here in vegas (titleist fitter) put me in senior flex Graf shafts I so enjoy golf so much more knowing I have the rite club set up with the correct lofts lie flex and selection of clubs in my bag

When I went to get fit for my AP1s, my question to my fitters was; "as a senior in my 70's should I go to graphite?". After we hit a few balls and looked at the numbers on the Trackman, we ended up with XP105s, S300 shafts. He said most people do not need graphite shafts with the steel shafts being as light as they are. Go see a fitter and with the Titleist Thursdays being free, why waste time getting there. I have an appointment on May 11th to check on the possibility of a new driver. Can't dance, as some would say. Cheers, Chuck.............

Hi JPARK! Yes ... definitely see a good fitter. But, you might want to consider trying a graphite / steel fibre shaft. I tried one last year that was offered by Titleist. Lightweight with good launch.

Keep us posted!! :-)

Let a certified fiter (Titelst) determine your shaft choice.

I have the same swing speed as you and am 73 years old. I went with the MIT Kuro Kage 65, A flex graphite shafts and am very happy I did. When you see your fitter ask if this shaft might work for you.

Get fitted. They will measure you and let you know what shaft works best. Happened to me. I am very happy and confident I made the right decision.

A few years back the club pro gave me a trial set of AP 714's graphite shafts to demo on the course that day, and I never looked back. Ordered them and I've been hitting the most consistent irons since. Age, 57, swing speed 88.

I'm a senior golfer and 2 years ago I had a fitter put me in graphite senior flex irons and I hated them because they were too light and I couldn't feel the head. I went back to regular flex graphite and still wasn't completely satisfied. Eventually I decided to try regular flex, KBS Tour 90 steel shafts in my AP1 714 irons and have never played better. The moral of this story is that not all fitters are created equal. It's sometimes up to the individual person to decide what feels and works best.