AboutEddie Kilthau Expertise I am a PGA golf professional specializing in teaching the game.
Experience I played collegiately at Arizona State University, then turned professional in 1981. I became the shortest player to ever play in the United States Open at Oakmont Country Club in Pittsburgh & missed my PGA Tour card by 2 shots in 1986 at PGA West, La Quinta, California. I have been teaching for 26 years in Phoenix, Arizona & I am currently the Director of Instruction at the Vistal Club in Phoenix and owner of Victory Golfworks.
Business Administration, Arizona State University. PGA Business School I - 1986, PGA Business School II - 1992, PGA Advanced Business School III - 1995. Certified PING Clubfitter - 1999. PGA Teaching & Clubfitting Seminar - 1992. Numerous Southwest Section PGA educational seminars.
Expert: Eddie Kilthau Date: 5/11/2008 Subject: Graphite?
Question Hi Eddie,
I am a 64 yr. old 20 handicapper thinking of buying some new irons. I have hit the Cobra S9's (both the steel and graphite) and I am not sure which to buy. I noticed little difference between the two as far distance and accuracy. I am now playing some King Cobra II's in steel. I have lost distance in my overall game during past 8 years or so. Would you advice me to go for the graphite shafts. I am told they are not all that reliable! Your advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
Answer Hello Matt:
I beg to differ. I also would not be stuck on Cobra. Try some different sticks, but graphite is the way to go. Graphite is lighter than steel, yet stronger. So you would be able to get more speed, something you need if you have lost distance over the past 8 years. Nowadays Matt, you cannot tell the "feel" thing between graphite and steel. Of course I am talking about a reputable manufacturer of golf clubs. If you are trying to buy knock offs, then you'll get what you pay for. But if you are going to get fit and purchase clubs from one of the "known" companies, then by all means go to graphite, get perimeter weighted clubheads that are as forgiving as you can get and make sure to get a couple of hybrids to help you get it airborn from the fairway. You don't need an iron longer than a 5 iron, so if you have a 4 and a 3, get rid of them and replace with hybrids. If you need advice as to where to go or who to check out, I'll help you. But by all means try them out before hand, get graphite and happy shopping. Let technology help you Matt.
