WATCH: The club shaft takes a spectacular swing

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Your club shaft setup is key to your game and can cause you to damage your club.

This golfer managed to knock down their middle shaft.

The thing just falls apart and we're not sure if it's too flexible or too wrinkled but we know he shouldn't have done that.

There are two types of golf clubs: steel and graphite. Typically, your club will be built with one of these types of shafts; however, if you wish to change your shaft, you must understand the difference between each type of shaft. Some new options mix two materials, called multi-material shafts.

Steel blades are heavier, last longer, and less expensive than their graphite counterparts. They are usually made of carbon steel, but stainless steel is also used, and starts at 120g.

Most players will benefit from using steel shafts as the torque or lateral twist seen in all graphite shafts is not present in steel. As a result, steel shafts offer more control and place a higher focus on distance accuracy, which requires a faster swing speed to achieve the same distance as a graphite shaft.

Iron shafts are recommended for players with moderate swing speeds who can benefit from improved control when playing.

Graphite shafts are much lighter, less durable, and more expensive than steel shafts, weighing between 50 and 85g, or about half the weight! These lightweight shafts help increase swing speed for more power, but interfere with control due to the flex created throughout the swing.

As a result, graphite shafts are an excellent choice for all golfers. They are especially suitable for female and senior golfers who may struggle to produce a fast swing speed to use the iron shaft effectively.

This type of shaft often comes in a variety of textures and colors, appealing to both beginners and experts.

Multi-material shafts are the latest additions to the market, and are used in both irons and drivers. This type of shaft combines steel and graphite into one shaft to provide the best of both worlds for each player and suit all playing styles.

Usually, the shaft is made of steel with a graphite tip. The steel shaft gives the golfer better control over the trajectory of the ball, while the graphite tip ensures that the golf ball travels the distance without unpleasant vibrations.