Yeah, I agree with everything that was said by Gord. But the loft?? I am hitting the ball down a bit more which is giving me more control over the ball after I release. I definately am thinking of getting a graphite stiff shaft to try out but are unsure of the loft. I am afraid if I start hitting the ball with greater lift that I am going to loose a little control over the ball once it starts hitting that highter trajectory

The higher the ball is launched, the more backspin is on the ball. The more backspin that is on a ball, the less side spin that can be on the ball, therefore, a straighter ball flight.

If I am hitting the steel shaft a lesser distance but with better control, should I stay with the steel shaft until I have perfected my use of this club or should I just go to the next club?? I understand trying out the other club, but is there any benefit working on my game with the steel shafted, less lofted club??

If you are happy with your distance and are looking for more control, then go for the club with more control, which ever one that might be. There is nothing wrong with steel shafted drivers - I have one that I use when I go to tighter courses. I'd much rather be at the 150 yard marker in the middle of the fairway than 130 - 140 yards in the tree or rough.

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