Aerotech Steelfiber Shafts Review
Steelfiber i95
The Aerotech SteelFiber i95 has the most PGA Tour wins of any graphite iron shaft in history and is a great option to transition into a lighter-weight shaft.
The Aerotech SteelFiber i95 graphite iron shaft is definitely cutting the ties from anything resembling a steel shaft. Coming in at 95 grams, the shaft is light. Having the club built properly with the correct swing weight will be key for optimal feel. That said, the SteelFiber i95 is extremely responsive and smooth in the flex profile. Once I got into a groove with the i95, my shots really started to feel pure and effortless. The graphite core and SteelFiber wrap really take a lot of the vibration out of the shaft making for a much more pleasant experience on your hands.
Performance
One of the gains advertised across much of the Aerotech SteelFiber lineup is an increase in distance. Honestly, I didn’t really see it in the i110 review (it was consistent with my usual distance), but I believe there is potential for more distance in the SteelFiber i95. My distance averaged out to just about my normal distances, but in the long and mid irons, I had a handful of shots that were significantly longer. I wasn’t quite consistent with the increased distances, but I’m curious if I had more time adjusting to the i95 shaft if I would find a gain in distance across my irons. The reduction in overall weight should theoretically increase my swing speed which would result in more distance assuming I can still keep my swing under control. Additionally, the higher swing speed would result in a slightly higher ball flight. We weren’t quite in balloon territory so the shot was still plenty playable for me.
In the SteelFiber i110 review, I mentioned that I had low spin rates even though I was accurate. With the SteelFiber i95, I found I had much better spin in my irons, but my accuracy went down a bit. Of course, if I had to decide between the two models, I’d like to spend more time with the i95 to see if I could get acclimated and keep my swing consistent. If I could, I think it would be the clear winner for me.