Recap: AEROTECH LIVE Q&A: Tuesday, July 17, 1pm ET/10am PT. Bonus giveaway! Ask questions now!

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Join us for a Live Q&A With Aerotech Golf on the new SteelFiber FC shafts

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About Aerotech SteelFiber FC

No two golfers are alike and no shaft is one-size-fits-all. The new SteelFiber FC 'Flight Control' graphite iron shafts combine the advanced composite technology of SteelFiber with variable tip stiffness for players who need higher trajectories. The new progressive tip design of the SteelFiber FC shafts delivers higher ball flight in the mid- and long irons while maintaining the classic SteelFiber launch in the scoring irons. Plus, like all SteelFiber shafts, the FC reduces the risk of injury, lessens aggravation of existing injuries and decreases player fatigue, all while delivering greater distance and accuracy.

The design of the SteelFiber fc90 is inspired by the bend profile of the tour-winning SteelFiber i95, and is available in both taper tip and parallel tip configurations. All taper tip models are ‘Constant Weight’ therefore each shaft within the set weighs the same, regardless of length.

At 115 grams, the SteelFiber fc115 provides an easy transition for players previously using full weight steel shafts, and is available in both taper tip and parallel tip configurations. All taper tip models are 'Constant Weight' therefore each shaft within the set weighs the same, regardless of length.

Design & Technology

• Progressive tip stiffness delivers higher trajectory in mid- & long irons
  
• Enhanced feel through increased shaft load
  
• Over 59 miles of steel fiber covers the entire surface of each shaft
  

Who's On The Chat?

Chris Hilleary - President, Aerotech Golf

When Is It?

Tuesday, July 17, 1 PM ET/10 AM PT

Giveaway

Three (3) lucky GolfWRX members who have their questions answered will win a set of SteelFiber or SteelFiber FC shafts of their choice. Posts chosen at random.

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Hello-

Would these shafts be recommended for all types of golfers? For example, my swing speed for my irons are in the low 80’s and I typically play stiff shafts.

Thanks

How do these shafts reduce injury vs. traditional steel shafts?

What separates these shafts from seemingly similar shafts such as the UST Mamiya Recoil series, or the KBS TGI series, especially for someone with a higher swing speed (115-120 with driver)?

How do these perform differently to the original SteelFiber i-series?

Thanks for taking the time to answer our questions!

How do the flex in the FC compare to the regular iron shafts? Do the longer irons play softer or is it just the profile of the shaft that has changed? I've felt that the same flex of the i110 works great for me in the short irons but not in the long irons where I generally don't put a more aggressive move on the ball. I would get a lot of low spin knuckles. I would definitely like the additional height from the FCs.

Also, with driving irons being more popular, which version of SteelFiber would work best in that application? Does Aerotech see a future in driving iron specific shafts?

Thanks again!!!

How do these shafts compare to the DG pro or AMT?

I play c-taper lite 115 x-flex, what shaft and flex would you recommend to keep my ball flight down?

Thanks

Chris

How do you balance the desire for feel with the need to dampen vibration for golfers who are looking for the performance of tour level steel shafts, but are looking at graphite for whatever reason?

Are you guys attempting to convert tour pros (besides the few that use them now) into graphite iron shafts? Are most open to trying them out at least?

Is the tip stiffness in the longer irons the major change between the FCs and the original i series shafts? What type of ball flight change will you see compared to the i series?

Curious about how you control the bend profiles with these. Is it the orientation of the steelfibers? Manipulation of the graphite core?

Also, let's say I was fit for a popular steel shaft but wanted to give steelfibers a go due to their injury reducing properties. If I can't have the opportunity to test, which steelfiber shafts correlate well with which popular steel shafts? I've always wanted to know this, actually.

(I'm on my third set of i95s and love them)

Hi, Thanks for taking the time to answer our questions.

Looking forward to giving these a try. I like the i series but they are a touch stiff in the tip for my personal preferences. Sounds like these might provide a much better fit for me.

The one question I have is fairly specific. Is the weight distribution of these shafts designed in a similar manner to the original i-series. I don't want to seem overly critical, and the i95's were pretty good but my experiences with the i110's was that they were quite a bit more butt heavy than many other companies graphite offerings in similar weights, and as a result required more head weight - almost 8 gm's to get the more common swing weights. Nice for over-length builds but a bit inconvenient for standard length builds.

I was wondering (hoping) if this might have been addressed for the new FC series?

Very roughly, what kind of swing weight can we expect for a fairly 'standard' iron head weights when built to standard lengths (and 50 gm grip)? (and by 'standard' I mean ~38" 5 iron length with a head weight around ~254 gm).

Thanks.

Why should I play your shafts over the Nippon Pro Modus 120 I have in my current set. What is the advantage?

I play PX 6.5's, are your FC's as accurate?

Definitely can't go with a shaft that increases my dispersion. So let me know, id be interested in switching if I can maintain the same accuracy.

I play KBS 120 stiff and I'm have elbow issues. Would the 115's be easier on my elbow.

Transitioning from steel to graphite, steel-fiber name comes up a lot, what I am looking for vibration dampening but hopefully without losing too much shaft stability. For someone coming from C-taper 130X shafts that is hard set on changing, what would you recommend from the steel fiber line that is similar in weight and profile? What are the pro's v con's of steel fiber v traditional steel shafts?

Thanks for your continued innovation and contributions to this site!

How many pros will have them in use you think?

Thanks for taking our questions.

I have already transitioned to graphite with your i80 shafts. For someone like me,

what would be the advantages to upgrading to the fc90 iron shafts ?

How well does the finish on these graphite shafts hold up bouncing around in golf bags? Does the paint finish need extra tender care? Thanks.

I've read that when switching iron shafts one should stay away from shafts that are more than 20 grams lighter than their previous iron set. By that logic most transitioning from steel would seem to drift towards the Steelfiber 115 rather than the 95, but it seems 95 is the more popular model, even among your tour players. Can you elaborate on this? Is the transition more difficult in regards to dispersion, feel, or both? And how long would you expect a player to get used to a 20+ gram weight difference? Advancng age and arthritis have me seriously considering these.

I've turned to Aerotech and own the i95S in J15 CB and the i110X in Ping i200. Weight is not an issue but I would like to try the 125's, what are the playing characteristics of the 125 vs 110 and 95's?

As someone who is thinking of making the switch to graphite iron shafts due to arthritis in my hands and wrists, what benefits besides vibration dampening do the steelfibers offer compared to steel shafts? I am currently gaming some DG Pro R300 shafts, what do you offer that would be similar?

Thanks for taking the time to answer all of our questions.

Mark

Thanks for answering some questions.

When playing Steelfiber i95s taper tip shafts longer than a traditional length of say 38" 5 iron will that soften the tip section and cause the flight to be higher and spin more? Or will they still play as normal?

Thanks for your help!!

Ryan

Is the color and finish the same as the std steel fibers except the font?

Have you guys found that you are able to give accurate recommendations based on a players current setup and swing characteristics or does the significant change in weight require a player to test different weights and flexes to get the correct setup? Thanks for coming to WRX!

Im currently on your email list and the day that I saw your release email about the fc90 and fc115, there was one question that immediately popped up.

Why the switch to a 90 gram and 115 gram shaft line? Is it just to make the new bend profile work better or did you find other reasons to make a weight change? I would have thought, if it ain't broke, dont fix it so im pretty curious about this one. Thank you!

One other question actually as well, I had been reading thru some threads regarding sanding down a .370" tip shaft to fit in a .355" hosel. Some people say no, some yes, just wanted to ask and see your opinion and thoughts on this. Ive done it to a couple shafts and havent had any failures yet. (Knocking on wood*)

For golfers considering the switch from the most popular OEM steel shafts (Dynamic Gold, KBS, etc.) to the SteelFiber FCs, what are the most exciting features of the FCs that help ease this transition?

Hi, I use the i95 shaft and find it fits my swing very well. With the introduction of the two new shafts, will the original shafts still be available?

Second question: When pulling these shafts out of a set of irons, it is very easy to damage the steel fibers on the outside of the shaft. Do you have any opinion on whether this damage (that eventually ends up in the iron hosel) will impact the performance of the re-installed shaft?

Thanks

I currently play the i95 in a Regular flex. They have transformed my iron game and I feel I have found a shaft I will stick with for many iron sets to come. However, this new version is very intriguing to me and the statement that they are based off the i95 really has me wondering the following...

How will these new FC shafts play compared to the i95 and would it be a relatively seamless transition? Am I also to assume the FC90's would be a tad lighter than the i95's?

Thanks for your consideration.