Certainly lighter shafts in your irons might help regain some swing speed, but that doesn't always guarantee greater distance. I would suggest that your work with a fitter to see if there are any other shafts that would be better for you. You certainly won't be able to try multiple shafts in a CB712 head, but a CB620 head would be close.

You can spend money on new shafts that will be a guess to help or spend a little money for a fitting that will give you real data to make your decision. There are so many shaft options out there today that you might find something else that works best for you.

Don, I'm pretty sure you meant 32 grams and not 32 ounces. A lighter shaft should help add some speed. A little unsolicited advice; drop the 3 iron and pick up a hybrid.

Pull the shafts on the 5 and 8 irons and try the XP95 in them for a week. If you don't like the result, just put those DG shafts back in.

I'd looking into a graphite or a composite shaft, as they will almost always help increase speed. That said, your current clubs are now 10 years old, and technology has changed and improved significantly. While many of the newer game improvement sets may have "jacked up" lofts, they will have tungsten weighting that actually helps launch the ball higher. If you seek distance, new irons with lighter, softer shafts will be your best option. By the time you spend the money to reshaft your current set (around $60 a club most likely), you could be halfway invested on a brand new set fit to your current swing.

WARNING, NOT A PRO

Just my thoughts, I'm 67. I am constantly worrying about losing distance.

Your set is good, but about 10 years old. Technology has changed drastically in 10 years.
As we get older, we should think better. I think at our age we deserve to buy new clubs, if we can afford it, we have done our duty to deserve it.

I would suggest, getting fit for new clubs, with new shafts like Aerotech, UST Mamiya, Nippon, etc.. We don't have much "playtime" left, I can see if you only play 6 times a year and do not play year round or close to all year round, but you deserve to travel to some place warm during cold spells to PLAY......

Putting in new shafts will cost I think at least $500,00 or so unless you're buying used shafts and changing it out yourself.

Reshaft your CBs as a back up set. Consider a new set as possibly the last, and have a good secondary back up

As a beer commercial once said, "Go for the Gusto". I think you deserve better, buy a new set with good shafts.
That's what is on my wishlist in the next couple of years for me.

Good Luck....

couple things to consider: with irons that are 10 years old (especially forged irons) you might have worn down the grooves even moderately that can cost 2-5 yards without realizing it. yes age can be a contributing factor, yes lighter shafts can help - graphite should also be a consideration. If you are looking to upgrade the heads virtually everything will be stronger lofts than your CB's. Part of the reason is your CB's have a high center of gravity and are designed for steeper attack angles (guys that deloft before impact) even though some of the modern clubs have stronger lofts the center of gravity is lower and you may very well hit them higher - not to mention longer than your CB's. Get with a certified club fitter, be open-minded and try a range of options, have some fun with it and see what gives you the best results and checks all the boxes of looks, feel and sound.

Well a lighter shaft should increase your swing speed but to be practical you might want to think about getting fit for the right shaft. The data off of a Trackman should help in telling you what shaft is right for you. Anyone one else want to weigh in on this?

Hey Don,

I'm no expert but a lighter shaft should definitely help. I'm assuming your swinging slower and so a lighter shaft will help create more clubhead speed, enable a quicker and higher ball flight, and add more spin. If you still swing too fast for the shaft, I'd be careful the the clubface isn't lagging open or snapping closed.

Thank you,
Bryan

Thank you all for your input. I truly appreciate it. After reading all of your answers I have some decisions to make after a couple of sessions at the range soon. Thanks again and have a good season. Don