The biggest difference in steel vs. graphite in any skill level and golf need is heft and mid irons, short irons and wedges. Those finesse shots are much harder with graphite IMO. That's where the scoring is done. It's amplified for me as I play Minimalist golf (7 clubs) with 5i, 7i, 9i and SW with graphite for me there is no feel in those 3/4 to 1/4 shots.