The lightness doesnt in any way take awayy from their accuracy as they are still very stable. Pro 950gh wf series long irons combine easyswinging light weight with easy contact plus the kind of distance you have to experience to believe. Rightly or wrongly, some golfers believe the driver shaft is 90% of the. A1 shaft grip cnc milled face and grooves 431 stainless steel midsize profile moi matched progressive swing weight progressive bounce progressive offset standard lies and weights conforms to the rules of golf ns pro 950gh midhigh trajectory exceptional balance and control new nsgs8665v patented alloy rflex 94. Pro 950gh steel shafts for irons ultralightweight type no surprises, no detours. I was fitted this year into some jpx 800 non pro irons. We asked nippon to build us the ns pro 970 which is a little thicker at the tip end of the shaft so it is minimally stiffer, but more importantly, it balances very well in our heads.
New mens golf driver golf club explosive titanium power. Easy to swing and extremely durable, players gain confidence through high percentage power transfers with this midkick point low torque. Id appreciate board members comments and experience comparing these two shafts. I find the 1050s very smooth and comparable to the 5. Just as background, 15hcp and dropping, low of 12hcp in the past. The regular flex shaft weighs 74 grams, and the stiff shaft weighs 76 grams. I went from stiff to regular shafts four years ago, but had no trouble handling the 950 stiff. Nippon pro 950gh steel iron shaft set nippon golf shafts. Jul 17, 2019 the nippon ns pro 950gh neo is available in four flexes. S pro modus3 tour105 was released to the us public in august 2015. The grain flow forging process consists of several stages of re. Such a group is estimated to be 80 percent or more of the worlds golfers. The zelos 7 is available in 3iron through wedge lengths.
Pro 1150gh tour steel shaft for irons semilightweight type the semilightweight steel shaft that lets hard hitters take golf into their own hands. After reading on here, i understand that i have a smooth, slow tempo and early release the club which puts me into a lightweight shaft and a soft tip. The weight and torque are both slightly higher in the 970. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Pro 950gh neo retains the bulk the signature profile of the original but features a slightly more responsive tip section and firmer midsection. Get the best deals on nippon golf iron shafts when you shop the largest online selection at. Aug 21, 2012 went with a lighter shaft initially to get back in to it ns pro 950 stiff. With regard to drivers i have tried both the nike vr pro str8 fitted with a voodoo shaft in both a stiff and regular in both 11. Aug 06, 2005 i currently have the stiff 1050s but also play 5. There was an interesting interview from russ ryden with kim braley from the pga show 2017 or 2018. Nippon ns pro 950 fairway wood and driver steel shaft. Mizuno forged irons have become the tour standard in forged clubs. Golf iron shaft test heavyweight shaft vs lightweight shaft with. Nine times out of 10, this method works well, but you still need to be comfortable hitting with whichever shaft you choose.
Ever since its release, this topselling model has been a favorite among golfers of all levels looking to take points off their scores. Steel shafts vs graphite shafts for mid handicap golfers duration. The same shaft with different tipping, length, or club head weight will affect the frequency of the club. Apr, 2012 with regard to drivers i have tried both the nike vr pro str8 fitted with a voodoo shaft in both a stiff and regular in both 11. My intent was to hard step new 1050s to obtain a closer 5. Shop new and used cleveland irons from the fantastic selection available at 2nd swing.
Sr stiff regular, s stiff and x extrastiff flexes, and from 3iron to. Modus 105 should be a lower launch shaft in comparison to 950gh, but if your swing overrites the properties of the ei profile, it might be the complete opposite. Whether forged or cast, cleveland golf knows how to work steel into some of the best irons on the market. Golf iron shaft testing with a heavyweight steel shaft going against a lightweight steel shaft using gc2hmt to look at results as well. I tried the nike ns pro 950 gh s flex in a set of nike vrs forged irons at a golf demo day. Comparing the nippon ns pro 950gh with modus one of the most popular steel shafts on tours all around the globe, the nippon n. Jun 23, 2019 stiff vs regular shaft iron test on course. The nippon ns pro 950gh neo is available in four flexes. May 08, 2011 ive had the nippon ns pro 950gh stiff in my irons for 2 12 years now and anything else i try just doesnt seem to work as well. The net result is a marginally higher launching 12, higher.
These irons are constructed using mizunos patented grain flow forging process, an industry innovation that has put them on top. The 950gh ht has been described as easier to launch than the 950 gh and was wondering if anyone has tried out both these shafts and their thought on these two shafts. At the 2018 pga show demo day, interviewing hiro fukuda from nippon on their line of golf shafts that display amazing consistency, quality and. Pro 1050 gh companion shafts quite a bit over the years. Irons page 3 hybrids page 8 woods page 11 grips page 21 click a category to jump ahead. Remember that the 950 stiff weighs 98 grams, which is less than the dg s300 superlight at 106 grams. Pro 1150gh tour features weight balance and adjusted wall thickness construction to position it in the semilightweight class.
Shop new and used mizuno irons from the fantastic selection available at 2nd swing. This translates into a driver swing speed of roughly 93 mph or less. These are still lighter than the s300s but play similar in bend profile. Make offer set 10 new nippon ns pro 1050gh s stiff iron shaft. Can the new ns pro 950 gh neo possibly improve on it. May 22, 2014 this translates into a driver swing speed of roughly 93 mph or less. The kind of swing that lets you maximize head performance. Nippon shaft has revolutionized the golf game, making its shafts the defining.
Honma tour worldp 3pw ns pro 950gh stiff flex iron set. I had seen a set of these earlier in the year, labeled prototype st. Easy to swing and extremely durable, players gain confidence t. The ht shaft provides more trajectory control, while the regular 950gh allows for more stability. Pro 950gh steel shaft for irons ultralightweight no surprises. Nippon shafts 1150 vs 1050 japanese golf clubs japanese.
Golf iron shaft test heavyweight shaft vs lightweight. If youre looking to drop a little weight or get a little more stopping power. Pro 950gh utility provides ample carry distance and accurate direction control. Now that i am back in the groove im on to the ns pro 1150s. The nippon pro 950gh has been a favorite among golfers of all levels looking to take points off their scores. Pro series features exceptional balance and control with its ultralightweight design making it comparable to graphite shafts. The last 3 sets of irons ive owned have all been fitted with regular flex nippon ns pro shafts, ns950s, in nickent 3dx pro s and mizuno jpx 800 pro s, and ns1050s in my current alpha rx2s. Because the ns pro is so light i thought the stiff would be ok. Nippon pro 950gh taper tip steel shafts the golfworks. Theyve made their name in wedges, but cleveland irons use the same eye for innovation and superior craftsmanship as well. Featuring easier contact than regular weight shafts to aid your swing consistency.
Im currently trying to decide between these two shafts in a set or irons. Nippon v90inherits likened performance of the 950gh but while further reducing weight to 90 grams and using a lower center of gravity. It features exceptional weight balance and control, with ultralightweight design. Additionally, the butt diameter has been reduced from. And the use of new nsgs8665v alloy codeveloped and patented with nisshin steel has helped. Dynamic gold v ns pro 950gh japanese golf clubs japanese. Pro 850gh steel shaft for irons ultralightweight light enough for full swings with dualstep construction for added distance. What you need to know easy to swing lightweight steel shaft lowtorque mid kickpoint high balance and control uniform quality control specifi. In a previous post it has been mentioned that kbs tour 90s in stiff flex actually play softer than stiff, looking for info as to how they will compare to the nippons mentioned above. Pro 950gh steel shaft for irons ultralightweight no surprises, no detours. Pro 950gh ht is distinguished by its easytocontrol trajectory.
New honma tour world 747p iron set 511 irons ns pro 950gh. The new alloy for golf shafts which has a high intensity and durability is jointly developed with nisshin steel, and is. Perhaps its most popular iron in the united states is the n. Advanced golf analytics matches the perfect clubs to your exact swing. Pro 850gh enjoys rapidly growing popularity as an attacking shaft. I installed them in my maltby te forged irons 5pw, softstepped. Miura precious edition 390 fujikura rombax r miura 3 and 5 woods, fujikura rombax s miura cb 202 3 thru p kb tour 4. These ultralightweight models feature easy contact thanks to their light weight and consistent directio. For example, tiger woods who consistently hits shots longer than 300 yards has a regular shaft in his driver. Mens steel shaft iron set righthanded golf clubs ebay. Besides better accuracy, youll hit the ball confidently with a precise trajectory and without unintentional rolling. We show you the different performances and how we apply stiff and regular flex to the different golfers and swings. The nippon ns pro 950gh neo has already picked up where big brother left off, grabbing a professional win in the first event after its release.
Nippon ns pro 840 regular flex steel iron shaft pull 34 78. Fourteen men regular flex golf clubs for sale ebay. The regular gives more carry and allows a controlled relaxed swing whereas to get the best out of the stiff shaft you have to swing with confidence and commit. Actual feedbacknippon 990 uniflex in my irons and they are the best steel shafts ive used prospositives. The regularflex shaft weighs 74 grams, and the stiff shaft weighs 76 grams.
Unless you are a huge hitter and average about 300 yards on your drives, stay away from extra stiff shafts. Get the best deals on nippon steel golf club shafts when you shop the largest online selection at. Very ideal for slower tempo swingsfor swingers rather than hitters. Pro 950gh and 950gh ht shafts provide a lightweight easytoswing steel shaft with a professionally designed strength and balance properties. Pro 1150gh tour is a steel shaft that provides a solid, heavier feel, in a semilightweight package. Loved them on the range, high trajectory but not overly so. Nspro 950 fw shaftthe japanese golf shaft used by the pros, nspro shafts are positioned in the golf communities of the world as a comprehensive manufacturer. But i think he could handle the stiff and they would be more future proof as he will practice a lot over the summer. Pro 950gh steel shaft has been a favorite among golfers of all levels looking to take points off their scores.
Pro 1050 gh is a pro validated shaft designed for golfers who swing hard and enjoy a sound feel of a slightly heavier shaft. Short irons feature advanced weightflow design to give users a slightly heavier feel for top stability. New honma tour world 747p iron set 411 irons ns pro 950gh stiff 747p. Nippon has been making golf shafts since 1959 at its plant in. This is achieved with internal variable wall thickness which increases both tip and grip strength.
Pro 950gh utility are its smooth swing character and energy transfer also wellknown virtues of the n. And its steel shafts are among the worlds leaders with high levels of technology. In addition, all nippon shaft products are constant weighted, meaning that every iron in a players bag be it a 3iron or a pitching wedge weighs the same. I brought my stock regular shafted tm rsis in and hit about 10 6irons for an average of 160 yards. The new alloy for golf shafts which has a high intensity and durability is jointly developed with nisshin steel, and is developed. Utility clubs offer the advantages of control and distance compared with long irons. It features exceptional weight balance and control, with ultralightweight design comparable to graphite that makes it easier than ever to swing. Soft stepping andor hard stepping of the shaft can also be performed to tune in the playing characteristics. My numbers on the dna were 84mph, tempo 3, toe down 4, kick angle 4, and release 8. Jan 18, 2012 ns pro 950gh stiff vs tt xp95 s300 if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Iron shafts 1 piecethe japanese golf shaft used by the pros, nspro shafts are positioned in the golf communities of the world as a comprehensive manufacturer. Used, made in japan, very good condition, minor wear from normal. There is no industry standard rating for flex on a golf shaft. This is a roughly 95 gram shaft with a midhigh launch and midhigh spin.
Pro 950gh came to market in 1999, it was the first consistentlymade sub100 gram steel shaft in the world. This enables precise head control, fully flexible yet with a sharp swing. I recently picked up a set of nike vrs forged irons with nippon 950gh ht shafts in stiff. He hits the ns pro 950 regular well and generates about 80 mph clubhead speed with a 5 iron going about 180. Though youve likely already made the linguistic leap, neo constitutes new or revived. The nippon pro 950gh ultralightweight design comparable to graphite that.