Are Nippon golf shafts any good?

We have tested this shaft with some of our strongest players in the past and achieved great results. So, bottom line is that these shafts have great quality and truly are consistently a mid ball flight, mid spin shaft.

Which pros use Nippon shafts?

More than 200 players on the PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, European Tour and Korn Ferry Tour use Nippon Shaft’s MODUS³ series steel shafts to help gain their desired distance, accuracy and trajectory. Nippon Shaft products are available globally either as stock or custom shafts in many of the world’s top iron brands.

Who makes Nippon golf shafts?

NHK
Nippon Shaft is a subsidiary of NHK, a Yokohama, Japan-based manufacturer of steel engine valve springs used in automobiles. Such springs must be both pliable and durable over the course of 100,000 miles. That same principle is at work when Nippon Shaft makes lightweight shafts for golf clubs.

What weight iron shaft should I use?

In general, golfers with slower swing speed and tempo can and should play a lighter shaft. Golfers with very fast speeds and tempo should play heavier shafts. Driver shafts typically weigh 55-60 grams for men and 45-50 grams for ladies. Iron shafts can be as light as 55 grams in graphite, and 130 grams in steel.

How does shaft weight affect golf swing?

A key factor in maximizing swing speed is maximizing muscle activation, which is why certain golfers can swing heavier shafts faster than lighter shafts. Slightly heavier shafts can activate additional muscle groups, effectively “turning on” more speed in a golfer’s swing.

What shaft is right for my swing speed?

– Golf Shaft Flex Chart

Carry Distance	Swing Speed	Flex
Under 200 yards	Under 75 mph	Ladies or Senior
200 to 240 yards	75 to 95 mph	Regular
240 to 275 yards	95 to 110 mph	Stiff
Over 275 yards	Over 110 mph	Stiff or Extra Stiff

Does a lighter shaft increase swing speed?

In theory, a golfer should be able to swing a lighter shaft faster than he or she can swing a heavier shaft. But some golfers will not increase their swing speed with a lighter shaft. While it seems to go against the laws of physics, giving a golfer a lighter shaft can actually cause his or her speed to decrease.

What is the lightest golf shaft?

50 gram shafts are among the lightest you will see on the market. They tend to be favoured by golfers who struggle to generate clubhead speed. These shafts are often favored by junior and senior golfers, they can give a nice boost to the driving distance of these groups.

Which is the lightest shaft in Nippon Steel?

[wp-svg-icons icon=”checkmark” wrap=”i”] Check price and availability here – Nippon N.S. Pro 900XH 7 Iron R Flex Nippon 750GH- The Lightest of the Nippon steel shafts, designed for a stable, fluid swing.

What kind of shaft does Nippon irons use?

The 1150GH TOUR Steel shaft for irons (Semi-lightweight type) the semi-lightweight steel shaft. Nippon 950 GH WF- The long irons combine easy-swinging light weight with easy contact — plus the kind of distance you have to experience to believe.

Which is the best shaft on the market?

Nippon 850GH- Rapidly growing in popularity, pegged as “attacking” shaft. Still an ultra-lightweight model that features an easy contact thanks to their light weight and consistent directionality. Nippon 950GH- Nippon’s top-selling model and probably the favorite among golfers of most all levels looking to take their game to the next level.

What kind of shaft for a tour Iron?

Are Nippon golf shafts any good? We have tested this shaft with some of our strongest players in the past and achieved great results. So, bottom line is that these shafts have great quality and truly are consistently a mid ball flight, mid spin shaft. Which pros use Nippon shafts? More than 200 players on…