Shaft Question

[Zippo]

My Titleist API 18s have Tensei CK Series AMC IR Flex-R shafts. I'm considering purchasing the PXG 0211DC clubs and have a choice of either Mitsubishi R Flex 70G or the Mitsubishi S Flex 80G. I'm not certain which shaft would play closest to my current shafts. I also don't understand how the S Flex shafts can be 80G - wouldn't a senior flex shaft usually be lighter than an R Flex shaft?

Thanks.

[Shindig]

I think S, when marked as a shaft stiffness, typically is for stiff, not senior.  I typically see 'A' for senior shaft flex (allegedly, it stands for 'amateur' or some such, as seasoned citizens don't often like being called seniors).

I don't know enough about shafts to tell you much more;  Ralph Maltby has a shaft similarity tool somewhere I can try to find (I have it bookmarked on an older computer, probably).  I do know soft stepping and hard stepping are things, so that might help you have more options.

[Vinsk]

43 minutes ago, Zippo said:

My Titleist API 18s have Tensei CK Series AMC IR Flex-R shafts. I'm considering purchasing the PXG 0211DC clubs and have a choice of either Mitsubishi R Flex 70G or the Mitsubishi S Flex 80G. I'm not certain which shaft would play closest to my current shafts. I also don't understand how the S Flex shafts can be 80G - wouldn't a senior flex shaft usually be lighter than an R Flex shaft?

Thanks.

I have the 0211DC irons and they are absolutely awesome. The ‘S’ is for stiff. I got the Mitsubishi 80g S and love them. I think they are every bit as good as the Aerotech shafts I’ve played before.

[Zippo]

Thanks you guys. I’m not sure how I missed the fact that the “S” means Stiff. @Shindigthank you. And @Vinsk! I’m going to order the R flex. Thank you for help!

[boogielicious]

12 hours ago, Zippo said:

Thanks you guys. I’m not sure how I missed the fact that the “S” means Stiff. @Shindigthank you. And @Vinsk! I’m going to order the R flex. Thank you for help!

Weight is important too though. A heavier shaft is going to play and feel stiffer regardless of what the marking is. If you like the performance on the Titleist shafts, then try to match the weight. 

[Zippo]

3 hours ago, boogielicious said:

Weight is important too though. A heavier shaft is going to play and feel stiffer regardless of what the marking is. If you like the performance on the Titleist shafts, then try to match the weight. 

Exactly! That's why I was confused. It seemed like the "Senior" shaft was heavier but I was simply misreading the "S" as "Senior" instead of "Stiff". I went ahead and ordered the PXG 0211DC clubs in the "R" flex which will be closed to my current set. Thanks.