Irons Shafts - No Access to a Fitting Studio - Help Much Appreciated

[Eli17]

Hi all,

first to give you some context, I am from Croatia and golf is not a very popular sport here therefore I don't have access to a fitter anywhere near me, and it would involve a multiday trip for which I cannot find time currently.

I play the Srixon ZX5 with the Nippon Modus Tour 105 Stiff flex - stock setup. My swing speed with a 7 iron is 76-78 mph, driver 96-98 mph. On days I am really feeling it and striking the ball well the 7i speed can go up to 80-81 mph, I guess its a confidence thing.

The shafts feel too stiff (imo) for me and I would like to get a bit more height in the ball flight. Most simply explained, when standing over the ball I feel like I really need to go after it to get a decent ball flight and when hitting a lot of balls at the range I feel fatigued which leads to poor striking towards the end of sessions. It is difficult to compare with anything else since I don't have access to multiple shafts and an actual fitter.

Could anyone give me some basic pointers as to what I should be looking for  (a fitter i know :D) in a shaft.  Unfortunately, the shaft change will most probably involve a new set as there is no one here that could do the reshafting of the clubs. I was looking at the Takomos, but am not sure at all what I would be looking to get as the shaft. Perhaps the KBS Tour Lite in Regular? 

I know its not possible to say anything without actually trying the shaft but that way I cannot move forwards or backwards and I am stuck with what I have.

 

 

[boogielicious]

2 hours ago, Eli17 said:

Hi all,

first to give you some context, I am from Croatia and golf is not a very popular sport here therefore I don't have access to a fitter anywhere near me, and it would involve a multiday trip for which I cannot find time currently.

I play the Srixon ZX5 with the Nippon Modus Tour 105 Stiff flex - stock setup. My swing speed with a 7 iron is 76-78 mph, driver 96-98 mph. On days I am really feeling it and striking the ball well the 7i speed can go up to 80-81 mph, I guess its a confidence thing.

The shafts feel too stiff (imo) for me and I would like to get a bit more height in the ball flight. Most simply explained, when standing over the ball I feel like I really need to go after it to get a decent ball flight and when hitting a lot of balls at the range I feel fatigued which leads to poor striking towards the end of sessions. It is difficult to compare with anything else since I don't have access to multiple shafts and an actual fitter.

Could anyone give me some basic pointers as to what I should be looking for  (a fitter i know :D) in a shaft.  Unfortunately, the shaft change will most probably involve a new set as there is no one here that could do the reshafting of the clubs. I was looking at the Takomos, but am not sure at all what I would be looking to get as the shaft. Perhaps the KBS Tour Lite in Regular? 

I know its not possible to say anything without actually trying the shaft but that way I cannot move forwards or backwards and I am stuck with what I have.

 

 

I’ve tested the Modus Tour 105 Stiff. It does feel stiff for its weight. Nippon makes a lighter shaft, the 950GH, which is a higher launch shaft that could work for you. I’ve played it in the past. It is very popular and feels very smooth at impact.

Golfworks has a comparison code for shafts. You can also email them and ask. They are very helpful. 

Nippon Pro 950GH .355" Iron Shafts - The GolfWorks

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The Nippon Pro 950GH - ultra-lightweight design comparable to graphite that makes it easier than ever to swing

https://www.golfworks.com/shafts/nippon/
 

[Beastie]

+1 for the Nippons, I found them  very easy to get in the air. I have the Dynamic Gold 105 s300’s and have found they are not as high launching . 

[arturo28mx]

The PRO 950 GH is a wonderful shaft.