Really appreciate it. Just curious about any feedback on these shafts. However, isn’t there a one time exclusion on the sale of a primary residence? I totally agree with Randf-have tried just about every 2-3 piece ball on the market with limited success. The Nippon 950GH is an interesting steel shaft alternative to those that may usually prefer graphite irons. Thread starter #1. That doesn’t mean, however, that every golfer will find his or her best fit from a single company. Nippon’s first PGA Tournament was the 2009 John Deere Classic, and Modus has been in the bag for nearly 200 victories worldwide – 43 coming this year alone. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Virtually every shaft manufacturer has a full canvas of offerings, from lightweight to Tour weight, stiff in the tip, stiff in the butt, low launching or high spinning, to fit virtually any golfer. Advanced Golf Analytics matches the perfect clubs to your exact swing using connected data and machine learning. Joined Dec 17, 2013 Messages 1,307 Location Kent. Were they good and are they good? If it were a car, it’d be a Shelby Cobra 289. Never seen these before. But now, I think I’m going to lay them all out on a workbench and start measuring and comparing and looking more closely. Golf is a lifetime sport not like a lot of other sports. “That really brought us to the forefront in the U.S.,” says Fukuda. “The raw materials we use are essentially automotive-grade quality spring steel.”. I tried the KBS in other heads including the Mizuno MP18 MMC and they were fine, but nowhere near as good as the 950s were. It's a corporate philosophy at @NipponShaft. jubess, you could try going up a flex in the 950 or maybe try a slightly heavier shaft like the 1050 to see if you get a lower flight. The KBS Tour 90 is 20% lighter than standard golf shafts which ultimately helps to increase swing and ball speeds. Paste as plain text instead, × If they are TM or Srixon I start with Nippons; if they are Callaway, I start with KBS. My Father’s condo in Key Biscayne, FL just sold and closed. I tried both and went with the KBS tour 90 for the higher higher ball flight--so I guess it depends on if you are looking for on your ball flight. It is engineered with moment of inertia analysis to increase stability like KBS Tour. Most Tour players choose either the X100 or S400 version. These are light shafts and light swing weights and I cannot hit them straight or draw the ball to save my life. I always thought the 950GH, 1050 and 1150 were very nice, but not quite right for me. Hey, it’s golf. The Nippons feel really smooth but I feel they go a touch high. I’ve been playing the older NS Pro 950 GH shafts for a number of years now and just love em. I look forward to hearing from you. Switched to KBS S-Taper Lite and the spin and trajectory is much improved compared to NEO ballon balls. The 950s worked also, but nowhere near as well in those heads. Has anyone tried all three? Low Mid High Launch Spin Low Mid High Launch Spin Low Mid High Launch Spin KBS Tour 80 Flex R S Tip.370" .370" … Fukuda says Nippon realized it couldn’t live on lightweight steel alone, so in 2009 it introduced the heavier-weighted Modus lineup geared toward better players and the men’s tours. I have a ChecknGo which I use, but again, limited success. The N. S. PRO 1150GH TOUR features weight balance and adjusted wall thickness construction to position it in the semi-lightweight class. My fitter recommended KBS tour 90 or NS Pro 950GH stiff for my swing speed. You will still have good contact and a good shot. Go. Too much or too little spin? “Hit it hard and hit it straight,” says Jon Pannone, owner of Spargo Golf, a top 100 fitter out of Cranston, Rhode Island. I am a smooth swinger with 100 mph driver. . The N. S. PRO 1050GH Steel Shaft for a slightly heavier feel for golfers who like to hit the ball hard. Shout out to Spargo Golf!   Your previous content has been restored. although others may have different experiences, the nspro 950gh WF became my gamer after sampling all those shafts. I hit my 7i 175 +/-. It features exceptional weight balance and control, with ultra-l . I am looking at the following: KBS Tour Stiff KBS Tour 90 Stiff Nippon 1050 Nippon 1150 I want a lighter shaft - not super light - which will produce a higher trajectory without a loss of distance from a ballooning effect. I currently hit my 7-iron 150 yards and I would like to be hitting my 8 iron that distance.   Pasted as rich text. ... probably it is because of the different shaft flex (previously stiff or tour shaft vs. regular) or shaft itself (KBS tour vs NS Pro 950GH HT) Very good service. The KBS Tour 90 is made for slower swing speeds. Join the … I'll have to find a place to try each flex and wei0 poo k oppght. “We have a company philosophy that people should stay with steel for life,” says Hiro Fukuda, Sales & Marketing Director for Nippon Shaft. I may require your assistance/advise. Even now, I find it weird going from a 3 iron to U45 18* becasue of the 98 gram Nippon feel, Ill intentionally swap the 5 woods just to get into the graphite segment whenever possible. Now that my swing is better I need a new fitting to match my new swing. In other words, with a wider sole and/or more bounce angle, you can hit slightly behind the ball and the club will glide into the ball without digging in.