QUESTION: Hello,

After going over useful information in your website, I chose NS Pro 950 regular
flex for a new set of irons. I am comfortable with this shaft as there seems to
be no perceptible difference in weight among the long, mid and short irons.
Perhaps this is what is meant by constant weight system?

I have two other points to raise if I may.

(1) Would the constant weight system also apply to hybrids re-shafted with NS
Pro 8950 even if this shaft is slightly stiffer?

(2) Since you observed that many prefer a heavier shaft for their wedges, would
the NS Pro 970 regular flex be a good complement for the NS Pro 950? Nippon
wedge VW105?

Thank you and more power to Shaftology. DQ

 
ANSWER: Hi DQ,

Thanks for the good vibes- and more power to you and your golf game.

1) Yes, shaft models that are ‘constant weight’, mean that each shaft weighs the same amount. There are other shaft model systems that are ascending weight- meaning the shafts get heavier as the clubs get shorter, or descending weight, meaning the shaft weights get lighter as the clubs get shorter, but by far, the most popular system is constant weight.

Regarding your questions about hybrids, most golfers find that they need a shaft weight that is similar or lighter, and a flex that is similar or stiffer, compared to the shaft weight and flex in their existing iron shafts. In general, if a golfer swings their iron and hybrids with the same rhythm and pace, they should choose the same flex. If a golfer swings a hybrid club with more force and more aggression, then a bit stiffer flex will do just fine.

Regarding the weight of the NS PRO 8950GH, as compared to the 950GH, they are similar, with the 8950GH being a couple of grams heavier. However, in general, if a golfer installed the NS PRO 8950GH in their hybrids, and the NS PRO 950GH in their irons, these are close enough to be called ‘constant weight’. Yet, I still would recommend having the NS PRO 950GH installed in your hybrids to create the exact same mojo.

2) Regarding your wedge question, I would recommend the NS PRO WV 105 as the best match to your irons. If you are looking for a lower ball flight with you wedge clubs, then you might consider the NS PRO 970 shaft that is available in Titleist clubs.

Regards, Mark 

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