ohmslaw Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 Was thinking of reshafting a Combo set I've just picked up from DM with either DG S300s or TFRifle 6.0s but I've been reading up on some Nippon shafts, the "N.S. Pro 1050" interest me greatly, I was wondering if those that have played these shafts can give a brief review and compare them against previous irons shafts you have played. Also, where can i get a set of these from? Thanks, Ohms Sorry if this questions been asked before :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey3108 Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 Was thinking of reshafting a Combo set I've just picked up from DM with either DG S300s or TFRifle 6.0s but I've been reading up on some Nippon shafts, the "N.S. Pro 1050" interest me greatly, I was wondering if those that have played these shafts can give a brief review and compare them against previous irons shafts you have played.Also, where can i get a set of these from? Thanks, Ohms Sorry if this questions been asked before :o I can get you the shaft and install them when you've made your decision.THX! Joe Kwok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipCheck Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 Ohms, I've had Paul Manco of Shreveportgolfonline.com install Nippons in two wedges, a FW wood and a set of Miura CB201s. I love the Nippon shafts. They feel much better than the old 'steel bar standby' (DG) and aren't as rubbery feeling as rifles. I didn't improve distance any, but the dispersion was noticably tighter than the Rifle 5.5s I'm currently playing in my irons. My next set, which will be MP-32s or Naks, will have Nippon 950s in them, installed by Paul, of course. :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landy Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 Yes I also had Paul install Nippons in my i302 and he's done all my FWs & Drivers. Great craftmanship. The Nippons are incredible; longer and smoother than DG. Much better than DG IMHO. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohmslaw Posted October 6, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 Thanks for the feedback so far :cool: Joe, PM on the way :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godfather1 Posted October 6, 2004 Report Share Posted October 6, 2004 I have the 950's in my irons, and woods, with another set with the 1050's after having the dg s300. The nippon's are a much smoother shaft, and the feel is great not harsh, but not soft. I didn't gain in distance, but I am much more consistent with these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffy Posted October 7, 2004 Report Share Posted October 7, 2004 I played the last few years with Tour Flighted Rifles, switched this spring to Project X, then switched this summer to the NS Pro 1050s. I wouldn't play the Flighted Rifles again (they feel a litle dead). I'm sticking with the NS Pro's for now: great feeling shaft with a nice tingle at impact. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew9 Posted October 7, 2004 Report Share Posted October 7, 2004 Ohms, I bought a set of ts202s with dg s-300s, unfortunalty they were standard length and I need my clubs an inch longer. I had a fitting with my fav. clubmaker who is based in gloucestershire and togther we decided on installing Nippons 1050 in stiff flex. I've been using them for about 5 months and I must say I'm totally in love, I doubt I'll ever go back to dgs or rifles. My swing speed with my driver is 108 and in stiff flex these shafts are perfect. They are extrmeley smooth to swing, (many people mistake this feeling for softness). I achieve a brillant flight with them, higher than s-300s but not balloning, as others have said great feel at imapct. I have gained a club in distance but i believe this to be due to the increased length of the shafts. If you want any more information send me an email [email protected], I'm so confident of these shafts that I'll even send you one of my ts202s to try as a demo if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoba Posted October 7, 2004 Report Share Posted October 7, 2004 I replaced the DG 300 stiff in my MP 30s this spring with the 1050s and I don't regret it at all. The shafts feel great. I had Chip from Chip n Putt install them. He did an excellant job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2golf Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 Give Paul at Shreveport Golf a shout at 318-686-9074. He knows his stuff. I play Nippon 1050's and probably won't use anything else again. They are that good. Smooth and silky. Much better than Dynamic Gold. I can't stand DGS300's. They're just so harsh and no feedback. Nippons will play a little softer to flex than most shafts, so I would discuss that with whomever you choose as your Nippon dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indacup Posted October 14, 2004 Report Share Posted October 14, 2004 Was thinking of reshafting a Combo set I've just picked up from DM with either DG S300s or TFRifle 6.0s but I've been reading up on some Nippon shafts, the "N.S. Pro 1050" interest me greatly, I was wondering if those that have played these shafts can give a brief review and compare them against previous irons shafts you have played.Also, where can i get a set of these from? Thanks, Ohms Sorry if this questions been asked before :o Go to any reputable Pro shop that has one of those Titlesit Demo carts...in there will be some 704's and 804's with True Tempers and Nippon shafts...great way to compare. I found the Nippons had awsome dispersion...matter of fact, thanks to Paul, I'm becomming a dealer myself. But knowing that many have a budget to protect, there are some other nice options out there...one of which I have to recommend would be the Mercury Savage Shafts. Can't go wrong with either one........good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxio Posted October 14, 2004 Report Share Posted October 14, 2004 I guess I am the only one who doesn't like NS Pros. I have had 4 sets with NS Pros. One even had the wight flow model. I find them a little flimsy at the tip. Every swing had to be smooth. For me it went left faster than other steel shaft. I probably had the wrong flex but I still didn't like the overall feel and balance The TX Tours however are another story....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offtheback Posted October 17, 2004 Report Share Posted October 17, 2004 I have not hit any of the NS pros- what is the difference between 950 and 1050..wieght? Also in terms of flex- would you compare these closer to a dg or Px or rifle? I ask because I am much more of a swinger than hitter and the px's didn't work for me at all- if made my Mr23 a very hard to hit iron- I swtched to the new DG SL(which is like the DG is ever way except its about 20 grams lighter( which I prefer). Thanks for the input. Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godfather1 Posted October 17, 2004 Report Share Posted October 17, 2004 The 950, and 1050 are 2 totally different shafts the 950 is ,more of a swinger shaft, and the 1050 is more of a hitter/ faster swing speed. I had the 950 put into my fw tipped to play like the 1050 so I can get the lighter weight, and I love them. I have tried them in my irons also, but I am switching to the 1050 the ball flight of the 950 is a bit too high for me, and I want the heavier shaft in my irons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohmslaw Posted October 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2004 Thanks for all the feedback guys, exactly what I wanted to hear, ordered a set of NS Pro 1050 for my soon to arrive MR23 Combos :cool: Ohms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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