wmclarenf1 Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 (edited) Anyone play either the I-6 or the I-8 models? In what flex and which NS Pro model and flex would you say plays closest to them? I am reading these shafts can play stout or at least more stout than one would expect them to play. Thanks. Edited March 11, 2013 by wmclarenf1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffer19 Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 (edited) I play the I-6 in R flex but was hard stepped once. I have issues with roddio wood shafts but just love the I-6. The hard step lower the flight a bit and just perfect for me. Would be getting another if I weren't such a cheap guy. Haha. I have I-8 in SR flex on a 51 and 56 sdj and they are perfect light steel replacement for me. Edited March 11, 2013 by Duffer19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmclarenf1 Posted March 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 I play the I-6 in R flex but was hard stepped once. I have issues with roddio wood shafts but just love the I-6. The hard step lower the flight a bit and just perhaps for me. Would be getting another if I weren't such a cheap guy. Haha. I have I-8 in SR flex on a 51 and 56 sdj and they are perfect light steel replacement for me. Thanks. have you played any NS Pro shafts before? If yes, which model and flex would you say the I-6 R flex plays closest to? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffer19 Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 I played R200 when I was younger then nspro 850 and shimada k'3001. Comparing graphite to steel is really apple to orange. I can still play 850 but i guess the I-6 might be closer to nspro750. I prefer the higher flight I get with graphite. I guess I-8 would be closer to nspro 850/950 and then there is still the I-10 ( which I heard is very stout.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmclarenf1 Posted March 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Thanks again. Hmmm.. need to get my hands on them to try. I hope they do not hit higher than the NS Pros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 I used to really like the I-10's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaygolf Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 I came here to get feedback on roddios, but somehow the only think that stuck is Mclaren is selling Miura wedges. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-500 Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 I can't compare what the OP has asked for, but I can compare (using Srixon Pro 100's) i-10 sx flex to Nippon Modus3 Tour 120 x flex. Ball flight: i-10 lower than Modus. Distance: i-10 1/2 club further than Modus. Feel: i-10 softer and less vibration but somehow more stout than Modus. Dispersion: very similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffer19 Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 I came here to get feedback on roddios, but somehow the only think that stuck is Mclaren is selling Miura wedges. :-) That's f1 version of subliminal marketing : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmclarenf1 Posted March 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 I came here to get feedback on roddios, but somehow the only think that stuck is Mclaren is selling Miura wedges. :-) That's f1 version of subliminal marketing : ) Lol! Goes back to my advertising days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmclarenf1 Posted March 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 I can't compare what the OP has asked for, but I can compare (using Srixon Pro 100's) i-10 sx flex to Nippon Modus3 Tour 120 x flex. Ball flight: i-10 lower than Modus. Distance: i-10 1/2 club further than Modus. Feel: i-10 softer and less vibration but somehow more stout than Modus. Dispersion: very similar. Thanks for chiming in! Thing is I am stuck between weights as far as the roddios go. My ns pro 750 is high 70+grams and the i6 is 60+ gram and the i80s well... Low 80+ gram. I'm thinking better to err with the i8 as the weight weight albeit slightly heavier is closer to what I am playing now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIduffer Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 You might try going to the i8s, soft stepping and tipping a little extra. Might be able to get closer to weight and optimal flex that way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmclarenf1 Posted March 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 You might try going to the i8s, soft stepping and tipping a little extra. Might be able to get closer to weight and optimal flex that way... Thanks again for chiming in. Am considering the Quadra 752i now as well but was really hoping to try the Roddio shafts as the M6 feels very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffer19 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 I wouldn't tip the Roddio iron shaft and it is not intended to play that way. They are just too expensive to experiment like that. Always wanted to try Quadra iron shafts too since i love the feel of the FE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffer19 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 (edited) Thanks again for chiming in. Am considering the Quadra 752i now as well but was really hoping to try the Roddio shafts as the M6 feels very nice. A, I have a pulled I-8 SR flex with iomic grip at the playing length of a A wedge or 35 to 35.5". I could send it to you to try if you like. Edited March 12, 2013 by Duffer19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmclarenf1 Posted March 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 A, I have a pulled I-8 SR flex with iomic grip at the playing length of a A wedge or 35 to 35.5". I could send it to you to try if you like. Duffer, thanks. I think my fitter has one in a wedge as well. Will let you know. Regardless, much thanks again for this offer. Uncalled for and unexpected but very much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIduffer Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 I wouldn't tip the Roddio iron shaft and it is not intended to play that way. They are just too expensive to experiment like that. Always wanted to try Quadra iron shafts too since i love the feel of the FE. Pretty sure they are made to be tipped. I have a couple of i8 stiff flex tipped to X in the UT and per Chris and Gocchin's install comments they are made to be tipped in mm to achieve desired CPM. Unless I misunderstood something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmclarenf1 Posted March 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Spoke to my fitter who help a fellow TSGer with his Roddio I8 SR install. Apparently it does play on the stiff side and requires quite a bit of running in. I did hit the Quadra 752i in an EPon 50* head and it felt quite good so I may opt for the Quadra if I decide to swap out my NS PROs 750. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmclarenf1 Posted April 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Anyone know why Quadra offers a Regular flex only for 752i but R, SR and S for their lighter 652i series? Would have been nice if they had a SR flex for the 752 series and I'm not keen on tip trimming although Quadra recommends 1/2 inch tipping for additional 8CPM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-500 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Hi f1. I assume the ones you have in the BST were just too light? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmclarenf1 Posted April 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Hi f1. I assume the ones you have in the BST were just too light? Just a tad and my experience is once I go light, its hard to move up in weight again. The 752is will also be just slightly lighter than my NS Pro 750 after butt trim but it'll be very close. I'm really surprised at how stable these shafts are and still early days with one range session and one round, and I swear, these are longer (1/2 club?)and dispersion is perhaps even better hence my interest in getting the slightly heavier 752is. The SR flex in the 652is which I hardstepped once is perhaps just a tad stiff as well but only just so for the R flex 752is, I will hard step them once and may even need to twice to get them close to the SR flex of the 652is. A very very short stint with these irons shafts so far but very very favorable initial impression. Or maybe I should just bite the bullet and stick to the 652is already. I recall you playing Roddio shafts in your irons? Still playing them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-500 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Sounds like a fun experiment you've got going on there. I'm sure you'll love them when you've found the right weight. Yeah I'm still playing the Roddio shafts. Not played to much (terrible weather) to get an idea of how they all play, but I'll get there! These aren't going anywhere............unless I got hold of some Crazy CBI80 limited shafts. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmclarenf1 Posted April 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Sounds like a fun experiment you've got going on there. I'm sure you'll love them when you've found the right weight. Yeah I'm still playing the Roddio shafts. Not played to much (terrible weather) to get an idea of how they all play, but I'll get there! These aren't going anywhere............unless I got hold of some Crazy CBI80 limited shafts. Lol Bit the bullet and went with with shafting the 652is. Have played about 6 rounds with them. These are SR flex and I hard stepped them once as I still play the Shimada NV110 in my SX PW. The shafts still feel a tad on the light side but surprisingly very stable. It could be due to the hard stepping. When I am not swinging well and making decent contact, I do find them a tad stiff but only a tad. Pure hits are very well rewarded with a solid feel, sound, dispersion and trajectory. I would say on average, these give me about 1/3 to 1/2 a club more. Where this shaft is better for me than the NS Pro 750 is dispersion. Despite being lighter weight, I find them tighter. I do realize these could very well be due to them being a tad stiff for me but with the slight increase in distance I am seeing as well, I see no reason for now to switch back to my 750s. Trajectory is similar to slightly lower than the 750 but more strong if that makes sense. This is the first time I am playing graphite shafts in irons. An indication of age, fitness, flexibility etc but so far no regrets. Still playing the best golf of my life and had another sub 80 round the other day. if you are thinking of graphite shafts, try the Quadras as they have pretty much all weight categories covered. Something which the Roddios do not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-500 Posted April 28, 2013 Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Had a couple more rounds with the Roddios and here are my thoughts so far compared to Quadra 100i; more stable. Tighter dispersion. Heavier. Firmer feel. Definitely stiffer. Less elastic feeling. Less kick. I think I prefer the feel of the Quadra shafts, but would like to add the the dispersion of the Roddios in to the Quadra's. Some of the feel could be down to the Srixon heads. The Quadra's had Yamaha Tours. I think Quadra 100i in Pro X could be the one. So, before I get the other Quadra shafts, I'm definitely changing the heads for something softer feeling, but......I want to try other graphite shafts such as Bangvoo, Crazy Limited or maybe the Recoils. Don't know enough about the Fujikura MCI shafts but you never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmclarenf1 Posted April 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 I tired some crazy iron shafts in Epon 502s a while back. Cant rememebr which model Crazy iron shafts but they were far from the best feeling shafts. Owner felt the same and switch out to the Fuji MCI shafts. A world of difference he feels and I concur. Much much better feeling. Disapointing from Crazy that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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