Henry Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 So we had an XXIO demo day at my club over the weekend. Very nice clubs with very light shafts. My swing speed increased slightly and hence more distance with these clubs. With that being said, I am not familiar with very light golf shafts and what is out on the marketplace. My swing speed is about 85-90 (smooth) so I think a lighter shaft would be of benefit. Anyone have thoughts on light shafts and what is out on the market and what to look for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLL33 Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 I tend to like lighter shafts, too. MCI's and OTi's are great carbon/mixed shafts. And lately I've been enjoying the NSPro 105's in steel. As long as you can feel where the club head is in your swing, light can be ok and will increase swing speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobmontana Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 (edited) Is this about wood shafts or iron shafts? If you are talking about lighter driver shafts, there are now offerings by a few brands with sub 30g shafts. I recently switched from 70g range driver shafts to 60g range and it has helped my swing more consistently especially towards the tail end of a round. Lighter shafts are good as long as you can get enough control that you need. Edited June 5, 2017 by nobmontana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiromikey Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 We always talk about swing speed as the only factor in ball speed (distance) but I'd love to see a discussion of mass affecting distance. I wonder how much mph you have to gain when you give up a certain amount of grams in the golf club to see an increase in distance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLL33 Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 That's the dilemma in a nutshell. Everyone has to find the balance that works best for them. All the factors, most certainly including mass, work their way into the equation. And then of course everything changes on you just when you think you've found the answer... <g> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLL33 Posted June 5, 2017 Report Share Posted June 5, 2017 ... because new equipment comes along and takes more advantage of one factor or another... and if your swing is adaptable, you have to admit you can feel the advantage that way, too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLL33 Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 ... and on the quest goes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted June 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 I am looking at lighter shafts for the driver and would like to know what is out therein the marketplace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted June 6, 2017 Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 If you have a smooth swing speed you can go lighter. expect slightly softer tips higher launch less fatigue over the round you can swing smoother or slower which may help --- What weight do you use now? --- Yes as Nobs said some shafts are sub 30s now like the new Crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted June 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2017 I have the jBeam Glorious Driver with a stock shaft in SR. I think its in the 50's gram area but not sure. Love this driver but if I can tweak out some more distance, I am all for this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted October 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 (edited) How about light steel shafts for irons. Anything lighter than NSPro750 in steel? Edited October 24, 2017 by Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driverhead Posted October 24, 2017 Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 25 minutes ago, Henry said: How about light steel shafts for irons. Anything lighter than NSPro750 in steel? Nippon Zelos 7. https://www.tourspecgolf.com/nippon-ns-pro-zelos-7-steel-shaft.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 The 750 wrap tech had bad sound and feel. The Zelos7 fixed that but still a little hollow Zelos8 is very nice all around. I feel that the Zelos series comes second behind the many carbon iron shaft options available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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