HELP! Steel Shaft Question

[ARIC]

I am looking to get a set of irons and I am torn on which shafts would be best. I am considering the Ns 1050, Project X 6.0 and regular Rifle 6.0. I have played the regular Rifle 6.0 shaft for the last 3 years. I know what I am getting there. That said, I would be interested in the following from any of you:

1) Your thoughts on the pros and cons of each of these steel shafts.

2) Your thoughts on wedge shafts that would match well with the iron shafts you think are best. In other words, do you use the same shaft, or go with something a little less stiff for feel?

Also, I generally hit my 7 iron between 165-170 yards, and I like the ball flight to be a mid-trajectory. Not real high or real low.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts on this stuff!

[FAQ]

My $.02

1. The NS 1050’s and the NS 950’s are lighter and will let you feel the head more. The 950’s are closer to the other shafts you mentioned by Royal Precision. These play a little softer than usual spec.

950's = In between weight of Traditional Steel and Graphite - 95 grams - For Swingers More Than Hitters - More Power than Traditional Steel, but Excellent Control - Less Stress on Body, Less Shock

1050's - Lightweight Steel Model - 105 grams - For Golfers Who Prefer Slightly Lighter Than Traditional Steels - For Hitters, Especially in 'S' and 'X' Flex - Already Have Distance, Crave Consistency

The Project X play very, very stiff and I’d go down at least a ½ flex or more to achieve the same flex as your other selections. Lower ball flight and a stiff feel. Really for the hitter as opposed to the swinger. For stronger players. Project X shafts are frequency sorted and a constant weight throughout the set. The PW is a shorter shaft but it weighs the same as the 3 iron shaft.

The Standard Rifles are a good alternative to Dynamic Gold with a little higher ball flight and very snappy. Classic shafts. Frequency Matched.

2. Wedges and wedge shafts are really personal. Some guys play heavy and stiff and others play light. I’d say the majority of people play heavier shafts in their wedges for control and stability.

[bruinduke]

I've played the shafts mentioned, but I think FAQ's response is as good as it gets. I will add though IMO that I didn't feel that the PX played stiff to flex for me. I've played 5.5 to 6.5 and found them to be nearly the same to me, but I fit the profile for PX that FAQ spells out.

Thanks FAQ for another quality post.

[ARIC]

Thanks FAQ!

[Godfather1]

Did you like the flight of the rifle? Nippon shafts tend to play a little soft while the px are very stiff. I personally am switching to TFR in my irons while I am going with DG s400 in wedges becaue I like the added weight, and I tend to hit my wedges very high. So it really depends on what your personal preference is because the shafts you mentioned are completely different. FAQ hit it on the head.