Guess what.... Iron Shaft Question.

[Alex1975]

Hi All,

I am off to an iron fitting on Saturday with a Mizuno fitter. I have used him before a few times and he is also my pro. I trust him but the last time I was fitted he fit me with Dynalite XP S300, a shaft that is good for my numbers and feels good too. I did later change those shafts as the flight was too high for me on a windy AVGC (clearly not just the shaft but it is high launch). I swapped it for PX 5.5, a shaft I love but the other day when he and I were playing he felt that by eye it was a little shout for me and did the DNA and it came up Dynalite again.

I will not buy the Dynalite so my question is what is like that but in a low or mid launch within what Mizuno offer. I have always been interested in the DG SL, it is light and low, what does it feel like? Also maybe the NS 950 although I see it is VERY light... 95 ish grams.

Ethan, anyone, interested what you think. If the numbers support I will take PX over Dynalite but would like some input.

Thanks

Alex

 

[Ethan]

The Nippon Pro 1150 might fit the bill - similar weight to Dynalite and a smooth midlaunch shaft. They are in the Mizuno custom fit range. If the new PXi are available, they are a lighter version of PX and play a bit softer.

The other thing the pro could do is soft step a set of PX 5.5. This would take them down to about 5.2.

 

[CMAC]

I have the SL300 now and the Dynalite in another set, the Dynalite def launched higher whereas the SL300 feels firmer while still feeling enough lighter that I can feel the difference.
I also had the NS950 but hated that (I was a club shorter) and changed after 1 week despite the Mizuno fitter saying its just my swing

 

[Alex1975]

Thanks chaps, I shall try the 1150 again. I am longing to try the PXi but I don't think they are in the UK.

I actually think I was having an off day when I tried the PX and JPX 825, I also think the frame of the 825 is more ridged so felt hard. That said I should not try and predict the fitting outcome but wanted to be fully educated as to the options.

Thanks again.

Alex

 

[Alex1975]

Darth, would you say you enjoy the SL? Is it a friendly shaft or is it a little boardy?

 

[Ethan]

Have you tried the JPX Pro?

Also, don't dismiss the option of a hybrid set - MP64 and 69, or JPX Pro and 64s.

 

[Alex1975]

Have you tried the JPX Pro?

Also, don't dismiss the option of a hybrid set - MP64 and 69, or JPX Pro and 64s.

Ye sorry its the Pro I mean. I would love a combo set but the smaller head length scares me after using MP53s for a couple of years, I seem to get so much more performance from the JPX 800 Pro (current) and forgiveness, though I do hit the toe a lot less these days so we will see...

 

[One Planer]

I'm in the same boat Alex.

I'm going to pick my MP63's up next Wednesday but I'm sticking with the TT DG R300 shaft.

I have it in my current irons. It gives me the flight, shape and feel that I want and like so I see no reason to change.

Although the irons are spon new (Shafts, head, grips) I'm, basically, taking the MP32 head off the shaft and adding the MP63 head :thup: