What does soft stepping a shaft do?
Soft stepping would enable the flex of the club shafts to be softer and more flexible. If you soft step a stiff flex shaft it would feel between a regular and stiff flex.
How much difference does soft stepping make?
By using a soft stepping golf iron, you can expect to increase your distance by 10-15 yards.
Does soft stepping increase spin?
“The main reason for soft stepping or hard stepping is to change the feel of the shaft for golfers who really want their shafts to feel just right. The second reason is to try to change the launch angle and trajectory of the shot or to reduce or increase spin. A ½ inch can exhibit the beginning of a ‘feel’ difference.
Is Nippon a good shaft?
Nippon, a Japanese shaft manufacturer, has been making high quality steel iron shafts for years. Perhaps its most popular iron in the United States is the N.S. Pro 950 GH. This is a roughly 95 gram shaft with a mid-high launch and mid-high spin. This is the dominant shaft on the LPGA tour.
Does soft stepping reduce shaft weight?
The weight of the shaft changes very little with stepping.
Does soft stepping add length?
Soft stepping once reduces flex by about 1/3 of a flex, so 0.33 in Rifle terms. Butt trimming has little effect on the flex. In my opinion, your iron sets are already as close in flex terms as you will get them, so messing around with the shafts may not have the effect you desire.
Do longer shafts play softer?
Also, longer clubs should play 1 to 1.5 flexes stiffer than shorter clubs. So, if your driver is S(6.0), your irons should probably be R(5.0), etc. Some golfers swing harder with their drivers so they may need stronger flexes in their longer clubs.
Which pros use Nippon shafts?
Nippon Tour Players
| Nippon Shafts: | |
|---|---|
| Paul Casey | NS Pro Modus3 Tour 120 TX and NS Pro Modus3 Tour 120 X |
| Scottie Scheffler | NS Pro Modus3 Hybrid Tour X |
| Sergio Garcia | NS Pro Modus3 Tour 130 X |
| Shane Lowry | NS Pro Modus3 120 X |
Who makes Nippon golf shafts?
NHK
Nippon Shaft is a subsidiary of NHK, a Yokohama, Japan-based manufacturer of steel engine valve springs used in automobiles. Such springs must be both pliable and durable over the course of 100,000 miles. That same principle is at work when Nippon Shaft makes lightweight shafts for golf clubs.
How long should my golf clubs be for my height?
Using the ratio of every 6″ of height there should be a 1″ change in length then there should be a 1 ½” difference between their 5-irons. For example, recommend 36.5″ for the lady and 38″ for the man (or 36.75″ / 38.25″).
How do I know if I need a stiff shaft?
To check your swing speed a shot tracking device will be the most accurate method. Based on your swing speeds here are our recommendations: 80-95 mph swing speeds should use regular shafts. 90-105 mph swing speeds should use stiff shafts.
What tour players use Nippon shafts?
Which Tour Players Are Using Nippon Equipment?…Nippon Tour Players.
| Nippon Shafts: | |
|---|---|
| Lanto Griffin | NS Pro Modus3 Tour 105 X, NS Pro Modus3 Tour 130 X, and NS Pro Modus 125 Wedge S |
| Lucas Glover | NS Pro Modus3 120 TX and NS Pro Modus3 Tour 125 TX |
| Marc Leishman | NS Pro Modus3 Tour 130 X |
| Matt Wallace | NS Pro Modus3 120 X |
Where are Nippon shafts made?
Komagane, Japan
Nippon Shaft manufactures all of its steel and graphite shafts in a state-of-the-art factory in Komagane, Japan.
Are Nippon shafts steel or graphite?
steel
When Nippon Shaft’s N.S. PRO 950GH came to market in 1999, it was the first consistently-made sub-100 gram steel shaft in the world. In addition, all Nippon Shaft products are “constant weighted,” meaning that every iron in a player’s bag be it a 3-iron or a pitching wedge weighs the same.
How do I know if my irons are too short?
If the heel of the club is off the ground, chances are your clubs are too short. The ideal position is to have your club sitting flat on the ground. If your heel is sitting up a bit, you’ll probably find yourself pushing a lot of shots (straight right for the right-handed golfer).
What happens if your iron shafts are too soft?
Using an iron shaft that’s too soft for you will also affect the flight of your golf ball. Your golf ball will consistently fly much higher than you intended if you use an iron shaft that’s too soft for you. This is because of the extra amount of flex caused by using an iron shaft that’s too weak.
What shafts should I use for soft stepping?
As an example- soft stepping requires a 3 iron shaft to be put into a 4 iron’s head. A 4 iron shaft should go into a 5 iron shaft accordingly. The shaft that’s left will be used as the extra pitching wedge shaft. You’ll be able to discard it when the 9 iron shaft comes to replace it.
What shafts do you put in a soft stepping pitching wedge?
As an example- soft stepping requires a 3 iron shaft to be put into a 4 iron’s head. A 4 iron shaft should go into a 5 iron shaft accordingly. The shaft that’s left will be used as the extra pitching wedge shaft.
Why choose Nippon shaft products?
In addition, all Nippon Shaft products are “constant weighted,” meaning that every iron in a player’s bag be it a 3-iron or a pitching wedge weighs the same. Professionals demand constant weighting for the sake of consistency.
How stiff is the s Flex on a 6 iron shaft?
A double soft step, 4 iron in the 6 iron will move the flex another 1/3 toward the R flex. The weight of the shaft changes very little with stepping. The 120 gram S flex is still 120 grams while having a stiffness similar to the 110 gram R flex model.