At THP, we believe that testing should be done not only by us, but also by the golfers just like you. One of the cool features about being an active member of the THP Forum is that we look to you guys/gals, the consumers, to give feedback on equipment to golfers all around the world. Each month we send out iron sets, drivers, hybrids, putters, trainings aids and golf balls to our active members to be a part of the THP Forum Member testing.

The Shafts
Each tester will get 3 shafts to put into their clubs and these are primarily irons and wedges. They are 75g in weight and came with some pretty great feedback from @Jman which you can read at the link below. These are not available for purchase yet, and you will be some of the first to try.
Criteria
THP will select a group of 3 THPers to test the shafts alongside Jman who has tested them.
You must be able to check in on the thread (linked above) daily (or close to it) to discuss and answer questions.
You will be reviewing the shafts for a period of 30 days (then they yours to keep/lose).
How to Signup
Post in this thread the answer to these 3 questions.
1. What iron shafts do you normally play?
2. Do you like trying unique golf items?
3. After reading the review why do you think these might be fun to try?
Will be very interested to see read everyones thoughts though
The good news is you can review the gear in your bag for the forum anytime. Everybody loves feedback.
I’m ready to share feedback with those selected!
Here’s my go:
1. What iron shafts do you normally play? Normally I play FST Pro 125 Stepless, recently fitted into DG120 XS & Modus Pro 120 XS.
2. Do you like trying unique golf items? Absolutely, anything that may make me shoot better scores or have fun trying to do that must be good.
3. After reading @Jman review why do you think these might be fun to try? I think putting a 75g shaft that has the potential to play like a heavier shaft without all the extra weight has the potential to change how we look at shafts all round.
1. I’ve got the Project X Catalyst shafts in my irons, but I want to put this in the Utility #2 iron that currently has UST V2 hybrid shaft.
2. Absolutely, I love companies that go out of the norm & then have stats to back it up.
3. I really want to see if this shaft gets the ball high in the air & has a different decent angle in the Utility. Basically the same reasoning as @Jman
We do not expect forum members to have launch monitor access. Test the shafts and report back what you see and feel.
I have been playing UST Recoil 95 in F4 this year after reading some great feedback on THP.
2. Do you like trying unique golf items?
Absolutely! There are some times where tradition is to be respected and others when we need to break the mold and test our expectations. This is how we advance and learn new things.
3. After reading @Jman review why do you think these might be fun to try?
First, I get excited about new technology and new ways of thinking. When someone steps up and says “I can do that, but better” I want to try it and test their claim. Besides that, these look absolutely wild and the rapid taper sound like a great option for my wedges. Extra ball speed? Yes please.
2. Do you like trying unique golf items? I like trying out different shaft combos to see how they feel with my swing and what performance advantages/disadvantages I am seeing.
3. After reading @Jman review why do you think these might be fun to try? given how they are designed and the differences from the current shafts I play, I think these would be an eye opener in terms of feel and performance…idk. It would be interesting to see how they compare to the Miyazakis, Matrix Ozik P95s and DG S300s I have in my different sets of clubs.
2. Do you like trying unique golf items? oh yess……
3. After reading @Jman review why do you think these might be fun to try? well a speed increase, but the ability to possibly have a chance to get more height/sharper descending angles to hold greens better is awesome!
2. Do you like trying unique golf items? I haven’t tried much as my set is older and I haven’t tinkered with it really. After joining here and learning more about equipment I would like to change that and try out new stuff.
3. After reading @Jman review why do you think these might be fun to try? The new technology inspired by a bullwhip sounds very interesting and who wouldn’t want an increase in ball speed. As a low launch hitter the mid/high launch sounds appealing to help me elevate the ball more. Especially in something like the 4i or 5i where I struggle with that. I have set of 115 g KBS X-stiff that I have though about trying so it would be interesting to compare the Xcaliber shafts to not only my current shafts but the heavier shafts as well.
2. I wouldn’t say I’ve tried something unique golf equipment wise, but I’m always open to trying new gear and brands that aren’t a major OEM. If it works it works that’s my outlook on it. I’m also very interested in golf fitting and building so lee bring about new shafts is quite interesting to me. 3. After reading the review and seeing the positive results he got from the shaft it sounds like they might be onto something. The shaft kind of reminds of a mixture between the taylormade bubble shaft and the Wilson fat shaft, with it being wise at the top and tapering down (kind of like the bubble shaft). It would also be interesting to see if I like the feel with my iron shafts being considerably heavier.
I am playing the UST Mamiya Recoil 660 F2 flex
2. Do you like trying unique golf items?
I am a club builder so I am always experimenting with shafts and heads.
3. After reading @Jman review why do you think these might be fun to try?
My swing speed has slowed as I have aged and am looking for higher launching shafts for my irons and the increased ball speed would be a big plus.
2. Do you like trying unique golf items? Different is good. And fun!
3. After reading @Jman review why do you think these might be fun to try? Umm, there’s that bonafide swing speed increase! Hello more distance!
Would love to try these out since you get 3 shafts to compare.
1. Currently, I use the Fujikura Atmos 6R One Length shaft in my irons (Cobra F9)
2. Who doesn’t like to test out unique items to see what works and doesn’t? I am like a tinkerer and always trying new different up and coming products. Hence Arccos and Blast to name two that I would call unique items to use.
3. I am interested to see how these shafts would work in a one-length setup. Could they increase the height and ball speed, while still keeping the spin on a one-length iron? So, I would put in three of my current F9 heads to measure the difference and changes from my stock shafts.
2. Do you like trying unique golf items? Absolutely!
3. After reading @Jman review why do you think these might be fun to try? I’ve always wanted to give graphite a go and extra swing speed never hurt anyone! I’m super interested if I end up with any ball direction bias during my sessions. Does the weigh difference give me fits or actually help me with tempo?
2. I do like trying unique golf items. Mostly shafts and heads though. They seem less gimmicky than some of the other stuff. They’re not always a great fit for me, but I think I can still appreciate what they offer. Like the UHX irons. They don’t suit me, but I still think they’re absolutely brilliant.
3. I think they’d be fun to try because they shouldn’t be doing what they’re doing! Why the speed? How so stable? At those swing speeds and that weight?!? All these questions need researching and experimentation, and R & E is FUN!
I love toying with my setup to get more out of them and lower my scores.
The light weight on these is quite intriguing. I’d like to see how they handle different shot shapes and selections.
That is up to you, but in my opinion, sure. Length dependent of course.
2. I may or may not have tried every unique training aid that has come along trying to improve.
3. I have been intrigued since March when Jman first started a thread about Robin’s Excalibur shafts. A 5mph increase in speed and a good dispersion pattern is so interesting. And Robins comments on how different players have simular results despite different swing speeds.
We got ya covered
I love to try different shafts, heads and clubs.
I think that if I could be apart of this test, I would be able to learn more, and maybe become better at the game . I’m a junior who is trying to get into the big leagues one day and hopefully this will help as well. Also I play every day.
I play the same shafts in my irons and wedges except have a couple of Recoil Prototype shafts in the 50 & 54.
1. What iron shafts do you normally play? UST Recoil 95 F3
2. Do you like trying unique golf items? ?…. Yes! Unfortunately too many according to my better half.
3. After reading @Jman review why do you think these might be fun to try? Many comments but I am getting older and a lighter shaft even with higher swing speeds and the stability might be my next step in shafts. I especially like the forum interaction from Robin and would be happy to provide feedback.
Ping s59 tour issue
Zz 65 lite shaft stiff
Taylormade SIM ventus blue velocore 6
and
Callaway apex irons
True temper s300 stiff
and
taylormade proto p750 irons
True temper s300
player data
Swing speed 105-110
7i – 155 +\-
Driver – 285-305
Range 2x a week
Simulator 1x a week or less
9-18holes 1-2times a week
living in Nashville TN
Currently testing for new irons
Currently being fitted for game improvement
I love gear and finding what changes To gear can shift play styles.
Hmmm…… I really want to try these out but I am not sure I will be able to give them enough testing time over the next 30 days.
Screw it. If I get selected, I will just have to make it happen, wife be damned!
1. What iron shafts do you normally play? Oban CT125
2. Do you like trying unique golf items? Uh yeah and love trying out new things to get data points. Especially innovative stuff.
3. After reading @Jman review why do you think these might be fun to try? I was surprised given JMan’s swing speed on how responsive these were given that they are so much lighter than what I would traditionally look into. Normally a shaft this light I wouldn’t even look at twice given swing speed and how I like the club to feel but if they performed that well for James, then I can’t not be intrigued on how a lighter totral mass club might impact swing speed/contact/spin given what I am used to. These would be going into the UHX to see what how they work with a hollow body/launcher setup.