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Nippon N.S. Pro 850GH Neo Shafts

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Nippon is undoubtedly the top brand that comes to mind when the discussion focuses on lightweight steel shafts. Believe it or not, Nippon was the first company worldwide to introduce sub-100-gram constant-weight steel shafts in 1999. Even more impressive is the fact that the N.S.PRO 950GH is still in circulation today as it has been the best-selling lightweight steel irons shaft in history. Needless to say, Nippon has the pedigree to be known as a top producer of lightweight steel shafts.

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Wouldn’t be surprised to see these in lots of OEM iron sets in the coming years.
 
Hawk said:
Wouldn’t be surprised to see these in lots of OEM iron sets in the coming years.
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This was my immediate thought. They have been doing light weight so well for a long period of time.
I am actually really looking forward to trying these.
 
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Hawk said:
Wouldn’t be surprised to see these in lots of OEM iron sets in the coming years.
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me either.Seems to be the direction OEMs are heading and this is definitely Nippons space.
 
Played the 950 Neos all year and really enjoyed them. A nice high launch and smooth feel. I could see myself going a little lighter over the next few years.
 
These shafts seem right up my alley. I recently moved back to steel shafts after using graphite for 3 years due to tennis elbow. I have KBS Tour 80s right now but as a low ball hitter the thought of lighter weight steel with higher peak heights is definitely intriguing.
 
russtopher said:
These shafts seem right up my alley. I recently moved back to steel shafts after using graphite for 3 years due to tennis elbow. I have KBS Tour 80s right now but as a low ball hitter the thought of lighter weight steel with higher peak heights is definitely intriguing.
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My gut feeling is that these will feel a bit better in the hands too.
 
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russtopher said:
These shafts seem right up my alley. I recently moved back to steel shafts after using graphite for 3 years due to tennis elbow. I have KBS Tour 80s right now but as a low ball hitter the thought of lighter weight steel with higher peak heights is definitely intriguing.
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KBS Tour(not the 80s you mentioned) had been my favorite shaft for quite some time. I still wouldn’t hesitate to throw those in something. I did play a set that was KBS Tour 90. But I truly feel that when we are looking lightweight steel…Nippon is the place to be.
 
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KBS Tour(not the 80s you mentioned) had been my favorite shaft for quite some time. I still wouldn’t hesitate to throw those in something. I did play a set that was KBS Tour 90. But I truly feel that when we are looking lightweight steel…Nippon is the place to be.
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Agreed. I had the 90's in another set that I didn't quite get along with and ended up moving on from just prior to the elbow issues. I had tried out some Cobra OL that had the Zelos 8s in them and I really enjoyed how they felt.
 
Always enjoyed Nippon's Lightweight Steel Shaft options in the Zelos class.
I'm sure this will be a instant hit with golfers.
 
i love the gh series. such a smooth feeling shaft. i know nippon did the ghost hybrid shaft, but i'm surprised they haven't push harder into the premium graphite iron shaft space.
 
McLovin said:
i love the gh series. such a smooth feeling shaft. i know nippon did the ghost hybrid shaft, but i'm surprised they haven't push harder into the premium graphite iron shaft space.
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I like their graphite wood line myself.
 
These would be a nice step up from my current Modus 105's :)
 
Nippon you say?!❤️
 
Installed 850 Neo shafts and played them today - sweet soft feeling shafts with high flight BUT I could alter trajectory if needed!
 
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