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I'm super curious to see if it has any effect on your transition or ballflight, or anyone testing the blue for that matter. Or if you just adapt to it pretty quickly. I tend to struggle with lighter shafts
True Temper Steelfiber Nexus
I forgot to bring my other shaft to compare this go around, but I am okay with that. I got to take plenty of swings with this shaft.
It feels very sturdy in the handle, which makes it feel stiffer than I think it actually plays. If you put a good swing on it I definitely can feel the shaft load and unload. You have to be a little patient with everything to "catch up". It is like the energy is stored in the handle and then because of that the rest of the club will whip through the ball. I noticed if I got too quick or jerky with the club it didn't perform very well.
Now I was playing a Darkspeed X 10.5. People that have played with me know I do not hit a high ball. This thing launched my ball into the air. It felt like it was too spinny and the balls were just getting out there and dying. There was a little wind into me on the range, which could contribute to this. I cranked the driver down to 9 and was able to get a better window.
I feel with more time and testing I could really dial this shaft in. It is pretty easy to swing and reacts well. Will want to get out on a less windy day to see about ball flight, and out on the course to use the Srixon Diamond for testing. Overall, I like it so far.
It feels very sturdy in the handle, which makes it feel stiffer than I think it actually plays. If you put a good swing on it I definitely can feel the shaft load and unload. You have to be a little patient with everything to "catch up". It is like the energy is stored in the handle and then because of that the rest of the club will whip through the ball. I noticed if I got too quick or jerky with the club it didn't perform very well.
Now I was playing a Darkspeed X 10.5. People that have played with me know I do not hit a high ball. This thing launched my ball into the air. It felt like it was too spinny and the balls were just getting out there and dying. There was a little wind into me on the range, which could contribute to this. I cranked the driver down to 9 and was able to get a better window.
I feel with more time and testing I could really dial this shaft in. It is pretty easy to swing and reacts well. Will want to get out on a less windy day to see about ball flight, and out on the course to use the Srixon Diamond for testing. Overall, I like it so far.
Yes. I liked the feeling of the interaction vs the Tensei blue.
The nexus was definitely more work? Might be the wrong word, but it needed concentration, but the payoff is undoubtedly worth it. Could actually “feel” a solid hit and was never wrong. You know “oh, crushed that one center” or “missed that one a bit” and the numbers backed it up.
The other shaft didn’t give quite the same and immediate feedback
I’m in a 55r currently, so the drop isn’t nearly as great as others. Mine is almost apples to apples
Yes, this was my thought as well. Your wording is much more eloquent lol
One thing I noticed and am curious if you had the same thing was I had to really concentrate on keeping a nice slow backswing
I think my backswing is slow anyways, so I didn't really have to focus on that too much. Focused more on a smooth transition vs anything.
Oh that is interesting on the more immediate and noticeable feedback.
I can definitely tell it's lighter coming from a 6x (66g) to the Nexus Blue 50s, but it still feels solid. I've tried a lighter weight Vanquish 50g and it felt really loose. Nexus feels stable, but lighter overall.
It took my some getting used to on the range this afternoon. I hit a handful of short irons to get loose, then let a few rip with the Ventus to get some baseline feels. I've been hitting driver really well the last few weeks and my first 3 swings today were more of the same. Pushed two a little, but hit good solid shots for me. Then I plugged in the Nexus blue...
Just like @brians, I topped the first one. Teed up a second, and hit it decent but it never got 10ft in the air. Really focused on the third one and made solid contact, but dead pull left. Stopped for a minute and got out an alignment stick. Took my time on the next shot and pushed it a bit, but hit a really good high draw. I can feel the handle is much stiffer and I think I was trying to really pull on the shaft to feel the load like I can with the Ventus. I have no doubt the Nexus is loading, but the handle doesn't give, so it's a unique feeling. Hit about 10 more really focusing on a smooth transition and hit some really good drives.
I wanted to really try to feel what the shaft is doing in the swing, but nothing jumped out. It's an entirely different profile than the Ventus blue, but other than the stiffness of the handle I can't really tell any difference through the ball. The Nexus is unique, but it's not off-putting. Through the ball feels pretty familiar and stable. It's only in transition that I can tell any difference in profiles. Nexus feels quite smooth and today it felt fast. I don't know if it's the weight or if it's a little more active in the lower half, but I have an easier time getting the ball to go left with Nexus. Want to hit the range again tomorrow and work on ball position. I'm wondering if it might be a bit too far forward which could account for some of my left shots. Then have a round coming Thursday which should be a fun test with 25-35mph wind.
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FWIW, I had zero issues transitioning to it, and jumping back and forth between it and the black.
I think at times we forget we are talking about a handful of grams. But, we golfers are weird as hell for sure.
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I hit the blue and the black on course today in the MAX-K, and there’s not any sensation of “light” for me personally.
The blue is stable under the hands with a larger flow from the midpoint of the shaft through the zone. With the black, it’s that same handle stability met with decreased activity lower in the shaft.
Neither was what I would describe as loose, even with me being a flex light in the blue from my typical fit.
I’ve got more, but I need to cook dinner for the fam first.
The blue is stable under the hands with a larger flow from the midpoint of the shaft through the zone. With the black, it’s that same handle stability met with decreased activity lower in the shaft.
Neither was what I would describe as loose, even with me being a flex light in the blue from my typical fit.
I’ve got more, but I need to cook dinner for the fam first.
I know in steelfiber iron shafts, people have gone a flex lighter as they can tend to play stiffer. A little different here since only the handle is the steelfiber and the rest is graphite, but do you guys think that could potentially be an avenue for people to explore based on what you're feeling in the shaft right now? Just curious based on @MarMill feedback that it feels a little stiffer and then also seeing @Jman having the blue a flex lighter, yet it still sounding pretty stable.
What do you think made it hum once you re-settled?
I think it was mostly slowing down my tempo and concentrating on hitting “through” the ball. The Nexus blue was really much more responsive to my actions and especially not releasing the wrists too early.
Took a bit for the timing.
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This is a totally different animal than the full SF irons, no need to flex down imo. None at all.
Stable in the hands is not the same as overly stiff.
I’m really curious on how much ball position will impact the shot compared to your normal setup. Are you going to move some further back as well? For science of course…
Figured that would be the case since its concentrated in the hands, but wanted to ask anyways. Helpful.
It's something I think I struggle to keep consistent anyway. I want to experiment and find the ideal spot for me. Then find some way to pound it into my skull. It just happens to coincide with this testing and I wonder if it had an effect on my timing with this shaft and want to explore that further.
No meaningful time with Steelfiber irons personally, but I don’t think the black is playing stiff to flex
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Its about 10 grams which isn't a ton but yep put me in the weird as hell category
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The equivalent of two nickels jacks with our minds SO much.Its about 10 grams which isn't a ton but yep put me in the weird as hell category
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And good news! You can hit both on course soooooonnnnnnnnnnnnIts about 10 grams which isn't a ton but yep put me in the weird as hell category
I really think sticking with whatever the normal flex is you play would work well.
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A lot of talk about butt end stiffness, which can be a little polarizing when it comes to how different people describe feel.
Simple question.
Do you think the Nexus feels pleasant to swing?
Simple question.
Do you think the Nexus feels pleasant to swing?
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I think both versions are.
The Blue in a more explosive and active way, you can feel energy being transferred from user to the ball. The Black is much more subtle and connected, but there’s not rigidity/over-stout sensation.
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Obv Blue is the one I'd probably lean towards. I know they are technically Aerotech, but I love lighter PX graphite wood shafts.