Nippon N.S. Pro 850GH Neo Shafts

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. 

850GH Neo

Earlier this year, Nippon mentioned that their “neo” lineup would expand, having an additional shaft line to partner with the 950GH neo. After several months of waiting, the day has come when they officially make the new 850GH neo shafts available. 

“Since the N.S. PRO 850GH steel shafts were introduced in the early 2000s, irons have been assembled with larger heads and stronger lofts, resulting in reduced spin and lower trajectory,” said Hiro Fukuda, sales and marketing for Nippon Shaft. “The 850GH neo will help golfers who are seeking higher trajectory and more spin; in addition, the firmer mid-section of the shaft will help golfers square the club at impact.”

850GH Neo ball flight

Nippon has several lightweight iron shafts, each targeting a specific golfing demographic. With the 850GH neo, Nippon is focusing on golfers who play not only iron shafts that come in under 100 grams but also those who gravitate towards driver shafts around 50 grams. While some might immediately scoff at those recommendations, I think it’s fair to say that the market is much larger than we would believe. 

As mentioned above, the 850GH neo will help increase launch angle, increase peak height, and provide some extra spin. To help achieve this type of profile, Nippon has gone with a slightly softer tip section. This softer tip helps increase those launch angles. Coinciding with the softer tip is a firmer mid-section that offers a stable shaft experience through the entire swing. One of the stigmas in the golf world is that once a shaft goes lightweight, it loses its stability. By firming up this middle section of the shaft, Nippon wants to ensure their players that this is not the case, so get ready to swing confidently. 

850GH Neo EI Curve

Finally, to maintain that classic Nippon N.S. feel, the butt end of the shaft is slightly smaller, with a .590″ diameter as opposed to .600″. The N.S. shafts have their signature feel, so whenever Nippon adds to this line, it is essential to ensure that this carries over. 

Nippon has been on a journey to create, what they call, the perfect iron club and the creation of the new 850GH neo was one of the benefactors of that process. As successful as the N.S. lines have been over the years, there is little doubt that these will be prevalent in irons for years to come.

Stay tuned to the THP Forum for more information including how you could win a set of these to drop into your own irons. For more information on these or any other Nippon shaft, check out their website at www.nipponshaft.com.

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Dean DeCrescenzo
Dean DeCrescenzo is a THP staff writer that currently resides in upstate New York. He has been a member of The Hackers Paradise for over 7 years and been involved with a number of THP events.
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