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N.S.PRO MODUS 3  TOUR 120

Unique development concept designed for control.

The benefits of the high quality and consistent performance of our award winning lightweight N.S. PRO 950GH series can now be found in our new series, N.S. PRO Modus³.

We are proud to introduce the N.S. PRO Modus³ Tour 120. The N.S. PRO Modus³ series shafts are popular with touring pros because they offer optimal performance in the three key areas: • Desired trajectory as a result of the unique structure of a stiff tip section and softer mid section. • Accurate distances due to the unique raw steel material and accompanying heat treatment. • Tight dispersion coming from the exacting tolerances of the highest quality level.

High tip rigidity strengthens trajectory. The high-rigidity design of the tip steadies impact to help minimize unwanted spin and realize a stronger trajectory.

Low mid-section rigidity controls shaft flex. Low rigidity in the mid section improves shaft control so players with any swing tempo can more easily control their shots.

Low butt rigidity enhances comfort. Low butt rigidity improves swing tempo and contributes to a comfortable, smoother feeling upon impact.

<MODUS 3 （モーダス スリー）とは>

アイアンシャフトに求められる弾道の「高低/左右・距離・方向性」という3要素の完璧なコントロールを可能にしたことから、この3要素（MODUS）から成り立つシャフトという意味で『MODUS 3 』と名づけました。

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The Nippon NS Pro Modus shafts have great response and feel which translate into elite performance.

Introduction

Nippon may not be the most common shaft at your local big box, but there’s a reason the Nippon NS Pro Modus shafts are quickly infiltrating the bags of tour players all over the world.  With impeccable feel and even better performance, the Pro Modus literally takes any golf club to a whole new level.  We mentioned in our wedge shaft review that the Pro Modus will make an average wedge feel good and a great wedge feel unbelievable, and the same can be said for any set of irons.  I’ve had all different high-end shafts in my current gamers, but the Nippon Pro Modus has far and away provided me with the best on-course results I’ve seen in years .

Perfect.  I should just leave it at that.  My only other previous Nippon experience was in the 950GH review and I was exposed to one of the best feels I’d ever had in a steel shaft.  The difference is that the 950GH did not have the feel I was looking for in a steel shaft whereas in the Modus I believe that I’ve found everything I’ve been searching for over the past decade.  Admittedly it could be an extended honeymoon phase, but I feel that the Pro Modus has a nice kick to it, solid feel, and a perfect flex profile .  One thing we agree on at PIG about the Pro Modus shafts is that they have a very distinct tight snap at impact  feeling like you let go of a heavy duty sling shot.  Nippon made the butt section of the Pro Modus to be more rigid which is supposed to help your timing of the swing and create a smoother feel at impact.  For me, I feel like I can hit any shot with the Pro Modus shaft.

Performance

The Nippon Pro Modus shaft profile is rigid in the butt and mid section, but somewhat softer toward the tip section.  The firm sections of the Pro Modus keep it stable throughout the swing while the soft gives you a little more trajectory and a decent amount of spin.  I found that I get a very unique (for me) ball flight with the Pro Modus that I had to adjust to.  At first, I didn’t think it seemed like the ball really elevated all that much.  In reality, the ball was getting in the air faster and had less elevation change over its flight (see graphic below).

Frankly, I didn’t really care because I was hitting the ball in tight patterns with good distance and was able to maintain a lot of control on my shots .  Once I understood this characteristic of the flight though, it helped me better understand what I could expect from my clubs, and I realized I could do more with the flight.  I’m able to get the ball in the air quickly, get plenty of height when needed , but I still have the ability to get the ball down and hit a low penetrating shot .  As far as spin, I wish I had a little more bite with the Pro Modus, but I put up much better spin numbers relative to a C-Taper.  I’m able to hold spots on the greens with my wedges and keep the ball a little more under control.

The last thing I expected to change in my bag this year was my iron shafts.  All it took was one range session with the Nippon NS Pro Modus 130 shafts and I was hooked.  With its unmatched feel, control, and overall performance , it’s no wonder Nippon has made such a great name for itself on tour and a lot of us mortals would likely benefit from putting a shaft from the Nippon range in some of our clubs.

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Well written article Bill… I have the NS Pro Modus X in my Hogans and I love the firmness and feedback. Purchase yours today at http://www.benhogangolf.com/hoganfit

Great review, as always. Have you tested the Modus 120 as well? I believe that model is supposed to launch lower with less spin than the 130, in a lighter package. How would you say the Modus compares to Project X?

We have not tested the Modus 120 yet, but stay tuned. We have some more Modus tests coming.

What Project X are you looking for a comparison to? I haven’t done any direct A-B testing, but I formerly played PXi shafts, and I have played regular PX shafts.

Just the regular Project X, not the PXi. Could you compare both performance and feel? I know Project X is known for a somewhat “love it or hate it” kind of feel. (I use it, so I’m in the “love it” section, just so you know)

I’m operating more off of memory since it’s been awhile since I’ve swung a regular Project X, but I would say the Nippon has extremely better feel and a more noticeable kick. As far as flight and whatnot, it’s been too long for me to give you a great answer there. I can tell you the Nippon is easy to control to get the desired trajectory and shapes you’re looking for if you have the mechanics.

Hey Bill…..we spoke on your review of the pxi…..does the modus 130 play like a tighter pxi version?

The Nippon from this review and the PXi are completely different shafts and don’t really compare in any way. Sorry for the short answer, but that’s the honest truth.

Mr. Bush. I was recently fitted by a Ping rep for new G irons and driver. With the irons he gave me two options which I would like your thoughts on. First shaft was the Nippon tour 105 in regular flex. I hit this well . The second shaft was the TTX95 in regular flex. I also hit this well and a bit longer. As a recent retired folk, I need these to last a few years, and the spring wind in north AZ. Also needs to be considered. I prefer a mid to high flight. In closing I do enjoy yor reviews ,please keep up the good work. Von.

You have to go with what performs best for you. I can’t comment on which would be best for you and give you exactly what you’re looking for. After testing both, you’ll have to decide what felt best, what performed the way you wanted it to, and what fits your budget.

Sorry I can’t be more help, but that’s the nature of choosing golf equipment. Everyone will have different results.

I played PX 6.0 shafts but just switched to modus130. The difference is night and day. Ball launches far higher with PX but the penetration with modus is far better.

Its an individual thing but far prefer the modus, which still flies high but with more control & better for my general conditions.

recently ordered new Ping I blades and factory installed new Modus 105 stiff shafts in my irons. Great shaft with very little vibration. After two hand surgery’s this year I noticed the difference immediately. Great height with long irons, which is what I wanted also. First set of clubs I’ve owned with Nippon Modus shafts and won’t be the last.

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Nippon Modus 120 Shaft Review – Specs, Flex, Weight

The Nippon Modus 120 shafts can be seen in the bags of PGA Tour Pros.

This has prompted a lot of amateur players to also give these shafts a try.

While Nippon isn’t exactly as well known as, say, True Temper, in the American shaft market, it’s clear that the Nippon Modus 120 has made an impact stateside.

But why? What makes these shafts so special? We wanted to find out so we fit the Nippon Modus 120 shafts on our irons and went out to the course.

Some of our testers had some experience with other Nippon shafts; but it should be noted that none of us actually use Nippon shafts on our gamers.

So this was going to be a very interesting testing session. Read on to learn what we discovered about the Nippon Modus 120 shaft.

Nippon Modus 120 Overview

The Nippon Modus 120 sort of carry on the torch from the successful NS Pro series.

The Nippon Modus 120 are the successors to the NS Pro shafts and have some of the same design elements.

For instance, the Nippon Modus 120 shafts have a softer mid section while the tip section is made to be extra rigid.

From our testing, we could feel this design feature in effect. It was especially noticeable in the short irons where we noted more control and higher MOI in the club head.

Basically, the stiff tip gives you more control over the actual club head. This also enhances feel and feedback to a moderate degree.

The softer mid section also makes these irons playable for a wide variety of players because it offers a smoother feel and proper kick whether you are an aggressive or deliberate tempo swinger.

Why is the Nippon Modus 120 So Popular?

After testing this shaft, we would have to say that the Nippon Modus 120 shafts are popular because of the effortlessly strong trajectory.

There is not a lot of superfluous spin or uncontrollable launch with these irons.

They help you produce the low, piercing trajectory that you would prefer as a lower handicap player.

But the soft midsection makes these shafts accessible to mid handicappers as well.

This feature gives these shafts a smooth feel even if you have a swing speed under 85 MPH.

How Does the Nippon Modus 120 Perform?

Our testers said more than once that these shafts feel really smooth from backswing to follow through; but especially at impact.

We attributed this to the reduced rigidity in the butts of these shafts.

As a 120 gram shaft though, you naturally lose out on shot dispersion.

Our only real gripe with these shafts was that the shot dispersion wasn’t as tight as we would have liked. Consistency suffered a little bit too.

Nippon Modus 120 Shaft Specs Table

What flexes are available what swing speeds do they suit.

If you are talking about the Nippon Modus 120 specifically, then your only option is extra stiff flex.

And you will need a swing speed above 95 MPH to get any kind of distance out of them.

However, the Nippon Modus series comes in lighter weights and other flexes: regular, stiff and tour extra stiff.

What Weights Are Available? What Swing Speeds Do They Suit?

Again, we tested the Nippon Modus 120 which, as the name suggests, is 120 grams.

While this isn’t the heaviest steel shaft on the market, you will still need a fast swing speed to unlock the distance potential: somewhere in the range of 95+ MPH.

Why is it So Good?

The answer to this question is surely subjective.

So for us, the Nippon Modus 120 was good because it allowed for acute short game control.

It was also producing impressive distance in the long irons for our fast swing speed testers.

Nippon Modus 120 First Impressions

Our first impression of the Nippon Modus 120 shaft was that it felt incredibly smooth when you pure the ball.

In fact, it was too smooth at times. Sometimes, mis-hits actually felt more accurate than they actually were because of the advanced variable rigidity in this shaft.

Key Features & Performance

The Nippon Modus 120 shafts have a rigid tip, softer mid section and a soft butt area.

They also feature raw steel construction and undergo an advanced heat treatment. This gives them a smooth feel and makes for low, controlled launch. Side spin is also kept low.

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The Nippon Modus 120 shafts offer the player great control and accuracy with the wedges and scoring irons. Launch and spin were a little underwhelming though.

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Faster swing speed players will be able to improve their distance in the long irons with this shaft. The feedback is also fantastic as you work down to the shorter irons.

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The Nippon Modus 120 will surely not feel comfortable or offer tight enough shot dispersion to be viable in the box.

Nippon Modus 120 Pros & Cons

• Raw steel construction
• Very smooth feel
• Very well-balanced
• Great for fast swing speed players
• Good for mid and low handicappers
• Not great for moderate or slow swing speed players
• Spin was a little too low in the scoring irons

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Who Should Buy it?

First and foremost, if you are looking for a shaft for your irons that will flatten out your trajectory and give you more distance that way, you simply must get fitted for the Nippon Modus 120 shafts.

That is by far the best thing about them besides the silky smooth feel they offer.

Better players will love the low and fast trajectory that these shafts produce almost effortlessly.

For those reasons, we would recommend the Nippon Modus 120 shaft for players with a handicap of 15 and under. They also work well for swing speeds in the 90+ MPH range.

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Nippon Modus3 120 & Modus3 130 Golf Shaft Review

Nippon n.s.pro modus3 120 & modus3 130 golf shaft review, by russ ryden, fit2score, a dallas fort worth club fitter & club maker the golf center at the highlands, carrollton texas.

Sergio Garcia took his first major title playing the Modus3 130 X in his irons. Unlike carbon fiber shafts which change every few years, steel shafts remain available for a long time. They do not get replaced every other year with a new model. New models get added, but the successful designs stay on the market for years. This review of the Modus3 Tour 120 and Modus3 Tour 130 was first published in 2013. I updated it with charts from the current measuring standards. I have fit countless golfers into the Modus2 120. Recently, I was given a head only account by Mizuno and added the 120 and 130 to my fitting cart. I can now fit a shaft I know well, economically, into Mizuno heads. Within days of adding it to my Mizuno cart it is a winner it producing tight dispersion patterns.

After several years of PGA tour testing, the Nippon N.S.Pro MODUS3 was made available to the golfing public in 2010.  In 2013, a second version was moved from the tour to the public.  There are some unique properties to these designs.  One of which is the use of a spring steel alloy.  Rather than me tell the story, Here is a video I shot early in my video journalism days that tells the Nippon N.S.Pro Modus3 story. Lee Oyer, the PGA Tour Representative for Nippon is one of the great fitters in golf. His fitting skills are praised by his fellow tour fitters.

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Nippon MODUS3 Shafts Review

By DanSueltz October 4th, 2020

Nippon Modus3 shafts have been making subtle inroads into both amateur and professional players bags.

Get a FREE online fitting now to see which  Nippon shaft best fits your swing.

Update october, 2020:   modus posts its 16th tour win in 2020..

With his first victory since the 2017 Masters, Sergio Garcia pulled ahead on the last hole for a victory at the Sanderson Farms PGA tournament.  Sergio has been a long time Nippon Modus 3 Tour user.

Background - Nippon

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.  We have used this shaft and its lighter (N.S. Pro 850 GH) and heavier (N.S. Pro 1050 GH) companion shafts quite a bit over the years.  These shafts have been designed for golfers with medium swing speeds and smooth shaft load.  These shafts have helped most players get the ball in the air.

Modus 3 Line

Several years ago, Nippon introduced their Modus3 line of steel shafts.  These shafts were tested at length on the Tours with the thought that these shafts needed to handle the higher speed golfer's swings while maintaining a desired ball flight and spin.  The four models of the Modus line are the Modus3 TOUR105, Modus3 TOUR120, Modus3 TOUR125 and Modus3 TOUR130.  The numbers roughly correspond to their respective grams weights.  All of these shafts were designed by Nippon for a mid ball flight but each of them will give a different pattern as to how that mid flight is achieved.

In our testing, these shafts definitely have their own personality depending upon what the golfer likes for feel.  The Modus3 TOUR120 will have a little more feel of the shaft unloading at impact and is designed for a golfer with a medium tempo and a mid release.   Our testers that liked the feel of a shaft "releasing" at impact liked this shaft.

While the Modus3 TOUR105 and the Modus3 TOUR125 have very similar shaft bend profiles, these shafts really perform well for players that like the feel of a stiffer tip section.  Our testers were either drawn to the 105 or the 125 depending upon the ideal weight from their fitting recommendations.  These two shaft models give the feeling of a shaft that is an extension of their arm with solid feel at impact.  The 105 will play a little soft to its designated flex so the S will play mid R.  The 125 is much more true to designated flex.

The Modus3 TOUR130 is a completely different animal, in our opinion.  Sergio plays this shaft and gets great performance from it due to his strong swing and late release.    The Modus3 Tour130 has a very stiff butt and mid section with a softer tip section.  This allows stronger players to keep the consistency and dispersion of their iron shots tight while getting better height for perfect performance on approach shots. We have tested this shaft with some of our strongest players in the past and achieved great results.

So, bottom line is that these shafts have great quality and truly are consistently a mid ball flight, mid spin shaft.  The Modus3 TOUR 105 is a great new light weight option that will give lower launch than the N.S. Pro 1050 GH and can handle stronger players.   Be sure to test these shafts at a qualified clubfitter that offers multiple options in terms of flex, length and model.  You will certainly be able to find a Modus3 TOUR model that fits your swing.

And, if you are ready to reshaft your existing irons with these exciting shafts, you can  go to our online clubfitting and clubbuilding site, www.truefitclubs.com.  Specifically, check out our reshaft process here.  

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Nippon NS Pro Modus 3 Tour Iron Shaft

Configure below: Iron/wedge shafts require installation at our facility.

Please note, Ping & PXG irons require specific ferrule dimensions that we cannot accomodate. If re-shafting these irons, we suggest selecting a standard ferrule.

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The Nippon NS Pro Modus 3 Tour is ideal for the player that is looking to keep their spin rates under control and achieving a stronger trajectory as a result. You can buy the Nippon NS Pro Modus 3 built to your required specifications.

The Nippon NS Pro Modus 3 series shafts are popular with touring pros because they offer optimal performance in the three key areas: Desired trajectory as a result of the unique structure of a stiff tip section and softer mid section, accurate distances due to the unique raw steel material and accompanying heat treatment, tight dispersion coming from the exacting tolerances of the highest quality level. You can purchase the Nippon NS Pro Modus 3 Tour in the following models: 105, 120, 125, 130.

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Nippon Pro Modus 3 120 Shaft Review

A nippon for pros and us.

Ryan Heiman Founder and head author at Independent Golf Reviews

This is my official Nippon Pro Modus 3 120 Iron Shaft Review.  

I put these shafts on my irons for many rounds of golf and got a good feel for them.

Here is my experience and how they performed for me.

The Nippon PRO MODUS 3 changes all that.  This is a Nippon shaft I have seen in PGA pros bags and have seen popping up more in the amateur world.  It had been in development for some time, and is finally making its way into golfers bags.

I installed a set of Nippon PRO MODUS 3 Tour 120 S shafts in my Cobra S3 Pro irons .  I really liked the balance of these shafts. I didn’t need to add any tip weight to keep them playing at D2.  Their screen printed red logos look great on the underside of these shafts.  At 120 grams, they are finally a set that is in the weight range that stronger players need and prefer.

On the course I found that they still have some signature Nippon characteristics, with some modifications.  I’ve always liked the feel of Nippon shafts; they are as silky smooth as a steel shaft can be.  It is just so pure at impact.  The PRO MODUS 3 120 is just as good feeling as their other shafts without feeling loose or noodle-like.  They have a firm waggle but a smooth feel throughout the swing.

The PRO MODUS 3 shafts are still fairly high launching, but not in the clouds like before.  Maybe the biggest difference between the PRO MODUS 3 and other Nippon shafts was that I didn’t lose distance.  There was no excessive spin or extreme height, just a strong high trajectory.  I dropped them in my irons and distance wise; they played exactly the same as the original shafts.

As you have maybe read before, when you play a higher launching club, your accuracy tends to be better as long as you don’t lose distance.  The backspin and launch angle tend to eliminate much of the side spin.  I found this to be true with the Nippon PRO MODUS 3 shafts.  My iron play was much more solid and accurate with my rounds when these clubs were in the bag.  For me that translated into consistently lower scores this spring.

If you want the best feeling steel shafts that offer a strong, high launch and accuracy; the Nippon PRO MODUS 3 shafts are right ones for you.

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➕ Strong high launch ➕ Amazingly accurate ➕ Silky smooth feel ➕ Tour weights at 120 grams

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Fitting with low launch, low spin shafts: Modus 120, Project X and C-Taper

In this fitting we were dealing with a player who was already looking for a low-launch, low-spin shaft. For him it was important to have maximum control in the lower part of the shaft. This is exactly what these shafts bring with them and have a "stiff tip": Modus 120 in X, C-Taper 120 in S and Project X 6.0. Normally, shafts become softer and softer from end to tip as the diameter of the shaft decreases. However, modern technologies allow for stiffer elements even with thinner diameters. This is exactly what makes shafts so interesting nowadays: there are countless profiles and every shaft is different.

For this player we chose comparatively "soft" shafts as this was explicitly desired. However, all three shafts are well comparable in terms of stiffness and in the category "typical stiff shaft". Soft shafts with a hard tip are no longer a contradiction and the best known advocate of this concept is Modus 120 , because this shaft is particularly soft in the middle section but becomes increasingly stiffer in the tip. This makes the shaft feel relatively soft, but allows maximum control and delivers a low spin, low launch profile. It is not for nothing that the Nippon Modus 120 is one of the most winning shafts on all tours worldwide.

Bend profile comparison

If one takes a look at the bend profiles of the individual shafts, it becomes clear that the differences are small but do exist. While the Nippon Modus 120 certainly has the "most extreme" profile, i.e. with strong deflections, the profile of the Project X is somewhat less extreme. And that of the C-Taper is a bit more straightforward. The C-Taper is also the stiffer shaft because it has a much stiffer mid section.

Below you can see the approximate bending profiles of the shafts in comparison:

Decision for one of the shafts

Our player knows that he wants a shaft that feels soft and has a stiff tip, but he doesn't know which shaft he likes best. A look at the pure values does not reveal too many differences in terms of launch and spin. At best, you could say that the Modus launches a bit higher than the Project X and C-Taper. But the spin is practically identical.

Our player found it a bit easier to accelerate the C-Taper - hence a slightly higher club head speed. On the other hand the strike pattern with the C-Taper was pretty bad. This was best for Project X, which is why the Smash Factor is the highest. Nevertheless, the choice fell on Modus 120 and there are three good reasons for this:

The good hits produced exactly the desired trajectory with a nice draw to the finish. The feeling with the shaft was the most pleasant for the player. With relatively little effort, decent values could be achieved. And an equally important reason is the fact that our player was best able to stop his typical bad shot. This bad shot is a slightly too closed club face and a long pull that misses the green on the left. As can be seen in the overview, this was not the case with Project X, for example. The dispersion with the Modus was minimal and even without balls that went long and left past the flag.

Conclusion: Modus 120 vs. Project X vs. C-Taper

Such a fitting is a lot of fun. A player already has certain expectations on a shaft and wants to find the perfect one. He has three high-quality shafts with a similar profile at his disposal. All three produce very similar values but with different output. The main thing is to work out and optimise the minimal differences. This is very individual. Another player might have come to a completely different result in this test.

If you fluctuate between these shafts and need help in making a decision, the following take-aways might help: The Modus 120 is very soft even as an X and therefore also softer than Project X 6.0 and C-Taper S. In regards to the bend profile the Modus is most "extreme". If you want a soft feel with a stiff tip and want as much feedback as possible in the grip area, the Modus is probably the best choice. The C-Taper on the other hand is much more "neutral" and does not have such a soft mid section.

Take a look at our iron selection where all three shafts can be selected.

KBS $-Taper vs. Modus 120

The KBS $-Taper is a shaft that also belongs to the low launch, low spin shafts and is an option in some fittings. In this test we compare the $-Taper 120 in Stiff with the Modus 120 X. And even though we already choose S and X as flex here, the comparison is not entirely fair. Because the $-Taper is a lot stiffer than the Modus 120 as you can also see here in our iron shaft comparison .

The Nippon Modus 120 is very soft in the middle part and only gets stiff at the tip again. However, this is exactly what gives the soft feel, but still allows control and a low launch. The KBS $-Taper, on the other hand, is much more neutral when it comes to profile - without any big outliers in one direction or the other.

It didn't take long for our player to feel this difference. For him, it was much more relaxed and easier to swing the Modus and the results were also much more accurate. With the $-Taper, our player felt he had to invest more to achieve the same result. Hence a slightly higher club head speed and yet less ball speed. The hit pattern was a little less clean with the $-Taper.

If you look at launch and spin, you will notice that the differences are practically non-existent. The main difference with these shafts is clearly the stiffness. The Modus 120 is an ideal shaft for players who want a high shaft weight but a soft shaft. The $-Taper embodies rather the opposite. For only 120g, it is extremely stiff and can easily keep up with the current 130g shafts in this respect.

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I am looking to possibly put Modus 120 X iron shafts into Callaway Apex 2016 hybrids – the 3 (20*) and 4 (23*). They would be .370 shafts. I have read about matching the head weights to iron weights. The Modus 120 comes pre-tipped even in .370 accordting to GolfWorks. So, I guess I need to know what # iron shafts to buy. I don’t know the weights of the hybrid heads. My iron set is Titleist T-100 (2021) 5-PW.

I have 2 sets of these hybrids. My gamers right now are Tensei AV Raw white 90G stiff. I like my hybrids to play like irons and have similar distance gaps.

Also, could I replace the sole weight of the hybrid to bring up the swingweight?

And then I was thinking of playing them 1/4 inch over my regular iron length to start and if needed, trim it down.

Without knowing the head weights of the hybrids, I can’t really advise on what discrete length shafts you need to get.  We would take the head weights and compare to  the most similar iron head weight and that would be the shaft I wouldvbe the shaft length I would recommend.  There are no standard weights for hybrids, so I could not guess on what they might be.  Our TC TSI hybrids are 244g on the #3 and 250g on the #4.  Out TC Tour Hybrids are 234g and the #3 and 240g on the 4, so you can see that even separate hybrid designs from us have different stock weights.  We designed them that way based on recommended shaft weights.  the TC Tour were done several years ago when most hybrids used 80g plus shaft weights.  today, most hybrids are coming with lighter weight shafts.  At least that is the trend we see.  So, get me the head weights of the Callaway hybrids and I could tell you what length shaft to get.

As far as changing the weight on the sole of the hybrid, I assume you can if you can get the weights. We do not carry a weight for the 2016 Apex hybrids.

1/4″ longer is fine, you just have to do it and test and decide if that is what works best.

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Nippon Modus3 120 vs Project X LZ 6.0

By BirdieBirdieX October 3, 2018 in WRX Club Techs

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Anyone want to offer some insight between these two shafts? Currently game the 716 AP2 w/ Modus3 120 stiff but thinking about a change. I have the LZ's in my wedges and I really like them but want to gather some feedback before buying a set of shafts.

Handicap goes between 1 and 4 depending on the time of year, decent swing speed but always played stiff in my irons (X's in my woods). 6 iron carry roughly 185 maxed out, comfortable at 180. High launch player too.

Thanks for the help.

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The Modus 120 doesn't not play soft to flex ! There are several threads addressing this misnomer. The cats on the pga tour are mutants! They swing golf clubs at super human speeds ! henrick stenson i

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It came down to the Modus 120 and LZ 5.5 for me during my fitting.   They are similar feel and weight 114/115 grams.   I got more clubbhead speed and non fatigue with the LZ; and hence my choice.

Anyone want to offer some insight between these two shafts? Currently game the 716 AP2 w/ Modus3 120 stiff but thinking about a change. I have the LZ's in my wedges and I really like them but want to

Anyone want to offer some insight between these two shafts? Currently game the 716 AP2 w/ Modus3 120 stiff but thinking about a change. I have the LZ's in my wedges and I really like them but want to gather some feedback before buying a set of shafts.   Handicap goes between 1 and 4 depending on the time of year, decent swing speed but always played stiff in my irons (X's in my woods). 6 iron carry roughly 185 maxed out, comfortable at 180. High launch player too.   Thanks for the help.

If you already have a high launch and the modus' are not too high for you then the LZ would be a smooth transition for you. I've had both and currently game the LZ, to me I can feel the clubhead a lot better through the ball and dont have the balloon issues I had with the Nippons in my i210's. The LZ is the best feeling all around smooth shaft I've played in irons before

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I have the same set up as you with the AP2's; just recently reshafted to the Modus 120S and was looking for the LZ's as well. It was easier finding Modus 120 shaft pulls reasonably priced than the LZ's. The LZ was mostly available new and shaft pulls were hard to find.

I personally found the LZ to be very similar with the Modus 120's on the monitor. Main difference was that I got a bit less spin on the LZ's; peak height, landing angle, launch, ballspeed and distance were the same. Otherwise they're a smoother but similar feel to standard PX.

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That's what I found with the LZs. They spun less than the Modus 120.

tried both during p790 fitting. pretty similar to the point i was told to go with what felt the best. Liked the feel of the LZ's so went with that. High launch/ high spin normally, and after some use, I really like the trajectory of the LZ's in the P790s. I'd say right now things are looking mid launch/ mid spin which is perfectly fine for what I want out of my irons. no issues holding greens whatsoever, although i dont play where the greens are super firm. I don't think you can go wrong with either, but am currently a big fan of the LZs. Playing 6.0's and was previously using C-Tapers.

Had them both in ap2's, Modus 120x feels like the project x lz 6.5 softstepped once. The only problem with the modus 120 was that the handle felt too soft and I couldn't feel exactly where the club head was. The lz fixed that problem. Best shaft I have ever hit and I have tried a bunch.

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which Lz's do you have in your wedges? I'm thinking of switching from s400 to either px lz 6.5 8 iron shafts or px lz 6.0 wedge shafts.

Not a direct comparison as the modus 120x doesnt work for me just spun way way too much. I did enjoy the lz 6.5 it brought spin down. But dispersion was poor with the LZ.

The LZs have quite the kick if youre aggressive.

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As others alluded to, I might go 120X if you are high launch/spin. The modus plays a bit lighter than the stated flex IMO... almost like a soft stepped PX LZ shaft. If you are agressive, chances are you'll like the LZ better.

Love the Modus 120. Very accurate and feels great. Henrik Stenson plays the 120 in X flex and he loads the shaft hard. I don’t think it actually plays soft to flex, it just has great feel. Not boardy at all.

Do not care for the LZ lineup. I am not as accurate with it and it feels kind of strange to me. A bit whippy in fhe middle of the shaft. I love the Project X Rifle 5.5 shafts but the LZ is totally different and didn’t work for me nearly as well as the Modus 120. I get a very tight dispersion with it. I hit a 6 iron about the same distance as the OP, in the 88 mph range in clubhead speed.

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It came down to the Modus 120 and LZ 5.5 for me during my fitting.

They are similar feel and weight 114/115 grams.

I got more clubbhead speed and non fatigue with the LZ; and hence my choice.

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I have AP2 with 120 Stiff at D2 and can't feel the clubhead as well as I would like. Compared to a partial set of MBs I have with DG AMT, the AP2/120 combo feel like dog squeeze from a dynamic perspective (ie, the take-away and transition). I do like the impact sensation of them however and do achieve consistent results.

I've demo'd LZ quite a few times based on the rave reviews of many folks. The dynamic feel is okay but I struggle with consistent impact. Moreover, I find the standard PX not only work better for me, the also feel better to me as well.

Bottom line - there is no substitute to trying them out your self.

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The Modus 120 doesn't not play soft to flex ! There are several threads addressing this misnomer. The cats on the pga tour are mutants! They swing golf clubs at super human speeds ! henrick stenson is 6'4 and has a much higher club head speed then any of the guys on this thread and he's playing a X flex . Play whatever shaft you like and can get a decent deal on . Lastly a lot of us think we hit some shafts or clubs higher than we should and that is false a lot of times . I was guilty of that too high lie myself. Go watch a Tour pro hit a ball or go to YouTube and watch any protracer pga tour video you want and you will see the majority of these pga cats are hitting rockets ! In closing Modus 120 great shaft in whatever flex stiff -TX softstepped or hardstepped . Project X LZ or standard are great shafts with cool stickers I would use caution playing anything above 6.5 . Good luck !!

Are you high?

For those of you playing the LX, are they as harsh as the regular Project X? I had PX 5.5's in some AP2's and for the first time ever I got golfers elbow. I have switched to the Ping AWT Shaft Regular Flex hard stepped once in some i200's. I find I hit them pretty high and I am sure I am losing some distance. I would like to try the LX, but I don't want the same elbow issues.

Thanks in advance.

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I played PX 5.5's in a set of X Forged 18's and ended up with tennis elbow. The PX LZ are much softer in feel in comparison to the standard PX.

I have the LX 6.0 in my wedges. I was looking for something a little lighter than the stock S300 and this did the trick.

I agree with this as well. The LZ is WAYYYY less harsh than the other PX offerings.

The only thing I don't like about the Modus3 120 is the ballooning sometimes. I have a hard time feeling the middle of the shaft load when trying to flight the ball. I appreciate everyone's response!

Think modus 120 is a weaker shaft vs px lz....maybe closer to a LZ 5.5

I came from PC6.0 SS1x in my JPX 900F irons and they were perfect for my swing. With my TM P790 I wanted a little more spin per Iron on the LM, so I tested the Modus 120S. They were smooth but the spin numbers were lower and apex/decent angle was lower than the LZ. Not optimal. Then I tried the Modus 130S and nirvana. Smooth, higher spin, higher apex and decent angle was improved, not to mention a half club longer carry than my previous 900F.

On my S18 wedges however the 130S was way too spiny. So I thought let’s try the Modus 120S straight in. Perfection! Never had such a dialed in wedge attack than present. Knock down, flighted, full swing, flop, just consistency.

In the end, other than the difference in weight which didn’t really bother me at all, my LZ set up seemed very similiar on the range and LM bay to the Modus 130. All of the above felt smooth as butter and it’s really the head that had me search other shafts. The LZ was a substantial upcharge on the P790’s. In the end very happy and didn’t have to “learn” much with this update.

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The pros play modus 120 TX. Its a much different shaft.

Unless a really butt/middle soft bend profile is "normal" to you, the Modus 120 will play softer than most every other "tour" shaft. So I disagree that it plays "true to flex" in a relative sense. Don't be afraid to go up in flex and see how it plays.

The 120 'S' flex has nearly the same bend profile as a Dynamic Gold 'R' flex

Hate to ask another question, but did you go to the 5.5 in the LX too? I really want to change these Ping shafts out.

It’s also a misnomer that tour pros swing faster than everyone who isn’t a tour pro.. many tour pros do swing faster, a lot of them don’t, but they do swing better..

Nippons FEEL weak to flex, and they do play a little weaker than a lot of other shafts out there too.

I do agree that often times people are hitting the ball too high because of a swing flaw vs equipment, but if you have the ability to launch the ball high, and you’re playing a shaft that makes it difficult to keep below ~ 100’ when you want, or are getting demolished by the wind, then you may in-fact benefit from something else.

Last yr I had mp54 with the LZs and this year I have 790s with modus 120. The LZ's had a much more pronounced kick to them and I think that the tip section is a little bit less stiff than modus. Modus I think is maybe a touch lighter, too?

Also the whole notion of playing weak to flex is silly. There is no universal standard of flex in the industry. How do we know something like rifle PX isn't just more stiff to flex and modus is "normal"??

According to the Ei profile I found, LZ and rifle both have very similar tip stiffnesses, but the LZ has a much lower stiffness in the mid and butt. According to the same website, 6.0 LZ actually has a less stiff mid section than 5.0 rifle.

Overall, I prefer modus 120. It's smooth without feeling sloppy, which I feel like LZ kind of was.

I had put in Modus 120S in my 716 AP2's. But I did test out the LZ 5.5 and 6.0 side by side on a launch monitor against the Modus. There wasn't a difference in numbers between the two LZ flexes for me, it was only feel. So if LZ was my shaft choice, I'd pick 5.5 because it felt softer. I'm more of swinger that takes shallow divots than a hitter.

To another poster's point, I can see how the Modus 120 can balloon. I found it easy to flight down off the deck but off the tee can be a problem.

Unless a really butt/middle soft bend profile is "normal" to you, the Modus 120 will play softer than most every other "tour" shaft. So I disagree that it plays "true to flex" in a relative sense. Don't be afraid to go up in flex and see how it plays.   The 120 'S' flex has nearly the same bend profile as a Dynamic Gold 'R' flex

This is the best description and advice in this entire thread.

Yes, the Modus 120 flexes out almost exactly like a Dynamic Gold R300 (throughout measurement of the butt/middle/tip).

From a shaft profile perspective, they are almost identical.

The DG R300 might 'feel' like it plays more stout than the Modus 120 b/c of the weight and heft.

Those EI profiles and Wishon CPM charts at different shaft points give us much more information to compare shafts against each other as baselines (especially Wishon).

The stiff/weak to flex is in relation to, and comparison with, other shafts that have a S or X stamped on the side.

It's not a comparison to an industry standardized number.

Those EI profiles and Wishon CPM charts at different give us much more information to compare shafts against each other as baselines (especially Wishon).

But the OEMs are labeling them, so... they are telling us what THEY think is S or X based on how they are measuring. Like mentioned above, a "R"300 is about the same stiffness as S 120 modus. However, a modus 120TX is massively more stiff than S300 in the tip and butt section. So who is right? The right way to do it would be to EI out every shaft available then find the median & average at each clamp point for each flex. That would then give a true point to compare flexes to one another and establish an average R flex, S flex, and X Flex curves.

But ain't nobody got time for dat!!! Just get the right weight shaft for your tempo, and then mess around with different shafts and play what feels right. Who cares what plays soft or stiff compared to something else.

However, a modus 120TX is massively more stiff than S300 in the tip and butt section. So who is right?

I don't disagree with you relative to people picking up a club and trying it for themselves.

People (not all people) generally associate a Stiff flex shaft to a S300 b/c it was the stock stiff shaft in so many iron sets for decades.

Also, the 120TX =/= 120X (TX = Tour X)...or...stronger than a 120X...and should be stronger than a Stiff flex shaft.

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