MP-32 with NSPro 950 Shaft

Before i changed to the current new set of MP-32 with NSPro 950 shaft, i was playing with MP-33 with DG shaft. I think i pick the wrong shaft as i can't feel the club head now. Feel like nothing!!! Is re-shafting an only way?

Originally Posted by leonjacky Before i changed to the current new set of MP-32 with NSPro 950 shaft, i was playing with MP-33 with DG shaft. I think i pick the wrong shaft as i can't feel the club head now. Feel like nothing!!! Is re-shafting an only way?

LJ,

Basically, replacing DGs with NS950s has reduced the overall weight of each iron by roughly 25 - 30 grams. Most of the time when a change like this is done, the clubmaker will have to add tip weight to bring the swingweight back up (I don't know how yours were done) or make the clubs a little longer (1/2" maybe - not recommended unless it fits your swing).

Post shaft installation, you can add weight to the heads with lead tape. This will boost the swingweight, but your overall weight will still be lighter than the DGs. The added weight will give you more feel of the clubhead during the swing as well as soften the flex slightly. Try experimenting with your favorite iron and add a 2" strip of lead tape one at a time. Hit plenty of balls in between strips of tape. At some point you should start feeling the head and, hopefully, start striking the ball more consistently. Add the same amount of tape to all your irons and tweak each for the feel you desire. The pros do this sort of thing all the time, BTW. Good luck!

Originally Posted by ThinkingPlus LJ,

...the clubmaker will have to add tip weight to bring the swingweight back up (I don't know how yours were done)...

...add weight to the heads with lead tape...Good luck!

Thank you very much! My new MP-32 is a new set with NSPro R shaft!

Actually, i am also thinking of re-shafting. I went to driving range and try in between Wishon Series 5 Steel Shaft and Dynamic Gold, the club fitter said i hit better with Wishon's one. However, someone told me that the tip dia. of series 5 is .037. Any suggestion on shaft? I hit my 7 iron 160 yards quite consistently.

Originally Posted by leonjacky Thank you very much! My new MP-32 is a new set with NSPro R shaft!

Actually, i am also thinking of re-shafting. I went to driving range and try in between Wishon Series 5 Steel Shaft and Dynamic Gold, the club fitter said i hit better with Wishon's one. However, someone told me that the tip dia. of series 5 is .037. Any suggestion on shaft? I hit my 7 iron 160 yards quite consistently.

Unless you really know what you are looking for, my recommendation would be to get fitted. A quality custom club builder can really help you determine the most appropriate lie, flex, and swingweight for your swing. That being said, if you like a little lighter shaft like your NS950s, but slightly heavier with a lower trajectory, then I have heard good things about the True Temper DGSLs. The TT DGs would be fine if you wanted a heavier overall feel with the same lower trajectory. You could also try Rifles as well although be careful of getting too stiff with the Rifles (once again the custom club builder can steer you towards the right flex). I have also heard good things about Tom Wishon's shafts. I play Wishon irons and woods so I am a bit of a fan as well.

In general I would guess you could go a little stiffer than a regular, but stiff might be too much. Something in between might work well. It really depends on how you load the shaft. If you are smooth, then the softer flex will work great. If you get a little more violent as you start down, a stiffer flex will let you hit the ball a bit straighter.

I suggest that you see a clubfitter. May I suggest someone who is a member of the Professional Clubmakers Society.
Have him or her review every item of your existing club set and examine your swing and ball flight. This will give you a base line from which to change inorder to achieve your goal.
Your time and money will be well spent. Getting opinions from your friends and the fellows at the driving range will be hit or miss at best.

Originally Posted by leonjacky Before i changed to the current new set of MP-32 with NSPro 950 shaft, i was playing with MP-33 with DG shaft. I think i pick the wrong shaft as i can't feel the club head now. Feel like nothing!!! Is re-shafting an only way?