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Chux13 32 4 days ago 0 Comments

Had trouble finding if this question has come up, but what are your thoughts on going to a lighter shaft but keeping a preferred swingweight? In this case, I currently game the Modus 120s shafts on my TS3 irons and LOVE them! Only thing is my joints are not very happy. I am not opposed to lighter weights in graphite, I am just curious what to expect if I went from the modus 120 to something in the 80g range?

I currently swing my 7i at 84 mph with a 164 carry vert of 23° at 112ft high and 7200 spin. The 7i at a D1.5 sw.

Id imagine lighter weights would increase height and spin, but also have not adjusted SW in the past when I tried light graphite where the head just felt too light.

Appreciate yall!

Britt Lindsey Answered question 3 days ago

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Answer 1 · 2025-10-21T11:44:08+00:00

Chux. I’ve been there. I’ll comment on graphite in a moment. I gradually went down in weight with the Nippon shafts. You may find something in the Nippon line. They’ve come out with an ultra light steel shaft. You mentioned your joints. Pro soft inserts could be the answer in the light steel shaft and certainly worth a try.
im a senior and had no difficulty with graphites once I dialed in the swing weight. The first thing you’re going to notice is the total club weight. Depending upon your transition, try a quality stiff graphite and load the club head with lead tape until you can feel the club head in your swing. I once played a 90 gram graphite in stiff for wedges with success. Britt may have some suggestions on graphites with similar profiles of what you’re hitting now. MMT Dart shafts are great, but expensive. I’ve also had a some happy players with the new Maltby Pro+ shaft in stiff which is more economical.

This is great feedback, Bill. Thank you! Ive tried inserts with the 120s and do feel a difference, but my other problem is I hit off mats in the backyard to practice. My other option is to either build my own divot board to test or go straight to a fiberbuilt grass series. My pain does not pop up on the course or range. Its remnants of my practice unfortunately so I am trying to find all avenues possible.