Does GolfWorks have any plans to make a heavier graphite iron shaft in either the MPF or the Rapport? I’d love to play graphite iron shafts, but everything that is in the 120g range is $120+/shaft up here in Canada. An affordable, heavy graphite iron shaft seems like it would have quite the market now that graphite iron shafts are typically better than steel shafts in that weight range.
“The MPF line of shafts is due for an update and the tentative plan is for 2024. A heavier weight iron option might be something to look at, but the overwhelming majority of graphite iron shafts that are sold are 85 grams and below. There is a market for some heavier options, but it’s not a lot. In graphite, the weight is very much tied to the flex, with the A flexes, for example, being lighter options because that is what that type of player prefers. Still, we will look at it and evaluate if a heavier weight iron shaft option should be added to the mix. Thanks for the suggestion.
Britt Lindsey”
fyi, I reposted that quote from Brett from a while back, he may chime in with a different message.
Interestingly we get a lot of comments wanting lighter iron shafts and lighter hybrid shafts. Not too many wanting heavier. We are adding an X flex in the MPF DR, FW, Hy and iron shafts. The X flex in the iron will be 85g and will be an average X flex. Not too stiff. We are adjusting all the flexes in the MPF to be a little softer per flex. At least that is the plan. I have designed them and we are waiting on the first series of samples. As far as 95 gram + graphite iron shafts in the MPF line, probably not at this time.
Britt Lindsey
That’s too bad about the heavier shafts. I firmly believe that in ten years more than 50% of the PGA Tour will be playing graphite shafts in their irons. There is just so much more you can do design wise with graphite over steel.
Thanks for the response. I think a lot more people will start to look at heavier Graphite shafts if they are an option that is affordable. As it stands, most people who use a shaft in that weight range don’t consider graphite as it’s either too light or too expensive. A single LA Golf shaft costs more than double a Project X 6.0 or a Dynamic Gold Tour Edition, it’s just not feasible for the average golfer. My coach just put the 120g MMT shafts in his irons and they were over $200/shaft Canadian. They feel amazing to hit though.