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tonybrown32 61 June 13, 2024 0 Comments

Hello there,

I’ve been playing R Flex M890 shafts in the TS3 heads now for a few weeks, and we are getting along fairly well… best feeling irons I’ve hit in as long as I can remember! Launch and spin is about where I want it with the M890s, feel isn’t bad either.. but I keep wondering if some of the other alternatives might add just a touch more stability overall, while keeping similar flex/feel.

My Driver SS speed is about 90-92, smooth swinger, I like a soft feel, and I don’t typically add a lot of dynamic loft, so the M890s have been a pleasant surprise in helping with a little more height and spin in the 6,7,8 irons actually (6i is my lowest lofted iron in my bag before going to a 23/26 degree TC Pro hybrids).. I was worried they may be way to soft, but they turned out to feel better than expected.

I’m looking at the Rapport Blue and the Pro Series shafts as an alternative to my current M890s.

In the Rapport Blue would the R flex be similar to the R flex in the M890s?

In the Pro Series, knowing these play stiffer to flex, would the A flex Pro Series be a better option?

Any opinions on which of these three shafts (M890, pro series, and Rapport blue) might be a better overall performer, and transition well using as an iron shaft in my 23 and 26 degree hybrids? I play my Hybrids at iron length as a true iron replacement.

Thanks for the advice!

Britt Lindsey Answered question June 14, 2024

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Answer 1 · 2024-06-14T10:32:04+00:00

The Rapport R flex is similar in profile to the M890 R flex. It does have a lower torsional stiffness (torque), which makes it feel slightly firmer, meaning it would probably feel a little firmer than the M890. The MPF R flex is the most firm of the three choices. The MPF A flex is is actually very similar to the M890 R flex as well except in the tip section, where it is a little firmer. So, based on the profile data, the MPF A flex would be similar to the M890 R flex but feel a little firmer. It would also be the most similar in weight. The MPF R flex would be firmer no doubt and heavier by 10 grams. The Rapport is approximately 8 grams heavier than the M890, similar in profile and with the lower torque would also should feel firmer than the M890.

So, based on the information, it seems the MPF A flex (similar weight) could be worth a try. I like the Rapport as well and we have had a lot of success and positive feedback on the Rapport. It would be similar to the M890, feel slightly firmer due to the lower torque, and be slightly heavier.

Hoe this helps.

Britt Lindsey

Thanks Britt,

Sounds like Rapport R and MPF A are the better choices.. and will come more down to which weight I prefer. I might have to try 8-10g of lead tape on my current M890 shafts and see how that feels, and decide from there between the two.

Thanks again!