Hello, could you give me some performance comparisons (distance and dispersion–emphasis on dispersion) relative to the following three shafts if assembled in an iron head:
Competition 65, Rapport Core Blue and Recoil 95. Also, similar shafts that your data recommends like for shot control in the 95–115 gram range.
All shafts would be in a stiff flex.
Thanks
We don’t have precise comparison data comparing the shafts you listed, but based on the experience, specifications and some testing we have done on them individually, the Rapport and the DART would more likely have a tighter dispersion. The Comp 65 has the highest torsional stiffness of the group and although it is a good shaft, for a medium strong to strong player looking for control, it might not be the best choice. The Rapport and the DART (in the 75 gram option) should produce similar results. As far as distance, that is mostly determined by the weight, and the fit of the flex to the player. Both the DART and the Rapport in similar weights fit in stiff should produce similar trajectories and distance. Again, no precise shot to shot testing has been done to get exact comparisons, but based on what we do know about the shafts, the DART and Rapport would be similar. As far as 95-115 gram options, not a lot in graphite, possibly options in the KBS TGI or PGI would be ones to look at. In steel, there are multiple options in that weight range. The new KBS Tour Lite, the Nippon Pro Modus 105, or the Nippon NS Pro 1150GH, or the True Temper Dynamic Gold 105 all could be options in steel.
Britt Lindsey
Thank You for you input. Always appreciated.