Is there really a huge difference between S and R Flex Iron shafts? The answer might surprise you.
Golf shaft technology has improved a lot over the last few decades and that means that the R flex shaft of today is a lot different from the R flex shafts of the past. This test is a bit of an extreme example because 98 mph swing speeds with a 7 iron is above PGA tour average. But that should only amplify the differences between these two shaft options.
Takomo 101T Irons: https://takomogolf.com/products/iron-101t?variant=45253934416182
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Flex varies between models of the same company as well as different companies, S and R could be the same between 2 companies
Nice comparison video, Tim.
Very good information. I went with s flex for the dispersion factor. Was shorter distance, but the shots were tighter. So I will take that trade off all day
Interesting’ish but with that club head speed its not a real choice. Would have been better at 80 mph club head speed. What may be interesting is an autoflex style comparison on driver. Guidance seems to be autoflex is 2 flexes different from normal.so, if you are a stiff, try it against a sr flex…….
The Takomo iron line has intrigued me for awhile, but I would love to have the opportunity to hit them first before making a purchasing decision. How does one go about trying them?
Another really interesting comparison
Can I ask for Nippon shafts instead of KBS?
Great video Tim, I went with the Reg in the 101T , just waiting for course to open!
I went from TT S300’s in my old clubs to the KBS Tour 120 S in my 201s. I’m loving the slightly lighter shafts and the feel of a little additional kick point at the bottom of the swing.
Do you think the R flex could have exaggerated your club path? I have an out-to-in swing and I fade more with an R flex. It seems like the S flex was giving you a club path of 2.8 to low 4s, but the R flex was more like 4 to 5.5 degrees in-to-out. Great video! I'll have to try this out next time I'm at the Trackman.
Great information Tim loved the video
I was looking in the KBS website and saw the they me an R+ flex. Will Takomo Golf carry these as an option at anytime?
The height and spin on the S is more my prefeered profile. Those R shots seemed to have much more runout. I want things to drop and stop with irons. My 101T's are still in process stage but can't wait to get them and compare to my current gamers. Great content and keep it up! And offer more stuff in LH!!! lol
Hey Tim, looking to order some 201 irons. Deciding between tour stiff or tour lite x-stiff. 85-90mph club speed but like the idea or a lighter shaft but not sure how might effect game. Thanks!
Obviously every golfer can play every shaft, obviously as well you won't go further with stiffer sticks (long drive guys often play their longest with regular or even lady/senior shafts, for the whipping effect). The benefit of the right stiffness is indeed controlling the club face and not losing every shot to the left (or the right for other players). I'm playing the tour in 130g x-stiff and I've got not issues playing some regular clubs… I just know that I'll over draw 90% of them whereas I don't have this issue (mostly) with stouter/heavier shafts.
Add feel to that and that about all there is to "stiffness" and even "weight" in shafts!