Need sub $20 graphite iron suggestions.........

[spaldingsmails70]

I am researching graphite shafts for my TA5 gunmetal irons.  Most likely higher launch, reg flex.  I would like something that has been issued in the last five years or so.  Seems to be when the technology stepped up.  I am on a budget so under $20 preferable.   If I am nuts for thinking this is out there you can tell me.

[Puttersaurus Rex]

Not sure about last 5 years(that is a tall order), but these are options under $20.

-Golfworks MPF Pro

-UST DHI, Competion, or MP6

-Graphite Design G-Tech

 

Under $25:

UST Recoil 660

Grafalloy Pro custom

 

 

 

[denkea]

Not under $20 but best bang for the buck.  Excellent shaft for the price.

 

https://www.golfworks.com/mitsubishi-rayon-kuro-kage-black-2nd-gen-iron-shafts/p/mr0046/

[spaldingsmails70]

Thanks for these suggestions.  Seems the jump to $25 gets you better technology and higher quality.

[BogeyParBogey]

I have a test club coming in with the Maltby MPF and can report back after receipt.

 

Dave

[Sparky14]

I suspect the TA5 are 0.355 taper, which makes it tough. Not many bargain taper graphites around. 

 

Diamond Tour has some decent 0.370" parallel graphite iron shafts for around $15. Prolaunch. Matrix. 

[Stuart_G]

2 hours ago, spaldingsmails70 said:

I am researching graphite shafts for my TA5 gunmetal irons.  Most likely higher launch, reg flex.  I would like something that has been issued in the last five years or so.  Seems to be when the technology stepped up.  I am on a budget so under $20 preferable.   If I am nuts for thinking this is out there you can tell me.

 

What shaft weight?   That's way more important than any other aspect or characteristic when picking a shaft.   Unfortunately not a lot of options at that price point new, especially for the heavier shafts.   So you might want to keep an eye out for a good set of pulls.

 

And I wouldn't worry about the age of the shaft model, especially at that price point.  Older technology doesn't really go out of date, newer shafts just allow more options to choose from.  Despite trying many newer ones, my favorite graphite iron shaft is a model that's about 15 years old.

 

Edited September 3, 2020 by Stuart_G

[Shilgy]

12 minutes ago, Stuart_G said:

 

What shaft weight?   That's way more important than any other aspect or characteristic when picking a shaft.   Unfortunately not a lot of options at that price point new, especially for the heavier shafts.   So you might want to keep an eye out for a good set of pulls.

 

And I wouldn't worry about the age of the shaft model, especially at that price point.  Older technology doesn't really go out of date, newer shafts just allow more options to choose from.  Despite trying many newer ones, my favorite graphite iron shaft is a model that's about 15 years old.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/8pc-NEW-UST-MAMIYA-RECOIL-ES-460-F4-Stiff-Flex-IRON-SHAFTS-370-244205-/373094152586?hash=item56de24f98a

[Stuart_G]

5 minutes ago, Shilgy said:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/8pc-NEW-UST-MAMIYA-RECOIL-ES-460-F4-Stiff-Flex-IRON-SHAFTS-370-244205-/373094152586?hash=item56de24f98a

 

It's certainly a real good deal if they are not too light (and they certainly don't fall under the category of 'heavier' graphite iron shafts).  But I think the OP said he was looking for reg flex, not stiff.

Edited September 3, 2020 by Stuart_G

[spaldingsmails70]

14 minutes ago, Stuart_G said:

 

What shaft weight?   That's way more important than any other aspect or characteristic when picking a shaft.   Unfortunately not a lot of options at that price point new, especially for the heavier shafts.   So you might want to keep an eye out for a good set of pulls.

 

And I wouldn't worry about the age of the shaft model, especially at that price point.  Older technology doesn't really go out of date, newer shafts just allow more options to choose from.  Despite trying many newer ones, my favorite graphite iron shaft is a model that's about 15 years old.

 

Was thinking in the 70. Not too light.  Thanks for the thoughts.

 

14 minutes ago, Stuart_G said:

 

 

[spaldingsmails70]

30 minutes ago, Sparky14 said:

I suspect the TA5 are 0.355 taper, which makes it tough. Not many bargain taper graphites around. 

 

Diamond Tour has some decent 0.370" parallel graphite iron shafts for around $15. Prolaunch. Matrix. 

 

It's actually .370.  I got them off ebay and put FST 90s in them.  Thanks for the thoughts.   I actually found a set of taper Recoil 660 I thought about shimming.I have had good luck with Diamond Tour.  They are quality folks.  I was intrigued by this shaft.   But for the life of me can't find anything about.  Plus no tip trim info which kind of spooked me.

 

https://www.diamondtour.com/golf-components/club-shafts/matrix-proto-oc-iron-shafts-black-red-white-tie.html

[Stuart_G]

19 minutes ago, spaldingsmails70 said:

 

Was thinking in the 70. Not too light.  Thanks for the thoughts.

 

 

 

Just remember for single length blanks, the listed weight is for an uncut shaft.  So the cut shaft weight, especially for the shorter irons, will be much lighter than what's listed.

[Shilgy]

21 minutes ago, Stuart_G said:

 

It's certainly a real good deal if they are not too light (and they certainly don't fall under the category of 'heavier' graphite iron shafts).  But I think the OP said he was looking for reg flex, not stiff.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/6-New-UST-Recoil-ESX-480-F3-Regular-Flex-Iron-Shafts-370-Parallel-248506-/373184429409?hash=item56e3867d61

 

might work

[Gohigh]

Ive seen Recoils come up on BST for around $150, so thats prob your best bet. Steelfibers tend to come up around here for bit more for a nice set.

[spaldingsmails70]

59 minutes ago, Stuart_G said:

 

Just remember for single length blanks, the listed weight is for an uncut shaft.  So the cut shaft weight, especially for the shorter irons, will be much lighter than what's listed.

 

Thanks for you thoughts.  I will keep an open mind.  Especially considering I am playing 20 year old irons.

[sticksgolf]

5 minutes ago, spaldingsmails70 said:

 

Thanks for you thoughts.  I will keep an open mind.  Especially considering I am playing 20 year old irons.

 

Had a couple sets of those way back when. What shafts are in them now?

[spaldingsmails70]

16 minutes ago, sticksgolf said:

 

Had a couple sets of those way back when. What shafts are in them now?

 

They came with Sensicores.  I put FST's 90s in them.  Great setup.  I love them.  Would love to find the D wedge.  Not as you as young as I used to be so ready for the graphite transition.

[rx7mark]

+1 on the Mitsubishi Kuro Kage , I tried one in a test club in stiff and really like the feel and trajectory, and its right in your zone weight  at 75g. 

 

I would have gone that route but found a set of Steel Fiber pulls I could not pass up.

[ebk]

6 hours ago, Stuart_G said:

 

Just remember for single length blanks, the listed weight is for an uncut shaft.  So the cut shaft weight, especially for the shorter irons, will be much lighter than what's listed.

There’s a link at the bottom to a pdf for trimming data.  For the shaft you mentioned, scroll down to chart T

[drumdude96]

Graphite Design G-Tech shafts are less than $20 each.  80 grams, 3.5° of torque, mid-launch.  Not bad specs for an inexpensive shaft.  You can check them out on Golfworks.com. 

[Justsomeguy]

9 hours ago, Puttersaurus Rex said:

Not sure about last 5 years(that is a tall order), but these are options under $20.

-Golfworks MPF Pro

-UST DHI, Competion, or MP6

-Graphite Design G-Tech

 

Under $25:

UST Recoil 660

Grafalloy Pro custom

 

 

 

I play the recoils. They're awesome.

[spaldingsmails70]

53 minutes ago, drumdude96 said:

Graphite Design G-Tech shafts are less than $20 each.  80 grams, 3.5° of torque, mid-launch.  Not bad specs for an inexpensive shaft.  You can check them out on Golfworks.com. 

That looks like an option. Graphite design and great price point.

 

[Colej]

Check golfdealsandsteals on eBay. Some great options there for you. 
 

the maltby pro series is hard to beat IMO. 

[spaldingsmails70]

6 hours ago, Colej said:

Check golfdealsandsteals on eBay. Some great options there for you. 
 

the maltby pro series is hard to beat IMO. 

Some the on the steals website interest me. However they have no tip trim info. Makes me nervous.

[8602081]

I put Aldila NV multi irons shafts on Nike Pro Combo heads..  I think mine are stiff

 

85 grams

 

Been using them for 2 years and love them..  

 

You can find them cheap on eBay .. new..

 

https://www.ebay.com/i/392398218807?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28

 

6 New  for $80 plus shipping as an example..

 

or 

Aldila VS proto  85g

6 new for $70 plus shipping..

Edited September 5, 2020 by 8602081

[RR58]

11 hours ago, Colej said:

Check golfdealsandsteals on eBay. Some great options there for you. 
 

the maltby pro series is hard to beat IMO. 

This is somewhat 2nd hand info, a friend of mine put together a set of Maltby's (DBM?) with SmacWrap Recoils. While it wasn't quite the right combo for him he decided that he wanted to stay with graphite. He tried the Maltby Pro Series and has been very happy with the results.

[Colej]

18 hours ago, spaldingsmails70 said:

Some the on the steals website interest me. However they have no tip trim info. Makes me nervous.

I’d just look around the net for your trimming info. Or try contacting the shaft manufacturer directly. 

[8602081]

I remember looking into the info on trimming..

 

I think Aldila is just butt trimming to length..   Only thing I had to worry about is the shaft was 370.. so I had to sand little more to fit 355.

 

 

[spaldingsmails70]

On 9/3/2020 at 12:45 PM, BogeyParBogey said:

I have a test club coming in with the Maltby MPF and can report back after receipt.

 

Dave

Let me know how this goes.  I'm leaning heavily towards this choice. You testing the Pro Series right?

[BogeyParBogey]

12 hours ago, spaldingsmails70 said:

Let me know how this goes.  I'm leaning heavily towards this choice. You testing the Pro Series right?

 

I bought a STi2 6 iron with the Maltby MPF Pro series shaft in stiff to compete with my TE Forged 5 iron with Dynamic Gold R300.  I like the way the MPF shaft feels, but I personally did not see greater distance with graphite.

 

Dave