How do DG X100's compare to other heavy, low launch shafts?

[kody17]

I have recently decided that it's time to give up on the DG Tour Issue X100's I have. Just not getting the desired height on my 5-7 irons with them. I switched them out with the TT Tour Concept shafts in Stiff flex, and immediately I saw and felt a difference in launch, peak height, and ease of shaft load. So now, I have two questions;

 

1. Are X100's some of the lowest launching shafts on the market?

 

2. Would something like the Nippon Modus 120 or DG AMT Black in a stiff flex create better launch conditions (higher ball flight) for my longer/mid irons than the X100s?

I currently like the Tour Concepts I have in my irons, but I am just curious as to what would be similar to these just in case I get the itch to experiment with something else. I dont mind the weight because Tour Concepts are still 126g compared to 130g for the X100s. I just need something that loads easier and launches higher like the Tour Concepts.

[mizunoMP14]

I would not say x100 is the lowest launch. C-taper are lower and for me Project X are lower too. 

 

I would look at KBS tour 125 s+ or 130x, same weight and for me they launched 1-2 degrees higher. 

 

 

[Nevek]

If you like the DG profile and can't load the X100, why don't you go for S400/S300?

[kody17]

1 hour ago, Nevek said:

If you like the DG profile and can't load the X100, why don't you go for S400/S300?

I possibly could. I'm kind of just wondering in general what the highest launching shafts are around the 120g weight class.

[kjbuckeye]

Modus 120,125,130 are all options for a higher flight. Even higher you could try elevate tour from true temper.

[mcounci2]

Might give DG X100 AMT White a look if it's just the long irons bothering you

[Drivingrangehero]

Launch conditions from shaft to shaft can be swing dependent in how you react to its profile and deliver loft at impact. 
 

I hit the DG x100 lower than the C-Taper 130x, I launch the the C-Taper 130 Tour X higher than the Modus 105s, Elevate Tour X, but slightly lower than the KBS Tour 120, but I spin the C-Tapers less. 
 

Id try a few different shaft profiles in a few different weights to see what gives you the best dispersion and feel, then tweak lofts if needed. Don’t feel like you need to look into a certain flex only.  I got along best with the Modus 105s and KBS tour 120 (S) and would consider a KBS Tour 115 (R+) and my swing speed with a 7 iron is around 93mph with ball speeds around 124mph. 
 

Everyone is different, I have a profile that I like, then a weight window. A Modus 120x feels to soft, but a PX 6.0 is a bit too stiff for my liking. They both weigh the same, but different profiles that provide different feel for me YMMV! 

As someone who played DG x100’s for about 20+ years, I found that the DG  120x or Elevate Tour X were a good fit. I liked the Elevate tour x, it had a DG x100 feel, but much easier to load and launch with around the same spin

 

I hat some AMT whites, and I found them to go very high and spin a lot in the 2-5 iron for me personally, but if that’s what you want, they are worth a look. 
 

I currently play Modus 105s hs/x1 and they fly higher than the DG X100, but fit my swing better. The DG x100’s became too much for me. I felt like I had to jump on everything to get the feedback I was looking for, and I still have plenty of speed (around Tour average) 

 

The KBS tour 120 launched pretty high with a nice amount of spin, they make flighted versions as well. I really like the KBS Tour 120 and 115 R+, but I’m reluctant to get them due to tip bending issues I’ve read about.

 

I’m thinking of getting some KBS Tour R+ for my backup set of sticks, so if I have tip bending issues I can swap them out. Not everyone experiences tip bending issues, and I most likely wouldn’t because I’m not much of a digger, but I don’t want to be without clubs either. 
 

Happy Hunting!   
 

 

 

 

 

 

[Cwebb]

2 hours ago, kody17 said:

I possibly could. I'm kind of just wondering in general what the highest launching shafts are around the 120g weight class.

 

Try a 'standard' KBS Tour 'S'