Obsidian Graphite Iron Shafts?

[GolfSwang]

Has anyone ever heard of these graphite iron shafts? 

 

Spotted them in Takomo's custom shaft options, can't seem to find any information on them anywhere (google only comes up with some lacrosse shafts). Multiple weight options too (75g, 95g, 115g).

 

@Takomo please feel free to chime in! 

 

 

[tanboot4]

The Obsidian graphite shaft is Takomo's first own graphite shaft. We are currently working with our experts on a product page for the Obsidian shaft and we will release it as soon as possible.
 

This is the answer I got from Takomo when I asked them directly. 

[mogc60]

I remember when Takomo came out wondering if they were legit or a scam. This shows they are pushing to be a bigger player by going down the shaft manufacturing road. That’s a gutsy move but with quality products it would build reputation 

[tanboot4]

I’ve watched about 5 reviews of the different clubs they make, also follow Goid Good golf and two of their members use the 101 series irons from Takomo. They look great and appear to be a legit option of direct to consumer. They will be my next set of irons for sure. 

[TERRORMOTO]

Takamo making or branding their own graphite iron shafts is definitely risky. Especially if you can't be fit into it or even test it out. Beyond that from a business standpoint its a totally different manufacturing / tech field then iron heads. They have got to be partnering with one of the shaft guys for this. Absolutely have to. 

[sociojeje]

Anyone tried their graphite yet? I would love to know more about the 95s model!

[RDJ]

First time I heard of an Obsidian graphite shaft was from Primo lacrosse 🥍. Maybe they are working with Takomo and making golf shafts now. That’s interesting 🤔 I’m picking them to be a good fit since they make a great lacrosse shaft at an affordable price. 

[DavidVilneff]

Has anyone tried the 101 with the Osidian shafts? I'm a senior golfer with arthritic hands. Also how do they look? Please let me know. Thanx.   

[bills19s]

Seems very hard to find any users of these shafts. I am also debating buying them or order the heads and build with axioms.

[odshot68]

I just ordered a custom set of 101T 4-PW with Obsidian 115 Stiff shafts.  I played a round 2 weeks ago and my golf buddy had this exact setup and was recently asked to review.  My background is a fluctuate between a low plus to a low single digit index with driving being my Achilles heel.  I have been using the Mizuno MP 20MP Irons 5-Pw with DG S400 TI for past 4 seasons.  I've been suffering with elbow pain all year (combo of cutting a lot of heavy wood, golf, etc).  

I hit one shot and my buddy started laughing.  I played his irons for the last 16 holes of the round.  These irons are very forgiving, but more importantly very consistent.  I never got any flies like my players distance irons.  The shafts mixed perfectly with the heads.  I was getting high flying shots that never ballooned or spun up with the wind.  I could flight these irons down, hit knock down shots, etc.  I could hit a little draw with these as well.  This shaft does prefer a smoother swing rather than a reckless swing hard at it.  I noticed they held their line very well without excessive draw.  The only thing I noticed is they were very difficult to hit a cut with it.  I did pick up almost a club of distance even though the lofts are standard.   I hit almost every green the last 16 holes.  I highly, highly recommend them.  I will add the wedges spun considerably more than my vokeys on full, partial, and knock down shots.  They have more of a rounded sole sole can't be steep as they can dig but they flew highly and further as well.  These came with the KBS Wedge shafts.  I can't wait to receive all these sticks.  I'm blown away they can produce a full set and wedges with custom iron shafts for 1K.  Please feel free to ask any questions you have.  Cheers!

[Streuner]

What do you feel with the shafts…? The Obsidian 115 is a good step lighter than your S400. there will be differences for sure. Are they true to flex? Somewhere I read they are a bit whipping? But as a smooth swinger this should not be a bigger problem. 

[odshot68]

3 minutes ago, Streuner said:

What do you feel with the shafts…? The Obsidian 115 is a good step lighter than your S400. there will be differences for sure. Are they true to flex? Somewhere I read they are a bit whipping? But as a smooth swinger this should not be a bigger problem. 

I'm not a smooth swinger and they are stable for me unless I try to overswing.  I was hitting the 9 iron 155 yards and hit the 4 iron 220.  They are not whippy at all.  

[ChristopherBeer]

Hi there odshot68

Have you a picture of the obsidian shaft by any chance.

[odshot68]

On 11/12/2023 at 4:27 AM, ChristopherBeer said:

Hi there odshot68

Have you a picture of the obsidian shaft by any chance.

Ill be back later this week and post a couple pics.

[odshot68]

Here are a couple pics. Class act. Also sent a black hat and matching black towel. 
 

 

[JohnnySouthpaw]

👇👇

Edited January 17 by JohnnySouthpaw

[JohnnySouthpaw]

On 11/5/2023 at 1:16 PM, odshot68 said:

I just ordered a custom set of 101T 4-PW with Obsidian 115 Stiff shafts.  I played a round 2 weeks ago and my golf buddy had this exact setup and was recently asked to review.  My background is a fluctuate between a low plus to a low single digit index with driving being my Achilles heel.  I have been using the Mizuno MP 20MP Irons 5-Pw with DG S400 TI for past 4 seasons.  I've been suffering with elbow pain all year (combo of cutting a lot of heavy wood, golf, etc).  

I hit one shot and my buddy started laughing.  I played his irons for the last 16 holes of the round.  These irons are very forgiving, but more importantly very consistent.  I never got any flies like my players distance irons.  The shafts mixed perfectly with the heads.  I was getting high flying shots that never ballooned or spun up with the wind.  I could flight these irons down, hit knock down shots, etc.  I could hit a little draw with these as well.  This shaft does prefer a smoother swing rather than a reckless swing hard at it.  I noticed they held their line very well without excessive draw.  The only thing I noticed is they were very difficult to hit a cut with it.  I did pick up almost a club of distance even though the lofts are standard.   I hit almost every green the last 16 holes.  I highly, highly recommend them.  I will add the wedges spun considerably more than my vokeys on full, partial, and knock down shots.  They have more of a rounded sole sole can't be steep as they can dig but they flew highly and further as well.  These came with the KBS Wedge shafts.  I can't wait to receive all these sticks.  I'm blown away they can produce a full set and wedges with custom iron shafts for 1K.  Please feel free to ask any questions you have.  Cheers!

Hey @odshot68,

 

Just  curious how are you getting along with your new Takomo irons so far?

I'm considering ordering this exact set up. How is the offset visually on them? 

Thanks

Edited January 27 by JohnnySouthpaw

[Gstad]

On 9/22/2023 at 3:21 PM, bills19s said:

Seems very hard to find any users of these shafts. I am also debating buying them or order the heads and build with axioms.