However, longer shafts are generally hard to hit consistent shots with. $400.00. timestamp='1355720559' post='6079617'] I am a very average golfer, but love to learn about the rules, equipment, and stories of golf. Their results may vary from yours - context is key. You dont need to do LD to swing these though. [/quote] Same results for both. [/quote] [quote name='MadGolfer76' timestamp='1355718783' post='6079509'] Featuring constant weight technology in taper tip irons and descending weight technology in parallel tip irons. They're super stable and if you're able to work the ball anyway, you shouldn't have any problems. [quote name='driverwedge' timestamp='1355711483' post='6078861'] They launch slightly lower than X100s but spin a bunch less. I've hit them all very close to each other. The Dynamic Gold X100 is ideal for wedges. They're in my 62s right now. Their results may vary from yours - context is key. Manage Settings GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, April 24, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, April 17, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, April 10, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, March 27, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, March 20, By Did they make a difference for you? They weigh the same +/- 1g but don't spin less than X7. I am also not a crazy high swing speed player but I hit the ball high and I like the control and feel from stout, low launch shafts. Am a big fan of Project X Rifles. I was just trying to help, sorry MadGolfer!!!!!! and Check out the video to learn what this means for your golf swing. I play the X7's but would not dream of playing x100 tipped 1.5 inches. The Dynamic Gold S300 vs. X100 is a decision that many golfers will face. Well I never heard of him. There has been some craze online about how Kirkland Wedges are being discontinued, so I decided to look into the matter. They are on par with the PX 7.0's in terms of firmness. Why 105TX? By Just do what everyone else does and tell me to "F" myself. The Dynamic Gold X100 would be a good choice for low handicap players with swing speeds between 88 and 95 MPH. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. The ads and affiliate products on this website do not influence any of the editorial decisions made for the content of this site. Tipping an x-100 like that, screws up the dynamics of the shaft. I guess just wait for pulls if you can find them, but then you're not sure of the quality. [/quote] That's quite a bit for a steel shaft change but its not a dramatic difference at the end of the day. It comes in extra stiff flex and weighs 130 grams so its a nice mix of lightweight design and strength. [/quote] I hope I can get dialed in soon! Dynamic Golds came about because they weight sorted them to even closer tolerances. Know anywhere else that's cheaper? You could hardstep them in if you managed to find an extra wedge shaft. I've seen literally hundreds of times, steel shafts just flat out don't change the numbers that much. Just quoting and paraphrasing a bit. No, but I've fit hundreds of players and some very talented. I never got the feeling that the x7's weren't "do-able." Yeah, it's fun to meinteresting to me. You can't even play. Happy to help! They were noticeably firm, and launched low, but overall the feel was really nice and the performance was manageable. well assuming you get your old iron shafts pulled, from golfsmith it costs 19.99 + grip which is about 7 bucks, from golf galaxy it's 17 to install, about 4 to pull, 3 to put on a new grip, plus the 7 dollar grip. They're in my 62s right now. [/quote] They're in my 62s right now. Dynamic Gold X7 is True Temper's heaviest, stiffest and lowest launching/spinning design. The X100 version is 130-grams, extra-stiff. 2023 HomeTown Lenders Championship (Korn Ferry Tour) - Discussion and Links to photos, 2023 Zurich Classic - Discussion and Links to Photos, 2023 RBC Heritage - Discussion and links to Photos, 2023 Valero Texas Open - Discussion and links to photos, 2023 WGC Dell Technologies Match Play - Discussion and links to photos, 2023 JM Eagle LA Championship (April 27-30), 2023 Hanwha Lifeplus International Crown, May 4-7, T200/t100s combo with LAGP shat, tour issue cobra wedges, Cameron CX-01, and more, F/S Scotty Cameron Circle T headcover (SOLD). Reviews. That's quite a bit for a steel shaft change but its not a dramatic difference at the end of the day. Me and My Golf: Hole more putts by doing this! [quote name='stage1350' timestamp='1355698199' post='6077849'] Display as a link instead, Lee Janzen played them, that's how much it matters to really worry about iron shafts. J-Dubs, I am just messing with you buddy. Tour Experience Golf Testing the KBS Tour C-Taper 130, Project X 7.0, True Temper Dynamic Gold X100, and True Temper Dynamic Gold X7 to see the differences in feel, timing, ball flight, spin rate, launch angle, and more! What do you game now out of curiosity? This is not the shaft you want to use with your driver. Butt: .600". If you are in the market for a tour grade shaft then congratulations that probably means you are an accomplished player. Had them and really liked them and like an idiot, got rid of them. And personally my favorite shaft out there! True Temper golf shafts are in the bags of more players on the PGA, Korn Ferry, Champions, European and Japan Tour than all other shaft brands combined. I found GD TI's for about $300 and x7's for $400 OBO, which probably means 350 at best. No trackman or anything. [/quote] Mizuno M-Craft I Blue Ion 365g / Stability Shaft. You can lower the launch by hardstepping X-100, but you will not get the spin reduction that DG Tour provides. [/quote] LIKE 10 LEGIT 2 WOW 0 LOL 2 IDHT 1 FLOP 0 OB 0 SHANK 2 Related Topics: Up Next Don't Miss That's quite a bit for a steel shaft change but its not a dramatic difference at the end of the day. I think that is what they cost? [/quote] I know PX's are supposed to launch higher, but I'm having trouble believing something at FCM 7.5 lauches THAT high. I still do. I found 3-pw x100 tour issued shafts on ebay for $249. XXIO X Series 5 Wood! The x100's did what I wanted them to do 9 times out of ten. Continue with Recommended Cookies. I've got C Taper X in my 64s to try something different. Do these lines sound familiar? I also didnt realize how expensive they were. I just rang my buddy who does long drive and I didn't realize he has x7's in his Naks. The length of a shaft plays a big role in speed and accuracy. They were noticeably firm, and launched low, but overall the feel was really nice and the performance was manageable. Both are designed with the same step pattern (tapered) but the DG Tour has thicker steps and a larger butt section that X-100. You can find x200/x300 shafts on eBay for like 50-70 bucks per set. You just cant help yourself when you hear such stupidity from people who havent fit hundreds of talented people. 2022 Amazon Associates Program. I'd love to try X7, but reality is telling me that my next set will have 7.0s. I've seen literally hundreds of times, steel shafts just flat out don't change the numbers that much. Tempo will affect how you load and unload the shaft and is a big factor in which shaft will best suit you. Explains why the questions in the two threads. All of them 170+ with the driver and the difference betweem S300 to X100 is small, unbelievably so. [quote name='J.W.' Been doing some research on the Tour Issue DG's and they are weight and frequency sorted. MXM 330m All Black The X7 has a range of length options spanning from 37 inches to 40.5 inches. Wow, so the X7's are 400, plus about 25 a club to get installed with a grip X 8 clubs = $600. In other words, with a longer shaft, like the X100, you will be able to hit longer shots, but they will likely be less consistent or accurate. [/quote] This will increase distance and accuracy for better players for sure. I'm more going off experience from club fitting hundreds of players, very rarely have I ever had a steel shaft change of a same/similar flex change spin by greater than 300 rpm of spin. They just feel a lot more solid and weighty through the hit and in transition. [quote name='J.W.' Yikes. Do the black gold shafts compare at all to the x7 and tour issue (weight sorted)? I don't know where my swing speed is right now - I am no slouch, but I am pretty sure it isn't consistently over 115 either. LEARN MORE. With a driver, the Dynamic Gold X100 will surely rattle even better players because of the weight and stiffness. With a longer golf shaft like the X100, you are going to be able to generate more speed, as the shaft will have more arc length to gain speed. Then again, True Tempers Dynamic Gold shaft is the most popular shaft in professional golf, so maybe I shouldnt be all that surprised. If I had 4 bills lying around I would try them again. You can post now and register later. . Any idea how the Dynamic Gold Tour Issue is different than the Standard Dynamic Gold? LEARN MORE. The designs of certain golf shafts can promote more or less spin so keep this in mind when looking for a shaft to maximize your game. The most successful shaft in the history of golf, Dynamic Gold is a tour-weighted shaft that is designed for players seeking a penetrating ball flight with optimum control and accuracy. [quote name='sbguard9' date='31 January 2010 - 07:13 PM' timestamp='1264986802' post='2217685'] Unless you can honestly say that you launch X-100 too high and spin it too much, they won't be worth your money. The OP has been playing golf less than 2 years and made another thread about wanting to play S300 in short irons and X100 in long irons but now wants to jump into X7's a day later. IMO having hit X7 enough you're not gonna all of a sudden bounce a short or mid iron forward now instead of ripping it back 20 feet to the fringe. Ok. This season I backed off in flex a little (not playing as much, and am as big as a house), but am working towards replacing all my shafts. DYNAMIC GOLD 95 VSS PRO. [/quote] True Temper has lost their minds. The OP has been playing golf less than 2 years and made another thread about wanting to play S300 in short irons and X100 in long irons but now wants to jump into X7's a day later. Going from Burner 2.0 stock 85 gram regular to X7, sure the difference in feel is so great that a player that needs something much stiffer will make manipulations in his swing. I've got some to hit this week now. I've got C Taper X in my 64s to try something different. Available now, or soon from TT Tour Concept dealers. Because Tour players are far more discerning when it comes to their clubs, a difference of plus-or-minus two grams can be noticed by a professional. Dynamic Gold Tour Issue is the Gold Standard by which all other iron shafts are measured. Great shaft, the standard. [/b] That may help paint a picture of how they work based on a known swing, tempo and player in general. The move to X7 for me was based on the fact that I was ballooning X-100. . x7 would be suited for a person? It allows faster swingers to load and unload while losing almost nothing in the way of accuracy. If you are looking for a slightly lower launch trajectory and a bit more control over your shots, the X100 is a better fit. You've fit hundreds of players into x7's? Also, lower on both fronts than X200/X300. It's a game and it's unfortunate you feel negatively about it. 2023 Mexico Open money: Total purse, payout breakdown, winners share, How to watch the 2023 Mexico Open on Sunday: Round 4 live coverage, 2023 Mexico Open tee times: Round 4 groupings for Sunday, 2023 Mexico Open at Vidanta: How to watch, TV schedule, streaming, tee times, Meet the new GOLF Top 100 Teachers of America, These floral golf shoes are gorgeous *and* packed with performance features. Also shaft bands are stickers that are put on. Could be wrong. I just rang my buddy who does long drive and I didn't realize he has x7's in his Naks. I'm the first to say it may be a swing fault first, but I wonder if equipment like the x7 would help support more consistancy and minimize the extra spin and higher than desirable launch I often get from my short irons. How about Project X LZ 5.5/6.0 vs. Nippon Pro Modus 3 Tour 120 S vs. KBS Tour 120 S? Enjoy! Youd be surprised how often I get this question on social media. [/quote] Some with 190 ball speed with a driver go from S300 to X100 and the spin change was 300-400 rpm's and this is a guy that can't keep it under 3000 with a driver. They're very manageable. Thanks again! What i've heard from most of the best clubfitters is that with the dynamic golf tour issues do not have to be pured. Ads are enabled on this website. All fine shafts. [quote name='J.W.' Know anywhere else that's cheaper? The thicker grip-end to lower mid section will allow skilled players to take full iron swings and maintain phenomenal accuracy. [quote name='driverwedge' timestamp='1355716718' post='6079367'] I've got C Taper X in my 64s to try something different. Not true- if you read my posts, it is clear I'm not 'wanting' to play anything one day nor do I want to 'jump into' anything the next day. You just have no idea. No one is forcing you to post, comment or get involved. I have 3 years of Golf blogging experience and always ensure that my articles are accurate and original. I'm backing up everything Stage said. :wacko: :lol: are you saying that the X7s are not as stiff as the X100 s tipped 1.5 inches or vice versa? Try everything and see what fits you. When I was in better shape and didn't have a kiddo! I still do. The S400 shaft model weighs approximately 132-grams and is stiff flex. Whats the difference between True Tempers Dynamic Golf and Dynamic Gold Tour Issue shafts? [/quote] Generally speaking, a heavier golf shaft will generate less swing speed, but it will be more accurate. I think the real question is how does the x7 stack up against PX 7.0. What is WAY less? To receive GOLFs all-new newsletters,subscribe for free here. Its just too strong and stiff for full swings off the tee. I'm off to hit scratch!.yes, in less than 2 years! The Dynamic Gold X7 is really only for scratch players and amateurs with 95+ MPH swing speeds. [/quote] Tipping X-100 1/4" is not worth your time. Do these lines sound familiar? It doesnt sound like much but the X7 greatly improves control when fast swing speed players load and unload the shaft. Unless you can honestly say that you launch X-100 too high and spin it too much, they won't be worth your money.