Irons Buyer's Guide 2007Today’s irons run the gamut from forged blades and multi-material game-improvement designs to entire sets of hollow-body hybrids |
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 Shaft SelectionThe majority of new irons come stock with high-quality shafts, but they’re hardly the only option. If you’re up for a little experimentation, there are literally hundreds of exotic aftermarket iron shafts that can benefit your set of irons. Accra i Series The i Series from Accra employs high-modulus graphite for a very stable and aggressive shaft design. Like other Accra shafts, the i Series includes the company’s popular Active Tip Technology in every iron shaft. www.accragolf.com AccuFLEX ICON Built on the heels of the very successful ICON graphite driver shafts, the ICON iron shafts feature the same proprietary A2 composite material that made the ICON a hit with woods. www.accuflexgolf.com Aldila NV As the NV Series (which includes the NVS and VS Proto shafts) continues to flourish, the NV iron line has seen its fair share of successes as well. Built with the same Micro Laminate Technology found in the NV shafts, the NV Iron shafts prove that graphite can officially be taken seriously in irons. www.aldila.com Fujikura ROMBAX Fujikura continues to flood the aftermarket driver shaft category, but with the ROMBAX iron shaft, it’s a safe bet they’ll do the same for iron shaft replacements. Equipped with Fujikura’s Triax material, each ROMBAX shaft is fortified with Kevlar in the tip region for better performance. www.fujikura.com Grafalloy ProLaunch The shaft that has done wonders for drivers, fairway woods and hybrids is becoming more popular in the graphite iron shaft category. Specific trajectories are attainable with the ProLaunch shafts, as is added distance and improved feel. www.grafalloy.com Graphite Design GAT Graphite Design has just raised the standard with the new high-performance multi-metal GAT (Graphite/Alloy Technology) shafts. Each shaft is designed to produce a solid ball strike, not a dead feel. www.gdintl.com Nippon N.S. Pro 750GH This ultra-lightweight shaft from Nippon features carbon filaments in the grip region to add strength to what is Nippon’s lightest metal iron shaft. Weighing in at approximately 80 grams, this shaft is ideal for players who want more clubhead speed, but want to stick with using steel shafts. www.nipponshaft.com Royal Precision Project X The full line of Project X shafts continues to perform very well, thanks to a brilliant taper design that delivers more energy to the golf ball. The newer Project X XL is catered more for players who desire a higher ballflight despite having a slower swing speed. www.royalprecision.com True Temper GS75 The GS75 is a remarkably light (approx. 78 grams) steel shaft, designed for the player who wants a lightweight feel without compromising the strength and consistency of a steel shaft. www.truetemper.com |
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Well known for wedges and quality forged irons, the new Wilson Di7 is a step in the right direction.
Yonex has taken its graphite expertise to a whole new level.
