Nippon Modus 105 Shaft Review - Specs, Flex, Weight

Nippon Modus 105 Shaft Review – Specs, Flex, Weight

If you know anything about Nippon shaft, you know that they all offer excellent feel.

When we asked our testing team to describe their experience with Nippon shafts, the adjective “smooth” came up the most often.

Nippon is renowned for making exceptionally smooth shafts even in very stiff flexes.

Would the same be true of a Nippon shaft that none of us had much experience with? Namely, the Nippon Modus 105.

This is something we sorely wanted to figure out so we took the Nippon Modus 105 shafts out to the course to test them. Take a look at what we found out…

Nippon Modus 105 Shaft Overview

One thing that should probably be mentioned is that the Nippon Modus 105 shafts are among the most-used in professional Tours around the world.

So right off the bat, these are tour validated shafts.

When we researched the Nippon Modus 105 and found all this out, we were expecting a stout, heavy shaft that would be inaccessible to most of our testers.

This intimate us. However, when we received the Nippon Modus 105 shafts, we were quite surprised.

We couldn’t really imagine some of the best players in the world gaming such light iron shafts; but that is the reality. The heaviest Nippon Modus 105 shaft weighs in at just 112 grams.

In terms of feel, the Nippon Modus 105 fits right in with the other Nippon iron shafts that we have tested (or gamed) in the past.

You get a very smooth transition with a kick point that is up near the grip – very manageable even if you aren’t an experienced player.

The Nippon Modus 105 feels light and wieldy in the hands and even when you stand on it, you get a smooth transition.

Furthermore, most of our testers mentioned that they felt that there was almost no waste of swing energy with this shaft.

Why is the Nippon Modus 105 So Popular?

Well for one thing, exposure. The Nippon Modus 105 is truly one of the most popular iron shafts on professional tour circuits.

So you have probably seen some of your favorite players use these shafts – and likely to great success.

But beyond exposure, we were shocked to determine that the Nippon Modus 105 shafts are actually very accessible.

Whether you’re a pro, amateur or just a weekend links hero, the Nippon Modus 105 can be wielded effectively.

It’s this sort of broad appeal that makes the Nippon Modus 105 so popular.

How Does the Nippon Modus 105 Perform?

It must be admitted that most of us were wary of the Nippon Modus 105 when we read the specs.

Most of us thought that an iron shaft that light would be wildly inconsistent. Oh how we were made to eat our words.

The first thing we have to mention about the performance of the Nippon Modus 105 is that it is very consistent.

Whether you are taking a full swing or chipping one in, you get the same feel, flight and dispersion.

These shafts are almost too easy to game and will work with a wide variety of swing tempos. This makes them very reliable no matter what kind of lie you are facing down.

That being said, the launch is a little higher than what most of us like to see. Still, the trajectory is strong.

Plus, if you have trouble getting the ball airborne, the launch won’t be an issue at all. Spin rates are a little high; but the effect can be offset by being able to swing the club head faster.

Most of our testers were seeing a slight increase in clubhead speed with the Nippon Modus 105 (about 1 to 1.5 MPH increases).

Better players will also love the ability to stick onto fast greens with the mid and short irons.

Nippon Modus 105 Shaft Specs

Specs	Nippon Modus 105
Available flexes	Regular, stiff, extra stiff
Weight	103g, 106.5g, 112g
Butt	.600”
Tip	.355”
Length	37” – 41”

What Flexes Are Available? What Swing Speeds Do They Suit?

Regular and stiff flex would likely be suitable for players swinging their irons in the 85 – 95 MPH range.

Extra stiff flex is better left for 95+ MPH swingers.

What Weights Are Available? What Swing Speeds Do They Suit?

The 103 gram version would be good for players in the 80 – 85 MPH range.

The 106.5g entry would likely work for players in the 85 – 90 MPH range and the 112g version would be good for 90 – 95 MPH swingers.

Why is it So Good?

The Nippon Modus 105 shaft is a solid choice because it is likely to improve your iron consistency and distance all while offering that classic Nippon smoothness.

Dispersion is tight, the shafts are lightweight and the all-around performance is superb.

Nippon Modus 105 First Impressions

Nippon Modus 105 Shaft2

The first thing that will strike most players is how consistent these lightweight shafts are.

The launch is no shocker; but the tight dispersion on all shots and even loading on all swings are what really stand out.

Key Features & Performance

The lightweight appointments are really what give this shaft its character.

It’s accessible and will help you improve your distance by about half a club.

Nippon Modus 105 Iron Review

Up to the 9-iron you get really strong trajectory and consistent spin/launch. It’s easy to get the ball in the air and you get a very smooth transition.