Nippon 950 Neo Shaft
In March 1999, the Nippon PRO 950GH shaft burst onto the market and became the champion of lightweight steel shafts because of its superior club control and shot distance.
And that was made possible by a sub-100 gram iron shaft!
Over the past 20 years, it has become part of the arsenal of over 250 professional tournament winners.
It’s the best-selling and most successful lightweight steel shaft in tour history. And then the brand went one further and released the Nippon 950 neo. Is the newer version worth upgrading to?
Let’s look at the neo’s properties, strengths and weaknesses. We’ll also look at which kind of player it will match with.
Nippon 950 Neo Shaft Overview
In the 20 years since the launch of the Nippon PRO 950GH, larger iron heads with strong lofts and lower centres of gravity have become popular.
They lessen the spin and give harder landings for the amateur golfers. And so, the Nippon 950 neo shaft was developed to meet this growing trend.
The neo still has the excellent handling and directional accuracy that the PRO 950 GH does, but it matches current ironhead technology.
It has been created with the patented processes of Multi Heat Treatment Technology (MHT), and Multi-Shape Adjustment Technology (MSA), which makes for durability.
We found it to look impressive—with a standout aesthetic to easily identify between your other clubs—and perform well.
Why is the Nippon 950 Neo so Popular?
Yes, the Nippon Neo 950 is incredibly popular.
Mostly, this is due to both its balance of flexibility and rigidity which results in smooth wrist action, and increased peak trajectory and spin.
This, in turn, gets players controlled additional distances.
For both amateur players and experienced pros, this shaft has shown its value.
How Does the Nippon 950 Neo Perform?
The Nippon 950 neo gives a sharp, light and flexible swing, with satisfying follow-through.
Thanks to a sturdy swing through you’ll have excellent spin for a good landing.
It has a high-performance shaft, and gives all-round flexibility at a light weight.
Even as an amateur, you’ll be able to lift the ball higher and farther with ease and get the ball to land just where you want it to on the green. And you get this without using a weighty shaft!
This accuracy is what draws both amateur and professional golfer.
Nippon 950 neo Shaft Specs Table
Weight | 94.5, 97, 98, 104 grams |
Flexes | Regular, F/R, stiff, X |
Length | 3i – 9i and PW |
Butt | .600” |
Tip | .35 taper |
Details on the Flexes
The flexes come in 4 sizes:
- Regular
- F/R
- Stiff
- X
The uncut weights are 94.5, 97. 98 and 104 grams respectively.