Nippon Modus 105 Vs Nippon Modus 120 Shaft Comparison Overview

When you are comparing the Nippon Modus 105 and the Nippon Modus 120 there are a couple of things that you can assume before even swinging them.

Firstly, you know that the Nippon Modus 105 will be lighter and more likely to increase your swing speed.

Secondly, you know that the Nippon Modus 120 will be heavier and is likely to feel more stable. Nippon Modus shafts are tour-proven so you can also assume that they flat out perform.

For this comparison overview, what we really wanted to do was suss out the subtle differences between these weight classes. Take a look at what our testing unveiled.

Nippon Modus 105 Shaft Overview

“The Nippon Modus 105 is available in regular (103g), stiff (106.5g) and extra stiff flex (112g).”

All three weight options have a similar balance point with the kick point near the grip. Even at this light weight class, the Nippon Modus 105 has very little torque.

While it was incredibly easy to swing and affect a nice draw with, it felt amazingly stable.

Overall, the Nippon Modus 105 gave us slightly higher launch angles than the Nippon Modus 120. That wasn’t surprising. What was surprising was that the 105 gave us tighter dispersion.

Like I mentioned, we were mostly hitting little draws with the 105 but no ball landed more than 8 yards away from another.

Nippon Modus 120 Shaft Overview

“The Nippon Modus 120 is available in regular (111g), stiff (114g), extra stiff (120g) and tour extra stiff (126g).”

One thing we noticed right away was that we were digging a lot more with this shaft. It took us some time to adjust to the extra weight.

When we did though, carry was almost identical to the Nippon Modus 105 – just two yards in favor of the 105.

Also, we didn’t feel the club head move as fluidly through the ball as we did with the 105. There was just more effort that had to be put into this shaft.

“In the end, it could simply be that the Nippon Modus 105 simply fit our swings better than the 120. That’s why it’s so important to go in for a fitting when you can.

In general though, if you are used to a lighter steel shaft, you will really love the Nippon Modus 105. The Nippon Modus 120 is manageable; but will probably take some time to get used to.”

Nippon Modus 105 First Impressions

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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.

Nippon Modus 105 Wedge Review

The spin and launch really come in handy when you’re playing from a tight lie but still want to be aggressive.

Nippon Modus 120 First Impressions

Our first impression of the Nippon Modus 120 shaft was that it felt incredibly smooth when you pure the ball.

In fact, it was too smooth at times. Sometimes, mis-hits actually felt more accurate than they actually were because of the advanced variable rigidity in this shaft.

Key Features & Performance

The Nippon Modus 120 shafts have a rigid tip, softer mid section and a soft butt area.

They also feature raw steel construction and undergo an advanced heat treatment. This gives them a smooth feel and makes for low, controlled launch. Side spin is also kept low.

Nippon Modus 120 Wedges Review

The Nippon Modus 120 shafts offer the player great control and accuracy with the wedges and scoring irons. Launch and spin were a little underwhelming though.

Nippon Modus 120 Irons Review

Faster swing speed players will be able to improve their distance in the long irons with this shaft. The feedback is also fantastic as you work down to the shorter irons.

Nippon Modus 120 Driver Review

The Nippon Modus 120 will surely not feel comfortable or offer tight enough shot dispersion to be viable in the box.

Nippon Modus 105 Pros & Cons

Pros:

Consistent performance
Good for a wide variety of players
Smooth feel
Lightweight
Easy to swing

Cons:

Relatively high spin

Nippon Modus 120 Pros & Cons

Pros:

Raw steel construction
Very smooth feel
Very well-balanced
Great for fast swing speed players
Good for mid and low handicappers

Cons:

Not great for moderate or slow swing speed players
Spin was a little too low in the scoring irons

Who Should Buy it?

The Nippon Modus 105 would fit a wide array of players but we would highly recommend it to mid/high handicappers.

In fact, mid handicappers probably have the most to gain.

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Overall Score: 97/100

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Who Should Buy it?

First and foremost, if you are looking for a shaft for your irons that will flatten out your trajectory and give you more distance that way, you simply must get fitted for the Nippon Modus 120 shafts.

That is by far the best thing about them besides the silky smooth feel they offer.

Better players will love the low and fast trajectory that these shafts produce almost effortlessly.

For those reasons, we would recommend the Nippon Modus 120 shaft for players with a handicap of 15 and under. They also work well for swing speeds in the 90+ MPH range.

Nippon Modus 120 Shaft