Nippon NS Pro 1150GH Shaft Review - Specs, Flex, Weight

Nippon NS Pro 1150GH Shaft Review – Specs, Flex, Weight

Nippon NS Pro 1150GH Shaft

It’s amazing how one shaft can be a god-send for some players while the same shaft can be utterly useless for others.

For players with a fast swing speed and aggressive tempo, most graphite iron shafts simply don’t work because they buckle under the load and lose accuracy.

But high torque, whippy graphite iron shafts can work wonders for players who have slow and moderate swing speeds.

It all depends on what your swing is like. Today we will be reviewing a shaft that is strictly for the heavy hitters: the Nippon NS Pro 1150GH.

Nippon NS Pro 1150GH Shaft Overview

I like the fact that Nippon calls this shaft a semi-lightweight shaft.

And I guess it’s just because there is no 130g version. But overall, this shaft feels heavy in the hands and on the backswing.

Not crazy-heavy; but there is definitely enough heft to make you alter your swing if you aren’t used to heavier steel iron shafts.

The Nippon NS Pro 1150GH is a low-torque stepless shaft. The tip and butt have been stiffened to create a kick point that dwells in the midsection.

When we took this shaft to the range, most of us testers noticed that there was a clear bend during the load/release – clear but not extreme.

It’s not like the Nippon NS Pro 1150GH becomes a noodle during transition. Rather, the load feels gentle and adroit.

Everything stays in its right place and your follow through feels very stable and controlled. Yes, the Nippon NS Pro 1150GH is on the stout side. But I keep thinking of Terminator 2 when I swing this shaft.

Why? Because the feel reminds of how I imagine that terminator that could turn into liquid metal must feel like: fluid but with the ability to harden at any time.

As far as looks go, this shaft has a nice polished chrome finish with very minimal branding and lettering in the middle of the shaft. Nothing distracting – just a classic steel iron shaft aesthetic.

Why is the Nippon NS Pro 1150GH So Popular?

The Nippon NS Pro 1150GH is a popular choice among fast swingers because it isn’t extremely heavy but it offers the stability that 130g iron shafts bring to the table.

How Does the Nippon NS Pro 1150GH Perform?

Every tester that participated in this session had at least a 90 MPH swing.

And every tester in the group mentioned that even though there is a clear bend point, the Nippon NS Pro 1150GH kept up with their most powerful swings.

This shaft recovers very quickly on heavy loads. On lighter swings with the shorter irons, you get excellent club head control.

After three swings each with the Nippon NS Pro 1150GH plugged into our test 7-iron, we averaged a distance of 155.4 yards.

The Nippon NS Pro 1150GH handled our faster swings and aggressive tempos nicely and kept the club head on the right path. As a result, we were getting great distance and tight dispersion.

The spin rates were a bit higher than I was expecting; but mid overall.

This only benefited the overall performance of this shaft because it made it easier to stay on the green with our long and mid irons. The only problem I had with this shaft came in my fairway play.

I was leaving bigger divots than normal with this shaft and I think it’s just because it is a bit heavier than what I’m used to – or at least, it feels heavier than what I’m used to.

Nippon NS Pro 1150GH Shaft Specs

Specs	Nippon NS Pro 1150GH
Available flexes	Regular, stiff, extra stiff
Weight	111.5g, 116g, 121.5g
Butt	.600”
Tip	.355”
Length	35”-39”

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

Regular flex may suit 80-90 MPH swingers.

Stiff flex worked for our 91-100 MPH swing speed testers. Extra stiff would likely benefit players in the 101-110 MPH swing speed range.

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

The lightest 111.5g shaft may suit 80-90 MPH swingers.

The 116g version would likely work for players in the 91-95 MPH swing speed range.

The 121.5g Nippon NS Pro 1150GH shaft should be reserved for 96-105 MPH swingers.

Why is it So Good?

The Nippon NS Pro 1150GH is a good shaft because it produces very stable and straight flight without feeling too boardy.

Is it stout? Sure. But stronger swingers should be able to handle stout.

Nippon NS Pro 1150GH First Impressions

What first struck me about this shaft was that even though it was heavier than what I’m used to, I didn’t have to alter my shot to get great results.

This shaft will jibe with most players with aggressive tempos.

Key Features & Performance

The stiffened butt and tip section help control the club head and yield low/mid launch angles.

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With the long irons, I felt like I could whack the ball with more power using my natural swing.

There is slight activity in the midsection that puts more gusto behind your swing.

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On knock downs, I felt completely in control of height, distance and spin.

These shafts would work very well with aggressively grooved wedges.

Nippon NS Pro 1150GH Pros & Cons

Pros:

Clean looks
Tight dispersion
Great for fast swing speeds
Good distance
Feels stout but not boardy

Cons:

They feel heavier than they actually are
Not for moderate swing speeds

Nippon NS Pro 1150GH Shaft

Overall Score: 98/100

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Who Should Buy it?

The Nippon NS Pro 1150GH would fit a wide array of players with fast tempos.

Ideally though, you should have experience with heavy iron shafts. For whatever reason, I couldn’t get over the fact that these irons feel heavier than what they are listed as.

But that shouldn’t be a problem for anyone who already games 120G+ iron shafts and is looking for a less boardy feel.