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Oban CT 100 Shaft Review – Specs, Flex, Weight

Oban CT 100 Shaft

Oban may not be as popular as Fujikura; but you would be remiss if you don’t at least get a fitting for their CT shafts.

If you are in the market for steel iron shafts then you absolutely have to check out the Oban CT 100’s.

Without giving too much away in the intro of this review, we really like the Oban CT 100’s for slower swing speed players.

But what exactly makes these shafts a good fit for this class of golfers? Find out by reading on!

Oban CT 100 Shaft Overview

The Oban CT 100 shaft is pretty much as close to a graphite shaft as you can get without actually being a graphite shaft.

In terms of looks, there is nothing special here – it’s a standard stepped steel shaft. But the feel is where Oban seemingly put all of their R&D effort.

The shaft has a slightly active feel. The kick is definitely in the midsection and while it is distinct, it isn’t wild.

We mentioned in the intro that the Oban CT 100 is great for slower swingers and we did so for a reason: the Oban CT 100 will certainly feel too whippy for 95+ MPH swingers.

There is simply too much give and too much activity in the midsection – especially if you’re a strong swinger who is used to playing steel iron shafts. But that’s not who this shaft is for.

The Oban CT 100 has an active feel but for deliberate-tempo players, it will feel familiar and certainly help with club head speed.

If you aren’t swinging out of your shoes, you will be able to keep track of the club head and enjoy a very smooth transition.

The release on this shaft is perfect for slow to moderate swingers – it’s smooth, controlled and most importantly, won’t send shockwaves up your arm on mis-hits.

The feedback is clear but at no point during our testing did we feel that the Oban CT 100 was harsh in any way.

For some of us, if we were blindfolded and swung with the Oban CT 100, we might have guessed that the Oban CT 100 was a graphite shaft.

Why is the Oban CT 100 So Popular?

The Oban CT 100 is a popular choice among slower swing speed players who still want the accuracy of steel iron shafts.

It strikes a terrific balance between control and feel. Dispersion is surprisingly tight for a shaft in this weight class which makes it a great option for mid to high handicappers.

How Does the Oban CT 100 Perform?

As much as we loved the feel of this shaft, we were more impressed with how it performed.

For our higher handicap testers, the Oban CT 100 provided exceptionally tight grouping – almost all on the green too.

Dispersion was very tight and for the most part, we were able to produce high draws that veered back on-line consistently. In fact, we were never more than 10 yards off-line throughout our test session.

The Oban CT 100 shaft isn;t the longest steel shaft on the market by any means. But it is one of the most accurate in its weight class.

Spin rates were lower than usual for most of our testers but still high enough to hold greens. The Oban CT 100 has a stiff tip profile which explains two things.

Firstly, it explains why all of the action seems to be relegated in the midsection. Secondly, and most important, it explains why we were keeping the ball so straight.

The firmer tip allows this light shaft to be forgiving while at the same time correcting face angle at impact.

Mitsubishi Tensei Red Shaft Specs

Specs	Mitsubishi Tensei Red
Available flexes	Regular, stiff
Weight	55g, 57g, 63g, 66g
Butt	.608”, .612”, .610”
Tip	.335”
Length	46”

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

Amateur and amateur plus are for sub 65 MPH swings.

Regular-, regular and regular+ should work for players in the 66 – 80 MPH swing speed range.

Stiff- and stiff might work for 81 – 90 MPH swingers.

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

88g-93g would be good for players in the 70-80 MPH swing speed range.

94g-98g would be good for players in the 81-90 MPH swing speed range.

Why is it So Good?

The Oban CT 100 is a good shaft because it successfully marries a smooth feel with accuracy.

Spin is nowhere near as high as it should be for a shaft in this weight class which will surely enhance forgiveness when you mis-hit.

Oban CT 100 First Impressions

Our first impression of the Oban CT 100 was that it launches high very easily.

While the flight can be worked down, the Oban CT 100 naturally wants to get out and get high quickly.

Key Features & Performance

The Oban CT 100 uses lightweight steel to help lighten the load for slower swinging players.

It’s very comfortable and feels fast on your downswing.

Oban CT 100 Irons Review

In the long irons, we were amazed at how the Oban CT 100 turned mis-hits into fairway finders. In the short irons, we were pleased with the high launch and steep descent angles.

Oban CT 100 Wedges Review

Our chip shots were coming down with snow on them. While spin was a little low, the launch more than compensated for it.

Oban CT 100 Pros & Cons

Pros:

Lightweight design
Many flex options
Great accuracy
Tight dispersion
Great for moderate tempos

Cons:

Bad for aggressive tempos

Oban CT 100 Shaft

Overall Score: 97/100

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Who Should Buy it?

The Oban CT 100 shaft is definitely for mid to high handicappers with slow to moderate swing speeds and deliberate transitions.

The dispersion gets significantly wider with strong swings; but your moderate tempo swing will be rewarded with straight flight and high launch. If you’re looking for pure distance, look elsewhere.

But if you want to make all of your irons fairway-finders, you need to try the Oban CT 100 shafts.