Oban CT 115 Shaft Review – Specs, Flex, Weight

Oban is known for their high-quality graphite shafts.

So when it came time to test out one of their steel shafts, we had our reservations.

While Oban isn’t a wildly popular shaft brand in the states, some of our testers have been enamored with the company’s graphite shafts. In fact, some of our testers game their graphite shafts.

To be quite honest, we kept our expectations for their steel shafts pretty low. That’s why we chose to test the Oban CT 115 specifically.

This is their mid-tier steel shaft – the one that goes between the lighter CT 100 and the heavier CT 125.

We figured the Oban CT 115 would be a nice middle-ground and give us an accurate idea of what the entire line has to offer.

In the following review, you will read about our experience testing the Oban CT 115.

Oban CT 115 Shaft Overview

 As previously stated, the Oban CT 115 goes between the Oban CT 100 and the Oban CT 125 in terms of weight and rigidity.

It is advertised as providing a mid/high launch with low/mid spin. This is a stepped, steel shaft and there is very little to differentiate it from your normal, off-the-shelf stepped steel iron shaft.

In fact the only way to know that it’s an Oban shaft is the “Oban” logo that resides just under the grip.

So as far as looks, the Oban CT 115 is nothing to write home about. But the feel is where the Oban CT 115 shines. The Oban CT 115 is exceptionally smooth.

Even our testers who game graphite irons shafts said that the Oban CT 115 felt comfortable and familiar.

The transition is near-seamless and you never lose track of the club head. The Oban CT 115 strikes a very rare balance of stability and comfort.

If you have never played a steel iron shaft for fear that it would feel too stiff or send shockwaves up your arms on mis-hits, you need to try the Oban CT 115.

We can imagine that the Oban CT 125 would actually feel a bit boardy because the Oban CT 115 is borderline stout.

There is a very muted kick but you can still feel it in the midsection when you really load up. The release is nearly undetectable though.

Why is the Oban CT 115 So Popular?

Of all the Oban CT shafts, we can see why the Oban CT 115 is the most popular.

It strikes a perfect balance between feel and performance. You will feel like you’re playing a lighter, possibly even graphite shaft. But the accuracy is more indicative of a steel shaft.