True Temper AMT Black Shaft Review - Specs, Flex, Weight

True Temper AMT Black Shaft Review – Specs, Flex, Weight

Most of us consider True Temper Dynamic Gold shafts to be the quality standard for irons.

And while Dynamic Gold has proven itself on the Tour and among amateur golfers, it’s not the only game in town. Case in point: the True Temper AMT Black.

In terms of weight, the True Temper AMT Black sits in the center of the AMT family. “AMT” stands for Ascending Mass Technology which is a fancy way of saying that the weight of these shafts is progressive.

You get a lighter feel and less mass in the long iron shafts and more weight and a stouter feel from the short iron shafts. While that’s a pretty standard feature for iron shafts, there is more than meets the eye with the True Temper AMT Black. Take a look at the following review to find out what you really need to know about the True Temper AMT Black.

True Temper AMT Black Overview

According to True Temper, the True Temper AMT Black was made for moderate tempo players who want controlled launch and moderate spin rates.

The weight class for the True Temper AMT Black series tops out at 116 grams so it’s clear that this line was indeed meant for medium swing speed players.

Something that we really liked was that the Ascending Mass Technology seemed to actually make a difference. Based on our testing, the “AMT” moniker isn’t just about branding and marketing – you actually get controlled spin rates from your long irons and good stopping power in the short irons.

The whole set blends together seamlessly and provides good consistency as well. The entire set gets heavier in increments of 3 grams. So you’re not shocked when you pull out your 9-iron after having bombed the ball down the fairway with your 4-iron.

The trajectory is relatively flat with a nice, controlled launch. And as you can imagine, with the ascending weight comes ascending spin rates. You get good spin profiles from the shorter irons and the longer irons maintain lower spin rates to help with distance.

Why is the True Temper AMT Black So Popular?

We suspect that the True Temper AMT Black benefits from the popularity of the Dynamic Gold series.

Still, the True Temper AMT Black is a great shaft for those who want the Dynamic Gold smoothness in a more accessible package.

How Does the True Temper AMT Black Perform?

The True Temper AMT Black allows you to take your regular swing while your iron head does most of the work.

It works really well if you have a sweeping swing and it provides the consistency of the Dynamic Gold series.

The True Temper AMT Black produces a mid-high launch and moderate spin in the long irons. In the short irons, you see a noticeable pickup in the spin rates which really helps you bite onto fast greens. We also really liked the looks of these irons: a simple chrome finish with black lettering.

The carry distances we were getting with the long irons was really impressive. The muted spin allows for significantly improved hang time. We also noted that the True Temper AMT Black shafts helped with swing speed in the long irons. The True Temper AMT Black shaft allows you to take your normal swing and produce better club head speeds.

True Temper AMT Black Shaft Specs

Specs	True Temper AMT Black
Available flexes	Regular, Stiff
Weight	94g – 116g
Butt	.600”
Tip	.355”
Length	39.5” – 36.6”

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

The True Temper AMT Black shaft is available in stiff and regular flex.

Slower swing speed players will want to stick to the regular flex while 85+ MPH swingers will do better with the stiff flex.

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

The weight range for the True Temper AMT Black shafts is 94 grams to 116 grams.

If you have a more deliberate swing tempo, you’ll want to stay with the 94 – 115 gram versions. If you have a slightly more aggressive tempo, the 95 – 116 gram version will afford you more control.

Why is it So Good?

We really liked the smooth feel of the True Temper AMT Black shafts.

The transition feel is very similar to the Dynamic Gold series. You get a mid kick point without any shocking vibrations.

True Temper AMT Black First Impressions

The first thing we noticed (and liked) about the True Temper AMT Black shafts was the clean look.

It doesn’t have busy graphics so you can focus wholly on your swing.

Key Features & Performance

It may seem gimmicky but the Ascending Weight Technology really makes a difference on the course. It makes your long irons feel airy and more manageable and gives you acute control in the short irons.

True Temper AMT Black Irons Review

The progressive mass weighting really works to optimize distance and control. Most players will experience a distance boost from their long irons and better accuracy from their short irons with these shafts.

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From our launch monitor readouts, we could see that the spin rates climb as you work down the set. By the time you have to pull out a wedge, you’ll be able to work the ball comfortably and manipulate spin as needed.

True Temper AMT Black Pros & Cons

Pros:

Looks great
The feel is similar to Dynamic Gold
Progressive mass placement
Good for moderate swing speed players
Good spin in the short irons

Cons:

Limited feedback
Not great for fast swing speed players

Overall Score: 94/100

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Who Should Buy it?

The True Temper AMT Black shafts would be a great fit for players who want to upgrade their noodly irons shafts.

They have a semi-stout feel but are light enough for average players to use effectively. They will help you get more distance from your long irons and make you more accurate around the pin.