X7 has the exact same step pattern, but the steps are much thicker, allowing for increased butt stiffness to go along with the stiff tip that has been the hallmark of the Dynamic series of shafts. This high-flex, tour weight shaft is designed for skilled players seeking a low, penetrating ball flight for optimum control and accuracy. Blind Shaft Testing // PROJECT X 7.0 & LS // DYNAMIC GOLD X7 & X100 timestamp='1355704696' post='6078353'] Also, to answer Savoy's question about being able to still hit shots high and low- yep. They launch slightly lower than X100s but spin a bunch less. Dynamic Gold is notorious for having a pronounced weld seam/spine and the frequency slope will not be linear if they are not spined to compensate for the weld/spine. I tried them and absolutely loved them. Great shaft, the standard. I've got C Taper X in my 64s to try something different. 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The length of a shaft plays a big role in speed and accuracy. [/quote] I've seen literally hundreds of times, steel shafts just flat out don't change the numbers that much. [/quote] Also, lower on both fronts than X200/X300. By the way, what's a Lee Jazen? Mizuno ST200G 9 / Aldila Synergy Black Proto 75-TX Wow. What is WAY less? The launch slightly lower than X-100 but definitely reduce spin. That's quite a bit for a steel shaft change but its not a dramatic difference at the end of the day. [/quote] Yikes. XXIO X Series 5 Wood! They were noticeably firm, and launched low, but overall the feel was really nice and the performance was manageable. The OP has been playing golf less than 2 years and made another thread about wanting to play S300 in short irons and X100 in long irons but now wants to jump into X7's a day later. LEARN MORE. Stage and DriverWedge have experience with both. These guys are so full of crap its scary. Your other post you wanted S300 short irons and now wanna jump into X7? To players who fight to keep spin down, any gain might be considered way less. [/quote] Tour Experience Golf is a club fitting studio located in Toronto, producing in-depth golf equipment videos featuring founder and master club fitter Ian Fraser. Pasted as rich text. If you are looking for a heavier golf shaft, then the X7 is better for you. Wow, so the X7's are 400, plus about 25 a club to get installed with a grip X 8 clubs = $600. I've got some to hit this week now. The Dynamic Gold X7 is really only for scratch players and amateurs with 95+ MPH swing speeds. Scratch is like 10 times further away from a tour player than a 30 capper is from scratch. Nothing to either especially with steel shafts. To players who fight to keep spin down, any gain might be considered way less. [/quote] I've had X1 and X7 behind a TrackMan for me and a buddy that was there, the difference between that and X100 was a couple hundred rpm's. Unless you can honestly say that you launch X-100 too high and spin it too much, they won't be worth your money. Seriously, I was. [/quote] Its a steel shaft, my posts on this topic are simply to get people that think that a steel shaft is going to change launch and spin by so much that it's going to make any change in on course scoring or performance. if people are paying that they need to shop around in this economy..can save alot of cash! I think you may have misinterpreted the threads as such and you yourself have 'jumped into' a critical conclusion. I've seen literally hundreds of times, steel shafts just flat out don't change the numbers that much. [quote name='sbguard9' date='31 January 2010 - 07:13 PM' timestamp='1264986802' post='2217685'] Currently have X7's in my apex pros but was recently thinking about giving the x100's a shot. You just cant help yourself when you hear such stupidity from people who havent fit hundreds of talented people. I still do. Related Products. Dynamic Gold X100 Vs Dynamic Gold S300 - The Ultimate Golfing Resource Your ball will never balloon out of control and flight is highly controllable. You are looking at less than a 1CPM increase. I'm backing up everything Stage said. For long irons, the Dynamic Gold X100 will add distance to your shots. [quote name='stage1350' timestamp='1355698199' post='6077849'] [quote name='J.W.' They were noticeably firm, and launched low, but overall the feel was really nice and the performance was manageable. Taylormade Stealth Plus (9) - Tensei 1K Pro Orange 60, Taylormade Stealth Plus (15) - Tensei 1K Pro Orange 70, Taylormade Stealth Plus (19) - Tensei 1K Pro Orange 80. But once you reach a certain point in the game, it can be really difficult to select a shaft that can keep up with your swing. The X100 is an all-time great and I have tried it, but no go for me. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNELhttp://txg.ca - Testing the KBS Tour C-Taper 130, Project X 7.0, Dynamic Gold X100 and Dynamic Gold X7 to see the differences . Wow, so the X7's are 400, plus about 25 a club to get installed with a grip X 8 clubs = $600. You can't even play. They're super stable and if you're able to work the ball anyway, you shouldn't have any problems. I tried them and absolutely loved them. XXIO X Series 5 Wood! X7's are a very different breed. They're in my 62s right now. Upload or insert images from URL. Different weights. [/quote] With S300 acting as the standard stiff flex, anything that comes in over or below 130 grams is deemed to be a lighter (S200) or heavier (S400) version. Lol Sorry buddy, but theres no room for that nonsense here! [quote name='stage1350' timestamp='1355698199' post='6077849'] If you have a dispersion problem attributable to flex, and your swing is somewhat/mostly in check, these could help tremendously. Do these lines sound familiar? 2 [deleted] 1 yr. ago Maybe I would look at the swing before throwing $1000 at switching iron shafts 3 times. . [quote name='J.W.' Clement: The secret to a proper and accurate in-to-out swing! Your email address will not be published. Your link has been automatically embedded. [/quote] For the average person, even a low handicapper, the extra expense is a waste of money in my opinion. IMO having hit X7 enough you're not gonna all of a sudden bounce a short or mid iron forward now instead of ripping it back 20 feet to the fringe. [quote name='sbguard9' date='31 January 2010 - 07:13 PM' timestamp='1264986802' post='2217685'] timestamp='1355712569' post='6078973'] They are on par with the PX 7.0's in terms of firmness. Overview. This will increase distance and accuracy for better players for sure. [/quote] timestamp='1355712569' post='6078973'] [/quote] Nothing personal. I ask because the first thing I noticed when I switched to x100 from s300 was how many more shots I was able to put in my bag on command. The launch slightly lower than X-100 but definitely reduce spin. Their results may vary from yours - context is key. You are looking at less than a 1CPM increase. I play the X7's but would not dream of playing x100 tipped 1.5 inches. Tempo will affect how you load and unload the shaft and is a big factor in which shaft will best suit you. [/quote] Plus, you still have to spine them. This is the most overlooked detail on why you cant stay with your swing and come over the top; follow this simple blueprint towards solid strikes and compressed draws! Dynamic Gold X100 Review - Specs, Flex, Weight Seems like BSG is the only place you can get a set new. If you have slower swing speeds, then you may want to consider two different shafts as these ones do not have any options for slower swing speeds. I think the real question is how does the x7 stack up against PX 7.0. X7 has the exact same step pattern, but the steps are much thicker, allowing for increased butt stiffness to go along with the stiff tip that has been the hallmark of the Dynamic series of shafts. I guess just wait for pulls if you can find them, but then you're not sure of the quality. We actually thought the Dynamic Gold X100 was lighter than 130 grams. [quote name='savoyspecial13' timestamp='1355699744' post='6077991'] I found 3-pw x100 tour issued shafts on ebay for $249. [/quote] [/i] I have gamed the x100's in the past and have hit a set of irons with the X7's in them. savoyspecial13, December 16, 2012 in WRX Club Techs. For example, after recently switching to x100's, breaking par is only a couple of strokes away now. Dynamic Gold X7 First Impressions Put simple: stiff. It's also about 8g heavier than a normal tapered tip X-100 shaft. I'm Canadian and I play in cold weather, plus I've got a shoulder issues now. I'm off to hit scratch!.yes, in less than 2 years! I was just trying to help, sorry MadGolfer!!!!!! Check out the video to learn what this means for your golf swing. So, to come full circle, how would you compare the flight of 7.0s against x100. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. [/quote] The game is hard enough when you're in equipment that fits much less stuff that doesn't. Clear editor. [/quote] I have a [i]little. The extra stiff option is mainly meant for players with higher swing speeds. Could be wrong. They're in my 62s right now. Tipping an x-100 like that, screws up the dynamics of the shaft. Please put and questions or comments here, Please put any questions or comments here, Dynamic Gold Tour Issue vs Dynamic Gold Tour (X7). The strength of this shaft is really outstanding. Many of my articles are deeply researched using the resources provided by the USGA and R&A. I just rang my buddy who does long drive and I didn't realize he has x7's in his Naks. I'm more going off experience from club fitting hundreds of players, very rarely have I ever had a steel shaft change of a same/similar flex change spin by greater than 300 rpm of spin. What shafts do you currently play. I am a self disclosed dynamic gold fan and have essentially played S300, S400, X100 and X7. Same results for both of us- 7.0 highest. The Dynamic Gold X100 shaft is clearly for low handicap to scratch players. Me and My Golf: Hole more putts by doing this! Thanks again, callaway epic max ls MMT x How many fittings have you done? They're in my 62s right now. Tempo is not how fast you swing it, it is how you swing it fast. Weight: 121g. Wow. Not true- if you read my posts, it is clear I'm not 'wanting' to play anything one day nor do I want to 'jump into' anything the next day. Good luck! x7 would be suited for a person? Their results may vary from yours - context is key. Both are designed with the same step pattern (tapered) but the DG Tour has thicker steps and a larger butt section that X-100. The Dynamic Gold X7 is really only for scratch players and amateurs with 95+ MPH swing speeds. [/quote] While it may not seem like that big of a difference, there may be some minor changes that these shafts make to your game. FT-9 TA Fubuki J 70x They are on par with the PX 7.0's in terms of firmness. Tipping X-100 1/4" is not worth your time. They spun about 200-300 rpm less than X100 for me in a 6 iron. Even our mid handicap testers had a bit of trouble loading the Dynamic Gold X100 for tight shot dispersion. Theres no need for sub-flexes. According to the USGA, both the X7 and X100 are considered legal to use in any casual, high-level amateur, or professional golf outings. TC Callaway XHot 3DEEP 13 / Graphite Design DI-10 TX, TC Callaway X2Hot 5DEEP 18.5 bent to 17 / Fujikura Ventus Black 10x, Callaway X-Forged UT 21 / Fujikura Ventus Black 10-TX, Callaway X-Forged UT 25 / Nippon Super Peening Blue X hs1x, Raw Mizuno MP-32 6-PW / Nippon Super Peening Blue X hs1x, Titleist Vokey SM8 Black 50.08F /Nippon Super Peening Blue X Stage-stepped Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. GOLF. The design of True Tempers basic Dynamic shaft hasn't changed in decades. I have 3 years of Golf blogging experience and always ensure that my articles are accurate and original. Reviews. They aren't for everyone. I'm the first to say it may be a swing fault first, but I wonder if equipment like the x7 would help support more consistancy and minimize the extra spin and higher than desirable launch I often get from my short irons. Thanks for the reality check on tipping the x100's and saving me some time even thinking about it. Dynamic Gold 120 Golf Shafts | True Temper Golf Am I CRAZY?? MITSUBISHI MMT 105TX from Dynamic gold X7 / X100 It really doesn't matter. I tried them and absolutely loved them. ENTER NOW! Tipping X-100 1/4" is not worth your time. [quote name='MadGolfer76' timestamp='1355714317' post='6079127'] SHAWN'S NEW IRON SHAFTS | Dynamic Gold Tour Issue 120 X100 Shawn Clement's Wisdom in Golf Lessons 49K views 5 years ago KBS Tour and Nippon Modus Review Sydney Golf Tech 34K views 2 years ago. That may help paint a picture of how they work based on a known swing, tempo and player in general. Continue with Recommended Cookies. JDM x2hot 15 Fubuki Z 85-x KBS Tour VS Project X VS Dynamic Gold | Iron Shafts - YouTube I found GD TI's for about $300 and x7's for $400 OBO, which probably means 350 at best. [/quote] I am also not a crazy high swing speed player but I hit the ball high and I like the control and feel from stout, low launch shafts. The most successful shaft in the history of golf, Dynamic Gold is a tour-weighted shaft that is designed for players seeking a penetrating ball flight with optimum control and accuracy. That's quite a bit for a steel shaft change but its not a dramatic difference at the end of the day. The equipment rules even apply to golf shafts. 2023 Mexico Open money: Total purse, payout breakdown, winners share, How to watch the 2023 Mexico Open on Sunday: Round 4 live coverage, 2023 Mexico Open tee times: Round 4 groupings for Sunday, 2023 Mexico Open at Vidanta: How to watch, TV schedule, streaming, tee times, Meet the new GOLF Top 100 Teachers of America, These floral golf shoes are gorgeous *and* packed with performance features. And personally my favorite shaft out there! | Fully Equipped mailbag. Mu and I go through the swing of the driver in slow motion to show the difference between hitting at the ball and then trying to move it to target versus collecting the ball from the top of the tee and releasing it into the flight plan. They launch slightly lower than X100s but spin a bunch less. As for paying $400 for a set because they weight sorted them, most good clubfitters will have an adequate stock of X-100 shafts to allow you to get the tighter tolerances. Their channel is the definitive destination for unbiased and brand agnostic golf club fitting on YouTube. [quote name='CallawayLefty' timestamp='1355714457' post='6079137'] True Temper's standard Dynamic Gold steel shaft. Its a steel shaft, my posts on this topic are simply to get people that think that a steel shaft is going to change launch and spin by so much that it's going to make any change in on course scoring or performance. Generally speaking, a heavier golf shaft will generate less swing speed, but it will be more accurate. It comes in extra stiff flex and weighs 130 grams so its a nice mix of lightweight design and strength. [quote name='J.W.' All fine shafts. Project X vs X100 or X7 - WRX Club Techs - Forums Dynamic Gold X-Seven (X7) Initial Thoughts - Forums X100's vs X7's - WRX Club Techs - Forums KBS C-Taper vs DG x7 vs Project X 7.0 - WRX Club Techs Cc kt qu khc . I never got the feeling that the x7's weren't "do-able." I've never had any issue spinning anything so I thought I'd give them a shot. I've got some to hit this week now. Amp Cell Pro / DG Pro X Generally I like heavier offerings. Regular (R300), Stiff (S200-300-400), X-Stiff (X100) Material: Steel: Tip DIameter.355 Taper Tip: Trajectiory/Spin: Low: Weight Class: More than 115g: Color: Silver: PRODUCTS. I'm the first to say it may be a swing fault first, but I wonder if equipment like the x7 would help support more consistancy and minimize the extra spin and higher than desirable launch I often get from my short irons. Ok. Their results may vary from yours - context is key. [/quote] MEMBER REVIEWS: Cleveland Frontline Elite Putters! A heavier golf shaft typically allows golfers to be more consistent with their golf shots. I've hit them all very close to each other. [quote name='J.W.' didn't go out and switch clubs and shafts as much as I could trying to chase something that wasn't there. [quote name='MadGolfer76' timestamp='1355718783' post='6079509'] It's a game and it's unfortunate you feel negatively about it. I love learning about different rules and equipment surrounding the world of golf. No trackman or anything. [/quote] This season I backed off in flex a little (not playing as much, and am as big as a house), but am working towards replacing all my shafts. I'm more going off experience from club fitting hundreds of players, very rarely have I ever had a steel shaft change of a same/similar flex change spin by greater than 300 rpm of spin. X7 has the exact same step pattern, but the steps are much thicker, allowing for increased butt stiffness to go along with the stiff tip that has been the hallmark of the Dynamic series of shafts. [b]Would you happen to know what names in the pro golf world play them? [/quote] Having played both combinations, the X-100 shaft tipped/hardstepped up to 2" is still nothing compared to the DG Tour (X7). BTW, in hope the shafts work out. Same results for both of us- 7.0 highest. Dynamic Gold Tour Issue is the Gold Standard by which all other iron shafts are measured. I used to do long drive a few years ago. Tour Issue Dynamic Gold 120 Iron Shafts. I'd love to try X7, but reality is telling me that my next set will have 7.0s. After your first swing, you can feel how incredibly stiff and strong this shaft is. Copyright 2023 True Temper Sports. Thanks again! I believe they are MAP'ed at $400 per 3-PW set. I'll say this- the X7 absolutely launches lower and spins WAY less than the C Taper. Well I never heard of him. 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