The Nippon Shaft N.S. Pro 8950GH Regular sits at the very light end of steel iron shafts at 3.42 oz (97 g), with 2° torque sitting near the middle of the group. Its mid-high launch / mid spin flight profile and very stable / low-twist character make it broad fit for smooth-to-medium tempos.
Iron shaft specifications
Nippon Shaft · N.S. Pro 8950GH Regular · Iron Shaft
Material: SteelFlex: RegularWeight class: Mid-light (80-99.9 g)Flight: Mid-high launch / Mid spinTip: Taper tip
3.42 ozWeight
2°Torque
RegularFlex
Mid-HighLaunch
Material-matched benchmarks
How this shaft compares
Numeric comparisons use steel iron shafts in this database.
Weight
Very low
3.42 oz
Weight is very low among steel iron shafts in this database.
Torque
Typical
2°
Torque is typical among steel iron shafts with published numeric torque.
Balance point
Very low
51.5%
Balance point is very low among comparable steel iron shafts.
At a glance
Shaft profile
MaterialSteel
TipTaper tip
LaunchMid-High
SpinMid
StabilityVery stable / low-twist
Tempo fitBroad fit for smooth-to-medium tempos
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Nippon Shaft |
|---|---|
| Model | N.S. Pro 8950GH Regular |
| Category | Iron Shaft |
| Catalog year | 2026 |
| SKU / code | NP0004 / NP0005 |
| MPF rating | 3B2H |
Full specifications
Technical details
Weight & flex
Weight3.42 oz (97 g)
Weight classMid-light (80-99.9 g)
FlexRegular
Torque2°
Bend pointmid
Kick pointMid
Tip stiffnessmed/soft
Tip flexsoft
Butt flexmedium
Balance point51.5%
Build & dimensions
MaterialSteel
Tip typeTaper tip
Tip diameter0.355 in (9 mm)
Butt diameter0.6 in (15.2 mm)
Shaft lengthVaries by club
Length range41.0-37.0 (derived discrete set) in (104.1-94 (derived discrete set) cm)
Parallel tip lengthN/A — taper-tip design
Club rangeIron set, typically 2i/3i-PW
FinishChrome / polished steel (family-based)
Flight & feel
LaunchMid-High
SpinMid
Trajectory / spin profileMid-high launch / Mid spin
Stability profileVery stable / low-twist
Launch assistanceModerate launch assistance
Feel profileCrisp steel feedback, very firm/stable through impact
Relative weight positionVery low for steel iron shafts
Relative torque positionTypical for steel iron shafts
Player fit
Tempo fitBroad fit for smooth-to-medium tempos
Transition fitWorks best with smooth-to-moderate transitions
Control vs speed biasSlightly speed biased
Long-iron playabilityGood long-iron playability
Short-iron controlGood short-iron control
Likely swing-speed fitModerate iron swings
Target playerPlayers seeking easier launch, added height and a smoother loading profile
Golfer fit summarySlightly speed biased; broad fit for smooth-to-medium tempos; mid-high launch / mid spin.