The Nippon Shaft N.S. Pro 950GH Stiff is lighter than average for steel iron shafts at 3.46 oz (98 g), while its 1.9° torque is on the lower side. Its mid-high launch / mid spin flight profile and very stable / low-twist character make it best suited to medium or medium-fast tempos.
Iron shaft specifications
Nippon Shaft · N.S. Pro 950GH Stiff · Iron Shaft
Material: SteelFlex: StiffWeight class: Mid-light (80-99.9 g)Flight: Mid-high launch / Mid spinTip: Taper tip
3.46 ozWeight
1.9°Torque
StiffFlex
Mid-HighLaunch
Material-matched benchmarks
How this shaft compares
Numeric comparisons use steel iron shafts in this database.
Weight
Below average
3.46 oz
Weight is below average among steel iron shafts in this database.
Torque
Below average
1.9°
Torque is below average 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 fitBest suited to medium or medium-fast tempos
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Nippon Shaft |
|---|---|
| Model | N.S. Pro 950GH Stiff |
| Category | Iron Shaft |
| Catalog year | 2026 |
| SKU / code | NP0011 / NP0012 |
| MPF rating | 4B2H |
Full specifications
Technical details
Weight & flex
Weight3.46 oz (98 g)
Weight classMid-light (80-99.9 g)
FlexStiff
Torque1.9°
Bend pointmid
Kick pointMid
Tip stiffnesssoft
Tip flexsoft
Butt flexmedium-firm
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 positionBelow average for steel iron shafts
Relative torque positionBelow average for steel iron shafts
Player fit
Tempo fitBest suited to medium or medium-fast tempos
Transition fitSuited to moderate-to-firm transitions
Control vs speed biasSlightly speed biased
Long-iron playabilityGood long-iron playability
Short-iron controlGood short-iron control
Likely swing-speed fitModerate-fast to fast iron swings
Target playerPlayers seeking easier launch, added height and a smoother loading profile
Golfer fit summarySlightly speed biased; best suited to medium or medium-fast tempos; mid-high launch / mid spin.