The Nippon Shaft N.S. Pro Modus³ Tour 130 Stiff is heavier than average for steel iron shafts at 4.37 oz (124 g), while its 1.8° torque is on the lower side. Its high launch / mid-high spin flight profile and very stable / low-twist character make it best suited to medium-fast or fast tempos.
Iron shaft specifications
Nippon Shaft · N.S. Pro Modus³ Tour 130 Stiff · Iron Shaft
Material: SteelFlex: StiffWeight class: Tour-heavy (120+ g)Flight: High launch / Mid-high spinTip: Taper tip
4.37 ozWeight
1.8°Torque
StiffFlex
HighLaunch
Material-matched benchmarks
How this shaft compares
Numeric comparisons use steel iron shafts in this database.
Weight
Above average
4.37 oz
Weight is above average among steel iron shafts in this database.
Torque
Very low
1.8°
Torque is very low 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
LaunchHigh
SpinMid-High
StabilityVery stable / low-twist
Tempo fitBest suited to medium-fast or fast tempos
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Nippon Shaft |
|---|---|
| Model | N.S. Pro Modus³ Tour 130 Stiff |
| Category | Iron Shaft |
| Catalog year | 2026 |
| SKU / code | NP0009 / NP0010 |
| MPF rating | 4B2H |
Full specifications
Technical details
Weight & flex
Weight4.37 oz (124 g)
Weight classTour-heavy (120+ g)
FlexStiff
Torque1.8°
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
Flight & feel
LaunchHigh
SpinMid-High
Trajectory / spin profileHigh launch / Mid-high spin
Stability profileVery stable / low-twist
Launch assistanceStrong launch assistance
Feel profileCrisp steel feedback, very firm/stable through impact, substantial tour-weight feel
Relative weight positionAbove average for steel iron shafts
Relative torque positionVery low for steel iron shafts
Player fit
Tempo fitBest suited to medium-fast or fast tempos
Transition fitHandles aggressive transitions well
Control vs speed biasControl / consistency biased
Long-iron playabilityGood long-iron playability
Short-iron controlStrong short-iron and wedge control bias
Likely swing-speed fitModerate-fast to fast iron swings
Target playerStronger players and quicker tempos seeking heavier feel, control and stability
Golfer fit summaryControl / consistency biased; best suited to medium-fast or fast tempos; high launch / mid-high spin.