Iron shaft weight: How getting fit can improve your game

If you’re still playing iron shafts just because they “felt okay” off the rack, we need to talk. 

Shaft weight isn’t just about how heavy the club feels in your hands, it’s one of the biggest factors that determine how your irons can launch, how much they can spin, how they fly, and how consistently you can hit your carry numbers. 

The problem?  

Most of you have no idea what weight you should be using or why. And even fewer have actually been fit for a proper iron shaft. Irons are scoring clubs. They make birdies a reality. If you haven’t been fit, that’s a massive, missed opportunity to improve your game without changing a single thing about your swing. That’s a golf cheat code.

Why shaft weight is a big deal 

The weight of your iron shaft directly impacts: 

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Here’s where fitting comes in 

You could try to sort all this out yourself by trial and error, YouTube deep dives, or hitting a few balls on a launch monitor at your local shop. But there’s a better way: get fit by someone who really knows what they’re doing. 

A professional fitting company, like True Spec Golf, takes the guesswork out of the equation. Their fitting process is dialed and completely brand agnostic. You test shafts across different weights, brands, bend profiles, and materials; all while tracking the data. 

 You will see, in real time, how changing shaft weight changes your ball flight, spin, and distance right there on the screen. And because they’re brand-agnostic, they don’t care what name is stamped on the shaft. They just want to find what performs best for you. A “fit the player, not the product” type of approach. 

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Real talk: guessing is going to cost you  

That iron shaft you’ve been gaming for five, six, ten years? That “trusty” gamer could be holding you back. It might be too heavy, costing you carry. (The Dynamic Gold S300 I grew up playing) Or you could be playing something too light, which is hurting your dispersion. The crazy part? You might not even feel it… it just shows up on the scorecard. One of those “you don’t know what you don’t know” situations.  

When you find your fix 

Dialing in your shaft weight and bend profile can lead to: 

– Better distance gapping 

– More consistent ball flight 

– Improved control into greens 

And honestly, who doesn’t want that? 

Getting fit for iron shafts isn’t just for the elite player anymore. It’s for anyone who wants to make golf a little easier and a lot more consistent. Shaft weight plays a huge role in how you deliver the club and if you’re finding the center of the face. If the weight is off, all of your swing compensations are just damage control. 

Let’s be honest, golf is hard enough without playing a shaft that’s fighting your swing. Shaft weight isn’t just a “gear nerd” detail. It’s a huge performance lever that can unlock better launch, tighter dispersion, and more control over every iron in your bag. 

TaylorMade 2025 P790 Custom Irons

REVOLUTIONARY FORGED FEEL More Speed, More Consistency Increased Distance with Improved Gapping FLTD CG™ – Shaped for Elegant Performance FEATURES Enhanced Feel & FeedbackSubstantially improved feel was a key focus when designing the 2025 P·790. Individual head optimization and advanced modal analysis, combined with SpeedFoam™ Air, deliver best-in-class forged feel with an explosive sensation at impact. Faster Face, Greater SpeedThe 2025 P·790 introduces an all-new ultra-high-strength, high-speed forged face material (4340M), which is 20% stronger than previous generations. This increased strength enables a thinner face, faster ball speeds, and a sweet spot up to 24% larger.* *Comparison vs. 2023 P·790 7 iron. Optimized CG for Precision & DistanceA faster 4340M face, individual head optimization, and FLTD CG™ technology precisely position the center of gravity (CG), delivering increased carry distances with ideal launch and spin for improved gapping throughout the set. In 2025, the long irons feature an even lower CG for enhanced launch and playability, while the scoring clubs have a higher CG to improve spin rates and control. FLTD CG™ strategically shifts the center of gravity from low in the long irons to progressively higher in the short irons for optimal performance. Refined Aesthetics & Turf InteractionThe all-new P·790 boasts a thinner topline for a cleaner look at address and an increased sole radius with a progressive leading edge. This design enhances turf interaction and promotes more consistent impact locations.

$200 from Fairway Jockey

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Unfortunately, this is not a DIY project, you won’t find the right shaft weight by guessing, Googling, or hoping. You need real data, real options, and someone who knows how to translate your swing into the correct setup for how YOU swing the club. 

That’s exactly what you get at True Spec Golf. When you book a fitting with one of their Master Fitters, you’re getting someone who is on your side and is invested in seeing you play your best golf.  

It’s not about trends or what’s in someone else’s bag, it’s about you. And the best part? You’ll see, and feel, the difference instantly. As a Master Fitter myself, the winning combination will jump off the page almost in the first few swings. 

If you’re serious about improving your iron game, stop guessing and get fit. 

Ready to get fir for your next set of irons? Book your fitting at your local True Spec