Dynamic Gold Mid?

[379]

Any more reports on quality control issues? I’m interested in these shafts, but some comments have me worried. 

[AbSWFPGA]

8 hours ago, 379 said:

Any more reports on quality control issues? I’m interested in these shafts, but some comments have me worried. 

Have the dg mid 115 x100 in wedges and love them. Got a set of ping blueprints coming with them, we will see how they are in the irons 

[tdub526]

I have the 115 mid x100 SS x1 in zx5 mk2. A 88 mph SS with a 7 iron for reference. Made the switch from $ taper Stiff in 2023 cobra cb. Much higher flight and apex. I’m all in on them. Tightest dispersion and consistency I have ever had with my irons to date. Ordering wedge shafts to match.

[collje26]

Anyone have anymore feedback on the mid 115 quality issues. I currently play the tour issue x100's right now but looking for something lighter and higher flight and through taylormade the only thing available is the mid 115.

[TacoCarl]

On 9/14/2023 at 12:02 AM, Thayneil said:

To me they are mis using the name

 

I tried the Dynamic gold 95s in s200 and they play very soft.

 

Maybe using lite or super lite after the dg would be more accurate

Omg, those S200 DG 95 shafts play super soft lol. I made a mistake and didn’t test it in a clubhead before I installed into a whole set 🤦🏼‍♂️. 
Looks like these clubs will be in the closet until I’m motivated to change and do the work again… and buy new ferrules, etc. Yeesh. 

[TacoCarl]

On 5/2/2023 at 5:21 PM, dmeeksDC said:

Anyone have feedback on the Dynamic Gold Mid 115 s300 shafts? Have seen a lot of comparisons of the X100 Mid version being similar to the Modus 130. I don’t know if that is true but it was not a selling point to me because I’m not a good match for the Modus 130. And it feels too firm to me.  
 

But then I was reading Russ Ryden’s testing and he says the Mid 130 Tour Issue bend profile is a “very different” profile from the Mid 115 and Mid 100, which he says are an extension of the Project X profile. That would get me interested as the PX Rifle is the shaft I like the most. Wondering if anyone has thoughts on this. Have not tested a Mid 115. Here is an excerpt from Ryden’s analysis:

 

“The Dynamic Gold Mid is a new profile from True Temper. Actually it is two profiles, the  Dynamic Gold Mid 130 Tour Issue models are very different from the Dynamic Gold Mid 100 and 115 models. Based on my experience with very good reason.”

 

“The Dynamic Gold Mid is not the typical Dynamic archetype. I don’t see the change in tip length typical in Dynamic designs. What I do see is a consistent profile with a change in weight and stiffness as flex designation (R, S, X) changes. That is what I see in the Project X models. To find the appropriate graphic to illustrate this design I went to the Project X profiles. And as you can clearly see in this illustration is exactly what True Temper noted.

 

I see an extension of the Project X shaft into lighter weights with a profile adjusted to the needs of a golfer that fits into lighter weights than are offered in the Project X. Fitters that work with Project X should be adding the lighter weight Dynamic Gold Mid shafts into their kit. Those golfers that like the Project X profile but are at a stage in life where lighter shafts are needed should be trying the Dynamic Golf Mid shafts.”

I just got fit into this exact setup yesterday. From my testing it seemed like they launch almost as high as the DG95 but are heavier. Profile felt just like other DGs, which I liked. 
My testing and use is limited since I just used them at a fitting, but I really liked their feel and what they did for me. 

[lordemsworth]

I was fit into the DG Mid 115 in both a Wilson Staff CB and JPX 923 Tour.  I found the shaft spinnier and higher apex than the KBS $Taper I have played for the last two years.

I wanted to get back into a DG or Nippon shaft because I started to develop a bit of tennis elbow in my right elbow.

 

I have moved back to the KBS $Taper.  And before anyone asks, I did try the shaft in my T100 head, and it wasn't a great combo for me.

[AllDunn]

On 7/10/2024 at 12:24 PM, lordemsworth said:

I was fit into the DG Mid 115 in both a Wilson Staff CB and JPX 923 Tour.  I found the shaft spinnier and higher apex than the KBS $Taper I have played for the last two years.

I wanted to get back into a DG or Nippon shaft because I started to develop a bit of tennis elbow in my right elbow.

 

I have moved back to the KBS $Taper.  And before anyone asks, I did try the shaft in my T100 head, and it wasn't a great combo for me.

What flex $tapers do you play?

 

I have the DG Mid x100 in a set of i530 and thinking about going back to $taper s+ or x because the Mids are ballooning a bit on me. 

[lordemsworth]

4 hours ago, AllDunn said:

What flex $tapers do you play?

 

I have the DG Mid x100 in a set of i530 and thinking about going back to $taper s+ or x because the Mids are ballooning a bit on me. 

I play $taper stiff (120g).

 

[junior79]

On 7/10/2024 at 12:24 PM, lordemsworth said:

I was fit into the DG Mid 115 in both a Wilson Staff CB and JPX 923 Tour.  I found the shaft spinnier and higher apex than the KBS $Taper I have played for the last two years.

I wanted to get back into a DG or Nippon shaft because I started to develop a bit of tennis elbow in my right elbow.

 

I have moved back to the KBS $Taper.  And before anyone asks, I did try the shaft in my T100 head, and it wasn't a great combo for me.

I love the C-Taper and $-Taper lineups for their consistency and dispersion, but like you I've found they are harsh and have developed tennis/golf elbow over time.

[lordemsworth]

Yeah - it’s terrible to get.  I’m going to try and manage it better this year with more exercises.

 

The thing about KBS $Taper - so easy to find the centre of the face consistently.

[jah7838]

I just ordered a ZX5 5 iron with a DG Mid 115 s300 to blend with my ZX7 irons that have AMT White shafts in s300, and I really like the feel and ball flight I get after my initial testing on the range.  I have 2 sets of ZX7 irons (5-P), with the OG set having the AMT White and the newer ZX7 have the 120 $ Tapers.  I prefer the DG Feel, but don't hate the $ Taper.  I just notice a bit more kick when hitting them side by side. 

 

I noticed the DG Mid has less of a kick for me than the $ Taper, and I'm ok with that.  The DG Mid felt like it was harder get to turn over, which is what I'm looking for.  I may get a DG Mid for my 6 iron at some point, but the shaft brought my 5 iron launch much closer to what I expect to see from my short irons, and I can still flight it down if I needed to.  

[JJgolfwrx]

Been testing shafts for the last few months ended DG 115 MID X100 vs KBS $ 120S for me. I noticed a slightly higher launch and apex with the mid. I also feel the shaft load and release more in the dg 115 mid compared to the $ Taper 120.  When I hit a lower shot the same observation is made DG 115 MID launches and peaks slightly higher, however it stops where is lands where $ taper will roll-out more. The only concern I have with the DG 115 MID X100 is the performance of the higher peak and apex is nice in the 5 & 7, but in the 9 it was a slightly too high. Where as in the $ taper the opposite was true the 9 was money, the 7 was slightly lower, and the 5 needed more loft.

 

TL;DR 5 (26* Loft) iron vs 7i (34* Loft) vs 9 iron (42* loft) the overall winners is the mid. I did like the $ taper in the 9 and 7, but when I got to the 5 it was a tick lower than I want. Reason is player's preference!

 

Here's the two possible bag setups:

 

DG 115 MID X100 in irons (5-PW)  and DG 130 S400 in wedges (Gap, Sand, Lob)

 

$Taper 120 in irons either 125S+ in wedges str8in or $130X in wedges (with 8iron shafts)

 

 

 

 

[cw1209]

11 hours ago, JJgolfwrx said:

Been testing shafts for the last few months ended DG 115 MID X100 vs KBS $ 120S for me. I noticed a slightly higher launch and apex with the mid. I also feel the shaft load and release more in the dg 115 mid compared to the $ Taper 120.  When I hit a lower shot the same observation is made DG 115 MID launches and peaks slightly higher, however it stops where is lands where $ taper will roll-out more. The only concern I have with the DG 115 MID X100 is the performance of the higher peak and apex is nice in the 5 & 7, but in the 9 it was a slightly too high. Where as in the $ taper the opposite was true the 9 was money, the 7 was slightly lower, and the 5 needed more loft.

 

TL;DR 5 (26* Loft) iron vs 7i (34* Loft) vs 9 iron (42* loft) the overall winners is the mid. I did like the $ taper in the 9 and 7, but when I got to the 5 it was a tick lower than I want. Reason is player's preference!

 

Here's the two possible bag setups:

 

DG 115 MID X100 in irons (5-PW)  and DG 130 S400 in wedges (Gap, Sand, Lob)

 

$Taper 120 in irons either 125S+ in wedges str8in or $130X in wedges (with 8iron shafts)

 

 

 

 

 

Any chance you tested Modus 115 as well? Seems like a natural fit in this test. Stable handle feel, mid launch, mid weight steel. Maybe 115X SSx1. 

[JJgolfwrx]

@cw1209 Sure I could throw it in. Modus 115 was built of the dg 120 profile with slight modifications. Similar how modus 125 is to dg 130.

 

 

[JJgolfwrx]

DG 115 MID X100 vs Modus Tour 115X. Launch and peak height was slightly higher in the mid (closer than the $ taper was) in both in stock and flighted throughout my test (only had a 9 & 7). The biggest difference is the feel of the stiffness throughout the length of the shaft (profile). Modus 115X felt slightly more tip stiff to me (typically brings launch down which it did). Not a bad shaft, just not for me! 

[jah7838]

So this has to do with the weight tolerances people mentioned earlier in the thread. 
 

I decided to put a DG Mid 100 in my ZX5 4 iron since I liked the Mid 115 in the ZX5 5 iron. I work part time at one of the big box stores in the shop, and decided to weight the 3 Mid 100 4 iron shafts we had.
 

They came out to 103.5g, 103.5g, and 111g. I asked one of the other guys to measure them as well, and he got the same weights without me saying anything to him.

 

I went with the 111g shaft because I wanted it closer to weight as the 5 iron shaft, but who knows what that weighed since I ordered it from Srixon. If I decide to get the 6 iron shaft, I’m probably going to have to order 2-3 and return the ones that are the most off the expected weight. 

[JJgolfwrx]

@jah7838 yep, for being "tour issue" these shafts are not consistent. The good news is you can contact true temper and they will replace it for you with no fuss. 

[Lord Helmet]

Ive been hitting the new Callaway Opus wedge over the last week.  Stock offering is the DG Mid 115 wedge.  Went into the demo thinking if I liked the performance of the club head I would probably re-shaft or order with PX wedge.  But I have to say, the DG offering is quite nice.  I get a nice launch, crazy spin (trackman), and repeated strikes and distances.  All things you would want in a wedge.  Ive been hitting the 54* s grind to an 80yd stick the last week with this club.  Its a nice comfortable swing and yardage for me.  So if I do order the Opus I will most likely stick with the DG 115.  

 

 

Edited September 13, 2024 by Lord Helmet

[this_is_golf]

Does anyone have any feedback on the Mid 115 S300 vs the Mid 115 X100? Does the X100 launch and spin a little less? Or are they same expect for a couple extra grams of weight? I’ve hit the S300 and really like it but a little worried it could launch and spin too much.

 

Thanks! 

[CTgamer]

Has anyone hit the tour issue DG mid and can compare to standard X100? 
 

On Russ’ site, the EI area makes the DG Mid 130 look unreasonably stiff (same with similar profiles like modus 130 or tour V, to be fair). I play standard X100 ss1, and am worried the X1 in DG Mid 130, even ss1 or ss2, will be too much to handle 

 

[JJgolfwrx]

15 hours ago, CTgamer said:

Has anyone hit the tour issue DG mid and can compare to standard X100? 
 

On Russ’ site, the EI area makes the DG Mid 130 look unreasonably stiff (same with similar profiles like modus 130 or tour V, to be fair). I play standard X100 ss1, and am worried the X1 in DG Mid 130, even ss1 or ss2, will be too much to handle 

 

Short answer is to test and make test clubs. I'm personally considering between DG 130 MID S400 (normal Installation) & DG 130 MID X100 (soft-stepped x1).

 

I used Modus 130X in the past. It was way to stiff in the handle and mid for me, even soft step x2 felt too stiff. Just didn't fit me, but a great shaft for who need it. I liked the Modus 130S better from a flex/where the flex is, but is was too light. In hindsight Modus 130S Hard Stepped Could have been an option (never tested it). Come in dg 130 mid s400, near identical profile and more weight. I'm currently using 8 iron shaft in my lob/sand wedge and it's $$$.

 

I am about to test two test irons. One with the DG 130 Mid S400 (normal installation) and DG 130 Mid X100 (soft step). The biggest difference is the handle and tip stability. If you compare say a 7 iron shaft from both an X100 vs S400 you'll notice that the X100 has a longer parallel section of .600 and the S400 tapers sooner. For me, the handle section makes or breaks a shaft because have a moderate transition in terms of force/moderate timing. Too stiff in the handle forces me to to go hard/more effort on all my shots from full to partial shots (see comments about shafts above). 

 

If this sounds like you, when you test you need to hit your stock and the partial shots (hugelly overlooked portion of shaft testing). The correct shaft of weight and flex will allow you to hit center and controll your ballflight (left/right, up/down).

 

I hope this helps!

Edited April 27 by JJgolfwrx

[CTgamer]

9 hours ago, JJgolfwrx said:

Short answer is to test and make test clubs. I'm personally considering between DG 130 MID S400 (normal Installation) & DG 130 MID X100 (soft-stepped x1).

 

I used Modus 130X in the past. It was way to stiff in the handle and mid for me, even soft step x2 felt too stiff. Just didn't fit me, but a great shaft for who need it. I liked the Modus 130S better from a flex/where the flex is, but is was too light. In hindsight Modus 130S Hard Stepped Could have been an option (never tested it). Come in dg 130 mid s400, near identical profile and more weight. I'm currently using 8 iron shaft in my lob/sand wedge and it's $$$.

 

I am about to test two test irons. One with the DG 130 Mid S400 (normal installation) and DG 130 Mid X100 (soft step). The biggest difference is the handle and tip stability. If you compare say a 7 iron shaft from both an X100 vs S400 you'll notice that the X100 has a longer parallel section of .600 and the S400 tapers sooner. For me, the handle section makes or breaks a shaft because have a moderate transition in terms of force/moderate timing. Too stiff in the handle forces me to to go hard/more effort on all my shots from full to partial shots (see comments about shafts above). 

 

If this sounds like you, when you test you need to hit your stock and the partial shots (hugelly overlooked portion of shaft testing). The correct shaft of weight and flex will allow you to hit center and controll your ballflight (left/right, up/down).

 

I hope this helps!

Yeah for sure, that’s great advice! Definitely what I normally do for shaft testing…and hear you on modus 130x. I could hit it fine, but it felt pretty unresponsive (similar to how most people describe PX). I also like a bit of feel up in the handle - X100 straight in is a little too much, but SS1 (or even SS2) feels great. Hoping similar in DG Mid could work nicely.
 

Do you by chance have a comparison of DG Mid S400 & X100 step patterns? They talked about widening the shaft diameter in the mid, but it’s not clear to me whether they kept the same tip length delta (where S400 is just 2” longer tip section and 2” shorter handle section than X100). Would love to confirm 
 

Also, I’d be curious to hear how you like those two test clubs, and I’ll let you know if I build something up to test 👍🏻

[JJgolfwrx]

1 hour ago, CTgamer said:

Yeah for sure, that’s great advice! Definitely what I normally do for shaft testing…and hear you on modus 130x. I could hit it fine, but it felt pretty unresponsive (similar to how most people describe PX). I also like a bit of feel up in the handle - X100 straight in is a little too much, but SS1 (or even SS2) feels great. Hoping similar in DG Mid could work nicely.
 

Do you by chance have a comparison of DG Mid S400 & X100 step patterns? They talked about widening the shaft diameter in the mid, but it’s not clear to me whether they kept the same tip length delta (where S400 is just 2” longer tip section and 2” shorter handle section than X100). Would love to confirm 
 

Also, I’d be curious to hear how you like those two test clubs, and I’ll let you know if I build something up to test 👍🏻

 

1 hour ago, CTgamer said:

Yeah for sure, that’s great advice! Definitely what I normally do for shaft testing…and hear you on modus 130x. I could hit it fine, but it felt pretty unresponsive (similar to how most people describe PX). I also like a bit of feel up in the handle - X100 straight in is a little too much, but SS1 (or even SS2) feels great. Hoping similar in DG Mid could work nicely.
 

Do you by chance have a comparison of DG Mid S400 & X100 step patterns? They talked about widening the shaft diameter in the mid, but it’s not clear to me whether they kept the same tip length delta (where S400 is just 2” longer tip section and 2” shorter handle section than X100). Would love to confirm 
 

Also, I’d be curious to hear how you like those two test clubs, and I’ll let you know if I build something up to test 👍🏻

 

Yes, the tip lengths are longer in the DG 130 S400 compared to the X100 version (I'll measure the tip lengths when I can). It will be a couple weeks before I can test these head to head. 

[JJgolfwrx]

Measured two 7 iron (38” blanks).

 

DG MID X100 .600 butt section is 10” compared to 8” for DG 130 MID S400.

 

DG 130 MID X100 first step (from tip) is ~9 compared to ~11” for the DG 130 MID S400.

 

Testing soon!

Edited May 1 by JJgolfwrx

[Pnwpingi210]

Just now, JJgolfwrx said:

Measured two 7 iron (38” blanks).

 

DG MID X100 .600 butt section is longer 10” compared to 8” for DG 130 MID S400.

 

DG 130 MID X100 first step (from tip) is ~9 compared to ~11” for the DG 130 MID S400.

 

Testing soon!

Looking forward to hearing your results.  Are you throwing a “regular” 130gr x100 in the mix as a comparison?

 

we sound similar in that we like the modus 130x profile, just find it a bit overwhelming at times and the 130s a little too loady.

 

i have two sets currently, one with tour v ten 130 and one with dgx100.  I find the tour v tens closer to what I hoped the modus 130x would be.  Interested in the mid 130x

[Pnwpingi210]

On 4/30/2025 at 10:33 AM, JJgolfwrx said:

Measured two 7 iron (38” blanks).

 

DG MID X100 .600 butt section is 10” compared to 8” for DG 130 MID S400.

 

DG 130 MID X100 first step (from tip) is ~9 compared to ~11” for the DG 130 MID S400.

 

Testing soon!

How the testing on the mid 130 x100 going?

 

im in the tour v ten 130 right now and interested to hear your comparison to those and dg 130 x100.

[JJgolfwrx]

@Pnwpingi210 I've decided that, from a flex standpoint, DG 130 MID S400 fits me better. I'm testing that against Modus 130 S (HSx1). Below I'll leave the ei profiles of 130 MID X100 vs KBS TOUR V 130X just to give you a rough idea. V10 would just be overall stiffer.

 

Edited June 8 by JJgolfwrx

[JJgolfwrx]

DG 130 MID S400 was the winner for me.

 

Comes down to weight being heavier. It matches my transition really well. Modus 130 S (HSx1) felt a little to light. Also felt the tip being more active/kicking and that’s not a good feel for me.

 

I hope this helps!

[Thayneil]

On 7/10/2024 at 10:52 PM, TacoCarl said:

Omg, those S200 DG 95 shafts play super soft lol. I made a mistake and didn’t test it in a clubhead before I installed into a whole set 🤦🏼‍♂️. 
Looks like these clubs will be in the closet until I’m motivated to change and do the work again… and buy new ferrules, etc. Yeesh. 

Yes never should have used the Dg name