Dynamic Gold 105 | Nippon Modus 105 | |
Flex | Regular, Stiff, Extra Stiff | Regular, Stiff, Extra Stiff |
Weight | 101, 103, 105, 106, 107, 109 grams | 103, 106.5, 112 |
Length | 40.5 – 37 inches | 41 – 37 inches |
Launch | Mid-Low | Low |
USGA Legal | Yes | Yes |
Flex: Dynamic Gold 105 vs Nippon Modus 105
One of the first similarities between Dynamic Gold 105 and Nippon Modus 105 are the flex options. Both offer regular, stiff, and extra stiff flex options. This range of options is great for practically any golfer. In other words, this range of options is suitable for those with an average or above average swing speed.
So, when it comes to flex, the Dynamic Gold 105 and Nippon Modus 105 are both great options as they offer an incredibly wide variety of options.
Weight: Dynamic Gold 105 vs Nippon Modus 105
The only real difference in terms of weight between these two shafts is that the Dynamic Gold 105 offers weight that is slightly lower than the lowest weight option of Nippon Modus 105. And the Nippon Modus 105 offers weight options that are slightly higher and the weight options offered by Dynamic Gold 105.
More specifically, Dynamic Gold 105’s lowest option is 101 g and Nippon Modus 105‘s lowest option is 103 g. On the other side of that, Dynamic Gold 105’s highest weight option is 109 g and Nippon Modus 105’s highest option is 112 g. While there isn’t much difference between these options, it may slightly impact performance so depending on what you are used to, you can decide which one is more suitable for your play style.
Length: Dynamic Gold 105 vs Nippon Modus 105
One of the similarities between these two shafts is their length options, each has a range spanning 40.5 inches to 37 inches. No matter which one you choose you will be getting very similar options.
Something that should be noted is that the USGA has a limit of how long a golf club can be. This limit is about 46 inches. If any golf club exceeds this length, then it is considered illegal. Both the Dynamic Gold 105 and Nippon Modus 105 are considered legal in terms of length.
Launch: Dynamic Gold 105 vs Nippon Modus 105
In terms of launch, there is a slight difference between both of these shafts. The Dynamic Gold has a low launch and the Modus has a mid-low launch. These differences will impact performance a bit. The low launch with the Dynamic Gold will keep your ball lower to the ground on impact, whereas the mid-low launch with the Modus will get a bit more height under the ball in comparison.
USGA Legal: Dynamic Gold 105 vs Nippon Modus 105
It’s important to know whether or not the golf shaft you are looking at is considered legal. The USGA has very strict equipment rules that must be followed otherwise the golf equipment is considered illegal.
Both the Dynamic Gold 105g and Nippon Modus 105 are considered illegal for any casual, high-level amateur, or professional golf outings.