Dynamic Gold 120 | Nippon Modus 120 | |
Flex | Regular, Stiff, Extra Stiff | Regular, Stiff, Extra Stiff, Extra Stiff Plus |
Weight | 116, 118, 120 grams | 111, 114, 120 , 126 |
Length | 41 – 37 inches | 41 – 37 |
Launch | Low | Low-Mid |
USGA Legal | Yes | Yes |
Flex: Dynamic Gold 120 vs Nippon Modus 120
In terms of flex that each of these shafts offer, there is one main difference. Each offers regular, stiff, and extra stiff options, however, the Nippon Modus 120 has an additional Extra Stiff Plus option. This extra stiff plus option is great for players who have high swing speeds. In other words, this extra stiff shaft will benefit fast speeds the most.
If you are someone who has a higher than average swing speed, then the extra stiff plus option from the Modus 120 is best for you. If you have swing speeds that are below this, then the flex options from either one of these will be fine for you.
Weight: Dynamic Gold 120 vs Nippon Modus 120
Another difference between these two shafts is the available weight options. The Modus 120 has a much wider variety of options to pick from. Not only does it offer similar weight options to the Dynamic Gold 120, but it also offers much higher and lower options that are not available with the Dynamic Gold 120.
Heavier shafts are harder to swing fast, but easier to control. On the other side of that, lighter golf shafts are harder to control, but easier to swing quickly which leads to more distance. Depending on what you want, the Nippon Modus 120 will have a wider variety for you to pick from. So you will likely find a shaft weight that better suits you with the Modus 120
Length: Dynamic Gold 120 vs Nippon Modus 120
One of the similarities between these two shafts is the length options. Both offer 37 to 41 inch options, which is quite standard for shaft lengths. No matter which one you choose, you’ll have the exact same lengths to work with.
The USGA has a legal limit on the length that a golf shaft can be. The limit on golf shafts is about 46 inches, anything that breaches that limit is considered illegal. In the case of length, neither the Dynamic Gold 120 nor the Nippon Modus 120 breach this rule.
Launch: Dynamic Gold 120 vs Nippon Modus 120
Launch is another area where these two shafts differ. The Dynamic Gold 120 has a low launch and the Nippon Modus 120 has a Low Mid launch. This means that you are going to get a bit more height on impact from the Modus 120 then you will with the Dynamic Gold 120. So depending on what you desire, this may impact your decision.
USGA Legal: Dynamic Gold 120 vs Nippon Modus 120
It is important to know whether or not your golf shaft is considered legal. The USGA has very strict equipment rules that must be followed. According to the USGA’s rules, the Dynamic Gold 120 and Nippon Modus 120 are considered legal to use in any casual, high-level amateur, or professional golf outing.