MEMBER REVIEWS: TPT Golf Nitro and Power Range Member Testing | See What Members Are Saying

[Rbsiedsc]

42 minutes ago, TPT_GOLF said:

How many here or following along with this test tried to online fit we have? Any suggestions, thoughts or feelings on it?

I’ve tried it. The question I really have is will I actually see a benefit vs the somewhat optimized setup I already have. 

[ColdOkieGolf]

1 hour ago, TPT_GOLF said:

How many here or following along with this test tried to online fit we have? Any suggestions, thoughts or feelings on it?

 

It seems like a pretty good baseline.

 

I realize actually getting fit is the only way to really see how a shaft performs - but without a fitter in the state, it would be nice to see a comparison to other popular shafts.   

For example:   the online tool recommended 15lo.  Then include "typically players will see 1* higher launch and 200 rpm less spin compared to popular shaft x, y, z".

 

That way we could get a feel for how a TPT shaft might perform in relation to shafts we have easier access to. 

[DTorres]

2 hours ago, TPT_GOLF said:

How many here or following along with this test tried to online fit we have? Any suggestions, thoughts or feelings on it?

The online fit test is ok, my biggest gripe is that it tries to suggest shafts for your driver, fairway and hybrid/utility with the same questions and the fit always places you in the same shaft numbers. My preferred trajectory is different from my driver to my fairway to my hybrid/utility so there is no chance I would order 15lo across the board. So maybe my suggestion would be to individualize the shaft fitter for each club.

 Second thing I might add @ColdOkieGolf beat me to it would be a “if this shaft fits you, you might want to look at this number comparison” chart. I know all the shafts in the world are different and specifically the way TPT does their flex scale but I think it would help a lot of people if TPT had a shaft profile or recommendation tool, something like entering your current shaft/shaft weight and it would suggest the best recommendation of TPT shaft based on that and your performance numbers. I would have bought a TPT shaft already but I have no fitters in my area so having a robust fitting tool is important.

 

 

Edited June 4 by DTorres
okie beat me to it

[jjthomp2]

On 6/4/2025 at 8:16 AM, TPT_GOLF said:

How many here or following along with this test tried to online fit we have? Any suggestions, thoughts or feelings on it?

I was fortunate to win this testing. Did the online fit (probably 15x lol) which placed me in the 16Hi. It's been a perfect fit! Highly recommend 

[subcrazy12]

For those in GA. The Kingdom over at Reynolds is getting all the TPT shafts including irons here in July

[mikes919]

On 6/4/2025 at 7:16 AM, TPT_GOLF said:

How many here or following along with this test tried to online fit we have? Any suggestions, thoughts or feelings on it?

I do think it’s a little confusing that the fitting tool generally recommends something different from what the spec sheet says, according to swing speed. The first thing I checked was the spec sheet. That would have put me in a 17 series with my swing speed. But the fitting tool recommended the 18 series, which I was initially skeptical of. It turned out to be an excellent fit.

 

It might also be helpful to ask players for a preferred weight range instead of just “lighter” or “heavier.”

 

Like some others mentioned, I hit my driver quite differently from fairway/hybrid. So it’s difficult to just pick one preference for ball flight, for all clubs. I ended up with Lo in driver and Hi in Fairway/Hybrid. That was definitely the right call.

[CROCN]

On 6/4/2025 at 7:16 AM, TPT_GOLF said:

How many here or following along with this test tried to online fit we have? Any suggestions, thoughts or feelings on it?

Did the online fitting and as a player with high swing speed, I am always skeptical with online tools because most manufacturers obviously don't cater to the long-drive crowd. But, I will have to admit that the 15 Lo for the fairway and hybrid shafts have been spot-on for my swing. By far the best performing shafts that I have ever hit. Reduced spin, more consistent, and finally got rid of my left miss with the 3W.  I didn't test/request the 15 Lo for my gamer driver so I can't comment on how it would correlate throughout the bag. 

  It's amazing how the TPT Nitro 21Hi driver shaft being super lightweight holds up and outperforms in both distance, dispersion, and consistency than my previous long-drive shafts. 

  Due to the extra stability and lower torque values compared to other manufacturers, those looking to get some extra distance without losing playability/consistency could test a softer shaft to possibly gain a few extra yards!

 

Thanks again @TPT_GOLF

 

Looking forward to see how the rest of the long-drive season unfolds using the TPT Nitro. Hit new personal bests in just the first competition back in May. 

 

[TPT_GOLF]

Appreciate all the feedback!

I have been fielding a lot of questions on socials as well and see a lot of the same feedback. I know we are going to be doing more work on this platform and have a few things we are going to implement (some of which are mentioned above). 

One tendency I have seen is that the recommendations are often "softer" in flex than what golfers normally play. That is due to how we produce our shafts and how they are made. You can go a little lighter, a little softer and get incredible results. That said, not every golfer likes a lighter weight so there are heavier options available. 

 

Again, thanks all for the feedback. Hopefully it keeps coming through!

[ColdOkieGolf]

4 hours ago, TPT_GOLF said:

Appreciate all the feedback!

I have been fielding a lot of questions on socials as well and see a lot of the same feedback. I know we are going to be doing more work on this platform and have a few things we are going to implement (some of which are mentioned above). 

One tendency I have seen is that the recommendations are often "softer" in flex than what golfers normally play. That is due to how we produce our shafts and how they are made. You can go a little lighter, a little softer and get incredible results. That said, not every golfer likes a lighter weight so there are heavier options available. 

 

Again, thanks all for the feedback. Hopefully it keeps coming through!

 

 

Earlier on the site gave two recommendations.   One was more of a traditional like for like.   And then it offered the "feel the biggest benifits of the TPT technology" by going up a number.  

 

I seem to recall they also had some info about going to light for a swing speed and risking shaft breakage. 

[TPT_GOLF]

On 6/6/2025 at 4:57 PM, ColdOkieGolf said:

 

 

Earlier on the site gave two recommendations.   One was more of a traditional like for like.   And then it offered the "feel the biggest benifits of the TPT technology" by going up a number.  

 

I seem to recall they also had some info about going to light for a swing speed and risking shaft breakage. 

 
Considering the long drive golfers are using the 20 and 21 series of shafts I don't personally see that being too much of an issue and when you see shafts break (from all brands) on long drive it is the recoil when the shaft hits the back of the golf, not at impact. 

 

That said we did just drop this video as well which you may find interesting and will touch on some of the differences when going too light/soft or firm/stiff. 
 

 

[DNice26]

Wish TPT would run a sale every now and again….  That would prob tempt me to buy one.  

[TPT_GOLF]

Appreciate all the feedback, we had a great chat as a group and you never know. You may see some of the suggested changes come live all thanks to you!

[scottaz]

 

Pretty interesting video for those interested. I had a similar conversation with Jon when he fit me years ago. Really comes down to how you load. The higher number shafts felt so nice....and were a disaster for me.  

 

I'm in a really good groove with the Nitro 14HI/Ping G440 LST currently. I started teeing it down a bit to get the flight lower. I think some of this is because the Ping launches higher than the TM did for me. The 14LO might have been a little better fit but it's been fun going over trees I used to avoid when cutting a corner. Got one up to 184 BS on the course this weekend, which new for this old guy.    

 

Edited June 11 by scottaz

[TPT_GOLF]

On 6/11/2025 at 10:36 PM, scottaz said:

 

Pretty interesting video for those interested. I had a similar conversation with Jon when he fit me years ago. Really comes down to how you load. The higher number shafts felt so nice....and were a disaster for me.  

 

I'm in a really good groove with the Nitro 14HI/Ping G440 LST currently. I started teeing it down a bit to get the flight lower. I think some of this is because the Ping launches higher than the TM did for me. The 14LO might have been a little better fit but it's been fun going over trees I used to avoid when cutting a corner. Got one up to 184 BS on the course this weekend, which new for this old guy.    

 

Thanks for sharing! 

Jon is great and has so many valuable insights. I love chatting with him and just picking his brain at everything golf. 

[imtywebb]

On 5/18/2025 at 4:30 PM, scottaz said:

BIG thanks to Will P for getting this back in my hands so quickly. The G440LST is great match for me with the Nitro. When I feel that pull coming, it's somehow straight but good swings are producing a tight cut.  This combo will not go left. The LST is more fade biased vs the QI35, which is a very good thing for me.  

 

I had a chance to test the VB 7x Velocore+ for a round while waiting for the TPT to get back to me. It was my first time trying it. I liked it a lot. More than my OG or the TR. I think it's the closest comparison to the TPT Nitro 14. Feel wise especially.  Dispersion with the TPT is better. Everything else is comparable.    

 

 

 

Sorry if you addressed this already. I’m playing that same VB in a GT3. Thinking of trying out a TPT. Which exact TPT did you get fitted into?  And are you liking the VB more or TPT?  Thank you!

[MattM97]

I'm not a tester but have had a TPT shafts in my driver for about a year now. I'm loving it and just sending the ball a mile right now. Have a Nitro 15Hi in a G430 LST and it's just money. 

 

My swing is picking up a bit so might have to move into the 14 or potentially into a Power spec for a bit more weight. Was originally fit into a Power 15Lo but was weary of the weight at the time. The guys at TPT let me know the Nitro 15Hi was a good substitute which it has been and luckily found a used on cheap. 

 

Definitely would consider putting a shaft in my 3W when I upgrade. 

[imtywebb]

Thanks for responding!  I’m going to order one. I fight too much spin. But I want a high ball flight 

[mikes919]

I’ve been hitting the ball really well lately, so I decided to play a relatively easy course and see how well I could score. I broke my personal best with a 77! Par 72, about 6200yds, 69.3/123. If my math is correct, I will be down to a 9.8 index tomorrow. That’s 2.5 down from the beginning of the TPT playtest.

 

Once again, driver was very reliable. Over the last couple months I have sped up and lengthened my backswing, and introduced more and more pause at the top. Now, I feel a really strong loading sensation at the top of my backswing with the 18 Nitro Lo. Most drives were in the 250-260 range, and I nearly drove the green on a short 300yd par 4 again.

 

I don’t get as much loading sensation in the fairway and hybrid right now, but I also use a shorter backswing with those clubs. Fairway has been totally reliable lately; very mild fade and consistent distance. I just know exactly what it’s going to do.

 

Hybrid has been more of a struggle the last few rounds. I had one good hybrid shot from the fairway today, going for the green on a par 5 (bounced it over from about 215). All the other hybrid shots were pushed significantly to the right. I am just hitting straight pushes, and it seems to be getting worse. Distance is up, but I just can’t hit it straight for some reason. Might switch back to my Ping shaft this week and see if it’s me or the club/shaft (it’s probably me).

[scottaz]

23 hours ago, imtywebb said:

 

Sorry if you addressed this already. I’m playing that same VB in a GT3. Thinking of trying out a TPT. Which exact TPT did you get fitted into?  And are you liking the VB more or TPT?  Thank you!

 

I was originally put into the Nitro 14lo but not fit. It was an online fitting they offer. After discussions with TPT I changed it to the 14hi. I think the lo might have been a better fit but the hi is working very well. Just a little higher flight than what's normal for me. Spin is perfect. I've made a few adjustments and I'm really happy with the performance. I was fit into a proto years ago that would be closer to the 14lo.

 

I think the Ping g440 has a higher ball flight than the TM I had in there originally and higher than any of the TSI/TSR/GT's I've played. If I was still playing my GT3 9 on C1 , I think the hi would have been great.     

 

If you hit it high already in the VB, you may be better off in a lo. Otherwise, the hi is a safer choice. 

 

The VB's are obviously great shafts. I'd be playing one still if the TPT didn't fit me so well. But it wasn't a tough decision for me at all. Overall performance with the TPT is better. Dispersion is so good.  Very unique feel that's fun to swing.     

 

 

[sheezymaneezy]

Are there any noticeable differences between the Power and Nitro in the same number? 

[mikes919]

On 6/15/2025 at 6:57 PM, sheezymaneezy said:

Are there any noticeable differences between the Power and Nitro in the same number? 

I can only speak to the difference between Nitro 18 Lo in driver and Power 18 Hi in Fairway. Overall feel is very similar, with slightly more action in the midsection of the Nitro. But, some of that feeling could result from taking a longer backswing with driver. They’re really close.

 

I’m not sure if there’s anyone here who has hit both Nitro & Power in driver.

[TPT_GOLF]

On 6/16/2025 at 1:57 AM, sheezymaneezy said:

Are there any noticeable differences between the Power and Nitro in the same number? 

https://tptgolf.com/driver-shafts-specifications/

Weight and Torque profiles are the biggest difference. 

[scottaz]

On 6/3/2025 at 8:35 AM, TPT_GOLF said:

Love hearing the feedback! 

I just finished up a golf trip and before I had left I didn't have time to swap out my hybrid shaft and retrip to put in my TPT 18 Hi hybrid shaft. During a normal round or week this isn't an issue, but where I played 5 rounds with range sessions and such in 4 days that last round I just couldn't get the hybrids going. Can't help but think had I been able to make the switch prior to going that wouldn't have been the case. 

 

Appreciate all the feedback here and on the WRX Forum. Been great to see and look to see a lot more of me here chiming in along the way. 

I will do more formal intro later, but my name is Jamie and I am new to TPT (started June 1st) and will be working with the TPT and hopefully have a lot more fun stuff to share with the community here along the way!

 

Hey Jamie,

I thinking about building a mini driver at about 43.5". Do you think a Power range 14 driver shaft would work well vs using the fw shafts?  I like the weighting of the driver shafts and don't think I'd want to go to a 15 to get the weight right in the fw shafts. I was thinking the power 14 at 85 grams would be perfect. Thanks  

[scottaz]

I've been on a month long heater off the tee, which has lead to some of my lowest scoring in recent years.  I can check out when I'm struggling off the tee but I'm keeping it in play and it's translating into a lot of fun and confidence on the course.   

 

 

[MattM97]

I have hit some absolute nukes with my driver setup lately. I've had probably half dozen or so drives where total yardage was 350-360 and I play at sea level. Lots of 300+ carries and for the most part straight lately. Granted technique has improved drastically but that TPT has been along for the ride. 

 

Still looking to test a Nitro 14Lo at some point, but don't want to fool around with what's clicking now.

 

My 3W though I'm not getting along with, shaft definitely not working for me at the moment. Could maybe see if I can get a TPT for my 3W or just build out a whole new setup if I can fit for one, but as we know that would be $$$$$ and I'm not using my 3W much lately. 

[scottaz]

19 hours ago, MattM97 said:

I have hit some absolute nukes with my driver setup lately. I've had probably half dozen or so drives where total yardage was 350-360 and I play at sea level. Lots of 300+ carries and for the most part straight lately. Granted technique has improved drastically but that TPT has been along for the ride. 

 

Still looking to test a Nitro 14Lo at some point, but don't want to fool around with what's clicking now.

 

My 3W though I'm not getting along with, shaft definitely not working for me at the moment. Could maybe see if I can get a TPT for my 3W or just build out a whole new setup if I can fit for one, but as we know that would be $$$$$ and I'm not using my 3W much lately. 

 

For as long as I can remember I've been in the mid/high 170's bs range, when swinging well. 

 

I've been in the low 180's recently, with control. This is not normal for me and I'm certainly not getting any younger.  I'm not overthinking it and enjoying the ride. The Ping TPT combo seems to work well together. I found this in the past as well.  

 

The power fw and hybrid shafts are just as impressive. I'm not a good fw player and tend to grab the driver and force it at times. But I'm more comfortable with my fw these days. The hybrid shaft is the sleeper for me. 

 

 

  

 

 

 

[MattM97]

1 hour ago, scottaz said:

 

For as long as I can remember I've been in the mid/high 170's bs range, when swinging well. 

 

I've been in the low 180's recently, with control. This is not normal for me and I'm certainly not getting any younger.  I'm not overthinking it and enjoying the ride. The Ping TPT combo seems to work well together. I found this in the past as well.  

 

The power fw and hybrid shafts are just as impressive. I'm not a good fw player and tend to grab the driver and force it at times. But I'm more comfortable with my fw these days. The hybrid shaft is the sleeper for me. 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

I haven't really taken many meaningful reps with driver in the simulator so I'm not sure on my current ball speed. In the winter I was anywhere from upper 160s to low 180s as I was figuring out my swing, I've kinda done that and probably mid to upper 170s now on average and maybe 180s when swinging well. Could be more but have to get into the simulator again. 

 

But with where my driver swing is at, as long as I remember that finish feel it's just easy controlled long drives for me all day. My 3W and Hybrid used to be like that more than driver so could be a shaft thing or just need to move that driver feel over. 

 

I just know I'm looking for something heavier and the Power shafts easily do that.

[mikes919]

Just checking in with a mid-season update. After shooting a couple hot rounds early in the season, I couldn't leave well enough alone. I convinced myself that more distance was the answer to keep shooting lower scores. This basically screwed up my driver swing for a month. I bumped up my swing speed, but started losing a ton of drives to the right. Really lost confidence off the tee for a few rounds, and started leaning more heavily on my fairway and hybrid.

 

Luckily, when my driver swing disappeared, my fairway and hybrid swings showed up to fill in the gaps. TSR2 4wood with the TPT Power 18 has been completely automatic for me all season. 220-225 yards with a slight fade pretty much every time. And while I struggled with hybrid earlier in the year, it has really been strong for me over the summer. The main issue is that I've occasionally hit it TOO well; in both of the last two rounds I smoked a hybrid tee shot 230+ when I was expecting 200-210. Fortunately in both cases I was playing for position to a decent-sized landing area, and the extra distance just put me a bit closer to the hole.

 

After a few recent simulator and video sessions to work through my swing issues, I seem to have come out the other side swinging better than ever. I'm not hitting up on the ball as much as I did early in the season; I've gone from 5-6* up to more like 2-3* up. I'm back to swinging mid 90's on average, launch around 14*, and spin in the mid 2000's. Hitting drives in the 240-250 range on firm summer fairways, so no huge improvement since the beginning of the playtest. But more importantly: my control is significantly better across the board, and I'm seeing straighter ball flights than ever.

 

My handicap is down to 9.6, from 12.2 at the start of the playtest. My fairway percentage is still hovering in the 40-45% range, which definitely needs to improve. But the vast majority of my misses are just going into the first cut of rough, in very playable position. GIR's have gone from low 20% range, to mid 30% range. I attribute most of that to being in better position after my tee shots. Overall still very happy with all three shafts, no plans to even demo anything else. I really feel like these shafts are about as optimized for my swing as they could possibly be.

[vegasandre]

Have questions for the guys at TPT or who use TPT shafts. 

Considering getting a new Driver and 3W and arming them with the TPT nitro.

Which heads ?-  are also a great question...
I tried the online TPT fitting and basically it put me into a 15 hi but I have no idea/clue  
The shafts are so $$$ that I really don't want to take a gamble on it. 

A couple of things right now:
-I use JMAX grips (large size for woods and XS for Irons)  it is becoming impossible to basically test anything because I absolutely need these grips (especially the large grips on the woods) in order to get a clue-  its not apple to apples anymore.

-I currently have a Krank fire pro 7.5 / black ventus TR 6x shaft standard lengths.   my 3w - I dont even use it - so forget about it.  I "like the driver"
-swing speed about 121-124 cruising  ..  age - lets just say I am 19 (it doesn't really matter but my kids are all in their early- mid 20's so figure that one out)

-recently did a TPI fitting in Oceanside. (before the 2025's came out) and though I could kind of test the irons/wedges  the woods were a waste of time because they only had the twig grips. 

-TPI "estimated" this - though this means zilch other than the shaft types as i was hooking all their twig grips while launching my Krank  : 
 

Driver: GT3 10°

Dexterity: RH
SureFit Hosel Setting: A-1
SureFit CG Setting: Neutral
SureFit Weight: Use Default
Length: Standard
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Black 75
Shaft Flex: X-Stiff
Tip Trim: Standard
Grip: Standard

 

Fairway: GT2 15°

Dexterity: RH
SureFit Hosel Setting: A-1
SureFit Weight: Use Default
Length: Standard
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Black 85
Shaft Flex: X-Stiff
Tip Trim: Standard
Grip: Standard




basically.
1-what should I get (shaft wise)?
2-what would be a good pairing head wise(driver and 3w  possibly mini) to maybe look at?
3- is there any place on earth that I can try these out with JMAx grips?

Thank you 
 

Edited July 25 by vegasandre

[Pnwpingi210]

2 minutes ago, vegasandre said:

Have questions for the guys at TPT or who use TPT shafts. 

Considering getting a new Driver and 3W and arming them with the TPT nitro.

Which heads ?-  are also a great question...
I tried the online fitting and basically it put me into a 15 hi but I have no idea/clue  
The shafts are so $$$ that I really don't want to take a gamble on it. 

A couple of things right now:
-I use JMAX grips (large size for woods and XS for Irons)  it is becoming impossible to basically test anything because I absolutely need these grips (especially the large on the woods) in order to get a clue)  its not apple to apples anymore.

-I currently have a Krank fire pro 7.5 / black ventus TR 6x shaft standard lengths.   my 3w - I dont even use it - so forget about it.  I "like the driver"
-swing speed about 121-124 cruising  ..  age - lets just say I am 19 (it doesn't really matter but my kids are all in their early- mid 20's so figure that one out)

-recently did a TPI fitting in Oceanside. (before the 2025's came out) and though I could kind of test the irons/wedges  the woods were a waste of time because they only had the twig grips. 

-TPI "estimated" this - though this means zilch other than the shaft types as i was hooking all their twig grips while launching my Krank  : 
 

Driver: GT3 10°

Dexterity: RH
SureFit Hosel Setting: A-1
SureFit CG Setting: Neutral
SureFit Weight: Use Default
Length: Standard
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Black 75
Shaft Flex: X-Stiff
Tip Trim: Standard
Grip: Standard

 

Fairway: GT2 15°

Dexterity: RH
SureFit Hosel Setting: A-1
SureFit Weight: Use Default
Length: Standard
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Black 85
Shaft Flex: X-Stiff
Tip Trim: Standard
Grip: Standard




basically.
1-what should I get (shaft wise)?
2-what would be a good pairing head wise(driver and 3w  possibly mini) to maybe look at?
3- is there any place on earth that I can try these out with JMAx grips?

Thank you 
 

I’d start with the online fitting from tpt.  It’s as good as anybody’s guess.

 

you can probably tey the tpt shaft at the tpt headquarters and fitting center with those grips if you call in advance.  They may ask you to supply them but I bet they would accommodate the request

 

id also say something else is going on as most folks can get an idea of how a club performs with “twig” grips  vs jumbo max.  Even Bryson himself does and has said that.