Graphite Design's new "Chichibu Ni (Chichibu 2)" is the perfect shaft for golfers seeking accurate and consistent total distance. This new shaft was developed using Graphite Design's extensive experience and latest technology. Particularly noteworthy is the introduction of Vectran, a different material manufactured by Kuraray Co., Ltd. By maximizing the properties of this material, the design minimizes unwanted shaft twisting, improving both distance and accuracy.
"Chichibu Ni" provides stability and consistency for players during their shots. By suppressing unwanted shaft twisting, it optimizes swing performance and enables more accurate shots. Furthermore, Vectran's excellent properties ensure smooth energy transfer during the swing, contributing to improved ball speed.
This shaft is the culmination of Graphite Design's technical prowess, designed to deliver peak performance. The introduction of Vectran enhances shaft strength and elasticity, pursuing even greater distance. This allows golfers to hit longer shots consistently, providing performance that directly leads to improved scores.
"Chichibu Ni" is suitable for golfers of all levels, and is an ideal choice especially for players who prioritize total distance and accuracy.
A "combo set of irons" is simply a setup that combines different models of irons within a single set.
While it was once common to "have the same model from 5-iron to PW," in recent years, among tour pros,
"Long and mid irons for forgiveness, short irons for workability"
has become the mainstream approach.
1. Why are "combo sets" so popular?
There are mainly two reasons.
They are "the evolution of ball performance" and "changes in green conditions."
Increased difficulty of long irons
Modern golf balls have evolved to suppress spin in order to improve distance performance.
As a result, with conventional muscle-back (01 series) long irons, even with a pro's head speed, it has become increasingly difficult to get the ball airborne and for it to stop on the green due to insufficient spin.
Role change from "hitting far" to "stopping"
For pros, long irons (4-5 iron) are not just clubs for gaining distance.
They are clubs for aiming at the pin with a high trajectory and stopping the ball firmly on the green.
Therefore, for long to mid irons,
there is an increasing trend to combine highly forgiving models that feature thicker soles and hollow structures.
2. What if you're building with PRGR? Recommended Combos
PRGR's 01-02 series is actually a very easy lineup to create combo settings with.
Classic Athlete Combo: 01 × 02
・4-6 iron: 02 IRON (high trajectory and easy to hit far)
・7 iron-PW: 01 IRON (prioritizing workability and feel)
Key Point
Since the 7-iron of the 01 (loft 32°) will be paired with the 6-iron of the 02 (28°),
a natural loft progression and a combo setting with minimal difference in feel and no discomfort is possible.
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