what shaft do I need to play now that I'm too old for DG S300 stiff?

[calculus on green]

I have an average iron swing speed of 76-82 mph. What shaft flex should I be playing? I'm looking for recommendations based on my swing speed and other factors that might influence shaft selection. I've done some research here and there, and it seems like steelfiber i90 stiff is "too stiff", modus 120s is "not that different". Any suggestions? I'm trying to educate myself before seeing my local fitters, possibly narrow down to a few options so that I don't hit every shaft there is.

Edited August 6 by calculus on green

[cnosil]

unfortunately swing speed is not a good indicator of flex nor is the letter that  the OEM paints on the shaft.   There have been cases of low speed players using X-Stiff shafts and high speed players using softer flexes.    

If you are going to a fitter, let them do their job and find the shaft that works for your swing.   Establish a budget so you aren't being put into shafts that are out of your price range.  

[calculus on green]

okay, so let's forget the flex then. And let's say I don't want to go see my fitter for a good reason. What weight should I be considering? The main reason for this whole change is because I want to swing lighter clubs (not necessarily something less stiff)

[GolfSpy_APH]

Sounds like the best thing to do is go test or demo done clubs and shafts!

I moved to Accra TZ i85 and love them! 

[Shankopotomous]

Its great you are doing some homework to be prepared for the fitting.  Great advice to pick a budget number....or decide that $$ isnt a factor!!  Then decide what is most important to you - distance, dispersion, trajectory, a combo of the above?  And do you have an itch to scratch like me and really really want to try the steelfiber i90 regulars for comparison sake.  Communicate all that to the fitter so they check your boxes as they do their thing to come up with the best fit for you.

Edited August 6 by Shapotomous

[cnosil]

37 minutes ago, calculus on green said:

okay, so let's forget the flex then. And let's say I don't want to go see my fitter for a good reason. What weight should I be considering? The main reason for this whole change is because I want to swing lighter clubs (not necessarily something less stiff)

We know absolutely nothing about your swing or how you deliver the club so anything anyone says is simply a random guess.   DG S300 shafts are 130 grams uncut so if you want to go lighter try something in the 105-110 range.  if you like the DG shafts test the DG 105 shafts. 

[NM01]

1 hour ago, calculus on green said:

and it seems like steelfiber i90 stiff is "too stiff", modus 120s is "not that different

Modus 120s are completely different profile from the s300 and steelfiber.

They are softer shaft. The 120s is closer in flex to r200 but the shaft profile is still completely different.

As has been mentioned we don’t have the necessary info from your swing or what might feel right for you.

Also as mentioned the letter code on a shaft is irrelevant outside of the same shaft line and weight class.

Only two real options get fit or spend time testing shafts in your iron 

[Nm243008]

drop down to the 105 DG or look to the graphite world.....