True Temper Shaft Guide | Dynamic Gold vs AMT

Q: What's the difference between Dynamic Gold, DG MID, AMT and Elevate?

Dynamic Gold is the heavy, low-launching tour standard (roughly 127-130 g) for players who want a penetrating flight and maximum control. DG MID keeps that Dynamic Gold feel but raises trajectory in lighter weights (about 105-130 g by model). AMT uses Ascending Mass Technology, so the shaft is lighter in the long irons and heavier in the short irons (about 94-130 g across the set). Elevate is the lightest, highest-launching steel option in the line.

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What Makes True Temper Shafts Different?

True Temper isn't a marketing story — it's a steel mill with a 60-plus-year track record. Here's what actually sets the brand apart, and why its shafts keep showing up on tour and in serious players' bags.

American steel since 1964
True Temper has made its steel iron shafts in Amory, Mississippi since 1964. The original Dynamic steel shaft dates back to 1941, and its recognizable stepped design has carried through generations of equipment.

Weight-sorted consistency
Tour Issue shafts are sorted to extremely tight weight tolerances, so every shaft in a set matches. That repeatability is the reason fitters and tour players reach for them.

The austempering process
A signature austempering heat treatment forms a seamless, 360-degree steel tube, so the shaft delivers the same feel and response at any orientation.

Proven on tour
True Temper reports its brands were in play for 37 of 39 men's tour winners in the 2025 season — more than any other shaft maker.

Ascending Mass Technology (AMT)
AMT shafts increase weight by about 3 grams per club through the set while keeping swing weight consistent, blending easier-to-launch long irons with heavier, more controlled scoring clubs.

Low torque across the line
Steel construction keeps torque low on every model, which helps control face rotation and tighten dispersion for more repeatable iron play.

The Four True Temper Iron-Shaft Families

True Temper splits its iron line into four families. The simplest way to read the range: Dynamic Gold is the heavy, low-launching tour standard; DG MID keeps Dynamic Gold's feel but raises trajectory; AMT uses Ascending Mass Technology to vary weight through the set; and Elevate is the lightest, highest-launching option. Every shaft below carries a low torque rating from the manufacturer.

True Temper Dynamic Gold steel iron shaft — Dynamic Gold

True Temper Dynamic Gold 120 lightweight steel iron shaft — Dynamic Gold 120 (lighter option)

DG Dynamic Gold — the tour standard

The benchmark steel iron shaft, designed for a low, penetrating ball flight with controlled spin and the workability stronger ball-strikers look for. The standard Dynamic Gold runs roughly 127–130 g depending on flex, with the widest flex matrix in the line — R300, S200, S300, S400 and X100.

Weight: ~127–130 g Flex: R300, S200, S300, S400, X100 Trajectory: Low Spin: Mid-Low

Lighter Dynamic Gold options: DG 120 (116–120 g), DG 105 (101–105 g) and DG 95 (95 g) drop weight for easier speed — DG 120 holds the low flight, while DG 95 is the lightest and softest-feeling, with a higher launch and spin. There's also the Dynamic Gold Spinner (128 g), a wedge-specific shaft with a longer, more active tip for added greenside spin.

Dynamic Gold vs Dynamic Gold Tour Issue: They share the same design and low, penetrating flight. The difference is sorting. Standard Dynamic Gold comes in the full flex range (R300 through X100) at production tolerances. Dynamic Gold Tour Issue is hand-sorted to the tightest weight tolerance True Temper makes — every shaft in the set matches — which is why it's the choice on tour. Tour Issue is offered in S400 and X100 only.

Where X7 fits: Dynamic Gold X7 (133 g, X-stiff) is the heaviest and stiffest shaft in the line, built for stronger, faster swings that need the lowest possible launch and spin.

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True Temper Dynamic Gold MID steel iron shaft — Dynamic Gold MID

M DG MID — Dynamic Gold feel, higher flight

DG MID is for players who want Dynamic Gold's consistency but need the ball higher in the air. A stiffer mid-section with a more active tip raises launch and spin versus a same-weight Dynamic Gold. The range covers DG MID 100 (105 g), DG MID 115 (114–116 g) and the heavier DG MID 130 Tour Issue.

Weight: ~105–130 g by model Flex: R300, S300, X100 (by model) Trajectory: Mid Spin: Mid

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True Temper AMT White iron shaft — White

True Temper AMT Silver iron shaft — Silver

True Temper AMT Black iron shaft — Black

A AMT — Ascending Mass Technology

AMT shafts get progressively heavier through the set in 3-gram steps: lighter in the long irons to help launch and speed, heavier in the short irons for control. The family spans four flight options — AMT White (low launch, the heaviest at ~102–130 g), AMT Silver (mid, ~101–119 g), AMT Black (mid-high, ~94–116 g) and AMT Red (high launch, the lightest at ~94–106 g). All use a .355" tip.

Weight: ~94–130 g (progressive) Flex: R, S, X by model Trajectory: Low → High by model

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True Temper Elevate 85 Black iron shaft — Elevate 85 Black

E Elevate — lightweight, high launch

Elevate is the lightest steel option in the current line, built to get the ball up for moderate swing speeds and smoother tempos. The Elevate 85 Black pairs a lightweight profile with a high launch and added spin for more peak height and stopping power. It's available in two tip preps — 0.355" taper tip and 0.370" parallel tip — so it fits both tapered- and parallel-bore iron hosels.

Weight: ~102–103 g Flex: Regular, Stiff Tip: .355" or .370" Trajectory: High Spin: High

Match the tip to your hosel: 0.355" taper tip fits standard tapered-bore irons; 0.370" parallel tip fits parallel-bore irons. Confirm your clubhead's bore type before ordering.

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True Temper Iron Shaft Comparison

Weights and flexes below reflect the current Grips4Less catalog; trajectory is each shaft's stated flight. Use it to narrow your shortlist, then fit by feel and tempo.

Model

Weight (g)

Flex Options

Trajectory

Best Suited For

Dynamic Gold

127–130

R300, S200, S300, S400, X100

Low

Faster, more aggressive tempos wanting a low flight and maximum control

Dynamic Gold Tour Issue

130–132

S400, X100

Low

The same Dynamic Gold flight, weight-sorted to the tightest tolerances for set consistency

Dynamic Gold X7

133

X7 (X-Stiff)

Low

Stronger, faster swings needing the lowest flight and spin — True Temper's heaviest, stiffest shaft

Dynamic Gold 120

116–120

R300, S300, X100

Low

Dynamic Gold flight and feel with a touch less weight

Dynamic Gold 105

101–105

R300, S300, X100

Mid-Low

Players wanting Dynamic Gold control with more speed and a slightly higher flight

Dynamic Gold 95

R300, S300

High

Smooth, moderate tempos wanting the lightest, softest-feeling Dynamic Gold with higher launch and spin

DG MID 100

105

R300, S300

Mid

Dynamic Gold feel with an easier, higher launch in a lighter shaft

DG MID 115

114–116

R300, S300, X100

Mid

Players who want Dynamic Gold control but need more height

DG MID 130 Tour Issue

130

S400, X100

Mid

Tour Issue-level weight sorting with DG MID's higher launch, for players wanting a heavier, tour-caliber shaft with more height than standard Dynamic Gold

AMT White

102–130 (progressive)

R300, S300, X100

Low

The heaviest AMT — full weight in the short irons, lighter long irons, and the lowest flight in the range

AMT Silver

101–119 (progressive)

R300, S300, X100

Mid

A mid-weight AMT positioned between Black and White

AMT Black

94–116 (progressive)

R300, S300

Mid-High

A mid-weight AMT with added launch and spin, between Red and White

AMT Red

94–106 (progressive)

R300, S300

High

The lightest AMT, for the most launch and speed at moderate tempos

Elevate 85 Black

102–103

R, S

High

Lightweight steel for moderate tempos wanting higher launch and added spin

DG Spinner (wedge)

128

Wedge

—

Wedges — a longer, more active tip section for added spin and stopping power

Not sure where to start?

Already play Dynamic Gold and like the flight? Just adjust weight —DG 120 for a touch less, DG 105 for more speed. Want the ball higher? Move to DG MID or AMT Red. Want the lightest steel and the highest launch? Look at Elevate. Still not sure? Take the quiz and we'll match you to a weight and flex.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Dynamic Gold, DG MID, AMT and Elevate?

Dynamic Gold is the heavy, low-launching tour standard for players who want a penetrating flight and maximum control. DG MID keeps that Dynamic Gold feel but raises trajectory in lighter weights. AMT uses Ascending Mass Technology, so the shaft is lighter in the long irons and heavier in the short irons. Elevate is the lightest, highest-launching steel option in the line.

How do I choose a True Temper shaft by weight and flex?

Start with weight, then flex. Heavier shafts such as Dynamic Gold at 127–130 g tend to lower flight and suit faster, more aggressive tempos; lighter shafts such as DG 95, DG 105, and Elevate help speed and launch for smoother or moderate tempos. Within a weight, flex controls how the shaft loads. Because the right combination depends on your swing, a fitting is the most reliable way to confirm it.

Which True Temper shaft is right for my swing?

If you want the lowest, most controlled flight, play standard Dynamic Gold or DG 120. If you like Dynamic Gold but need more height, move to DG MID. If you want lighter weight for more speed, look at DG 105, DG 95, AMT Silver, or AMT Red. For the lightest steel and the highest launch, choose Elevate. For wedges built around spin, use Dynamic Gold Spinner.

How does True Temper compare to KBS and Nippon for steel iron shafts?

All three make tour-proven steel iron shafts; the right pick comes down to weight, flight, and feel rather than brand alone. True Temper's Dynamic Gold is the classic heavy, low-launch reference point, with lighter and higher-launching options across DG MID, AMT, and Elevate. To compare across brands, see our KBS shaft guide and Nippon shaft guide, then match by the weight and trajectory you need.

Can I buy True Temper shafts individually or as a set?

Yes. We carry the True Temper lineup as single shafts and as full sets, in the flexes and iron lengths shown on each product page, and in-stock orders ship fast. These are sold as component shafts, not installed in clubheads, so if you'd like help confirming weight and flex before you order, just reach out. Browse the full lineup on our True Temper shafts collection.