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, ~102–130 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.

Flex: Regular, Stiff Tip: .370" Trajectory: High Spin: High

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True Temper Iron Shaft Comparison 📊

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	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
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	102–130 (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

Find Your Fit 🎯

Not sure where to start? Match your ball flight, tempo, and weight preference to the True Temper family below.

Lowest, most controlled flight

Standard Dynamic Gold

Standard Dynamic Gold (127–130 g). Drop to DG 120 if you want a little less weight without changing the flight; step up to X7 for the lowest flight of all.

Dynamic Gold feel, more height

DG MID 115 or DG MID 100

DG MID 115 keeps the control with more height; DG MID 100 does the same in a lighter shaft.

Lighter weight for more speed

DG 105, DG 95, AMT Silver, or AMT Red

DG 105 or DG 95 stay in the Dynamic Gold profile; AMT Silver or AMT Red add progressive weighting and more launch.

Progressive weight through the set

AMT

Any AMT model — White for the most weight in the short irons, Red for the highest launch, Silver for a mid option.

Lightest steel and highest flight

Elevate 85 Black

Elevate 85 Black is the cleanest fit if you want the lightest steel feel and the easiest launch in the True Temper lineup.

Wedge shafting for spin

Dynamic Gold Spinner

Dynamic Gold Spinner (128 g) is built specifically for greenside control with a longer, more active tip section.

Not sure where to start? 🤔

If you already play Dynamic Gold and like your flight, stay in the family and simply pick the weight that matches your speed — DG 120 for a small weight drop, DG 105 for more speed and a touch more height. If you fight a low ball flight or want the ball up easier, move to DG MID or AMT Red. If you want the lightest steel and the highest launch, look at Elevate. Want a personalized pick? 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.