True Temper AMT Black Shaft
While the Dynamic Gold remains as ubiquitous as ever, True Temper has more options for the discerning golfer. One of those being the True Temper AMT Black steel shaft. Modern shaft fitting and manufacturing techniques have advanced in the past few years. We now have the ability to dial in our feel and performance to a remarkable level. Let’s take a look at the AMT Black and see if it might be a fit for you.
How Does it Feel?
With the True Temper AMT Black shaft being the “middle” weight in the AMT series, it’s likely going to feel fairly familiar to most players in your initial waggles. That makes sense. Many of us grew up on the standard Dynamic Gold shaft. The AMT Black is near identical in weight. If you’re able to line it up next to the heavier, tour-weighted AMT Tour White, or the lightest and high flying AMT Red, you’ll notice some pretty distinct differences. Each will feel different and of course play differently – for a reason! This is the point in the write up where we hammer home – GO GET FIT to get your best results!
With feel being among the most subjective of golf terms, it’s hard to really articulate sometimes. The AMT Black has what I’d call a “fling” sensation as you connect with your ball. You can tell if you strike it well and you can tell if you miss. You’ll be rewarded with proportionate feedback for both, so don’t forget to hit the center! I quite like “action” in my golf shafts as it makes me feel like I’m really sending it out there. You’ll get that with the AMT Black.
On-Course Performance
True Temper rates AMT Black as their mid-spin option in the AMT line. This shaft has very suitable drop and stop for my short and mid irons. On the other hand, it provides the right amount of spin to keep the long irons in the air. True Temper’s AMT concept – Ascending Mass Technology – blends in 3 gram increments throughout the set. Basically, the long irons are lighter so you can generate more speed and the short irons are heavier for more control.
In my testing, the AMT Black performs as advertised. It’s a mid-to-high flight with a nice flat trajectory. I’ve played most of my golf career (insert joke) with Dynamic Golds and had a chance to watch Bill as he tested the Tour White, and the differences were clear. The AMT Black definitely flew a bit higher than either of those shafts.
For my game, I saw a lot of benefit from the lighter long irons. Typically, I hit a low-ish ball with my flat, sweepy swing. Having a bit more speed got me a bit more distance. It’s almost like I can take the same swing but let the clubhead do more of the work. I’m seeing this as a the biggest benefit of the tech. With the AMT Black, I feel they perform very much like a next-level version of my tried and true Dynamic Golds. Controllable and predictable.
Final Thoughts – True Temper AMT Black Iron Shafts
What I liked about the True Temper AMT Black iron shaft is that you can find a familiar feeling, middleweight shaft option that enhances your trajectory in useful ways. It’s an active and responsive shaft that gives you control without having to venture into the super light or super heavy category. The ascending mass tech allows you to retain the desired amount of touch in the scoring clubs, but offers the extra boost in speed and trajectory that helps your long game. It’s a good fit for my game and potentially many mid-to-low handicappers looking for to improve their iron game.
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How does this shaft compare to the Project X PXI 6.0?
I’ve never hit the PXI, so can’t tell. However, I do have a lot of experience with the standard Project X. The AMTs feel (which is entirely subjective of course) a touch lighter and snappier than the PX. Best I can do!
I had project x 6.0’s in a set of 712 AP2’s. I loved them. I’m looking at the AMT white shaft. I get a lot of spin naturally. So you think white or black AMT shaft?
I don’t think you’ll be able to tell a difference unless you test them both with measurable data if you consider the same weight and flex between each model. How your specific sing responds to the equipment will be the real measuring stick.
How does this compare to the Project X LZ 5.0 or 5.5 shafts? I know the LZ shafts are heavier in weight vs the AMT Black, but what about on kickpoint or loading up?
It’s been awhile for me with both shafts, but if memory serves, the LZ has a more gradual load/release while the AMT has a more specific kick point (can’t say I remember where in my own hands).
I am looking to replace my wedges (I have worn out the grooves), I love my XP-115 R300s, but they are no longer available, is the AMT-Black the most similar available? Is there another shaft that is closer?
Unfortunately, we can’t really speak to how the XP-115 relates to the AMT Black. I’m not sure any of the guys on the site have even really hit that XP-115 extensively.
I had xp95 r300 shafts in my Callaway apex irons
I went for new Titleist t300 to help my game had ordered xp95 r300 but Titleist say they don’t do that shaft anymore.
I sent me amt r300 black shafts as they said similar? They just feel different.
AMT Black stiff in T300. Can’t go wrong. great set up.
How does it compare to project x 6.5?