Nippon NS Pro Modus3 Hybrid (Graphite on Steel Technology) (.370) The Modus³ Hybrid’s combination of steel and carbon materials creates the solid feel and tighter dispersion associated with steel but with the easy launch and trajectory of carbon fiber—you have the advantages of both materials combined with a shaft bend profile to designed to maximize hybrid performance. The bend profile for the Modus³ Hybrid is based off the tour-validated N.S.Pro Modus³ Tour 105 and designed to promote an easy launch, mid trajectory, and spin to help stop those longer approaches it greens faster. As much as Nippon is mostly known for its extensive knowledge of steel shafts in North America they do offer a huge selection of premium graphite shafts and have deep knowledge of both materials. For Nippon the key to making the Modus3 Hybrid shaft work is the patented special adhesive technology, which allows the graphite layers to properly adhere to the steel shaft interior. It’s this wrapping and manufacturing step that separates the Modus 3 Hybrid shaft in the market. The combination of the two materials in a hybrid makes a lot of sense too, since almost everyone uses graphite in their woods, while steel is still the dominant material of choice in irons. Since hybrids fit right in between these two clubs, the theory of blending the materials seems like a logical next step.