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(based on 28 ratings)
Brand: Hireko
Located in: Club Components, Golf Shafts
Apollo Standard Stepless Steel:The Apollo Standard Stepless Steel offers a high end look at value pricing.
Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.6 stars
(based on 28 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Durable(18), Forgiving(10), Good accuracy(18), Good distance(20), Versatile(18)
Best Uses:
Customizing club(20), Improving game(12), Practice(4), Replacement(22), Upgrade(14)
Describe Yourself:
Golf enthusiast(25)
Was this a gift?:
No(5)
 
Best Performance For The Money
By JasperVerified Reviewer from Carroll County, Maryland on 6/20/2011
Pros:
Durable, Good Accuracy, Good Distance, Versatile
Best Uses:
Customizing Club, Improving Game, Practice, Replacement, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko APMSS:Apollo Standard Stepless Steel:

These shafts came stock on my Tommy Armour R-91 wedges. I loved the performance so much that I decided to add these shafts to a new set of XF Pros. I've gotten a lot of feedback from my league members and they were skeptical at first due to the price, however once they tried a few demo clubs I scored a couple of reshafts.

 
APMSS:Apollo Standard Stepless Steel by
By Nicky The RazorVerified Reviewer from Colorado on 4/2/2011
Pros:
Durable, Versatile
Cons:
Nada nothing
Best Uses:
Replacement
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko APMSS:Apollo Standard Stepless Steel:

Great equipment for the price. I replaced grafite shafts for these. totally Awesome!!!

 
Just Can't get any better
By Golf nutVerified Reviewer from Minnesota on 3/14/2011
Pros:
Durable, Forgiving, Good Accuracy, Good Distance, Versatile
Best Uses:
Customizing Club, Improving Game, Practice, Replacement, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko APMSS:Apollo Standard Stepless Steel:

Have built clubs for many years this is the best shaft I have ever found for the price . Even I have switched over to these.

 
Can't beat them for the money
By Barry McCaulknerVerified Reviewer from San Diego on 2/26/2011
Pros:
Forgiving, Good Accuracy, Good Distance
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Improving Game, Replacement, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Handicap:
13
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko APMSS:Apollo Standard Stepless Steel:

Stumbled across these and thought I would give them a shot.
Re-shafted a set of r7's and just had a chance to hit them. Very impressed.
I Like the stepless appearance but didn't care for the PX price tag.
These shafts perform comprable for 1/10th the price.
Good ball flight and improved distance over stock.
Noticed they play a little firmer to flex.

 
Simply the best.
By CC SYSTEMSGOLFVerified Reviewer from Newport news, Va. on 10/21/2010
Pros:
Durable, Forgiving, Good Accuracy, Good Distance, Versatile
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Customizing Club, Improving Game, Practice, Replacement, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Handicap:
16
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko APMSS:Apollo Standard Stepless Steel:

If your swing requires a medium heavy iron shaft you should try this shaft, excellent.

 
Surprisingly good feel
By GWVerified Reviewer from Sioux City, Iowa on 7/20/2010
Pros:
Good Accuracy, Good Distance, Versatile
Best Uses:
Customizing Club, Improving Game, Replacement, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko APMSS:Apollo Standard Stepless Steel:

Put these shafts on a couple of wedges and am very pleased. My distance and accuracy were very good the first time out.

 
very good for the price
By going long from casper, wy on 1/22/2010
Pros:
Forgiving, Good Accuracy, Good Distance
Best Uses:
Customizing Club
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko APMSS:Apollo Standard Stepless Steel:

Built a custom set with acer heads and very pleased.

 
Excellent Shaft!
By Jack-OVerified Reviewer from Honolulu, HI on 1/20/2010
Pros:
Good Accuracy, Good Distance
Best Uses:
Replacement, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Handicap:
12
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko APMSS:Apollo Standard Stepless Steel:

The Apollo Standard Stepless Steel shaft performs like a premium shaft at a bargain price. I use the regular flex in my 5-PW, and 52, 56 and 60 degree wedges. The results have been great so far! I put a coat of car wax on my shafts about every six months...it seems to help the shafts keep their luster as well as prevent them from getting pitted so easily.

 
Great Shaft
By OtisVerified Reviewer from Simi Valley, Ca. on 1/5/2010
Pros:
Sleek
Best Uses:
Customizing Club, Replacement
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Handicap:
65
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko APMSS:Apollo Standard Stepless Steel:

I bought these to build out a set for a fellow golfer but once I hit them I bought my own. I've used Dynamic gold S300 with sensicore shafts for years. These are lighter, but they really feel great. They aren't as stiff but that actually improved my tempo. I was worried about them twisting on miss hits, but again better tempo virtually eliminated that.

 
Fantastic shaft
By Ybarra's Custom GolfVerified Reviewer from Fresno, Ca on 10/7/2009
Pros:
Durable, Good Accuracy, Good Distance
Best Uses:
Customizing Club, Replacement, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko APMSS:Apollo Standard Stepless Steel:

Reshafted a wedge for a low handicap customer, usually plays Dynamic Golds. Asked him to try the Apollo and he is in love with it. He got more feel at impact and could feel the shaft working for him. Should be reshafting full set after the season ends.

 
Super Value
By OhioglfrVerified Reviewer from Dayton, OH on 9/5/2009
Pros:
Durable, Versatile
Best Uses:
Replacement, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko APMSS:Apollo Standard Stepless Steel:

I wanted to build a new set of irons and wanted to try shafts with a lower kickpoint (the True Tempers on my other irons have a high KP). I came across these Apollo shafts at Hireko and almost ignored them, the price being so low. But after reading the reviews, I had to have them. These shafts are well made, assemble well (consistant dimensions, quality plating) and have a great feel. I have never hit Rifles before, so I can't compare performance. Apollo has a great product in these. When I pulled an iron from my bag, it was fun to hear my partner say, "oh, Rifles!". He has hit these and will order some for his next build.

 
Hard To Believe The Price
By OhioglfrVerified Reviewer from Dayton, OH on 8/30/2009
Pros:
Durable, Good Distance, Versatile
Best Uses:
Customizing Club, Replacement
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko APMSS:Apollo Standard Stepless Steel:

I was building a new iron set for myself and was looking for a decent shaft with a lower kick point than the True Tempers in my other set. I had never had stepless Rifles (only a TT stepless shaft on my putter), so while I can't compare these Apollos to those, I will say they feel as good as some higher-end stepped shafts I've used. They seem a little on the heavy side, only a trifle more. I don't notice since my heads are oversize and I use jumbo grips, making for a heavier club, anyway. No quality issues with tubing or chrome finish. I seem to get a bit more loft from these. People think they're Rifles, until I tell them otherwise.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
A good shaft at a very nice price.
By Mike the GolfmechanicVerified Reviewer from Houston, TX on 8/16/2009
Pros:
Consistent bend profile, Consistent flex, Good Accuracy
Cons:
R flex is a firm R, S flex is really a soft S
Best Uses:
Customizing Club, Replacement
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Handicap:
8
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko APMSS:Apollo Standard Stepless Steel:

As most of us who build clubs might, I was wary of a shaft this inexpensive. But I bought some to shaft an old set of oversize iron heads. Out of 14 R/S shafts the weight range was 121 to 125 grams, not too bad with most of them around the spec of 125 grams. I tested the flex of each and found them very consistent. I tried to FLO them but they were too consistent, it didn't matter what orientation I used. At the range I found them very smooth and very easy to hit consistently. Near the weight of the TT LIte, I believe I have found my new iron shaft! These are very nice shafts and you can't touch the price.

 
Nice shaft for the $$$$
By Jeff the club builderVerified Reviewer from Newton Iowa on 7/25/2009
Pros:
Durable, Forgiving, Good Distance, Versatile
Best Uses:
Customizing Club, Improving Game, Replacement
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko APMSS:Apollo Standard Stepless Steel:

Used these to build womens hybrids and the result was fantastic!!

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
great value
By rickVerified Reviewer from toms river nj on 6/15/2009
Pros:
Durable, Forgiving, Good Accuracy, Good Distance, Versatile
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko APMSS:Apollo Standard Stepless Steel:

I have had rifle shafts on my irons at a considerable cost. i tried the apollo stepless and i have switched all my irons and fairway woods and hybrids to this shaft. not only does it look great it plays as well if not better then the rifles at a fraction of the cost. im a apollo man from now on

thanks

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
pleasant suprise
By whizVerified Reviewer from Colorado Springs, Colorado on 6/12/2009
Pros:
Durable, Good Accuracy, Good Distance, Versatile
Best Uses:
Customizing Club
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko APMSS:Apollo Standard Stepless Steel:

I read as many reviews I could find on this shaft and read the good and the bad. I experienced NONE of the bad. I was surprised at how nice these shafts really turned out to be. The playability and quality were much better than I expected, not to mention the great look they provide the set I built. I wouldn't hesitate buying these again.

 
Great Product
By MichaelVerified Reviewer from Newnan, GA. on 5/17/2009
Pros:
Durable, Versatile
Best Uses:
Customizing Club
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko APMSS:Apollo Standard Stepless Steel:

I did not expect much from the apollo stepless shaft since the price was so low. I was expecting the chrome plating to flake off when cutting / tipping the shafts. The finish is extremely durable and I had no flaking or finish problems. I am very happy with the quality of these shafts. I will use these again for all my irons.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Wow, I wasn't expecting this!
By Mike GVerified Reviewer from Sun Prairie, WI on 5/4/2009
Pros:
Durable, Forgiving, Good Accuracy, Good Distance, Versatile
Best Uses:
Customizing Club, Improving Game, Replacement
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Handicap:
13
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko APMSS:Apollo Standard Stepless Steel:

I really wasn't expecting much when I ordered these shafts. I was just trying to order something cheap to go with some club heads I had laying around so I can sell them. These clubs are now in the bag! I have arthritis in my hands and I thought graphite was the only shaft material that I could use. Wrong Wrong Wrong!!! These are very smooth playing shafts that are worth a look.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
It's like Rifle only at a fraction of th
By CuzVerified Reviewer from Pittsburgh, Pa on 4/15/2009
Pros:
Durable, Good Accuracy, Good Distance
Cons:
Heavy
Best Uses:
Customizing Club, Replacement
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Handicap:
18
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko APMSS:Apollo Standard Stepless Steel:

I built my current irons on these shafts in regular flex, and I am very satisfied with them. Didn't want to spend the money for Rifles, so opted for these. I spined the shafts and added Sensicore inserts, and I seriously can't tell the difference between these and the Rifles. Would not recommend for beginners though, as these shafts are heavier and provide more feedback than many game improvement shafts.

 
Quality Shaft
By ProfessorVerified Reviewer from Aurora, Colorado on 3/27/2009
Pros:
Playability
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Customizing Club, Improving Game, Replacement
Handicap:
Master Clubmaker 36 Years
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko APMSS:Apollo Standard Stepless Steel:

Excellent Shaft Choice for all caliber of golfer ability

 
The Only Shaft I Will Use
By FredVerified Reviewer from Macomb, Illinois on 10/21/2008
Pros:
Durable, Forgiving, Good Accuracy, Good Distance, Versatile
Best Uses:
Customizing Club, Improving Game, Replacement, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko APMSS:Apollo Standard Stepless Steel:

These shafts look like a million bucks and perform like it too. I've messed ariound with all the latest shaft VooDoo, like frequency matching, spine alignment and all the rest. Basically, I've come to the conclusion that all that is just myth and something to charge the customer extra for.

I use these shafts in all my iron sets. They deliver excellent power and with the multi flex design allow me to fit a wide variety of swing speeds.

As a club builder, I have found that it's best not to tell my customer what these shafts cost. They lose confidence in them if they think the shafts are inexpensive. I just show them a set of Rifle shafts and tell they these are the same as the Rifles. Out on the course, they sure seem to be the same.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
No Complaints
By HugoVerified Reviewer from North Carolina, USA on 10/15/2008
Pros:
Durable, Forgiving, Good Accuracy, Good Distance, Versatile
Best Uses:
Customizing Club, Improving Game, Practice, Replacement, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko APMSS:Apollo Standard Stepless Steel:

Excellent construction, excellent value. You will not be disappointed.

 
don't be misled by the price!!
By johnboyVerified Reviewer from southampton England UK on 9/27/2008
Pros:
Good Distance, Versatile
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Customizing Club, Improving Game, Replacement, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Handicap:
20
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko APMSS:Apollo Standard Stepless Steel:

I build my own clubs for my enjoyment and being a lefty I get more choice from Hirekogolf (great prices) and build for some friends. I fitted these shafts to 52 & 56 Professional Open 690 wedges - great combination lots of feel and control, good distance on full shots. I will use them again, maybe when the £/$ exchange is a little more in my favour [...]

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great shaft for the price!
By The BigVerified Reviewer from Upstate New York on 2/18/2008
Pros:
Durable, Good Accuracy, Versatile
Cons:
Slightly stiff
Best Uses:
Customizing Club, Keeping cost down, Replacement
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Handicap:
16
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko APMSS:Apollo Standard Stepless Steel:

I build clubs as a fun/hobby and I'm a fan of Apollo shafts. So many customers ask for True Temper brand shafts more out of habit then anything else... but every single customer who tried Apollo shafts say that they are "just as good"....but at a much better price! My advice....try Apollo brand shafts on your next set of irons. You won't regret it!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
don't judge by the price
By dcgVerified Reviewer from Kansas City on 12/16/2007
Pros:
Durable
Best Uses:
Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Handicap:
11
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko APMSS:Apollo Standard Stepless Steel:

I've used Royal Precision, and thought that by price the Apollo version would not compare. I was wrong. Great value and a wonderful shaft.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Smooth and Consistent Performance
By PutterslutVerified Reviewer from Pittsfield, MA on 10/6/2007
Pros:
Attractive, Good Distance, Great Feel, Perform as expected
Best Uses:
Replacement, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
Certified club builder, Golf Enthusiast
Handicap:
11-12
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko APMSS:Apollo Standard Stepless Steel:

Four weeks ago I built a set of Dynacraft Avatar ML Irons, 4 thru 9, PW, GW, and SW with these Apollo Stepless Steel shafts and velvet style grips for a Connecticut customer. He called when they arrived and loved their look. He just called and said each of his last 6 rounds were between 4 and 7 shots lower than usual.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great set of shafts at a great price
By aiglesiasVerified Reviewer from cordova, tn on 9/20/2007
Pros:
Durable, Forgiving, Good Accuracy, Good Distance, Versatile
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Improve Accuracy
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Handicap:
14
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko APMSS:Apollo Standard Stepless Steel:

I put these shafts in a set of 52,56, & 60 degree XDS Tour Oil Can Wedges, and it is a great combination. They have increased my accuracy with the wedges, as well as my distance control. Very consistent flight also. If you like rifle stepless, try these at a 1/3 of the price.

 
better than most
By da bearVerified Reviewer from Camarillo, CA on 8/18/2007
Pros:
Good Accuracy, Good Distance, Versatile
Best Uses:
Customizing Club, Improving Game, Replacement, Upgrade
Describe Yourself:
Golf Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Hireko APMSS:Apollo Standard Stepless Steel:

I used these shafts, trimmed to a regular flex with some XP 905 heads and karma velvet grips. I have also recently demoed some clubs with dynamic golds and rifle project x flighted. The clubs I built were no better or worse than the Callaway and Taylormade clubs containing the "premium" shafts. Performance, forgiveness, and length were all the same given a decent swing. However when compare the significant cost savings with Hireko components they win hands down often saving hundreds of dollars over the oem clubs. These shafts also look great in addition to their great perfromance and are often mistaken for rifle shafts because of their stepless design.

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