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The BGT Silo Tour wedge shaft promises lower launch, higher spin, and tigher dispersion, and it delivers when well fit. Very tight start lines. Smooth feel in the swing, clean feel at impact.
Introduction
The idea of a wedge shaft is nothing new. From high spin shafts to shafts built for accuracy, golfers don’t lack options. But why does the wedge get special treatment? What even qualifies as a wedge? Is it loft, the name, or the club head design that makes something a wedge?
The new BGT Silo Tour wedge shaft suggests a different line of demarcation. These shafts are built to work in your 8 iron through lob wedge to provide superior control on all your scoring shots. I put a set to the test to see if making this switch can lead you to better scores.
Looks
The BGT Silo Tour wedge shaft is fully black on black without a hint of color anywhere. From the upper portion to the coupler to the lower portion, this shaft is black. The one bit of visual interest is the contrast between the matte black upper and the gloss black lower.
There’s limited branding on the Silo Tour, and it’s virtually invisible. A small BGT logo sits next to “SILO” in a blocky, stretched font. All the branding is black on black, so you’ll have a focused address look whether you install these shafts logo up or logo down. [See Price / Buy]
Feel
When a shaft touts its accuracy and control, it’s reasonable to expect that it’s going to feel very stiff. Interestingly, that’s not the case with the BGT Silo Tour wedge shaft. I found the Silo to be much smoother than its predecessor, the RedZNE [review HERE]. Also, I noticed a distinct hinge in the shaft at the “Stiffness Stack” which I found really enjoyable. While I wouldn’t say this shaft is soft feeling, it’s far from the boardy, one-piece feel you might anticipate.
Where the BGT Silo Tour wedge shaft does align with the ZNE, RedZNE, and other BGT products is the sensation at impact. It’s a very clean impact feel without any extra vibration in the hands. I felt where the ball met the face and nothing else. This made feedback on strike location even more clear, which can be really helpful for players seeking to improve their ball striking.
Performance
“Scoring isn’t about direction. It’s about distance control.” This is the first line from BGT promoting the Silo Tour. And while they’ve moved away from specific numbers, the claims around the Silo Tour are similar to what we’ve seen with the ZNE and RedZNE: “tighter front-to-back dispersion,” “more repeatable carry numbers,” and “consistent launch and spin across the set.” They also state that golfers should expect lower launch and higher spin.
This performance is powered by the unique construction – two different graphite shafts joined by a coupler to create The Stiffness Stack. Per BGT, The Stiffness Stack is “2.5x stiffer than a traditional wedge shaft.” This makes intuitive sense since this portion of the shaft is, essentially, triple thick: the upper graphite shaft, the coupler, and the lower graphite shaft all overlap.
To test the BGT Silo Tour wedge shaft, I built a set of 8I, PW, GW, and LW with the Silo shafts and ran them head to head against my gamers. My results affirmed many of the claims from BGT. Most noticeable for me was the improved left-right dispersion. My start lines were tighter and there was less curvature. Across all the clubs I tested, launch was brought down measurably but not noticeably. Similarly, the spin ticked up slightly, not dramatically. Overall, this series of small changes did produce superior overall dispersion.
While I did see great results from the BGT Silo Tour wedge shaft, it’s important to keep things in proportion. First, it is still very possible to hit a bad shot with these shafts. They are not magic. They tighten things up a bit, but they won’t turn Joe Hacker into a US Open winner. Also, as with any piece of golf equipment, they won’t work equally well for everyone. We tested the RedZNE in a Golf Myths Unplugged [read it HERE] and saw that, while impressive for some, it did not deliver all the promised benefits for every golfer.
Another issue worth discussing is the idea of playing a different shaft in your wedges or all the way through your 8I. I think golfers have a natural acceptance of wedge shafts for their specialty wedges – the clubs look different, so they get different shafts. My suggestion is that you should think more about function. For me, the 8I is where I start thinking about hitting it close. It’s also where some golfers switch to needing a more controlled flight. You don’t have to play the BGT Silo Tour wedge shaft all the way through the 8I, but I think it’s an intriguing idea that worked well in my testing.
Finally, the BGT Silo Tour wedge shaft is available in three weights: 90, 115, and 130 grams. All of them are graphite in the upper and lower portions. They have torque ratings of 2.3, 2.1, and 2.0, respectively. Each one has a .355 taper tip, but they do have different butt diameters. From lightest to heaviest, the butt diameters are .600″, .610″, and .615″. While this is just a fraction of an inch, players who are sensitive to grip size should keep this difference in mind. [See Price / Buy]
Conclusion
Golfers looking to get more control over their short game would do well to consider the BGT Silo Tour wedge shaft. Whether you install them all the way through your 8I or just in a couple wedges, they can offer tighter dispersion and more controlled ball flight. The Silo Tour is a sizable investment at $200/shaft, so make sure to test them with your local BGT fitter before taking the leap. [See Price / Buy]
More consistent launch and more predictable carry from 8‑iron through lob wedge.
He founded Plugged In Golf in 2013 with the goal of helping all golfers play better and enjoy the game more.
Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters.
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