What are Project X Rifle shafts?
Project X are a different type of shaft designed to play very solid and boardy. They are not frequency matched so are a bit more variable within and between sets. PX play about 0.5 firmer than the equivalent Rifle. PX flighted are different again and play softer than PX, similar to Rifle.
What is the difference between Project X shafts?
Higher number represent a shaft that is stiffer in flex. The 5.5 stiff shafts weight 115-grams. Stiff+, 6.0, shafts weight 120-grams and 6.5 or extra-stiff shafts weigh 125-grams. Project X also offers a tour-extra-stiff 7.0 shaft that weighs 130-grams for players looking for more weight in an iron shaft.
What do the numbers on Project X shafts mean?
You know, the 5.0, 6.0, 6.5 and so on printed on the shaft. These numbers correspond with flexes from “regular” to “extra stiff plus”. While the flex is sometimes written on the shaft, many times it isn’t, leaving only the number to inform you of the flex.
What does shaft flex 6.5 mean?
Regular – 5.0. Regular Plus – 5.5. Stiff – 6.0. Extra Stiff – 6.5. Extra Stiff Plus – 7.0.
How do I know what shaft flex is right for me?
Here are some general guidelines:
- Take a look at the distance you hit your driver.
- If you have a very smooth swing, you might benefit from a softer flex even if you swing fast.
- If your drives go left, you might benefit from a stiffer flex; if your drives go right, you might benefit from a softer flex.
When should I switch from stiff to regular?
Stiff – This range is still considered fast, but you most likely won’t be out on Tour anytime soon. If you’re between 97 and 104 mph with the driver, you need a stiff flex. If you’re between 84 and 96 mph, regular is going to be best for you.
How do you tell what flex shaft you need?
Some General Guidelines About Shaft Flex
- Take a look at the distance you hit your driver.
- If you have a very smooth swing, you might benefit from a softer flex even if you swing fast.
- If your drives go left, you might benefit from a stiffer flex; if your drives go right, you might benefit from a softer flex.
When should I switch to senior flex shafts?
If your swing speed is between 75 and 85 miles per hour, then you will need a senior shaft. If you are between 85 and 95 miles per hour, then the regular shaft will be the best choice. You can get your swing speed measured at a local golf fitting center.
Is a 65 gram shaft good?
What is this? This is your average shaft weight, most regular, stiff and x-stiff shafts are 65 grams. Mid to low handicap golfers would use a 65 gram shaft. The 65 gram weight helps players with swing speeds of 90mph to 105mph generate enough speed while still keeping the head under control.
What is Project X shaft?
The Project X iron shaft is a cult classic stepless iron shaft as well as one of the most popular iron shafts on Tour. Geared towards players with a more aggressive iron swing, the Project X aims to keep both your launch and spin numbers down .
What is a Project X golf shaft?
Project X was designed on the PGA Tour to help professional golfers improve distance and accuracy. Today, Project X is played by the world’s best golfers and can be found in play every week of the Tour. Project X shafts incorporate Stepless Design Technology where each individual shaft throughout the set is comprised of a specific taper length.
What is a Project X?
Project X is a brand inspired by, meant for and dedicated to everyone in the fitness community and those living an active lifestyle.