Rifle Project-X Shaft

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  • 04-20-2005
    samtsui
    Rifle Project-X Shaft
    Dear All,
    I need help.

    I live in Asia, and have very little opportunity to test new shaft.
    I demo a lot, but only Driver and Irons with Stock Shaft, which is why I need all your Help.

    I've read a lot about Project X Rifle Shaft.
    Did anyone ever used/demo them before, if so, how it's like?
    What's the trajetory, does it feel heavy, how's the shot dispersion when you put on a good swing, etc?
    Thanks,
    Sam
  • 04-20-2005
    dorkman53
    I had a set of Project X's in Hogan FTX's, and had mixed feelings about them. They are a little bit lighter than many steel shafts from True Temper and Rifle, but they play quite stiff to flex. They are really good shafts if you dig and take a significant divot. They like to be loaded with ground contact. If you are more of a sweeper, they will feel quite harsh. To me, anything but a really flush, perfectly hit downswing felt harsh. I pulled them out and sold them on e-bay. I've hit Dynamic Golds and Rifle iron shafts I like better. Currently, I am really enjoying a set of True Temper Tour Concepts I got put into a set of Bridgestone J33 Combos. It's the best head/shaft combination to date for this "club ho". I had them made by Paul at Shreveport Golf. He does outstanding work and is very approachable and is an easy to deal with.
  • 04-20-2005
    samtsui
    Project X
    Thank you.

    BTW, what flex did you use?
    Because 5.5 is only 115 grams
    6.0 and 6.5 are 125 grams
    I'm thinking 6.5.

    Also, Bridgestone's Iron has a VERY High reputation in Japan, my Japanese Friend told me they prefer Bridgestone's Iron over Mizuno.

    I've got the Japanese Version of the J33, and the Hybrid 2 Iron is especally great, don't know what it is called in U.S., but a VERY beautiful club and Appleby is using them.

    I'll think about the Project X in the meantime.
  • 04-21-2005
    dorkman53
    [QUOTE=samtsui]Thank you.

    BTW, what flex did you use?
    Because 5.5 is only 115 grams
    6.0 and 6.5 are 125 grams
    I'm thinking 6.5.

    Also, Bridgestone's Iron has a VERY High reputation in Japan, my Japanese Friend told me they prefer Bridgestone's Iron over Mizuno.

    I've got the Japanese Version of the J33, and the Hybrid 2 Iron is especally great, don't know what it is called in U.S., but a VERY beautiful club and Appleby is using them.

    I'll think about the Project X in the meantime.[/QUOTE]
    I used 5.5's, but they played more like a 6.0 or stiffer Rifle, and felt stiffer than a Dynamic Gold S300.
  • 04-21-2005
    pmclamb
    I've heard that Project X's can play up to 1.5 stiffer than normal...so a 5.0 could play like a 6.5