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    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

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    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.
    Seldom right, never in doubt......

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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 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.
    I used 5.5's, but they played more like a 6.0 or stiffer Rifle, and felt stiffer than a Dynamic Gold S300.
    Seldom right, never in doubt......

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    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
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