Project x or flighted rifle shafts

jathames · June 22, 2006

Looking to put in some new shafts in my irons.. what do you guys think between the Project x or flighted rifle shafts??

Thanks

**Everardo** · June 22, 2006

Looking to put in some new shafts in my irons.. what do you guys think between the Project x or flighted rifle shafts??

Really depends on what you need, need some details about your swing to make a good recomendation. Personally I have the Project X's in two of my sets, for me they work.

**kiwidave** · June 22, 2006

They are completely different shafts. Depends on what you are hoping to acheive

**cmay119** · June 22, 2006

I had this same decision when I was going with the iron set in my signature. I finally went with the Flighted Rifles because I wasn't sure that I could get the Project X Shafts in a Regular flex (I only have a 95-100MPH Driver swing speed).

Performance wise as others have said will play very differently from one another.

I liked the overall feel of the Flighted Rifles better so I wen't with them instead.

Go test 'em out at a local pro shop and see which you like better.

**Everardo** · June 23, 2006

I had this same decision when I was going with the iron set in my signature. I finally went with the Flighted Rifles because I wasn't sure that I could get the Project X Shafts in a Regular flex (I only have a 95-100MPH Driver swing speed).

You can get the Project X shaft in a regular but it wasn't designed with a slower swing speed in mind because of the weight and kick point.

Performance wise as others have said will play very differently from one another.

Absolutely! I ended up with the Project X in my irons for a several reason. I bought my Mizuno's used and they already had the Project X's in them, so the price was right. I already hit the ball high so I was looking for a lower ball flight, I'll admit though that on days when my swing is off the shafts aren't very good feeling however on everyother day I love them.

Go test 'em out at a local pro shop and see which you like better.

I recommend taking a middle or short iron and having your local shop install a PX shaft, then you will know how it will play in your irons. Worst case if you hate the shaft you're only out the cost of one.

You have to look at the cost too, Project X are double the price of Rifles. So is the cost worth the price for you game. Afterall it's not how far or how pretty it's how many.

**cmay119** · June 23, 2006

You can get the Project X shaft in a regular but it wasn't designed with a slower swing speed in mind because of the weight and kick point.

Hmmm, why would RP even offer the PX in a Regular flex if it's not meant for that type of player? Seems peculiar as I could only see it hurting a slow swingers game in the long run. Anyways, I'm still very pleased with the Flighted Rifles I have equipped on my irons, so no complaints on this end. I'm glad I got them when I did, I could now see Rifle shafts going pretty high in price after True Temper bought Royal Precision out.

**ragontona** · June 23, 2006

Hmmm, why would RP even offer the PX in a Regular flex if it's not meant for that type of player? Seems peculiar as I could only see it hurting a slow swingers game in the long run.

Because before anything else, RP is a business, and since Regular Flex is probably the largest market share of all the flexes, it's in their best interest to put one out there...

Besides, Joe Hackalot likes showing off the Project X label when he pulls his clubs out of the bag. RP knows that

Oh, and RP's got the Project X High Launch shafts out now, so Jimmy Chunkshot can get some air under 'em too...

**cmay119** · June 24, 2006

Because before anything else, RP is a business, and since Regular Flex is probably the largest market share of all the flexes, it's in their best interest to put one out there...

Good point, guess I really didn't think about it from a business stand-point too well... Thanks for clarifying.

**DDBowdoin** · June 28, 2006

so I am a little confused here...

everyone here who once played or currently plays the DGs300 and looking at PX's are considering 5.5's... well I wouldn't consider my swing very fast at all (6 iron - 87mph) but after several professional fitting sessions with a titleist rep using launch monitors I was fitted into the PX 6.0's

in these sessions we testes a number of shafts in a 735cm 6 iron... and the PX 6.0 (determined by the computer and not myself) produced lower spin and carried my ball further than a PX 5.5, Rifle 6.0 and s300... so is the computer wrong or are people here under estimating their ability?

***iacas*** · June 28, 2006

so I am a little confused here...

Swing speed isn't the only factor. You talked about spin - what's their angle of attack versus yours?

Also, with any shaft, how you load it is more important, often, than how fast you actually swing it.

**DDBowdoin** · June 29, 2006

well I dont I load the club to much but I have a really steep angle of attack. I really throw a lot of weight into the ball... they feel pretty nice, but yes I agree that when you mishit you know it... not very forgiving clubs/shafts

January 19, 2009

so I am a little confused here...

can someone help me with my shafts?

January 19, 2009

need help to decide about putting flighted shafts in my mizuno mx 25s

**LBlack14** · January 19, 2009

Love the Rifles and pulls can be had at a fraction of the cost of either new.

**misty_mountainhop** · January 19, 2009

For me I like the Rifles (flighted version) but not the PXs. The PXs feel pretty nasty for me. That said I have DGS300 in my current irons and love them; they seem to be a really good fit with the clubheads.

Anyone out there had experience with the KBS shafts? Heard some good rumours....

**kevntri** · January 19, 2009

so I am a little confused here...

I have always played DG S300. (Even had X100 for one summer)

I was fitted to 5.0 PX's. My 6i swing was at 80-82. This was fitted at Golf Smith by a local pro that kinda knows my game. I thought ...no way But it turns out they work for me. They are in X-forged Callaways

Bumper43 · April 3, 2011

I am a 15 handicap senior golfer and recently was fitted by a PGA fitting center. I had no expectations nor any professed shafts since I wanted to keep a totally open mind and that was very difficult for me since I have a 40 year history of yo-yo golf. I had just come off of two major back surgeries and toe surgery so didn't want to eliminate any options. After a full day at the fitting station and two hours at the outdoor range, the results were very surprising. I was fitted with 5.5 Project X shafts and graphite 5.5 in the hybrid and woods. I haven't played steel shafts in two decades and thought the findings were crazy. The fitter insisted that the results were exactly as needed. I ordered a complete set of clubs and received them last week. After half hour of work on the range, I played nine holes. I was 2 under after the first 3 holes and was stripping the irons without a noticeable lack of distance but really stop on as far as direction was concerned. Ended the 9 holes at 3 over, but was thrilled with the results. Hit balls at the range today and love the heft and feel of the irons. Highly recommend this shaft for ALL handicaps. Hope this helps

**Lefty-Golfer** · April 4, 2011

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Originally Posted by iacas

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Swing speed isn't the only factor. You talked about spin - what's their angle of attack versus yours?

Also, with any shaft, how you load it is more important, often, than how fast you actually swing it.

I just did a fitting addressing this...i was shocked at the results. I am average length, about 295 off the T in internet length (240-260 or so in real life) - one of my regular 4-some did the same fitting - he is a good 15 yards to 20 yards longer off the t and a full club with irons. What we found was staggering.

He was loading on a 6 iron at about 2.3 to 2.7. The is inches of bend from the staft start. I was loading it at 6.5 to 6.75 for tha same swing...if you watched us each swing there is nobody we know that guessed. Every person assumed he was loading the club more because of how hard he swings...i ended up getting new shafts and tweecking a couple of lofts.

I have no idea if load is good or bad, i know my swing is a long way from perfect but the clubs have certainly narrowed my range of miss...as long as i make a decent swing. A terrible shot is still terrible no matter what you are swinging.

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