Dynamic Gold V's Rifle Project X

I'm having difficulty deciding whether to get dynamic gold, rifle flighted or project X in my irons. Please can some of you tell me differences in trajectory, spin rate ect between these shafts. Im looking to achieve maximum spin, my Driver speed is 95-105 mph.

I would recomend getting fitted by a clubfitter. just making a choice because of data provided isnt the way to pick a shaft..

Check out Royal Precision's website on the Rifle lines. Dynamic Gold is a great shaft suited to most players at the right flex. You can also Google "steel golf shafts" and a good site is out there on the differences of these shafts. True Temper also has the "Black Gold" out which is a rifle like FM shaft and you may want to look at it. (truetemper.com)

Leo Morris,

I think before you decide on which shaft to play, you should understand why each shaft is different. Remember that shafts don't spin. The number one influence on your spin numbers is your angle of attack and ball contact, so if you're unhappy with that, I would see an instructor first and a clubfitter second, because an instructor will have much more of an impact on increasing spin than any clubfitter. Dynamic Gold is a very tip and mid stiff shaft that is soft in the butt section. It is a constant weight shaft, but it is worth looking into frequency fitting for optimal results. This contributes to a low ball flight overall and is a good fit for strong high ball flight, high spin players who typically release the club very late. Although it's the number one shaft in golf, it's not a good fit for a majority of players. Flighted Rifle is stiffer in the butt but softer in the midsection and tip than dynamic gold. They usually fit better into smooth swingers who have a mid to early release of their wrist cock and a longer smoother swing arc. The softer tip and midsection contributes to a higher ball flight overall and all things being equal, more spin due to the softer tip. These are also about 7-8 grams lighter than Dynamic Gold. The "flighting" idea of variable kick points is essentially a soft stepping of the long irons to create a softer tip so it is easier to elevate the long irons. Project X is another animal entirely. It is a constant weight shaft that is softer in the tip than dynamic gold, but stiffer than rife. The butt section is by far the stiffest on the market. So stiff that some people feel Project X is a "boardy" or "harsh" shaft. Because of the stiff butt and tip, Project X typically plays about a 1/2 flex stiffer than stated. It basically combines the best of both worlds, the low spin of dynamic gold with the high initial launch of the rifle. This creates a high but flat ball flight that many advanced players crave. I play Project X and absolutely love them. They also have recently come out with a set of Project X flighted which incorporates rifles flighting technology to create softer tipped long iron shafts for easier elevation. Unfortunately, it remains to be seen what the fate of Project X will be under the True Temper umbrella. Project X High Launch is a much softer tipped version. However, the tip is so soft I feel it's nearly uncontrollable for an iron shaft and hardly ever recommend it to my customers. Black Gold is True Temper's counter to Project X. It has a softer butt section than Project X which some people find more playable and smooth feeling. It is an outstanding product with the same ball flight as Project X, but with a smoother overall feel. I would definitely look into this offering as well. Hopefully this gives you a starting point as to what to expect from each shaft. Before making your final decision, get to a competent clubfitter and see which shaft they believe will help match your swing and ball flight needs. Whichever shaft you choose, I would strongly consider demoing as much as possible. Also, the shaft you choose is only as good as the installation.

Great insight to the various shafts out there Gas_Can! (Interesting read, thanks).

HAHA, funny thing, TRUE TEMPER now owns both models of golf shafts, Dynamic Gold seems to be for more agressive swingers and gives you more spin!

Dynamic Gold gives you more spin?

Leo Morris,

All things being equal, in order from least to most spin these shafts would be arranged: Project X< Black Gold< Dynamic Gold< Rifle. Of course what flex you decide to play in each will have a major effect on the results.

NICELY DONE, this was exactly what I was going to do, I'm not saying DG gives u more spin, it has higher spin characteristics compared to PX, all depends on what ur looking for