How much for Project X Rifle 6.0's?

[Sir Hack a-lot]

I want to buy a set of MP 57's off of e-bay. It is EXTREMELY rare to see a set on e-bay that is set up with the Project X Rifle 6.0's (standard lie/loft). I've just come to the conclusion that I have to buy the senior shaft of the S300 (HAHA ) that comes in them already and then just take them to the local PGA RIP-OFF store and switch them out.........Any thoughts?

How much will this cost me per club to switch out and buy the Project X Rfile 6.0's? Or should I just order the clubs with the 6.0's with them already in them......If I go to the store it would be 899 plus whatever per club up charge, compared to possibly buying a set off of e-bay for 400 then switching the shafts out.......thoughts?

So my question is how much are the project x shafts, plus labor?

[Petden]

Since the shafts alone are about $250 after taxes and labour, probably just over $300

[BGPro]

each shaft should cost you around $30-30. you can buy sets for $250 or so. Also, keep in mind that 6.0 doesn't mean stiff... it's a softer stiff. 6.5 is a strong stiff, and 7.0 is x-stiff. You can always make a shaft stiffer, but not softer... so if you're going to err, err on the soft side, and you're local club maker can "tip" the shafts to make them stiffer (but this changes some characteristics of the shafts also, as the ProjX's are a "butt-trim" only shaft). what is your reasoning for purchasing ProjX's? they are a lower ball flight than the S300's with a much heavier weight, typically.

[BGPro]

i should have looked at the entire post, sorry... why don't you just switch out your ProjX's from your titleists and put em in the new clubs? At my shop, it would only cost you around $7-15 a club to do that... all I'm using is glue and new ferrules, and it only takes like 2 hrs. to work on them.

[st0wgolf08]

each shaft should cost you around $30-30. you can buy sets for $250 or so. Also, keep in mind that 6.0 doesn't mean stiff... it's a softer stiff. 6.5 is a strong stiff, and 7.0 is x-stiff. You can always make a shaft stiffer, but not softer... so if you're going to err, err on the soft side, and you're local club maker can "tip" the shafts to make them stiffer (but this changes some characteristics of the shafts also, as the ProjX's are a "butt-trim" only shaft). what is your reasoning for purchasing ProjX's? they are a lower ball flight than the S300's with a much heavier weight, typically.

the 6.0 is definately a stiff, I would say the 5.5 is a stiff, the 6.0 stiff-xtra stiff and 6.5 extra and 7.0 is for insane swingers.

The 6.0 is for people that hit their 6 iron 180, if someone can do that, then they need pretty stiff shafts. I used to love the 6.0 but i hit the S300 in the tour preferred and they feel so much smoother.

[BGPro]

To each his own... however, i know that's what the website for royal precision says, but working with clubs as my profession, plus using the shafts myself, I feel that the 5.0 is soft regular, 5.5 regular, 6.0 soft stiff, 6.5 strong stiff, and 7.0 extra stiff. It's one thing to trust the website specs, but it's another to put the shafts on the "freak" and see for yourself. NEVER trust what the specs SAY they are... I've used a R300 before in a 2hybrid, and I hit that 2hybrid 250+ carry. It freaked out around extra-stiff with only a 1" tip. Take the 6.5's to your local club builder and have him/her put them on the frequency meter and see where they go. That's a very reliable way to see how stiff they are.

[Sir Hack a-lot]

I hit my 6 iron 190-200. I had the 6.5's, but I want to try the 6.0's and smooth out my swing a little....

BGPRO- So your saying I'm better off with the Dynamic Golds? x100's rather than the 6.0's?

[BGPro]

Not necessarily... if you like the characteristics of the 6.5 ProjX's but want the shaft to react better to a slightly slower/smoother swing, then the 6.0's are the way to go. The X100's are a very common shaft among low handicappers and professionals, but they posses different characteristics such as spin rate, trajectory, feel, weight, and playability. PERSONALLY, I find the X100's to be a lighter, but bulkier shaft in my hands. I like the feel of the ProjX's because it feels more solid, I feel that I can control every aspect of the shot including trajectory, workability, and distance. I would suggest going to a large retail store and demo a club that offers both shafts. Another good idea is to go to a DEMO day for ANY manufacturer. A large demo day should offer the SAME clubhead with the two different shafts. Another option would be to go to your local clubmaker or pro shop and see if they can order one of each of the shafts. .. then put them each in your 5iron, and see which you like best.

The short of it is, if you CARRY the ball 190-200, you should probably be swinging the 6.5's.

One more thing that is important and something a good club builder/fitter will help you with... how do you load the shaft? I hope this helps, and feel free to ask me more questions as I'd be happy to help. Sorry I take a long time to explain things, but I like to be thorough... I mean, we're dealing with potentially hundreds of dollars, lol.

[Sir Hack a-lot]

Not necessarily... if you like the characteristics of the 6.5 ProjX's but want the shaft to react better to a slightly slower/smoother swing, then the 6.0's are the way to go. The X100's are a very common shaft among low handicappers and professionals, but they posses different characteristics such as spin rate, trajectory, feel, weight, and playability. PERSONALLY, I find the X100's to be a lighter, but bulkier shaft in my hands. I like the feel of the ProjX's because it feels more solid, I feel that I can control every aspect of the shot including trajectory, workability, and distance. I would suggest going to a large retail store and demo a club that offers both shafts. Another good idea is to go to a DEMO day for ANY manufacturer. A large demo day should offer the SAME clubhead with the two different shafts. Another option would be to go to your local clubmaker or pro shop and see if they can order one of each of the shafts. .. then put them each in your 5iron, and see which you like best.

Thank you for taking the time to explain to me the difference between the two. I think I'm going to roll with the project X's. I'm still debating on the 6.0's or 6.5's. I know I should probably get the 6.5's with my SS, but I think slowing my swing down a little could help... My SS on my driver is 120-125 (Ya I know it's different for a 5-6 Iron obviously...). your right though. If I end up getting the 6.0's, and they are to soft it will cost at least $300 to switch everything to the 6.5's. I also heard though you can make a 6.0 a 6.2 or something like that if you take it to a club fitter?

I'm going to get the MP57's 4-6, and the MP67's 7-P.

[BGPro]

Like I said earlier, if you decide to "tip" the shafts, yes, you can make them a bit stiffer. However, beware that you could potentially change the characteristics of the shaft slightly. In your case, you could probably get the 6.0s and if they aren't quite stiff enough, you can tip them 1/4", but no more than that. Doing it that way, you won't have to just buy new shafts. If I were to take a set of clubs and tip them, it would be about $10-15 a club (also factor in you'd have to extend the clubs as well).

Also, just because you wish to slow your swing down doesn't necessarily mean you should get new shafts. So maybe you'll lose 5 yards or so by slowing down your swing with the 6.5's... but you've always got the right stuff if you need to hammer down on a shot. Really, the stiffer the shaft the more control you have over aim. Just take your 6.5s out and try smoothing out your swing at the range for a while and see how that works first. I would hate to see you spend money that you don't need to.

Good luck with the decision, I wish you well!

[TyCobb]

Proshopwarehouse on Ebay sells them for about $80 dollars for 8 shafts... that's the HIGHEST I've seen them go. They usually sell for 60.

[Ruckus]

Thank you for taking the time to explain to me the difference between the two. I think I'm going to roll with the project X's. I'm still debating on the 6.0's or 6.5's. I know I should probably get the 6.5's with my SS, but I think slowing my swing down a little could help... My SS on my driver is 120-125 (Ya I know it's different for a 5-6 Iron obviously...). your right though. If I end up getting the 6.0's, and they are to soft it will cost at least $300 to switch everything to the 6.5's. I also heard though you can make a 6.0 a 6.2 or something like that if you take it to a club fitter?

Your swing speed is 120-125??? Yeah, that's mighty fast. Assuming you have any sort of accuracy with your He-Man swing, you should be playing 7.0s on the X! It is very unusual that someone who swings the driver with such reckless abandon slows down on their irons that much.

[LBlack14]

Proshopwarehouse on Ebay sells them for about $80 dollars for 8 shafts... that's the HIGHEST I've seen them go. They usually sell for 60.

Ditto this. I've been watching them sell for $80-$90 on ebay in auction. BIN are a little more. $110-$120

[Petden]

Holy S**T. 200 yards with a 6I? I thought I had a beastly swing with my irons and I have trouble hitting 200yards with a 5I. Honestly you need to try the 6.0 the 6.5 and the 7.0. See which will fit you best, from what I see/hear I dont think the 6.0 will be stiff enough.

[LBlack14]

Holy S**T. 200 yards with a 6I? I thought I had a beastly swing with my irons and I have trouble hitting 200yards with a 5I. Honestly you need to try the 6.0 the 6.5 and the 7.0. See which will fit you best, from what I see/hear I dont think the 6.0 will be stiff enough.

I was kinda wondering about that myself.

[BGPro]

I can squeeze 200 carry from my 6 iron if I NEEDED to... but I don't count on it, lol. My 6 is about 190 no wind (carry).

[Petden]

To squeeze 200 yards are you delofting the club? If so, then that isn't what I thought. I've seen pros deloft 9I and cary 180-190.

I still stand by what I said earlier, try out all three and which is right for you.

On a side note what flex do you use on your driver?

[BGPro]

Not at all. I don't ever swing 100% unless I have to. I try and swing around 85-90% on every shot. I use a DVS X flex, tipped 1/2" to make it a bit stronger.