Project X 6.0 or 6.5?

[Celler]

Getting fitted for a new set of Titleist AP2's and was wondering if anyone out there is swinging 6.5 stiffness Project X rifled shafts?

One rep told me I should be swinging 6.5's or 7.0's but I think that might be too drastic for me. I've been swinging 5.5 demos and although seeing decent accuracy, agree I need more stiffness because of some ballooning or some last second fades...but 6.5 may be too much. Not sure of my swing speed but I'm 6'5" 245 lbs and I can hit it. This is my last big decision with these sticks...Any suggestions? - I'm just really unsure

[walfice]

The fitting process should sort this decision out for you. Compare the data from the 5.5, 6.0 and 6.5. We don't know enough about you or your swing to make a decision but on past experience I would have thought a 6.0 would be plenty stiff enough for you.

[Celler]

I know - the catch is that I was "fitted" at Golfsmith but a local shop near me is giving me the best price. When I was at Golfsmith I wasn't hooked up to the simulator. it was just opinion that this guy was giving me. So I don't really know... I like to demo at a real range to see the ball flight the whole way through - and they only have a standard club

[Mr3Putt]

I like to demo at a real range to see the ball flight the whole way through

That's what you should do. I play the 6.0 Rifles in my irons. They are quite stiff. I actually lost about 1/2 a club from my old "uniflex" shafts, but gained much more control. I tried the 6.5's, they felt much stiffer than the 6.0's. The difference felt more dramatic than the difference from the 5.5-6.0 As information: My 6 iron head speed is/was 87 during the fittings, my Driver speed averaged 106. Good Luck .

[DavidFehertysBike]

Anything over 6.5 and youre probably getting into Tiger stiffness range. Unless you swing a 5 iron over 95mph i woudnt go any higher than a 6.

[Eeryck]

Also worth considering is that your playing swing should only be approximately85% of your maximum swing. If you are swinging all out in your fitting you are doing yourself a disservice.

It would be suprising to see the need for a 6.5 or 7.0 stiffness with an 85% swing for a weekend golfer.

Regards,
-E

[Pat007]

why not try them with the Dynamic Gold S300 shafts?

[Celler]

I've swung the DG's and I just like the feel of the Project X shafts better. It feels less "whipy" to me. I think the 6.0's are the way I'm going to go. Just wanted to get some reinforcement from the field. Thanks guys

[wedge player]

I've swung the DG's and I just like the feel of the Project X shafts better. It feels less "whipy" to me. I think the 6.0's are the way I'm going to go. Just wanted to get some reinforcement from the field. Thanks guys

im swinging the 6.0 with 5 iron ss of around 95