Project X 5.5 or 6.0 = S300?

[kleraudio]

So Ive been searching for hours on this topic and as you can guess, ive gotten mixed answers.

Some say the 5.5 is nearest the s300 and some say the 6.0 is nearest the s300....

Does anyone have any specific numbers on this?

Thanks!

Jim

[walfice]

From what I gather the S300 is in between the two, probably not a big difference either way.

[andef]

the dg s300 is heavier than both the project x shafts.
the project x 5.5 is 115g, the 6.0 is 120g and the dg s300 is 130g.
if you're looking for the same weight the project x 6.5 is 130 g.

[andef]

both the project x 5.5 and 6.0 are lighter than the dg s300 which weights 130g.
the comparable project x shaft is the 6.5 which is aldo 130 g.

[plugged]

Are you talking physical parameters, e.g., weight as some have mentioned, or performance? I would be interested in the latter also.

[kleraudio]

Performance....

I want to play a stiff shaft, but dont know if the 5.5 or the 6.0 would be better, and just wanna know how they compare to the s300

I actually have a chance today to hit the s300 px 5.5 and px 6.0 side by side with 6 irons at the range today!

What exactly should I look for as far as comparing the shafts go? Whats a good, solid flight characteristic?

Thanks!

Jim

[wedge player]

the dg s300 is measured to about 5.8 on that scale.

[upah]

Realistically, if you hit them all and can't tell the difference, then I wouldn't worry about it. Just get the one that suits your swing.

[M2R]

Flex Wt. Freq. T/B Torque RSS

Project X Iron Shafts (5 iron)
5.5 118.3 321 1.391 1.60 86
6.5 123.8 332 1.373 1.50 89

Dynamic Gold 39” Taper Tip Iron Shafts
R300 125.0 295 1.356 1.75 78
S300 130.9 321 1.354 1.58 86
X100 129.6 330 1.304 1.51 89

Source.

According to the hard data a PX 5.5 and S300 (taper tip) should be about the same in terms of frequency and recommended swing speed (RSS). The S300 is heavier and more tip firm (lower T/B ratio).

I have PX 5.5 in some CG1s and S300 (TT) in some MP-14s and I believe the numbers. But also my impression is that they don't play anything alike. My impression is that the PX likes to be hit clean and hard and the S300 will accept about any swing with equanimity. I also think the PX spins more and has a higher and more controlled trajectory.

I'm not honestly sure how much difference any of this makes. I think I could pretty much live with any iron shaft you put in my hands but day in and day out I would rather have a lot less shaft than I might ultimately need than even a tiny bit more because 90% (or more) of the time I play at less than my ultimate.

[elchene]

I read a great article on golfwrx.com. People seem to agree that the S300 performs like a 5.0 and that a S400 performs like a 5.5.

[kleraudio]

Thanks a ton for the replies everyone! So I compared the 5.5, the 6.0, and the S300....

After holding each one the S300 feels significantly heavier than the PX's, something I didnt like. I also liked the flight a lot more with the PX's....

So Im sold on the PX's, lighter shaft and a flight that suits my tastes! I was balooning the s300 a bit but the PX took off and stayed up nicely. I know this is all a little miniscule for someone of my handicap, but I really wanted to be confident with my decision. Thats what this whole test boiled down to.

I was thinking the 6.0, but as a poster said earlier, take less of a shaft than I ultimately need because I know I wont be swinging that hard on every shot... I'd rather have a less stiff shaft than one even just a little too stiff... That was very well said man and I appreciate your line of thinking...

So its all settled then!

MP 57 with Project X 5.5 shafts! Man I'm excited now! Just have to find a reasonably priced set on ebay now....

Jim

[Dub]

It seems odd to me that you would be balooning the heavier and stiffer shaft.

[kleraudio]

Hey Dub, I know it was weird to me too! Ive started really hitting down on the ball and I guess I was imparting waaaay too much backspin with the S300...

I dont have any numbers obviously but I think I had less backspin with the PX shafts...

I dunno, I think Im splitting hairs here. I do like the lighter weight shaft though in the PX, thats the selling point for me.

but looking on ebay I can get a nice set of 57's with s300's all day for around 330 bucks...

PX 5.5 not so much and 6.0 is pretty much non existent on ebay...

We'll see how this pans out....

The MP52's are nice irons too, got a chance to hit those today as well....

I'll take either one at this point if I can get the right shaft at the right price....

Im without an iron set right now and it sucks! Maybe I'll demo another set from watts just to hold me over

I just hate doing stuff like that.

Jim

[danieldsuh]

Hey Dub, I know it was weird to me too! Ive started really hitting down on the ball and I guess I was imparting waaaay too much backspin with the S300...

Did you try the PX flighted or non flighted? Is there much of a difference between the two?

[kleraudio]

Non flighted, the 6.0 flighted would be absolutely perfect for me but cant find em anywhere.

Im thinking about just getting the s300 cuz i can get em much cheaper than the PX 6.0 or 5.5 if I can even find them on ebay.

The s300 is a dime a dozen on fleabay.

There is one set with PX 6.0 that I like but its an unknown seller and I just dont trust stuff like that, Im sure they are legit but I'd like to get em from a reputable seller, thats just me I guess...

Enough ranting now

[danieldsuh]

Non flighted, the 6.0 flighted would be absolutely perfect for me but cant find em anywhere.

Does anyone know what the main difference between the flighted and non flighted are? The PX 5.5 non flighted shows a low-mid trajectory and the PX 6.0 FLIGHTED also shows the same low-mid trajectory.

[verse214]

Hey Dub, I know it was weird to me too! Ive started really hitting down on the ball and I guess I was imparting waaaay too much backspin with the S300...

I'm going to a Mizuno Demo day to get a blended set to replace my 52's w/ PX 5.5s. Most likely going to sell them after i get my set.

If you're willing to wait a couple of weeks for the special order to come in from Miz i'm probably going to put them up on here and in Golfwrx first for around 350 for the set shipped. If no takers I'll throw it on ebay. Let me know and I can PM you as soon as I get the blended 58/68 i'm ordering this sat. (yes i'm a club ho )