The term refers to that region of a golf shaft at which the shaft exhibits the greatest amount of bend when the tip is pulled down. While stronger and more skilled players often prefer a shaft that lowers their trajectory, many can gain yardage from the tee by creating a higher ball flight. Graphite golf shafts are lighter than steel shafts, resulting in an increase in swing speed and distance. In fact, 2019 saw the release of the taylormade m5 and m6 golf drivers and callaway released their 2019 epic flash drivers. The stiffness of the shaft is consistent and the grips are incredibly comfortable. A high kick point essentially delofts the clubhead at impact, lowering trajectory. The project x hzrdus yellow shaft provides the same low spin and accuracy as the hzrdus black but with a slightly counter balanced feel introduction. The golfworks tt08 project x hzrdus smoke black graphite wood shafts. The atmos tour spec line is geared towards the performance golfer looking to keep the ball flighted down with low spin atmos is a true tour flighted line of shafts with a simple color coding red as the higher launching, blue as mid launch, black as the lowest launch similarities include. Product marketing coordinator keenan phillips explains bend vs. I looked at four versions of the project x driver shaft, the original blue, the lighter weight black, the newer, pxv tour52 and the pxv. Rightly said to be the the engine of the golf club, driver shafts influence the overall performance a great deal. The project x evenflow, introduced in late 2017 is made in san diego where the project x hzrdus shafts are made. When project x was first launched, it may have been an unknown shaft company, but not anymore.
Project x shafts incorporate stepless design technology sdt where each individual shaft throughout the set is comprised of a specific taper length. Consult the chart on the following page to determine how much to trim off the shaft. The performance of a golf club largely depends on the shaft length, torque, flex, alignment, weight, and kickpoint of the shaft. Heres the best driver shafts you can buy 2020 guide.
Why is the project x lz unique is that you just get a huge bang in the middle with great equilibrium in both point and the butt of the shaft. Kick point or launch is the shafts flexibility in the lower third of the shaft. Theres light, theres superlight, and then theres the new pxv 39 from project x. Each shaft in the catalog has a shaft trim code listed. A higher kick point, which means the bend point is higher in the shaft, closer to the grip, can help lower trajectory, while a lower kick point, which is closer to where the head and shaft are connected can help increase the trajectory of a golf shot. Players with a swift swing require lessflex shafts, while players with slower swing require greater flex shafts. The synergy 50 is 58 grams and the synergy 60 is 66 grams. Weve created an extensive list of project x shafts and their flex codes.
Sdt provides tip stiffness for stronger players, producing greater accuracy. Project x catalyst shafts are the latest release of graphite iron shafts from true temper. Select from regular, firm, stiff, ladies or seniors flex constructed from graphite or steel. A high kick point essentially delofts the clubhead at. After tip trimming, trim to playing length from the butt. It has a very high kick point, perhaps the highest ive ever used and it is mounted in an 8. Also, we valued more those shafts that offer a greater variety in the kick point, the weight selection, tip section and butt, and tip diameter. Specifications like the length, weight, flex, torque, kickpoint and alignment of the shaft can simply make or. If a shaft is stiffer in the lower third of the shaft it will launch lower and spin. Project xs evenflow shaft, which has been among the topplayed shafts on the pga tour and tour this season since being introduced earlier this year, is now ready for consumer use. This creates consistent tip stiffness, and thus, that more stiff feel throughout the swing. Project x evenflow shaft aims to smooth flex profile from.
Kick point is the area of the shaft that bows the most during the downswing and through impact. But if your driver is too light, you may have difficulty controlling the club throughout your swing, which increases the chance for offline shots. The golfworks tt0129 project x hzrdus yellow 6575 graphite wood shaft. Kickpoint is the highest point the shaft is bending, by clamping down the grip and pressure is applied onto the club head, like in the swing. Golf club shaft chart guide when it comes to picking a graphite shaft for your driver or fairway woods, the number of choices that are available can be overwhelming, especially as golf companies continue to offer more and more in the way of custom options. When you think of hand made golf products, you might think of head covers or putters. Well update the list as more shafts are released in the future. A mid kick point bows in the middle of the shaft and will have a mediumhigh trajectory. Have you ever wondered what the number designation on your project x shaft means. Taper tip irons designed to optimize the launch angle and spin rate for those golfers with a.
Shaft kick point, also known as flex point or bend point, is the location on the shaft that bends the most during a swing. If your driver is too heavy, it can reduce your swing speed, which will hinder your distance and direction. The higher the swing speed, the stiffer the shaft flex should be. Project x evenflow max carry driver shafts have a very soft tip, it is actually the softest tip so far of all evenflow models. Complete guide to project x flex codes golf club brokers. And finally, the availability to select a brandspecific adapter sleeve for golfers driver and the possibility for additional customization added more score to the products regarding this criterion. Features the lowest hybrid shaft balance point in the industry.
These trimming instructions arerecommended by the manufacturer. Terrific control with midrange kick point, providing stability and nice response at impact. As the name implies, the shaft weighs a mere 39 gramsand thats before you cut it. The kick point is the point at which the shaft will literally kick at the ball during impact, releasing any stored energy from the downswing and exploding at ball. Does anyone know why there are 2 regular flex shafts in tha aldila synergy line up.
This unique design feature optimizes the flex distribution and energy transfer of the shaft without sacrificing control. Best golf shafts for drivers picking out a new driver is lots of fun. Project x shafts clubs, grips, shafts, fitting the. While i really liked this even feel, it is somewhat unique, most shafts have a kick point feel or a distinct transition, but this have a whip sensation that you will. Each week a member of our team will break down a topic related to golf shafts. Getting the ball up is not an issue with my swing, and this shaft helps the top of the flight flatten out a little more so there is great penetration. Put the right shaft in your driver and you will find yourself working less hard to find the fairways. To me, the project x feels most similar to the nunchuk. So kickpoint isnt a singular point on a shaft, but rather an area along the shafts length where it exhibits the most flexing when a force such as a golf swing is applied. Theyre tired of hearing me talk about the new epic driver and bragging about the company. Project x designed the evenflow t1100 white to be a lowlaunch, lowspin shaft with a smooth bend profile and gnarly distance. The project x lz shaft has a huge kick, great consistency, and excellent ball speed. The 44 driver shaft was 2 inches trimmed from the butt end. Because of the reverse deflection of the shaft at impact, the kick point has a direct but inverse relationship with trajectory.
Project x hzrdus yellow 65 is one of the top driver shafts for anyone that is serious about upping their game and taking that next step in terms of clubs. Many club makers or shop repairmen will refer to the slang version of kick point. The kick point or flex point is the position on the shaft where the most bending occurs. Use our fitting wizard to see which of these shafts may work best for you.
Low kick shafts are designed to launch the ball higher at impact. Last year in 2018, titleist launched their t2 and t3 drivers. Bendpoint is the highest point of the shaft when it is bending by applying pressure to both ends of the shaft. Youre embarassing me in front of my noncallaway golfing friends. Our philosophy on shaft weight is that you should play the lightest shaft that you can. Technical info for the project x hzrdus t800 green. The stiffness in the tip and the butt come in perfect combination with the softer mid area. The flex point in a golf shaft can also be referred to as the bend point or the kick point. And the engineers at true temper wanted to make sure they had a complete product with similar playability to project x steel shafts prior to making them available to the general public. The kicks character is just what youd anticipate from project x. The flex of a shaft is the most important factor which affects direction and distance.
Project x graphite shaft models include driver, fairway, and hybrid models in a full range of frequencies project x shafts are fitted on frequency, not flex. Complete guide to project x flex codes golf club brokers blog. Add to that the vastly popular hzrdus graphite wood shafts in the winners bag 9 times on tour validation. In the late part of the 2015 golf season which is technically the early part of the 2016 golf season, but well leave the silliness of pga tour scheduling for another day, project x s hzrdus black absolutely took off. The result is a series of graphite shafts from 57 to 85 grams that should fit a wide variety of golfers. Stronger players in particular should consider the x con 6 and x con 7. Project x evenflow max carry driver shafts tourshopfresno.
The x con 4 and 5 shafts weigh under 60 g, and are ideal if you have an average swing speed. This driver shaft technology is working of the success of their iron shafts and provides a. Engineers at project x were so hellbent on creating the first shaft to. The longawaited project x even flow riptide shafts are hitting the market the first week in january, 2020. Additionally, evenflow max carry driver shafts, just like their name implies, have the highest launch and ball spin which ultimately leads to huge gains in yardage. There will be some shafts where both bending points are similar or very close. Profile project x graphite if any shaft can be said to have made the most noise on tour in 2010, this would be it. This video i test a high launch shaft against a low launch shaft and using launch monitor i measure the difference between the two shafts. These shafts are the next evolution of the popular even flow shafts that came in red, blue, black, white, and an oemonly green. In fact, they go so far as to compare it to a crashing wave in the pacific. The numbering system on the project x driver shafts, like all other driver shaft stiffness designations i have seen are based on both weight and stiffness. Project x lz55 46 graphite wood shafts monark golf. Brand new and original project x graphite shafts made for callaway golf, 2018 production batch. Could it possibly be durable enough and can it actually perform.
The 8 hottest driver shafts of 2018 on the pga tour golfwrx. The change in feel from the original hzrdus black did make a noticeable. This is helpful to many weekend golfers who have average swing speeds and want to gain carry distance on their drives. In 2017 project x steel shafts won 6 times on the pga tour. My epic driver worked well but i tried a rogue with the aldila synergy reg flex 60 in it last summer. Using the strongest high modulus fibers on the market, the evenflow t1100 white has a strong tip section that holds up at impact to. Evenflow, riptide features torsional stability optimization which allows for an extremely stable shaft while maintaining the signature smooth evenflow feel. As the leader in steel shaft technology, true temper designed the catalyst iron shafts with the idea of creating the best performing, stable shaft with properties similar to their steel shafts. Kick point in my opinion kick point is an outdated term as most club fitters now refer to a shafts launch properties simply as launch. Its january 12th, 2017, 24 hours before your preorder opportunity for us to place our orders for the new epic drivers. It was a firsttime winner on the pga tour recently at volvo world match play that was the start of something very good and continues to be the talk of the new up and coming shafts. With so little kick, this shafts gives back exactly what you put in. The golfworks tt0128 project x hzrdus black 6575 graphite wood shaft. These shafts are heavier and have much lower torque, so they are more stable and more controllable.
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