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I would never consider X100's in any forged head wedge; especially 1018 forging from Scratch. I had my 2 scratch wedges built with PX 6.0 shafts @D5 SW providing with plenty of feel and trajectory control.

hi-kip = high kick point shafts; vs. mid kick point on standard Rifle shafts. Satin finish was the finish of choice until 2yrs ago; when satin was supposedly discontinuted. Although that finish is still available through certain distributors that over stocked.

Those Project X's of yours could be from almost any period. If satin finished, best guess they from hi-kp's similar to the current standard PX. I wouldn't mix shafts older with newer 5.5's, but that's me; I like my irons to feel very similar though out the set. I would suggest moving to either current "standard" PX's or "flighted" PX's; no personal interest in high-launch versions; they were designed for mid-hi caps. I have standard PX 6.0's (hi-kp) in my PW/SW/LW and 1 iron, and Flighted PX 6.0 in 2-9i. No knowledge of Bridgestone's Z101's. Good Luck

I suspect your club builder might be talking from his conservative experience From what I've heard over at bombsquad.com, bending drivers, woods and what not open or closed is somewhat common place for them; but, don't know that from fact. If you haven't checked them out might be worth a visit; if anything to read up.

Here's what know for a "fact." I live relatively close to MRG so I phoned them before having my clubs built. I was told Diamana's do NOT need spining. Put the notch down, the label ends up being down; that's it. If some fitter comes up with something different - all I can say is, "I choose to believe company staff before any club builder, fitter or for that matter anyone online." good luck.

notch down ... logo is down. I have a Whiteboard 73(S) x5ct in my driver and Redboard 83(S) x5ct in my 3wd. Can't tell ya more then that.

I play "narrow" soled low bounce wedges which helps when playing tight lies, and since I am a sweeper of the ball in a full swing - makes my shots easier with shallow divots "Wide" soles usually accompany higher bounce wedges and irons, offering the OEM more area to move and or lower the COG, and provides a wider platform in conjuction with bounce keeping the head from diggin deep. Narrow = sweeper Wider = digger

Although I've never played the 5X07, based on what Fujikura says on their website http://www.fujikuragolf.com/ - it's a mid -kp - which isn't for quicker tempo's IMO. I have a quick tempo and aggressive transistion and played Fujikura mid-hi-kp VP 80's for a long time. Now have a FT-5 tour issue head with a Whiteboard 73 (S) no tipping. Most quicker tempoed players I've encountered go with heavier shafts, either mid-high or high kick point, stiff tips, AND low TQ shafts seeking max distance but not without considering dispersion. I'd give away 10-20yds to insure I am in the fairway as often as my swing will allow. the ZCOM SIX has stats that appear fitting for someone with a standard tempo and somewhat slower SS. So, am I to understand your right ... you're looking for a shaft you can hit far and you don't care about dispersion?

I have DG SL-S300's in my backup MacGregor MB blades and played standard S300's in my 670 MB's; and tested Nippons (to light for me) Standard PX 6.0 has a high kp and is much stiffer then "standard S300 DG" shafts; as is & PX Flighted 6.0's. I presently play Project X Flighted 6.0's and have a PX standard 6.0 (high kp) in my 1 iron. You're should be a pretty strong swinger and or have a faster then normal tempo - I love mine ... I have no expereince with the HIGH launch versions.

I'll be interested in the response, as well. I am looking hard at FT-5 tour head.

Congratulations... another satified customer

Proper has become a variable with woods... standard steel is one length, graphite another. Graphite vary's too; depending on skills and desire. I have a 4wd that's 43"; the length of a graphite 3wd.

Fine club. I have a demo of that club though next Monday; but, with standard FT-5 .05 open face angle. So far, the shaft is to light for my tempo - goes pretty straight though, but I have to slow my natural tempo to much. The problem with slowing is during a tournament or serious game, my natual tempo comes out ... It's possible I will be ordering and FT5 9.5 but with either the Diamana Blue X5CT 73 or 83 (S) version. I suspect you know the G4T version has an extra inch of tip per Callaway's request.

I've only been playing for 18yrs - every iron set I've owned had a spread of .5"; except when it came to my wedges - I have all the same length as my 9i for feel reasons. The only other variable I've encountered has been some players have their clubs 1" over to maintain proper lofts and SW's, and maybe due to their height.

Although I am not familiar with your specific clubs, your LGS gave you correct information -- OEM heads delivered from the manufacture with graphite shafts are weighted differently to reach SW's - verses those same heads with steel.