x94blair3 Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 Hi, I hope I'm posting this in the right forum. I wasn't writing a review, buy/sell/trading, and it was related to having my clubs built. Can someone give me an idea of the Flighted Rifle -vs- the project x rifle shafts? I'm a pretty good player (about a 1.0) with a fast tempo swing. My swing speed was measured at 115+ consistently through 20-30 shots with driver and 3w this weekend. My irons were in the neighborhood of 105 (I think..I only hit a couple). My old irons were dynamic gold S300 shafts because I didn't know any better. I'd like to upgrade to a shaft that feels more responsive but don't know much about iron shafts. Or driver shafts I guess..haha Can anyone offer any links/insight/experience? Let me know if I should post this somewhere else. Thanks! Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam2011 Posted March 9, 2005 Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 i hear lots of nice things about the project x's, maybe i will try them one day. 2 years ago i took my DG X-100's out of my irons and put flighted 7.0's in, and to be honest i really didnt notice much difference. i played them for 4 months that way, and found my way back to the dynamic golds. a problem with your situation is that you have a very hard swing and are hitting a shaft thats way too soft with the S-300. try the X-100's first, if you want more response then maybe work your way up the project x's...but i know tons of players who no matter what they put in their irons, they always make their way back to dynamic gold. good luck! -sammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x94blair3 Posted March 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 Thanks for the feedback. I don't know why I wasn't fit with something stronger although my swing (and game) has improved I guess to get me to this consistent speed. I spec'ed my current irons off my previous set which I got 7 years ago when I was a different golfer. I never thought about needing something stronger..."300-stiff" seemed fine. Amazing what you learn when you start researching. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowpro Posted March 10, 2005 Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 you would benefit more from the PROJECT X 7.0 flex.. i don't think you have any problem getting the ball airborn so the flighted rilfes would be out.. the PX shafts do get a high ball at forst but it levels out and goes.. been hitting the PX 5.5's for 3yrs now and love them.. came form the DG-S300'S and it's night and day really.. lower flight, more accuracy,better feel and gained a few yrds.. not much 2-4yrds but a better ball flight in the wind.. i said 7.0 flex maybe for you but try to get a proper fitting.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x94blair3 Posted March 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 Holy crap...that sounds really strong. Not that I'm arguing, it's just...really strong..haha. I'm not really sure. I've been researching the project x since I posted this and the general impression seems to be what you're saying: It levels out ball flight for those that swing fast and hard and in turn hit the ball high (and tend to balloon). The thing is, I don't. I hit the ball a mile but most everyone I know comments that I have a relatively low ball flight. I tend to sweep the ball more than dig into the ground which would probably (?) explains that. It would also explain why I don't get all that much spin on my short irons? Maybe this makes me some sort of weird abberation... As you say, a fitting would probably be best, but it's hard to get one. Everyone seems to want to fit you with stock equipment and shafts. I don't know if they're afraid to recommend "exotic" upgrades because everyone wants the 'sale' price or they're just not properly equipped (in knowledge or technology) to fit better players. It's a frustrating process...ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey3108 Posted March 10, 2005 Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 Hi, I hope I'm posting this in the right forum. I wasn't writing a review, buy/sell/trading, and it was related to having my clubs built.Can someone give me an idea of the Flighted Rifle -vs- the project x rifle shafts? I'm a pretty good player (about a 1.0) with a fast tempo swing. My swing speed was measured at 115+ consistently through 20-30 shots with driver and 3w this weekend. My irons were in the neighborhood of 105 (I think..I only hit a couple). My old irons were dynamic gold S300 shafts because I didn't know any better. I'd like to upgrade to a shaft that feels more responsive but don't know much about iron shafts. Or driver shafts I guess..haha Can anyone offer any links/insight/experience? Let me know if I should post this somewhere else. Thanks! Nick With your swing speed and handicap, the biggest issue are feel, Ball flight and stiffness. These are gonna give you a better consistency on your game.To fit you during your best round is not a big deal but to fit you to a club that during your bad rounds , the club still keep you in play...That is the key of fitting. I can't recommend you anything until I understand your swing and though on the course. Any shaft can do you wonder if you were fitted properly. Joe Kwok :cool: [email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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