zaphod
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- Jan 30, 2007
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I've been playing cavity backed Hogan Edge CFT irons with apex 4 shafts (stiff). I've been happy with the feel and forgiveness of the irons but the shafts felt uninspiring. After much research (this forum, golfopinions.com,freegolfinfo.com, and golfrewind.com) as primary sources I decided to reshaft the irons with Project X rifles 6.0 brushed sheen, not flighted. I've heard they play a bit stiffer than DG S-300s which are about right for me. I also like a bit longer shafts so I soft stepped them twice.(3 iron shaft in 5 iron head etc). Then I spined them.The soft stepping caused the swing weight to be a bit heavier than I like (length issues and shafts are a bit lighter than apex 4s) D3 to 4.5. Not sure what stiffness they are now. Maybe 5.5 to 5.7 but they are RIGHT.
Took them out for a spin today.The ball flight is about the same height as the apex shafts (a high launch shaft) for the 5 iron thru 7 iron but at apogee they seem to flatten and carry. I've gained 10 yards and a very soft landing ball. Great spin control on greens. The 8 iron thru E (PW for everyone else) the ball flight was lower but again with great spin control. My problem with the apexs was ballooning with the short irons.
Feel was what I expect from Rifles silky smooth yet responsive. I could still feel flex on full shots but no whippyness (Try to spell check that word).
Beware with my review as I have been partial to Rifles. DG-300s are a good shaft with great ball flight but they feel a bit harsh to me. Have not tried Nippon products. The negative to the project x shafts is the cost. Cost me $160 on ebay for 9 shafts.
Has anyone had experience with Project X flighted or TT Black Gold??
Very happy with the shafts. Shot a all time low for me on a course which requires good iron play. All greens multi tiered.:laugh:
Took them out for a spin today.The ball flight is about the same height as the apex shafts (a high launch shaft) for the 5 iron thru 7 iron but at apogee they seem to flatten and carry. I've gained 10 yards and a very soft landing ball. Great spin control on greens. The 8 iron thru E (PW for everyone else) the ball flight was lower but again with great spin control. My problem with the apexs was ballooning with the short irons.
Feel was what I expect from Rifles silky smooth yet responsive. I could still feel flex on full shots but no whippyness (Try to spell check that word).
Beware with my review as I have been partial to Rifles. DG-300s are a good shaft with great ball flight but they feel a bit harsh to me. Have not tried Nippon products. The negative to the project x shafts is the cost. Cost me $160 on ebay for 9 shafts.
Has anyone had experience with Project X flighted or TT Black Gold??
Very happy with the shafts. Shot a all time low for me on a course which requires good iron play. All greens multi tiered.:laugh: