2012 True Temper Project X PXI
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Project X PXi shaft has a softer feel than PX and is lighter with minimal trajectory problems. As you go lighter the ball goes higher in most cases and Project X PXi accomplishes this. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/wZ6g52zhC0w?rel=0"; frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
The new shaft is lighter (116 grams in the 6.5) than previous versions -- as a comparison the Dynamic Gold is 128 grams. This shaft has shaved off 12 to 14 grams depending on flex, and it is noticeable. The inner profile of the shaft has been changed. They took weight out of the center part of the shaft and moved it towards the butt and tip sections so the shaft plays a little more tip stiff. Because the tip plays a bit stiffer, they actually been have able to keep the same flight trajectory & spin characteristics, which means more distance. Greater distance by virtue of reduced weight properties. Tour-caliber spin control and tip stability in a lightweight package ... hallmarks of the PX franchise. Improved feel through optimized butt to tip stiffness calibration.
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Amount of material (wall thickness) is consistent from butt to tip.
A weak middle, with a beefy tip section is going to cause inconsistent ball flights....am I wrong?
Golf shafts shafts are limited to how much an engineer can tweak them, and I dont see this change being an "improvement" over what the Project X series stands for, "tip stability with constant weights. Stepless shaft."
Also, interesting move by the Project X rep to mention the flaws of the "old" project x shafts being too boardy and flexing down causes high ball flights. Great. So now if the pxi completely bombs (which IMO, it won't because i think the changes to the physical structuring of the shaft, will not be enough to see much of a change from previous models, and with the new satin finish and marketing, people will gobble these up like they do iPhones and iPads, even at high prices). Then you have a flawed old shaft and a flawed new shaft.
Not so sure about the graphics but I'm also not sure on my C tapers performance and feel wise - so certainly very interested to hear more about the PX PXI iron shafts......
Callaway Rogue Sub Zero 18 degree 5 wood/Project X Even Flow Blue 75 6.0
Titleist Vokey Tour issue SM7 S Grind 54 degree/Shimada Tour stiff
Titleist Vokey Tour issue SM7 L Grind 58 degree/Shimada Tour stiff
Odyssey #7 EXO 35” putter
Taylormade TP5 ball
TITLEIST TS3 15 FAIRWAY EVEN FLOW T1100 WHITE 75 STIFF
TAYLORMADE GAPR LO 17 KBS HYBRID X
TAYLORMADE P760 4-PW DG120 STIFF
VOEKY SM7 LIMITED BLACK 50F, 54M & 58L
SCOTTY CAMERON X5 DUAL BALANCE 36"PUTTER
I too have the C Tapers and I am not 100% sold on them and kinda miss my old PXs.
We are not now that strength which in old days
Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are;
One equal temper of heroic hearts,
Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will
To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.
- Lord Tennyson
Would love to, but not for $40 per shaft!
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TITLEIST TS3 15 FAIRWAY EVEN FLOW T1100 WHITE 75 STIFF
TAYLORMADE GAPR LO 17 KBS HYBRID X
TAYLORMADE P760 4-PW DG120 STIFF
VOEKY SM7 LIMITED BLACK 50F, 54M & 58L
SCOTTY CAMERON X5 DUAL BALANCE 36"PUTTER
...me too!
Fairway: Ping G410 @ 14.5* w/Alta CB Red
Hybrids: Ping G410 w/Alta CB Red (17* & 20*)
Irons: Cleveland Launcher CBX w/Project X LZ 5.5 Flex (5-GW)
Wedges: Taylormade Tour Preferred ATV Tour Grind 56* & 60*
Putter: Odyssey O-Works Marxman
Bag: Sun Mountain C-130 w/USA Theme
We are not now that strength which in old days
Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are;
One equal temper of heroic hearts,
Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will
To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.
- Lord Tennyson
I tested the new ones at 6.5 when I have played 6.0s of the standard PXs. I hit these next to DG S-300s.
The new PXI's were clearly lighter in weight and I felt that they played less stiff and I hit them higher in trajectory. But that is not unusual for me to do so with lighter weight shafts. At this point, I prefer my S-flex C-Tapers from KGS. But I will likely do some more rigorous testing later.
3wd- TM 2017 M1 Fujikura Motore Speeder 661 Evolution IV -S
1i - Cleveland HiBore 16* Tour Dept 3.2 torque S tipped 1" (2-3i replacement)
Tour 5 - TM RBZ Stg 2 23.5* Fuji MCH 80-S
Irons 4 & 5-TM M1 Fuji Pro 95i - S ,6 thru 9, PW TM P760 Fujikura Pro 95i-S
SW- TaylorMade Hi Toe 54* 4-way grind 105 Modus S
LW- TaylorMade HI TOE- Tour Dept small head, soft heel 4 way grind 60* bent to 59* Steelfiber 110g
Putter- Bobby Grace-- M.Coz Bandsaw Prototype
I just ordered some I20's with PXI, PING only offers 6.0 & 6.5 I told them I wanted them to play to PX 5.5 stiffness and they told me to soft step them once. You would disagree with their assessment? I'm not sure if they have hit them. I have the c-tapers stiff in my anser's and they are too stiff for me. Just wondering if I should go 6.0 or 6.0 soft stepped?
Why did you go from a 5.5 to a 6.0 in the PXi? I game 5.5's now and I'm making the switch next week.
913F 15* w/PXv Tour 6.0
Titleist AP2 714 4-pw w/PXi 6.0
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I was told by ping that they only offered 6.0 & 6.5 so I asked them to soft ste once. But other posts make me wonder if 6.0 will play like 5.5 px straight in?
Lower trajectory and softer feel, slightly lighter. Sounds like the RIFLE.
I wish they were cheaper.
What was the upcharge? I'd recommend soft stepping them if you can't get the 5.5. One soft step would make them around a 5.7.
thanks -
We are not now that strength which in old days
Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are;
One equal temper of heroic hearts,
Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will
To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.
- Lord Tennyson
Yet again, I'm sure the PXi will flex like the PX, i.e. 6.0 will be 6.5, and softstepped will be 6.2-6.3.
Titleist 915F 15* w/ Tour AD MJ 8X
Titleist 915H 18* w/ Diamana S+ 90X
Titleist 716CB 3-P w/ DG AMT TI X100 SS'd
Vokey SM6 53.09*, 59.07* w/ DG TI S400
PING Anser Milled 0 34"
I'm wondering too please
As a sidebar comment; the graphics are awesome on this shaft, but be prepared if you have the shaft splined/Flo...it may end up in an odd spot! For those who have a sensitivity to busy graphics, expect to have a visual challenge.
Fairway: Ping G410 @ 14.5* w/Alta CB Red
Hybrids: Ping G410 w/Alta CB Red (17* & 20*)
Irons: Cleveland Launcher CBX w/Project X LZ 5.5 Flex (5-GW)
Wedges: Taylormade Tour Preferred ATV Tour Grind 56* & 60*
Putter: Odyssey O-Works Marxman
Bag: Sun Mountain C-130 w/USA Theme