Project X Launches New PXv Line of Graphite wood shafts

[jay65]

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Would you recommend tipping half inch to keep the spin rate down with the 6.0?
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Hi

well I wouldn't want to generalize. It would depend on your AoA, transition, release, swing speeds, the loft on your Driver etc. So its a difficult piece of advice to give.

I had mine tipped, because I have a fairly level AoA, and my Driver is a 913 D2 10.5*, so I tend to spin my Driver a little too much generally. I also have quite a late release, so I had mine tipped 1/2 in. I also had to lower the loft on my 913 to 9.75*. But that may not be needed for you. So its very difficult to say to be totally honest.
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Well I was just going on the back of my post above. I went 8.5 in my 913D3 to keep the spin down with the RIP Phenom 70S. I am worried that the lighter weight shaft will increase the spin rate again hence why tipping it half inch will help with this. My swing speed is around 100MPH, carry is 245-250 yards
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I personally would not tip it. 8.5* in a D3 would keep the spin down anyhow I would think, and even if it was a tad high, then you could always dial the 913 down to 7.75* if necessary. I think there was another poster on here that had an 106-108mph and he got on just fine without tipping it. My SS is around 104mph and I tipped mine, but I had that 10.5* of loft to contend with. You can always tip it later if necessary, but cannot put it back on if its wrong. So I would have it put straight in if I were you.
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Thanks, I want the shaft to play 45 inches when fitted to my 913D3 so I would not want to be tipping it afterwards and bring that length down below 45.

I was just worried about the lightweight shaft and they always advise to go up half a flex when a shaft is light so I thought tipping it half inch would have been perfect. Do you think it will be too stiff doing this?
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As I said, it really all depends on how you load the shaft, and your existing Drivers characteristics to you personally.

If you wouldn't want under 45in after findinding out you need it tipping, its still not a problem to put a 1/2in shaft extension in the butt end to get back to 45in, but obviously you couldn't do that at the tip end if you found it was wrong. As I said before, another poster says he has a 106-108mph SS, and the shaft can handle his swing fine. And kept his spin down to decent levels. Its a very versatile accomodating shaft. You will be very surprised at accomodating it is.

At 100mph SS I would recommend no tipping, especially with an 8.5* 913 D3, the only way I would recommend tipping with your SS and Driver Specs would be if your AoA was -3* and you had a mega late release. If you launch the ball well, with a 100mph SS and an 8.5* 913 D3, it would suggest your AoA is pretty good, and therefore no additional tipping would be needed.

[Guv280984]

I load the shaft quite well at the top.

I have read others saying the shaft feels quite loose as well. Really don't know what to do for the best. I believe tipping it half inch will tighten the dispersion as well and it won't change of the flex dramatically.

TrueTemper, any input here?

[jay65]

Sounds as i you have already pretty much decided to tip it. All I can say is that its a lower spinning shaft than the RIP Phenom you already have, and its your dough. I wouldn't do it, given the info you have given, but as I said, sounds as if you have already decided, and its your money. Good luck with it anyhow.

[Guv280984]

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Sounds as i you have already pretty much decided to tip it. All I can say is that its a lower spinning shaft than the RIP Phenom you already have, and its your dough. I wouldn't do it, given the info you have given, but as I said, sounds as if you have already decided, and its your money. Good luck with it anyhow.
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Definitely no decision made yet... If it is a lower spinning shaft than the RIP Phenom as you say then I will definitely not be tipping it. This is the first time I have heard this.

I might get it at 45.25 inches and play with it and then if needs be I can get the butt cut down if I like the feel or if not, then I get the tip trimmed if I want it tipped. Sounds like a plan

[jay65]

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Sounds as i you have already pretty much decided to tip it. All I can say is that its a lower spinning shaft than the RIP Phenom you already have, and its your dough. I wouldn't do it, given the info you have given, but as I said, sounds as if you have already decided, and its your money. Good luck with it anyhow.
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Definitely no decision made yet... If it is a lower spinning shaft than the RIP Phenom as you say then I will definitely not be tipping it. This is the first time I have heard this.

I might get it at 45.25 inches and play with it and then if needs be I can get the butt cut down if I like the feel or if not, then I get the tip trimmed if I want it tipped. Sounds like a plan
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You may also need the 11g or 14g bezel head weight for your 913, as it may come up at about D1 swingweight, which could be a little light, but you can get that checked with any good fitter. If it comes up a bit light for SW, you can get the heavier weights to put in your 913, to bring that swingweight up as I said.

Good luck with it.

[Guv280984]

Thanks, I currently have the 9g bezel head weight at the min. I would be happy with D2-D3 swing weight so hopefully at 45.25 it should be okay.

Thanks, appreciate all your help

[mister2cool]

Guys, I think you guys are far too concerned about spin with these new PX shafts. I am using 5.5 39 with R9 9.5, D2 at 45.5" and have had no problem whatsoever with spin. Coming from 63S WB, the shaft does feel a little "loose" during transition, but it's really more caused by the lighter weight than actual shaft "flapping". At impact it has less kick than WB and feels extremely stable. Full swing showed no issues no matter how much I step on it. It's extremely easy to launch it high while knockdown is only slightly more challenging.

My SS is about 105MPH, and I had lots of concerns with a shaft this light initially. It only took one range session to get over the performance shock and let my hands convince my body that the light feel is totally OK to go at it.

This shaft has made me a believer of super light weight technology, and you guys REALLY need to give this a try before you write it off as being "too light".

[Texan In The Northwest]

I couldn't imagine a 39 gram shaft. That sounds crazy, but very innovative at the same time. I'm a fan of innovation. Well done Don!

[jay65]

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Guys, I think you guys are far too concerned about spin with these new PX shafts. I am using 5.5 39 with R9 9.5, D2 at 45.5" and have had no problem whatsoever with spin. Coming from 63S WB, the shaft does feel a little "loose" during transition, but it's really more caused by the lighter weight than actual shaft "flapping". At impact it has less kick than WB and feels extremely stable. Full swing showed no issues no matter how much I step on it. It's extremely easy to launch it high while knockdown is only slightly more challenging.

My SS is about 105MPH, and I had lots of concerns with a shaft this light initially. It only took one range session to get over the performance shock and let my hands convince my body that the light feel is totally OK to go at it.

This shaft has made me a believer of super light weight technology, and you guys REALLY need to give this a try before you write it off as being "too light".
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Exactly what I have been trying to tell another poster. No major issues for me with excess spin.

[Guv280984]

I can confirm that I have ordered the PXv Tour 52 6.0 to play at 45.25 inches in my Titleist 913D3 8.5*. Fingers crossed it will be here for the weekend...

[Guv280984]

Hey, how did you get on with your next outing with the shaft?

[jay65]

I'm still waiting for the 14g weight for my 913 to raise the swingweight. I ordered it from my fitter on Monday, and still waiting to here from him. I expect he forgot to order it! He usually does!! Lol

[Guv280984]

HAHAHA... I am still waiting on delivery, expecting to have it on Tues or Wed! I am getting it at 45.25 so I am hoping I won't have to change the 9 gram weight already in the head. I think the 913's play at D4 so what will it go down to?

[jay65]

If the standard is D4 @ 45in with most stock shafts, then I would think @ 45.25 with a 52 gram shaft it may go down a little. Maybe D2ish I would think, but I would hope your fitter would measure that for you. Mine went down to D0 but I have my Driver at 44.75in, so that had an effect on it obviously.

[Guv280984]

Cheers, I was thinking maybe D2-D3 but I will have my fitter check it anyways and order a weight if needs be...

[Puppetmaster]

This is totally trivial, but the PXv webpage shows a white shaft that is the PXv 52 and a black shaft, is that the PXv Tour? The Callaway X Hot Pro woods come with a white PXv (which I know is real, as confirmed by Callaway and TT), if I understand correctly, which is why I'm confused.

http://www.royalprecision.com/pxshaft/pxv_tour.asp

[Guv280984]

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This is totally trivial, but the PXv webpage shows a white shaft that is the PXv 52 and a black shaft, is that the PXv Tour? The Callaway X Hot Pro woods come with a white PXv (which I know is real, as confirmed by Callaway and TT), if I understand correctly, which is why I'm confused.

[url="http://www.royalprecision.com/pxshaft/pxv_tour.asp"]http://www.royalprec...ft/pxv_tour.asp[/url]
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The black shaft is the PXv Tour 39 shaft...

[Puppetmaster]

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This is totally trivial, but the PXv webpage shows a white shaft that is the PXv 52 and a black shaft, is that the PXv Tour? The Callaway X Hot Pro woods come with a white PXv (which I know is real, as confirmed by Callaway and TT), if I understand correctly, which is why I'm confused.

[url="http://www.royalprecision.com/pxshaft/pxv_tour.asp"]http://www.royalprec...ft/pxv_tour.asp[/url]
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The black shaft is the PXv Tour 39 shaft...
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Ah, okay, thanks for the info.

[Guv280984]

Hey,

Was just wondering you got your 14 gram weight and has it made a difference to the driver?

I finally got the PXv shaft and absolutely love it!

The swing weight is between D1-D2 so I am thinking of changing the 9g weight to a 14g weight to get the swing weight back to D4. How much did you 14g weight cost?

Thanks
Craig

[jay65]

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Hey,

Was just wondering you got your 14 gram weight and has it made a difference to the driver?

I finally got the PXv shaft and absolutely love it!

The swing weight is between D1-D2 so I am thinking of changing the 9g weight to a 14g weight to get the swing weight back to D4. How much did you 14g weight cost?

Thanks
Craig
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No, still haven't got my 14g weight. Its becoming a long weight!! Lol. Seriously though, I contacted my fitter on Monday to ask him if he had forgotten it, and strangely, he said it had just arrived that day, he said he would post it out to me, but I still don't have it!! Its been 3 weeks now, and to be honest with you, I'm getting a bit fed up with my fitter keep letting me down. I'm not gonna keep chasing him, I have given up with him, its a shame really, as I've spent thousands with him over the last few years, and just shows the level of customer service. As I said, I'm not going to go chasing him for something that I can get from any Titleist dealer. I will order one from my pro on Monday, as my fitter has let me down. No big deal, if my fitter can afford to turn away business, I will go to someone else who needs my business more. Sorry I can't help with the price though. My fitter never gave me a price, thats how disorganized he is I'm afraid.

[Guv280984]

That's crazy...

I am maybe going to put the 11g in my driver actually and get the swing weight to D2.5 then the 14g in my fairway wood which is currently at D0 so that will be D2.5 also.

Hopefully going to get them from the States

[jay65]

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That's crazy...

I am maybe going to put the 11g in my driver actually and get the swing weight to D2.5 then the 14g in my fairway wood which is currently at D0 so that will be D2.5 also.

Hopefully going to get them from the States
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You do know that they are in stock with Acushnet Europe though don't you? So they can be ordered individually from any Titleist account holder.

[Guv280984]

Yeah I was thinking that so might speak to my local pro who I believe has a Titleist account and see if he can get them in...

[jay65]

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Yeah I was thinking that so might speak to my local pro who I believe has a Titleist account and see if he can get them in...
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Sure, it shouldn't be a problem for any account holder. As I said, I rang Titleist 3 weeks ago, and they said that they were defo in stock.

[slicktry]

TrueTemper, what is the stiffest the shafts both come in? Any 7.5's?

God Bless
Jer

[TrueTemper]

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TrueTemper, what is the stiffest the shafts both come in? Any 7.5's?

God Bless
Jer
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Up to 7.0 on the Tour and Tour 52. Up to 6.5 in the PXv 39.

We've found very little need to ever go stiffer. We did make a limited run of 7.5 hybrids and an 80 gram shaft for tour a few years ago, but the pros felt they were too stiff.

-Don

[ocgolfpro]

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TrueTemper, what is the stiffest the shafts both come in? Any 7.5's?

God Bless
Jer
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Up to 7.0 on the Tour and Tour 52. Up to 6.5 in the PXv 39.

We've found very little need to ever go stiffer. We did make a limited run of 7.5 hybrids and an 80 gram shaft for tour a few years ago, but the pros felt they were too stiff.

-Don
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Manassero put the shaft in his 913d2 8,5 but which model Tour52 in 6.5 at 45" tipped??

Cheers

[Mat905s]

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TrueTemper, what is the stiffest the shafts both come in? Any 7.5's?

God Bless
Jer
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Up to 7.0 on the Tour and Tour 52. Up to 6.5 in the PXv 39.

We've found very little need to ever go stiffer. We did make a limited run of 7.5 hybrids and an 80 gram shaft for tour a few years ago, but the pros felt they were too stiff.

-Don
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Let's say I'd like a PXv 52 to play the same a the PX Black 7.0 (tipped 1.25'') I played with last year, should I go 7.0 with the same tipping?

What differences could I expect?

Thanks!

[TrueTemper]

yep, tip it the same. PXv Tour 52 is 10% lighter so the difference will be more distance.

TTS

[Tiger1016!]

[color=#222222]I am curious how the PXv Tour 6.5 compares to an AD DI 7x in a 3W. I am looking into picking up a 15* X Hot Pro with the PXv, and I am thinking about ordering it a 0.5-1 inches long to leave room in case I need to tip it. So when comparing the PXv Tour 6.5 @ 76 grams and a 3.3 torque vs. the AD DI @ 75 grams and 3.1 torque, how should the PXv compare in terms of stiffness and spin?[/color]
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[color=#222222]I am replacing my XTD 3T 16* which just had the toe weight fall out (unless Adams customer service comes through with a warranty repair, but I am still intrigued by the PXv anyway). I had the AD DI in it, and I got a really nice high boring flight out of it and great control. Spin was pretty good, but I could get a hint of ballooning when playing into a stiff headwind. Also, I play the AD DI 6X tipped 0.5 in a Ping Anser 10.5 @ D5 with a 110-115 swing speed and a fairly steep angle of attack, a medium/fast transition, and a decent amount of lag. This is just about perfect, but I probably should have tipped a full inch to combat the spin from the 10.5* head with a high swing speed.[/color]
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[color=#222222]Would it make sense to leave room for tipping the PXv, or should the 6.5 already play a little stiffer than the AD DI and/or have a little lower spin to begin with?[/color]