By Russ Ryden, Fit2Score, A Dallas Fort Worth Club Fitter & Club Maker
The Golf Center at the Highlands, Carrollton Texas
My primary focus is premium after market shafts, yet I am always asked about the stock shafts installed drivers. The Callaway HZRDUS looks very much like the $400+ shaft used on tour, it is not. The notations are ever more subtle The stock Callaway HZRDUS is labeled T800, the tour and aftermarket shaft is the HZRDUS T1100. I recently measured a pull out, let’s look at how they differ.
Project X is introducing a new line of graphite shafts for those who are looking for higher launch. Project X shafts, known for producing shots with low launch and low spin, introduces Project X HZRDUS, giving you a variety of weights and launches to improve your game, just as it has done for pro Louis Oosthuizen.
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Condition: Good. Shaft: Project X Hzrdus T800 55g Graphite. Flex: Regular (5.5) Length: 45.75' installed with driver head - 44 1/4' when not installed. NEW Project X HZRDUS Shafts Flex Options: 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5 Models: Red (Mid Spin) Black (Low Spin) Yellow (Low Spin) T800 Blue (Mid Spin) Ladies T800 (Mid Spin) Shafts with NO adapter/sleeve are uncut at 46',.335 tip Sleeve/Adapter Options: - Black TaylorMade TP +/-1. Black TaylorMade TP +/-1.5. Black TaylorMade TP +/-2. This is for a New Tour Issue Project X HZRDUS T1100 Shaft. These have been blowing up on tour, they were one of the hottest shafts on tour last year and we're sure they will be again this year. These have been the number 1 shaft on tour for several weeks. They are made of the Ultra High End T1100 Toray Graphite.
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Enjoy and Good Golf,
Russ
We are intrigued every year by the Golf Digest Equipment Hot List and which drivers win the Gold Medals. Then, various forums, and ourselves as well publish a list of the best drivers. Some are very independent and some are not. Doesn’t matter. What our customers are looking for is what are the best driver and shaft combinations that we have fit so far in 2019. We believe that the shaft is the part of the club that has the most impact on distance, consistency and accuracy, so that is why we are including our shaft recommendations in this list.
We like the categories as used by GolfWRX in their recent article but we think there are more in the mix for slower swing speeds. We will also throw in our Honorable Mentions in both heads and shafts. So here goes:
Swing Speed 106+, Distance Over 250 yards
Fitting Tips: Typically 75 gram shafts but smoother tempos can play lighter weights. Firm mid section and low launch, low spin is the norm for more control. Driver lofts 8 to 10.5 degrees depending upon angle of attack.
Best Heads:Callaway EPIC Flash SubZero, TaylorMade M5 and M5 Tour, Ping G410 LST, Titleist TS3, Cobra F9 Speedback, PXG 0811X Gen 2
Best Shafts – Low Launch: Mitsubishi Diamana DF 60 and 70, Mitsubishi TENSEI White, ACCRA TZ 5 65, OBAN Kiyoshi Black, Project X HZRDUS EvenFLow White T1100, HZRDUS Smoke Green, Fujikura Ventus 6 and 7, LA Golf Black Tie 7, TPT Golf 15 MKP/MT/SW
Best Shafts – Mid Launch: Mitsubishi Diamana BF 60, ACCRA TZ 6 65, Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black, Project X EvenFlow Black 65 and 75, Graphite Design Tour AD TP and IZ, TPT Golf 15 LKP/MT/SW
Honorable Mention Heads:Mizuno ST-190 9.5, Srixon 785, Krank Golf Formula X Extreme
Swing Speed 95-105, Distance 211-250 yards
Fitting Tips: Typical shaft weights in 65 grams but some players with fast transitions may like a heavier shaft. If you think you are losing distance try a lighter, 55 gram shaft but make sure it plays stiff enough. Typically 9 to 10.5 degree lofted drivers with face bias dependent upon swing characteristics and what appeals to the golfer.
Best Heads:Callaway EPIC Flash and SubZero, TaylorMade M6, Ping G410 LST and Plus, Titleist TS2 and TS3, Cobra F9 Speedback, PXG 0811X 2nd Gen
Best Shafts – Low-Mid Launch: Mitsubishi Diamana DF 60 and 70, Fujikura Ventus 6 and 7, Mitsubishi TENSEI White and Orange, ACCRA TZ 5 65, OBAN Kiyoshi White and Devotion 6, 7, Project X HZRDUS EvenFLow White T1100, TPT Golf 16 MKP/MT/SW
Best Shafts – Mid Launch: Mitsubishi Diamana BF 60, ACCRA TZ 6 65, OBAN Revenge, Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black, Project X EvenFlow Black 65 and 75, Graphite Design Tour AD DI, TP and VR, TPT Golf 16 LKP/MT/SW
Honorable Mention Heads:Mizuno ST-190 9.5, Srixon 785, Krank Golf Formula X Extreme
Swing Speed 80 – 94, Distance 175 – 210 yards
Fitting Tips: Lighter shafts (55 to 65 grams) but launch and spin depend on swing characteristics and attack angle. Slightly higher lofted drivers but not necessarily draw biased as there are a lot of better golfers with low handicaps in this category.
Best Heads:Callaway EPIC Flash, TaylorMade M6, Ping G410 LST and Plus, Titleist TS2, Cobra F9 Speedback, PXG 0811XF Gen 2
Best Shafts – Low to Mid Launch: Mitsubishi Diamana DF 60, Fujikura Ventus 5 and 6, Mitsubishi TENSEI Orange and Blue , ACCRA TZ 5 55 and 65, OBAN Kiyoshi Purple 55, Project X HZRDUS EvenFLow Black 65, LA Golf Red Tie 50, TPT Golf 17 MKP/MT/SW
Best Shafts – Mid to Mid-High Launch: Mitsubishi Diamana BF 50, ACCRA TZ 6 55 and 65, Project X HZRDUS Smoke Yellow, Project X EvenFlow Blue 55 and 65 , Fujikura Speeder Evolution and V 474 and 569, Graphite Design Tour AD DI, GP and VR 5 and 6, Veylix Alpina Black 573 and 673, TPT Golf 17 LKP/MT/SW
Honorable Mention Heads:Tour Edge EXS, Mizuno ST-190 10.5, Srixon 585
Swing Speed Under 80, Distance < 175 yards
Fitting Tips: Typically lighter weight shafts with higher launch and spin. Head lofts at least 11 degrees and up to 17 for juniors.
Best Heads:Callaway EPIC Flash and EPIC Flash Star, XXIO X, TaylorMade M6 and M6 D-Type, Ping G410 Plus and G Le, PXG 0811XF , Titleist TS1, US Kids TS3 Launch
Best Shafts – Mid to Mid-High Launch: Mitsubishi Fubuki V 40, ACCRA TZ 6 55 , Project X EvenFlow Blue 55 , Graphite Design Tour AD DI and VR 4 and 5, TPT Golf 18 MKP/MT/SW
Best Shafts – Mid-High to High Launch: Mitsubishi Grand Bassara 39, ACCRA FX SRT, Project X EvenFlow Blue 55 , Graphite Design Tour AD GP 4 and 5, Fujikura Speeder Evolution III 474 and Vista Pro 45, TPT Golf 18 LKP/MT/SW
Honorable Mention Heads:Tour Edge EXS, Mizuno ST-190 10.5, Srixon 585
Wood Shafts 2019
Once again, we feel that the shaft is of critical importance to getting optimum performance out of any club, but especially the driver. Proper length (shorter is better) weight and flex can give you more distance, accuracy and consistency!
Dan Sueltz
