New Project X Handcrafted Prototype on Tour

arydolphin · Apr 14, 2015

This one hit the range at Harbour Town this week. Stiffer tip profile and lower spin than the original PX Handcrafted shaft.

I love the little diamond labeling at the top of the shaft that has the flex, weight and torque listed.

From PGATour.com (http://www.pgatour.com/equipmentrep...t-x-prototype-driver-shaft-makes-debut.html):

The prototype is currently available on TOUR in one flex (6.5X) and weight (62 grams), but True Temper Tour reps confirmed the goal is to eventually have the shaft available in weights ranging from 65-to-95 grams in 6.5 and 7.0 flexes.

"This is our new Hand Crafted Project X shaft," said True Temper Tour rep, David Wilson. "It's going to be a low-spin, low-to-mid launch shaft for bigger hitters that need that stiffer tip and profile."

Wilson was quick to point out that while the shafts share the Hand Crafted name, the new prototype has a completely different profile than the previous version that had a higher launch and moderately higher spin rate.

"This shaft has a higher bend point that gives it a lower flight," Wilson said. "There's no Loading Zone in this shaft. It's just firm from the butt end of the shaft to the tip. Torque-wise, it's in the low three range, so it's going to have a good feel to it.

"We've seen a lot of players go up in loft but want a stiffer profile shaft to get the low spin they need. We think this is a great option for a lot of the stronger guys on TOUR."

New Project X Handcrafted Prototype on Tour

arydolphin

GTHC!