We have seen plenty of companies look to their past to bring back concepts, names, and familiarity. The truth is, a lot of times it works and nostalgia takes hold. What about something that is not quite lost, just shelved for some time (like my writing career)?
For Project X, they are bringing back a product I used for some of my best golf, and easily one of the greatest golf shafts ever created for my game, the HZRDUS Yellow. As much as I would love to take credit for the triumphant reclamation into the lineup, I think I will settle for simply diving into what makes HZRDUS Yellow G5 unique, and why we all need to give it a long look the next time we are in the hitting bay.
The Original HZRDUS Yellow
The original storyline was a classic. A counter-balance design that supported that mid section load while maintaining the stability elsewhere that allowed a smoother swing to move away from the stout HZRDUS Black, and into something that supported that timing and tempo. In a lot of ways, it gave players a chance to “feel” a bit softer without having to make concessions on stiffness, especially where it mattered. It also really landed well in a time where counter balancing in shafts seemed to be sneaking into a lot of bags.
Like many golfers who land on something they like, I ended up with a handful of them, and still put one into play from time to time to get that feeling back. While I enjoyed the various forms of HZRDUS that followed, they never quite connected with my swing the way the original Yellow did. Just writing this is going to make me throw one back into play this weekend, I bet.
What’s New? HZRDUS Yellow G5
So, what is different with Gen 5, and why now? Fortunately for us golfers, Project X has made solid strides in their material enhancements, and performance refinement. In their words;
“In Gen 5, we used 4D optimized carbon with 0/90 degree fiber orientation strategically placed in the handle section to create a firmer, more stable feel where players load the shaft most,” said Jonah Zaleznick, Director of Composites Engineering at True Temper. “This targeted material placement enhances feedback and control without sacrificing stability.”
Let’s put that engineering excellence into every day golfer speak by saying that the style of the shaft is an easy to load, stiff tip and butt section experience with a softer middle section that promotes load, not whippiness. The result; flat launch, with low spin.
Don Brown, VP of Marketing and Innovation at True Temper, shared that HZRDUS Yellow has always had a cult following, and the goal was to elevate the legacy, not just honor it. Bringing something people love into 2025 with materials that align with current tech – and as someone who has made it a habit of latching onto Project X shafts (yes I am definitely talking about my Project X LS iron shafts), this is huge news.
The Details
The HZRDUS Yellow G5 will be handcrafted in San Diego and you can expect to see the new take on HZRDUS Yellow this Spring through select fitters and custom club builders around the World.
Both the 60 (5.5, 6.0, 6.5) and 70 (6.0, 6.5) models will be available, with torque values ranging from 3.4 to 2.8. Visit True Temper Sports for more information on their entire lineup, and when you get a chance to hit the new HZRDUS Yellow for yourself, make sure to share your experience with the THP Community!
