{"id":771861,"date":"2026-07-01T10:23:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T10:23:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/771861\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T10:23:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T10:23:20","slug":"project-x-titan-shaft-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/771861\/","title":{"rendered":"Project X Titan Shaft Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Project X Titan shaft carries forward the HZRDUS legacy of low launch and low spin.\u00a0 Tight dispersion.\u00a0 Very stout feel which can lead some players to overswing if not well fit.<\/p>\n

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Introduction<\/p>\n

After five extremely successful iterations, Project X has retired the HZRDUS franchise.\u00a0 In its place is the new Titan line.\u00a0 Those are incredibly big boots to fill.\u00a0 HZRDUS has been a consistent winner on Tour in addition to routinely being chosen as a stock shaft in some of the best drivers.\u00a0 Can the Project X Titan carry on the low launch, low spin legacy?\u00a0 I tested it to find out.<\/p>\n

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Looks<\/p>\n

You\u2019d be excused for not realizing that the Project X Titan is a new offering as it carries forward the visual signature of the HZRDUS line: the specs placard.\u00a0 This version is purely black and white, so it\u2019s not as hazmat coded as the multicolored version on the 4th Gen HZRDUS Black [review HERE<\/a>].<\/p>\n

In fact, the entire shaft eschews colors of all kinds.\u00a0 This shaft is black with branding in white\/silver and some black-on-black graphics.\u00a0 If you want eye-catching colors and designs, this is not for you. [See Price \/ Buy<\/a>]<\/p>\n

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\nFeel<\/p>\n

I tested the Project X Titan in both the 6.0 and 6.5 flexes.\u00a0 Starting with the 6.0, I was pleasantly surprised at how good it felt.\u00a0 I felt a whisper of a kick in the lower third of the shaft but still got tremendous stability on mishits.\u00a0 As I warmed up, that whisper became a little more louder, and I even had a couple all-out swings where I felt that I lost the shaft a bit.<\/p>\n

Feeling rather pleased with myself, I loaded up the Project X Titan 6.5.\u00a0 My ego was promptly deflated.\u00a0 I felt zero action.\u00a0 The Titan pushed me to swing harder.\u00a0 Interestingly, the feel of impact wasn\u2019t harsh, it felt really clean and clear.\u00a0 I simply couldn\u2019t get the shaft to \u201cactivate.\u201d<\/p>\n

Overall, I think the Project X Titan feels great when it\u2019s fit perfectly or even a hair soft.\u00a0 For me, going too stiff led to over-swinging and poor results.<\/p>\n

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Performance<\/p>\n

The headline feature of the Project X Titan, common to both the 6.0 and 6.5, is the low launch and spin.\u00a0 Per Project X, the Titan has \u201cprogressively stiffer mid and tip sections\u201d that promote this lower ball flight.\u00a0 With both shafts, my best shots flew below my normal trajectory with limited spin and ample run out.\u00a0 For high spin or high launch players looking for a sturdier ball flight in the wind, Project X continues to offer one of the best options.<\/p>\n

Turning to dispersion and consistency, I\u2019m going to ignore what happened with the 6.5.\u00a0 I brought it to the range several times, and it was just too much for me.\u00a0 I\u2019m sure at some point it became a mental thing, but I was overswinging it like crazy and making a lot of poor contact.\u00a0 Project X\u2019s website says the Titan gives you \u201cthe confidence to swing faster.\u201d\u00a0 This shaft is capable of handling the most aggressive swings, but for me, when it\u2019s too stiff, it makes those overly aggressive swings too common.<\/p>\n

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That brings me to the Project X Titan in 6.0, which performed really well.\u00a0 The dispersion on stock shots was excellent.\u00a0 As I often say, this is a shaft that gives you exactly what you deserve.\u00a0 When I made a draw swing, I got a little draw.\u00a0 I could create a fade.\u00a0 But I never had to worry about the Titan generating a hook or slice on a good swing.\u00a0 The one area where it gave me more than I deserved was on mishits: it\u2019s incredibly stable and kept off-center strikes on target.<\/p>\n

Project X calls the Titan a \u201creinvention,\u201d alluding to the numerous generations of HZRDUS shafts that preceded it.\u00a0 For those interested in the tech story, the Titan\u2019s two signature developments are an \u201cAdvanced EI Curve Design\u201d and Synex Technology.\u00a0 The latter is a \u201cmulti-axial carbon fiber matrix\u201d built to prevent \u201covalizing\u201d and improve energy transfer, similar to UST Mamiya\u2019s LIN-Q PowerCore [review HERE<\/a>].\u00a0 The profile of the Titan has a \u201cmore elastic handle section\u201d to give players more feel without sacrificing tip stability.<\/p>\n

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For those interested in the \u201cstock vs. aftermarket\u201d debate, I had the opportunity to test both versions of the Project X Titan.\u00a0 I was fit for the Titan Black in 6.5 for my Titleist GTS2 driver [more on that HERE<\/a>].\u00a0 It\u2019s visually identical to the aftermarket version.\u00a0 During the swing, however, the stock 6.5 is clearly different \u2013 specifically, much softer \u2013 than the aftermarket 6.5.\u00a0 I have no insider knowledge about this; I can only report that the stock 6.5 was very playable for me, the aftermarket 6.5 was not.<\/p>\n

Read our Golf Myths Unplugged on stock vs. aftermarket shafts HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

The Project X Titan shaft is offered in four flexes: 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, and TX.\u00a0 In the 5.5 flex, roughly equivalent to regular, Project X offers 60 and 70 gram versions.\u00a0 For all the other flexes, the Project X Titan is available in 60, 70, and 80 gram weight classes. [See Price \/ Buy<\/a>]<\/p>\n

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Conclusion<\/p>\n

The name is different but the story is the same: the Project X Titan provides low launch, low spin, and tight dispersion.\u00a0 This is a great choice for aggressive swingers who want to feel a shaft keep up with them.\u00a0 Just make sure to get fit for the right flex so you get the benefits of this stout design without the costs. [See Price \/ Buy<\/a>]<\/p>\n

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You can only evolve so many times. Then you have to reinvent. TITAN Black is built specifically to meet the demands of today\u2019s faster, more aggressive swings. This isn’t just an evolution; it\u2019s a complete reinvention of shaft stability and feel.<\/p>\n

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\"Matt<\/a> <\/p>\n

Editor In Chief at Plugged In Golf<\/p>\n

Matt has worked in nearly every job in the golf industry from club fitting to instruction to writing and speaking.<\/p>\n

He founded Plugged In Golf in 2013 with the goal of helping all golfers play better and enjoy the game more.<\/p>\n

Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters.<\/p>\n

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