True Temper Project X HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX Shaft Review
The shaft in your driver is the most important part of the distance equation. If you don’t have the right one, you’re likely costing yourself both distance and accuracy. In the case of the True Temper Project X HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX, there’s no guessing who the shaft is for. It’s for players with especially fast swing speeds that hit the ball high. If you fall into that category and are looking for more consistent performance out of your diver, the Smoke Green RDX is definitely worth a shot.
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Today, golf is all about distance. Sure, it’s important to be in the fairway, but the closer to the hole you can get the ball off the tee, the better. Just ask Bryson DeChambeau.
As such, the shaft you have in your driver is the most important piece of the distance equation. That’s especially true if you’re already a big hitter. Matching the correct shaft and head can make all the difference in the world.
And when it comes to driver shafts for golfers with fast swing speeds, True Temper’s line of Project X shafts leads the way.
The new HZRDUS Green Smoke is the latest addition and has been highly touted.
Let’s have a closer look.
Key Features
- Increased stiffness allows for maximum stability throughout the swing.
- Low launch and low spin dynamics are the perfect combination for high ball hitters.
- HexTow carbon fiber construction is especially strong and stable.
Who Should Buy the True Temper Project X HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX Shaft?
The Project X HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX shaft is meant for a specific type of player. If you swing the club at a slower than average rate of speed, this shaft isn’t for you.
However, if you’re capable of moving the ball out there some distance off the tee and swing the club north of 100mph, there’s a good chance this shaft can not only help you maximize distance, but narrow your shot dispersion as well.
Design and Technology
When it comes to modern day driver shafts, the very best ones are packed full of tech. The Project X HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX is no exception.
Known as the “Hulk,” this shaft is considered the stiffest, burliest, manliest shaft on the market. It’s not for the faint of heart.
This shaft has a mid kick point regardless of how hard you swing it. And that’s by design. It’s going to perform consistently shot after shot.
The shaft is made from HexTow carbon fiber. This is aerospace-grade material that’s especially strong. Its use adds to the stability and predictability of the Smoke Green RDX.
Specs
This shaft is available in flexes of 6.0, 6.5, and 6.5TX. Weights are 61, 62, and 65 grams respectively.
The length for all three options is 46 inches. Tip diameter is 0.335 inches and butt diameter is 0.600 inches.
The shaft in your driver is the most important part of the distance equation. If you don’t have the right one, you’re likely costing yourself both distance and accuracy. In the case of the True Temper Project X HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX, there’s no guessing who the shaft is for. It’s for players with especially fast swing speeds that hit the ball high. If you fall into that category and are looking for more consistent performance out of your diver, the Smoke Green RDX is definitely worth a shot.
- Low spin dynamic increases distance.
- Low trajectory factor helps with accuracy.
- HexTow carbon fiber construction increases stability and consistency.
- Price point is higher than other driver shafts.
- Shaft is probably too stiff for the average golfer with a slow to moderate swing speed.
- Low trajectory may not be suited for everyone.
Our Experience
I swing the club at a reasonably high rate of speed. As such, the shaft in my driver is extra stiff. Anything less and my spin rate goes up and my shot dispersion becomes wider.
With that being said, I’m here to tell you this is one of the stiffest shafts I’ve ever swung. I really liked the low spin, low trajectory ball flight.
My shot dispersion was a lot tighter too. As a right-handed golfer, I found that almost none of my misses were left of my target. For me, eliminating the left side of the course is something that would help me score a lot better.
Overall, this shaft is solid, but takes some getting used to. I’d recommend it if your swing speed is fast and you’re looking for more consistency off the tee.
Conclusion
The shaft in your driver is the most important part of the distance equation. If you don’t have the right one, you’re likely costing yourself both distance and accuracy.
In the case of the True Temper Project X HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX, there’s no guessing who the shaft is for. It’s for players with especially fast swing speeds that hit the ball high.
If you fall into that category and are looking for more consistent performance out of your diver, the Smoke Green RDX is definitely worth a shot.
