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The Project X Titan shaft carries forward the HZRDUS legacy of low launch and low spin. Tight dispersion. Very stout feel which can lead some players to overswing if not well fit.
Introduction
After five extremely successful iterations, Project X has retired the HZRDUS franchise. In its place is the new Titan line. Those are incredibly big boots to fill. HZRDUS has been a consistent winner on Tour in addition to routinely being chosen as a stock shaft in some of the best drivers. Can the Project X Titan carry on the low launch, low spin legacy? I tested it to find out.
Looks
You’d 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. This version is purely black and white, so it’s not as hazmat coded as the multicolored version on the 4th Gen HZRDUS Black [review HERE].
In fact, the entire shaft eschews colors of all kinds. This shaft is black with branding in white/silver and some black-on-black graphics. If you want eye-catching colors and designs, this is not for you. [See Price / Buy]
Feel
I tested the Project X Titan in both the 6.0 and 6.5 flexes. Starting with the 6.0, I was pleasantly surprised at how good it felt. I felt a whisper of a kick in the lower third of the shaft but still got tremendous stability on mishits. 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.
Feeling rather pleased with myself, I loaded up the Project X Titan 6.5. My ego was promptly deflated. I felt zero action. The Titan pushed me to swing harder. Interestingly, the feel of impact wasn’t harsh, it felt really clean and clear. I simply couldn’t get the shaft to “activate.”
Overall, I think the Project X Titan feels great when it’s fit perfectly or even a hair soft. For me, going too stiff led to over-swinging and poor results.
Performance
The headline feature of the Project X Titan, common to both the 6.0 and 6.5, is the low launch and spin. Per Project X, the Titan has “progressively stiffer mid and tip sections” that promote this lower ball flight. With both shafts, my best shots flew below my normal trajectory with limited spin and ample run out. 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.
Turning to dispersion and consistency, I’m going to ignore what happened with the 6.5. I brought it to the range several times, and it was just too much for me. I’m sure at some point it became a mental thing, but I was overswinging it like crazy and making a lot of poor contact. Project X’s website says the Titan gives you “the confidence to swing faster.” This shaft is capable of handling the most aggressive swings, but for me, when it’s too stiff, it makes those overly aggressive swings too common.
That brings me to the Project X Titan in 6.0, which performed really well. The dispersion on stock shots was excellent. As I often say, this is a shaft that gives you exactly what you deserve. When I made a draw swing, I got a little draw. I could create a fade. But I never had to worry about the Titan generating a hook or slice on a good swing. The one area where it gave me more than I deserved was on mishits: it’s incredibly stable and kept off-center strikes on target.
Project X calls the Titan a “reinvention,” alluding to the numerous generations of HZRDUS shafts that preceded it. For those interested in the tech story, the Titan’s two signature developments are an “Advanced EI Curve Design” and Synex Technology. The latter is a “multi-axial carbon fiber matrix” built to prevent “ovalizing” and improve energy transfer, similar to UST Mamiya’s LIN-Q PowerCore [review HERE]. The profile of the Titan has a “more elastic handle section” to give players more feel without sacrificing tip stability.
For those interested in the “stock vs. aftermarket” debate, I had the opportunity to test both versions of the Project X Titan. I was fit for the Titan Black in 6.5 for my Titleist GTS2 driver [more on that HERE]. It’s visually identical to the aftermarket version. During the swing, however, the stock 6.5 is clearly different – specifically, much softer – than the aftermarket 6.5. 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.
Read our Golf Myths Unplugged on stock vs. aftermarket shafts HERE
The Project X Titan shaft is offered in four flexes: 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, and TX. In the 5.5 flex, roughly equivalent to regular, Project X offers 60 and 70 gram versions. For all the other flexes, the Project X Titan is available in 60, 70, and 80 gram weight classes. [See Price / Buy]
Conclusion
The name is different but the story is the same: the Project X Titan provides low launch, low spin, and tight dispersion. This is a great choice for aggressive swingers who want to feel a shaft keep up with them. 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]
You can only evolve so many times. Then you have to reinvent. TITAN Black is built specifically to meet the demands of today’s faster, more aggressive swings. This isn't just an evolution; it’s a complete reinvention of shaft stability and feel.
He founded Plugged In Golf in 2013 with the goal of helping all golfers play better and enjoy the game more.
Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters.
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