Project X Shafts

Project X Shafts claimed the inaugural FedEx Cup tournament last week at the The Barclay’s when the winner posted birdies on 4 of the last 5 holes to come back and win for the first time in six years. Not only was the win especially gratifying for the Wisconsin native, it vaulted him into first place in the FedEx Cup points standings and moved him into a great position going into this week’s Deutsche Bank Championship.

This week, the playoff atmosphere began to heat up in earnest with 120 of the best golfers in the world in the field. Adding to the drama, the highest ranked golfers battled head-to-head the entire day, with the winner carding an impressive 5-under for the day and 16-under for the tournament to win by two shots over the field. The victory marked the second consecutive win for Project X in the race for the Fed Ex Cup. In addition, 3 out of the top 5 points leaders lean on Project X Shafts heading into the third week of the playoffs.

The leading manufacturer of golf shafts in the world, True Temper shafts is consistently the number one shaft brand on all professional tours globally. True Temper markets a complete line of shafts under the True Temper®, Grafalloy® and Rifle® shaft brands, and sells these brands in over 30 countries throughout the world. True Temper Sports is proudly represented by over 850 individuals in ten facilities located in the United States, Europe, Japan, China and Australia.

Here’s review of the Project X Shaft from golf-swinginstruction.com

We are going to kick off our 2010′ shaft reviews a little early with the new Project X Graphite driver shaft has been a major highlight and somewhat of a pleasant surprise for True Temper. It was a first-time winner on the PGA tour recently at Volvo World Match Play.Its launching was the beginning of something really awesome. It is not the talk of the town and is one of the most favored shafts.

Where do we start – all I can say is this shaft will become very popular – we predict. Some of the PGA tour players who are using the shaft are Bo Van Pelt, Camillo Vegas, David Toms and Jason Gore. True Temper introduced the Project X Graphite driver and hybrid at the same time since they come from the same mold.

Both the Project X Graphite driver and hybrid are engineered using the Zonal Design Theory or ZDT. This is a True Temper proprietary technology which divides the shaft into three distinct zones. The Butt, Mid and tip sections make up the three zones, with each optimized for performance using a design technology specific to the zone.

Butt Section is made up of sectional stability minimizing energy from a Hex-Axial Reinforcement Technology. This technology ultimately is responsible for minimizing energy loss from “ovalization.”

Mid Section is designed for even loading and unloading for maximum energy transfer.

Tip Section is Elongated for a firmer tip which minimizes Droop and Lag and reduces spin.

Here’s what Players are saying about the Project X Graphite Shaft-

“WOW! Better distance and dispersion than the RIP 70x… I LOVE the Project X!!!

“Put an X7A3 in my Nike Tour Square. -400 rpms Backspin added 11 yards..tighter dispersion & better LM #’s than Oban Devotion 7″

Pros/Positives-

No doubt about it, the Project X graphite is a high-end shaft that better players will love. The ultra low spin combined with a stiff tip and soft mid section will allow players to have a very strong angle of attack to “go after” drives without loosing them.

Cons/Negatives-
A fairly small market, geared for strong players or at least better players.

Overvall Rating-
The Project X Graphite shaft will be without a doubt, one of the more popular shafts for 2010′ – “The Evolution and Innovation never stop.As better players seek for new ways to improve their ball flight and reduce spin, the Project X Graphite will become even more known this 2010. Look out!

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — On Monday, Project X shafts scored a dramatic finish at the Deutsche Bank Championship in Norton, Mass. The win marked the 36th PGA Tour season victory for True Temper shafts and helped this weekend’s champion cash in on a $1.35 million pay day, placing him in the lead of the FedEx Cup race.

Playing Project X steel shafts in his irons, the Deutsche Bank champion fired a birdie-birdie finish on Monday to score a 17-under 267, vaulting him to a career-high No. 2 position in the Official World Golf Ranking. In addition to the win, nine of the top ten players at the Deutsche Bank Championship had True Temper shafts in their bags this weekend.

“The world’s best players trust Project X shafts for exceptional performance, especially when a victory is on the line,” says Scott Hennessy, president and CEO of True Temper Sports. “For more than 70 years, tour players have relied on True Temper, as our shafts continue to lead the industry with state-of-the-art innovation, advanced designs and proven performance.”

Designed on tour to help players achieve greater distance and accuracy, Project X shafts incorporate Stepless Design Technology where each individual shaft throughout the set is comprised of a specific and constant taper length. This unique design feature optimizes the flex distribution and energy transfer without sacrificing control. Stepless Design Technology provides tip stiffness for stronger players, producing greater accuracy with a smooth yet solid feel at impact and optimum trajectory and spin control

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The new Project X driver shaft drove past the competition and landed a win at the Puerto Rico Open, its second PGA TOUR victory of the weekend. The Project X driver shaft had previously captured the victory at the World Golf Championships – CA Championship in Miami.

The rookie champion of the Puerto Rico Open shot a 19-under-par 269 and set a new tournament record, playing the new Project X graphite shaft in his driver. He tied for 11th in driving distance amid a competitive field that included former PGA Championship and British Open champions. The winner also wielded Dynamic Gold shafts in his irons and scored in the top 25 for greens in regulation.

“Two PGA tour wins in the same weekend for the new Project X graphite shaft is exciting because we worked closely with tour players for more than two years developing the Project X design,” says Don Brown, product development manager and designer of the new Project X shafts. “The unparalleled tip stability of Project X reduces spin unlike any other tour shaft which provides longer carry and a flatter landing angle even on a fade or missed shot. It truly is the next generation in graphite shafts.”

Designed and manufactured by True Temper, the Project X driver shaft reduces spin by up to 500 RPM compared to other low-spin Tour model shafts by combining a stable butt section with a constant taper bend profile and by reinforcing the tip with two additional wraps of super high-modulus graphite. The Project X graphite shafts are available in woods and hybrids.

Find out more about Project X Shafts at www.projectxshafts.com

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two weeks after delivering victories at the World Golf Championships – CA Championship and the Puerto Rico Open, the new Project X graphite shaft took the first- and second-place victories at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

The champion at Bay Hill played the new Project X graphite wood shaft in his driver and 3-wood and the new Project X graphite hybrid shaft in his hybrid. He earned $1.08 million with the win and became the first player since 2001 to win twice on the Florida Swing and emerged as seventh in the official world golf ranking. Additionally, the second place finisher at Bay Hill played the new Project X shafts in his driver, 3-wood, 5-wood and hybrid.

“The Project X graphite shafts have exploded on tour since we officially launched them late last year,” says Chad Hall, director of product marketing and global tour operations for True Temper. “At Bay Hill, 21 Project X graphite pieces were in play and the event marked the fourth PGA TOUR win for Project X graphite this season. Also, True Temper continued to lead the iron shaft count this past weekend with 96 sets in play, including nine sets among the top ten finishers.”

The new Project X graphite shaft, designed and manufactured by True Temper, features a unique tapered design that maximizes a player’s distance through the precise integration of frequency, weight distribution and launch profiles. The new shaft combines a stable butt section with a constant taper bend profile and reinforces the tip with two additional wraps of super high modulus graphite in the lower third of the golf shaft. The result is a reduction of spin by up to 500 RPM more than other low-spin Tour model competitors. Project X graphite shafts are available in woods and hybrids.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After recently launching its all-new website at www.projectxshafts.com, Project X shafts are now welcoming golfers and custom clubfitters to become fans of Project X on Facebook and share their excitement for high-performance golf equipment. Project X’s new presence on Facebook will increase communication opportunities for golf equipment enthusiasts around the world.

Project X shafts are played by the world’s best golfers and have already chalked up 13 wins on the pro tours this season. The launch of the new Project X Facebook page allows golfers and custom clubfitters to share information with others through the acclaimed social networking site and to receive online updates about Project X.

Project X Shafts on Facebook

“A recent National Golf Federation survey found that 88 percent of golfers are online everyday keeping up with friends and sharing helpful information. We are excited to work within an innovative venue such as Facebook to be a part of this daily dialogue,” says Lauren Carr, marketing communications coordinator for True Temper Sports. “True Temper is dedicated to being the leader in providing information about golf shafts and custom fitting. We will continue to expand our communication in as many venues as possible to share our knowledge and enthusiasm for golf.”

To become a fan of Project X on Facebook, visit http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Project-X/111151851352?ref=ts or simply go to www.facebook.com and visit the Project X page. Facebook fans can receive up-to-date information on Project X shafts, contests and giveaways and be the first to see new ‘online exclusive’ news from pro tours around the world.

By becoming a fan of Project X, users can upload their success stories playing Project X shafts, share golf tips, favorite courses and other information pertinent to fellow golfers and golf gear enthusiasts.

For more information on Project X shafts, visit www.projectxshafts.com or follow Project X on Twitter at twitter.com/golfshaftsasia

The leading manufacturer of golf shafts in the world, True Temper Sports is consistently the number one shaft on all professional tours globally. The company markets a complete line of shafts under the True Temper®, Grafalloy® and Project X® shaft brands, and sells these brands in more than 30 countries throughout the world. True Temper Sports is proudly represented by more than 800 individuals in ten facilities located in the United States, Europe, Japan, China and Australia.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — With one of the largest television audiences in the history of golf, Project X shafts delivered consistency and accuracy to win the 2010 Masters Tournament. This year’s Masters champion earned his third Green Jacket and fourth major title, playing Project X shafts in his irons. He shot a 67-71-67-67 (272), including an incredible shot on the 13th hole, and moved into fourth-place in the FedExCup standings.

The victory at Augusta National was the 10th consecutive win at The Masters for shafts designed and manufactured by True Temper, and the 13th win during the 2010 PGA TOUR season. With 100 percent of the Top 10 money positions and 79 sets in play among the entire field, True Temper brands were clearly the shafts of choice at The Masters. Additionally, True Temper brands were #2 in the overall wood shaft count this past weekend, which included the new Project X graphite shaft and the Grafalloy product line.

Phil Mickelson Wins Using Project X Shafts

“The Masters is one of the game’s most revered tournaments so we are incredibly proud to have played a role in another victory at Augusta National,” says Chad Hall, director of product marketing and global tour operations for True Temper Sports. “To continue to be the preferred iron shaft among the world’s best players and now the Number Two choice for wood shafts is a huge endorsement for the designs True Temper brings to the game. Our engineers remain dedicated to providing golfers of all skill levels with shafts that provide maximum performance in accuracy, consistency and distance.”

So far this season, Project X and Rifle shafts have already collected an impressive list of wins on the tours worldwide, including the SBS Championship, Northern Trust Open, Moonah Classic, Honda Classic, World Golf Championships-CA Championship, Puerto Rico Open, Arnold Palmer Invitational and the Masters.

The success of Project X has been punctuated by this year’s introduction of the new Project X graphite shafts which accounted for three PGA Tour victories. The straight taper and short tip section of the Project X iron shafts provides maximum energy transfer with low spin rates required for penetrating iron shots. By combing this design platform with eight premium graphite materials, the Project X wood and hybrid shafts are quickly becoming known as the lowest spinning graphite shafts available. While Project X iron shafts remain a favorite among top tour players, Project X wood shafts also are gaining popularity with the biggest names in golf trusting Project X in their drivers. The Project X graphite shafts are available in woods and hybrids.

Ernie Els is the hottest player on the PGA Tour and True Temper’s Project X shafts are right with him. Two weeks after delivering victories at the World Golf Championships – CA Championship and the Puerto Rico Open – the new Project X graphite shaft helped Els win the Arnold Palmer Invitational this past weekend in Orlando.

The Big Easy played the new Project X graphite wood shaft in his driver and 3-wood and the new Project X graphite hybrid shaft in his hybrid. Els earned $1.08 million with the win and became the first player since 2001 to win twice on the Florida Swing and emerged as seventh in the official world golf ranking.

“The Project X graphite shafts have exploded on tour since we officially launched them late last year,” says Chad Hall, director of product marketing and global tour operations for True Temper. “At Bay Hill, 21 Project X graphite pieces were in play and the event marked the fourth PGA TOUR win for Project X graphite this season. Also, True Temper continued to lead the iron shaft count this past weekend with 96 sets in play, including nine sets among the top ten finishers.”

The new Project X graphite shaft, designed and manufactured by True Temper, features a tapered design that the company says maximizes a player’s distance through the precise integration of frequency, weight distribution and launch profiles. True Temper says the new shaft combines a stable butt section with a constant taper bend profile and reinforces the tip with two additional wraps of super high modulus graphite in the lower third of the golf shaft. The result, according to True Temper, is a reduction of spin by up to 500 RPM more than other low-spin Tour model competitors. Project X graphite shafts are available in woods and hybrids.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Two weeks after delivering victories at the World Golf Championships – CA Championship and the Puerto Rico Open, the new Project X graphite shaft took the first- and second-place victories at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

The champion at Bay Hill played the new Project X graphite wood shaft in his driver and 3-wood and the new Project X graphite hybrid shaft in his hybrid. He earned $1.08 million with the win and became the first player since 2001 to win twice on the Florida Swing and emerged as seventh in the official world golf ranking. Additionally, the second place finisher at Bay Hill played the new Project X shafts in his driver, 3-wood, 5-wood and hybrid.

“The Project X graphite shafts have exploded on tour since we officially launched them late last year,” says Chad Hall, director of product marketing and global tour operations for True Temper. “At Bay Hill, 21 Project X graphite pieces were in play and the event marked the fourth PGA TOUR win for Project X graphite this season. Also, True Temper continued to lead the iron shaft count this past weekend with 96 sets in play, including nine sets among the top ten finishers.”

The new Project X graphite shaft, designed and manufactured by True Temper, features a unique tapered design that maximizes a player’s distance through the precise integration of frequency, weight distribution and launch profiles. The new shaft combines a stable butt section with a constant taper bend profile and reinforces the tip with two additional wraps of super high modulus graphite in the lower third of the golf shaft. The result is a reduction of spin by up to 500 RPM more than other low-spin Tour model competitors. Project X graphite shafts are available in woods and hybrids.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The new Project X graphite shaft delivered distance, accuracy and the win at the World Golf Championships-CA Championship held at Doral this weekend. Designed and manufactured by True Temper, the new shaft features a unique tapered design that maximizes a player’s distance through the precise integration of frequency, weight distribution and launch profiles.

Playing the new Project X graphite shafts in his driver and in his 3-wood, the WGC-CA champion averaged more than 300 plus yards off the tee and finished in the top 20 in driving distance and accuracy for the week. The win marked his 61st title worldwide and his 17th victory on the PGA TOUR, moving him to the No. 8 ranking in the world and making him only the fifth player to win multiple times in the World Golf Championships.

“We worked closely with the tour players to develop and test the new Project X graphite shaft, so to see it win at a high profile event such as the WGC-CA Championship is incredibly exciting,” says Scott Hennessy, president and CEO of True Temper. “Professional players around the world rely on the Project X brand to deliver winning performances. The Project X graphite shafts, which are precision-engineered to integrate multiple technologies to deliver longer carry, increased rollout and consistent performance, are proving to be no exception.”

The new Project X shafts are racking up an impressive list of wins on tours worldwide, including the 2010 Honda Classic, 2009 Volvo World Match Play, 2009 U.S. Bank Championship, 2009 BMW Italian Open, 2009 Soboba Classic, 2009 Utah Championship, 2009 Northeast Penn Classic and the 2009 South Georgia Classic.

By combining a stable butt section with a constant taper bend profile and reinforcing the tip with two additional wraps of super high modulus graphite in the lower third of the golf shaft, Project X reduces spin by up to 500 RPM over other low spin Tour model competitors. The Project X graphite shafts are available in woods and hybrids.