Well, I finally got my X-20 Tours with the 5.5 flighted Project X shafts and now been using them for a while. The 5.5-flex are somewhat stiffer than I would have preferred, as the shafts are 20% more weight (thicker walls?) than my Nippon 950's (~120 gms vs 100 gms)...in hindsight, this 53-yr old (me too) should probably have gotten the 5.0 flex. I should have gone to greater lengths to get fitted, but that's my problem. Anyway, I've adjusted somewhat and am hitting them better....when I use the right tempo, wow, my iron shots are more boring and penetrating than my previous irons. I must say, I think it works out just like they describe....my longer irons go further than previous, but I don't seem to hit my shorter irons as far as my old irons....I guess due to the "flighting" of the shafts, which from what I've read the 9/PW are more stiff than the 3, 4-irons. Anyway....they do hit 'on target line' with less dispersion than my old irons. I'm starting to appreciate them more each time I play.
My son just got his Titleist 755's with Project X 6.0-flex shafts and he also like the flight.
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Originally Posted by Eph610Power
Got my X-20 Tours that resulted from a Callaway Tour Van fitting. Very well pleased.
Couple of thoughts for what they are worth.
These are a switch from Taylor Made RAC OS, and I'm glad I got the Tours (which resulted from several suggestions on various boards). Project X Flighted 5.0 shafts. Based on hitting 100 balls tonight, am particularly pleased with the 7, 6, 5, and 4 irons. Dead straight almost every time. Felt like I lost a little distance in my 9 iron and pitching wedge, but that might just be the result of fairly dead range balls. Although they are billed as a "players club," they were quite forgiving. Was impressed that balls that I didn't hit on the screws still went fairly straight.
Only took eight days to get them after ordering. Was pleasantly surprised, given the multi month delays I'm hearing about for those waiting for the 5.5 Project X shafts. Based on my swing speed, I could have used the 5.5s, but I think they would be a little stiff for my 53 year old body.
The Project X 5.0 felt a little heavy after playing with a soft regular flex in my RACs, but consistency was greatly enhanced with a shaft that wasn't all over the place...
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