Touting the Project X HZRDUS Smoke Green as the stiffest shaft in its arsenal, it certainly stands up to that billing! We tested all of the models statically and had some of our strongest players test the 60 and 70 gram models.
The G iron comes in a CFS Graphite shaft and also a new Ping AWT 2.0 steel shaft, that stands for Ascending Weight Technology. Basically the shafts get lighter as you move from the short irons to the long irons in order to improve distance with long irons and accuracy with the short irons and it will offer great performance for all levels of. The 60 is available in 6.0, 6.5 and 6.5TX flexes. But be careful, the flexes are actually playing a full flex stiffer, i.e. 6.0 plays to 7.0, etc. The 6.5TX will play like a X flex tipped an inch. The 70 comes in similar flexes, 6.0, 6.5 and 6.5TX. The 70 gram shafts play stiff to designated flex as well.
- Mar 31, 2016 The Fujikura Pro XLR8 is a retooled version of a classic shaft that has better feel, stability, and performance. When the original blue Fujikura Pro came out a couple of years ago, it quickly became one of my favorite shafts. I didn’t feel like it was the longest shaft in the world, but it had good feel and was very easy to control.
- The shaft weight is calculated before the shaft is cut to the required length. For left to right (draw) trajectory and lower spin, more weight is required while a lighter shaft will produce the opposite. Graphite driver shafts between 0.12 to 0.13 pounds for men and 0.09 to 0.11 pounds for women.
- Dec 11, 2012 In my hands, the +PLUS Series is not as smooth as the 2 nd generation Diamana (I can’t speak too much about the original series because I never played any of those shafts extensively). Part of that might be the difference between playing the shaft in a 3W (heavier head) vs.
Models Available
The HZRDUS Smole Green comes in two weight classes, 60 and 70. The 60 is available in 6.0, 6.5 and 6.5TX flexes. But be careful, the flexes are actually playing a full flex stiffer, i.e. 6.0 plays to 7.0, etc. The 6.5TX will play like a X flex tipped an inch. The 70 comes in similar flexes, 6.0, 6.5 and 6.5TX. The 70 gram shafts play stiff to designated flex as well. The cool thing about these shafts is that the weights are actually pretty light,62-68 grams in the 60 and 72-78 grams in the 70. This is likely due to the use of the Hexcel Hex Tow HM63 fiber which is extremely strong for its weight.
Shaft Profile
Both of these shaft models are low launch and low spin. They have the stiffest tip profile of all of the HZRDUS and Even Flow shafts. The closest competitors in our database are the Mitsubishi Chemical Golf TENSEI CK PRO Orange and the VEYLIX Rome 688 Black.
These shafts are only slightly counterbalanced which means they will yield slightly higher swing weights in today's modern drivers.
The mid-section of these shafts play very stiff which is great for stronger players with faster transitions. Perfect 'gamer' driver shaft for a couple of my Long Drive guys!
Color Options
The HZRDUS Smoke Green shaft is available in traditional grey finish or the Gamma PVD finish shown in the pictures here. Pretty awesome if you ask me!
HZRDUS Smoke Green PVD Tip
These shafts are designed and will hold up to some of the strongest swings. Ms paint drawing image. I would choose a softer tip shaft for fairway woods, unless you are planning on using the fairway wood mostly off the tee.
Dan Sueltz
Just got back from demoing both models of TaylorMade SIM irons – the Max, and the Max OS (oversized). Don’t get me wrong… the irons performed incredibly well. Super long, decent feel, and plenty forgiving. What more could you want? Well, how about a reasonable price for new irons?
If you’ve been to the site before, you know we NEVER encourage buying new irons. We love getting the best bang for our buck, but not as much as we like hearing about our readers saving money!
As a result, we always recommend that golfers buy irons that were made at LEAST 2 years ago. By now, the price is more affordable and the performance is practically the same. A good alternative to the TaylorMade SIM irons is the Rocketbladez 2.0 iron set – very similar design. Main difference? The paint job.
TaylorMade SIM Max Irons Review
Meshlab vs meshmixer. The TaylorMade SIM Max irons is a great set for golfers that want more distance and forgiveness with their iron game. As a result, this set will appeal to a wide array of golfers and handicaps. For a game improvement iron, it actually looked pretty thin at address, which is a huge plus in my book.
Let’s talk about distance for a second, especially when it comes to irons. The main way that golf manufacturers increase iron distance is just by writing “6” on the bottom of your 5 iron. But the thin club face, the speed pocket, and the speed bridge on the SIM Max irons practically max out balls speed while staying in regulation with the USGA. More than likely, you’d be more comfortable hitting a 7 iron into a green than a 6 iron, so it could have a phsychological benefit if nothing else. Personally, I was hitting the SIM Max irons just a couple of yards longer than my current gamers (with the same lofts). I’d stick with the feel of my gamers versus the extra couple of yards of the SIMS, personally.
When it comes to feel, this set doesn’t blow it out of the water. Thankfully, it wasn’t expected to. For a cast iron set, the sound and vibrations through your hands are relatively quiet. However, it simply doesn’t compare to a forged iron set that delivers the feel that many golfers fall in love with.
Pros: great combination of distance and forgiveness that appeals to a greater number of golfers
Cons: Not the best feel; super expensive for the next couple of years
TaylorMade SIM Max OS Irons Review
If you consider yourself a below-average ballstriker, you might want to consider the TaylorMade SIM Max OS irons. I’d recommend at least demoing them if you get a chance at a local demo day or a sporting goods store. You might find that the extra forgiveness helps you hit more greens in regulation.
A quick note for those that aren’t as familiar with irons: try out both graphite and steel shafts if you aren’t sure which is best for you. Typically, graphite shafts are lighter to allow you to generate more club head speed. Just for fun, I got to try out both graphite and steel shafts with the SIM Max OS club heads. It’s all about finding what is best with YOUR swing, though.
Although the Max OS iron heads were way too bulky for my liking, they truly didn’t feel bad at impact for a super game improvement iron. Very small amount of vibrations and a decent sound when hit in the sweet spot.
Compared to the SIM Max, the SIM Max OS irons are one millimeter (mm) taller in the toe and heel. The overall width is 3mm wider, leading to a larger sweet spot for slightly off center strikes. The TaylorMade Max iron also have 1mm more offset compared to SIM Max.
That extra bit of offset, although small, can help you get your hands a tad bit more ahead of the ball at impact. Better golfers typically aren’t a fan of offset, but low to mid handicap golfers can usually benefit from some offset.
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Pros: one of, if the the MOST, forgiving set of irons on the market for 2020
Money Pro 2 0 6 Shaft Review
Cons: A little too bulky for some; crazy expensive