Project X LZ shaft 6.0 equivalent

[jeetz]

I play an old Callaway XR 9.0 degree driver and hit it really well...in particilar i love the feel/load of the shaft.

Does anyone know if there is a shaft today that has similar characteristics to the Project X LZ 6.0?

[GolfSpy_APH]

Are you buying a new driver? The option of keeping the same shaft is possible!

Stay within the project X family. They now how Lz versions but in iron shafts.

RDX Smoke Red or Blue could be possible options (I'm a big fan of the blue personally). 

It is also possible with a different head there will be different feels or similar feels with the same shaft profile. If possible be sure to test and bring your driver in to compare!

[Erin B]

I am a HUGE fan of Project X and have played the LZ shaft for years up until my old PXG irons. I am now in the Project X IO shafts in my New Level irons. I am still getting used to them. I like them, and I like the lower ball flight. But I love the LZ! The verdict is still out on the IOs, but I wanted to try them and am ready to change to the LZs if needed. Right now I am leaning on keeping the IOs. We will see after the Mesquite week in March. 

[jeetz]

Great to hear they're are other fans of the project x lz. I do want to buy a new driver as I assume that the new tech could add some distance. Last year I bought the TSi2 driver with a hzdus shaft but I really struggled with it, so I eventually gave up and went back to my Callaway XR with the project X shaft.

[GolfSpy BOS]

Based on what I know from the LZ irons shafts it's supposed to be a good feeling shaft, which usually translates to "feel" or "not-as-stiff" in the handle.  The Iron shaft in particular has a softer mid to enhance feel.  Also given you struggled with the HZRDUS line I'd suggest trying out the "blue" profile shafts when you demo... something like a Tensei Blue, Ventus Blue, etc.

While not standard, blue seems to be the color of choice for middle of the road in stiffness vs feel.  White profiles tend to add some tip stability while maintaining or even softening the handle section.

HZRDUS line will most closely link to "black" profiles where the handle is stiff for aggressive swingers.  They don't agree with me either.

 

Best thing to do is go to a shop and try out what you can to get an idea, then go for a fitting once you're ready to make a purchase.

[BallsLeon]

Potentially Modus shafts? I know my 120 stiffs seem to feel softer than other stiff steel shafts.

 

Edit: Oops nvm, probably don’t want a steel shafted driver

Edited February 7 by BallsLeon

[GolfSpy BOS]

2 minutes ago, BallsLeon said:

Potentially Modus shafts? I know my 120 stiffs seem to feel softer than other stiff steel shafts.

 

Edit: Oops nvm, probably don’t want a steel shafted driver

I'd be lying if I didn't see Project X LZ and come here to say Modus 120x. haha  Now that would make for an interesting driver setup! 

[Donn lost in San Diego]

Opening a can o worms.  I am far from expert, but I always have to hit balls to decide.  So many shafts, yet I feel great with one and not great with 6 others, and I can't predict what brand or model.  Although I am on my 2nd set of irons with UST Recoil F3 flex.  The 2nd set is a newer model of the Recoil though.  Both times it felt like melted butter.

[jeetz]

@GolfSpy BOS this is brilliant advice. I has the Hzdrous Black shaft and it felt so stiff and boardy.....I will definitely check out the "BLUE" families 

[GolfSpy BOS]

3 minutes ago, jeetz said:

@GolfSpy BOS this is brilliant advice. I has the Hzdrous Black shaft and it felt so stiff and boardy.....I will definitely check out the "BLUE" families 

No worries.  As some others have mentioned, company to company you'll find differences, but in the big picture the "Blue" tends to be the middle ground.  Then you can work from there.  It's not perfect, but it's a start! 

[RickyBobby_PR]

There isn’t a wood shaft similar to the PX LZ.

Some counterbalanced options that might work are the px hzrdus rdx blue, tensei orange. Some higher balance point shafts would be Aldila rogue.

If you don’t want something this is as stiff and stout as the hzrdus black then there are lots of blue profile options from graphite design, tensei raw blue, Diamana tb.

the best bet if you are planning to get a new driver is to find a reputable fitter and let them get you on the right head including loft and shaft

[Erin B]

22 minutes ago, RickyBobby_PR said:

There isn’t a wood shaft similar to the PX LZ.

Some counterbalanced options that might work are the px hzrdus rdx blue, tensei orange. Some higher balance point shafts would be Aldila rogue.

If you don’t want something this is as stiff and stout as the hzrdus black then there are lots of blue profile options from graphite design, tensei raw blue, Diamana tb.

the best bet if you are planning to get a new driver is to find a reputable fitter and let them get you on the right head including loft and shaft

I really like the Aldila shaft too. The old green shaft was great for me, but since I moved on to the Steadfast Jupiter and now am trying the Newton shafts for drivers/woods, I haven't really been into big manufacture's shafts. 

[storm319]

7 hours ago, RickyBobby_PR said:

There isn’t a wood shaft similar to the PX LZ.

Some counterbalanced options that might work are the px hzrdus rdx blue, tensei orange. Some higher balance point shafts would be Aldila rogue.

If you don’t want something this is as stiff and stout as the hzrdus black then there are lots of blue profile options from graphite design, tensei raw blue, Diamana tb.

the best bet if you are planning to get a new driver is to find a reputable fitter and let them get you on the right head including loft and shaft

I believe the XR stock offering was a made for version of the LZ Blue (lighter, softer, higher torque), so not really sure what would be similar (definitely not anything from the HZRDUS line).

Either way, 100% agree that getting fit is better than trying to find something similar to a shaft that may not even be an optimal fit now. 

[tdroma98]

On 2/7/2024 at 11:48 AM, GolfSpy BOS said:

HZRDUS line will most closely link to "black" profiles where the handle is stiff for aggressive swingers.  They don't agree with me either.

I've become a fan of the HZRDUS Black 6.0 Driver Shaft. I thought it would be too stiff, but turns out it's the best driver shaft I've played.  
Haven't tried the LZ shafts, but used to play Project X 6.0 iron shafts and really liked them.  Then was fitted for Elevate Shafts, did not like them.  Latest fitting was AMT Black iron shafts in T200's, over the LZ shaft.  I was suspect of the AMT Black after the Elevate, but I like the feel.