Equipment
SPOTTED: True Temper’s all new Project X Wedge shafts
Two of the most popular steel iron shaft models in the golf world – for both professionals and amateurs alike – are True Temper’s Dynamic Gold shafts, and True Temper’s Project X shafts.
When comparing the two different constructions, True Temper says the Dynamic Gold is designed to have progressive stiffness, meaning the butt section is relatively soft and gets stiffer towards the tip section near the club head. The Project X, on the other hand, is stiff throughout the shaft from top to bottom.
As such, the Dynamic Gold shafts are targeted for players who prefer a bit more feel as the shaft loads and unloads, whereas the Project X has a more stout/stiff feel, which benefits golfers with a more harsh or aggressive transition.
The Dynamic Gold shaft profiles are listed as:
The Project X shaft profiles are listed as:
While there are certainly exceptions, and varying opinions on the matter, many golfers use a slightly softer-flex and slightly heavier-weighted shaft in their wedges than they use in their irons. This makes sense, because the iron swing is more of a full speed swing aimed at creating height and distance. With wedges, on the other hand, golfers aren’t swinging at full power, so a softer flex shaft can be used, and the heavier shaft can help add feel and produce a lower flighted trajectory.
So, for example, a Dynamic Gold shaft user may decide to play the extra stiff X100 shafts in their irons, but then use the slightly more flexible and heavier S400 shaft version in their wedges. This is how Tiger Woods does it.
When it comes to the Project X shaft models, however, there wasn’t an equivalent option.
If a golfer plays an extra stiff Project X 6.5 shaft, for example, they wouldn’t be able to configure a Project X shaft makeup in their wedges that would be the equivalent of an S400 shaft.
The reason for the dilemma with Project X shafts, according to True Temper’s Manager of Product Marketing Keenan Phillips, comes down to the relationship of weight and stiffness.
“So, as you go from standard Dynamic Gold’s X100 to S400, obviously it’s two grams heavier, but the main thing is it’s about the same weight,” Phillips told GolfWRX.com. “It’s not lighter, you don’t want to go lighter. It allows you to go softer. But with Project X, that’s never really been the case. So if you go 6.5 in your irons, drop it down to either 6.5 in your wedges which is a little stiff for your wedge, or if you want to go a little softer and maintain Project X feel you go to 6.0, but then you’re losing some weight, which isn’t ideal. That’s what people do to try to get that weight and maintain that with some softness.”
To solve the issue, and create more wedge shaft options for Project X iron shaft users, True Temper developed an all-new line of Project X Wedge shafts, which are slightly softer than the equivalent iron shaft, but they still provide the necessary weight.
“Now, with Project X Wedge, you can still play 6.5, it’s going to be about 10 cycles softer than Project X, but it’s going to maintain that weight at 125 grams for you,” Phillips said. “So you’re not losing the weight, but you’re getting that softness that you’re looking for in a wedge shaft, but still with Project X attributes.”
True Temper launched the Project X Wedge shafts for PGA Tour players to start testing at the 2022 Shriners Children’s Open. For now, at least, they’re a tour-only prototype.
According to Phillips, the Project X wedge shafts are only made in wedge lengths, which is 36.5 inches uncut. In comparison, iron shafts typically measure 41-42 inches uncut. The Project X Wedge shafts are currently available to tour players in 6.0, 6.5 and 7.0 flexes.
See what GolfWRX members are saying about the Project X Wedge shafts here
Cameron Young’s WITB from his win at the 2025 Wyndham Championship. Cameron is a Titleist staff player but his bag is definitely filled with some unique clubs. Here are the clubs he used to secure his first PGA Tour win!
Driver: Titleist GT2 (9 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Pro Orange 70 TX
3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX
Hybrid: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus HB Black VeloCore+ 10 X
Irons: Titleist T200 (4), Titleist T100 (5), Titleist 631.CY Prototype (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7 (4-9)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F, 52-12F, 56-14F @57), WedgeWorks (60-K* @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7
Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5 Tour Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Prototype
- Peter Malnati what’s in the bag accurate as of the Wyndham Championship. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Titleist GT3 (10 degrees, C2 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Project X Denali Blue 60 TX
3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 7 X
7-wood: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8 X
Irons: Titleist T150 (4, 5), Titleist T100 (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper AMT Tour White X100
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F @47, 52-12F, 56-08M @57, 60-04T @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Scotty Cameron Studio Style Fastback 1.5 Tour Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Yellow
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What is the best driver in 2025? At GolfWRX, we take great pride in our online community and the cumulative knowledge and experience of our members. When it comes to the best driver of 2025, we want to know what our forum faithful think.
Since our founding in 2005, the bedrock of GolfWRX.com has been the community of passionate and knowledgeable golfers in our forums, and we put endless trust in the opinions of our GolfWRX members — the most knowledgeable community of golfers on the internet. No other group of golfers in the world tests golf clubs as frequently or as extensively, nor is armed with such in-depth information about the latest technology.
Below are the results of GolfWRX member voting for the 2025 best driver, along with the vote percentage for each club.
Best driver of 2025: The top 5
5. Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond: 6.02%
Callaway’s pitch: “For golfers looking for a fast, forgiving, yet workable driver, the Elyte Triple Diamond features a tour-inspired shape and is the preferred model by most Callaway tour players.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond here.
4. Ping G440 Max: 6.86%
Ping’s pitch: “The most forgiving G440 model, MAX has a hotter face to generate speed and distance, and a lighter overall system weight with a longer shaft (46″) for faster clubhead speed, higher launch and longer carries. The Free Hosel and Carbonfly Wrap crown save weight to create our lowest CG ever and increase forgiveness while contributing to a more muted, pleasing sound.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 Max here.
3. Ping G440 LST: 9.53%
Ping’s pitch: “LST is an especially good fit for faster swings, offering less spin and more control with a penetrating trajectory. A hotter face, lighter overall system weight and longer shaft (46″) deliver more speed and distance while maintaining tight dispersion.”
@phizzy30: “Not a fan of Ping drivers in general, but 440 LST takes the cake. It’s super forgiving across the face for a low spin head, looks and sounds good and the ability to make it play neutral or slightly fade biased through the hosel settings is very appealing.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 LST here.
2. Titleist GT3: 16.55%
Titleist’s pitch: “The GT3 Driver offers Titleist’s boldest combination of power and personalization through adjustable performance. Dial in the CG Track to your frequent contact location to make your biggest drives even bigger while taking total control over flight and shaping.”
@mrmikeac: “I’ve been Anti-Titleist for years and years and years (outside of Vokey, of course). With that being said, HOLY BEGEEZUS the GT3 driver is an absolute NUCLEAR MONSTER! This thing blew my G430 10K Max out of the water in every single category. Forgiveness is the biggest thing that stands out of me, the 3 model has always been one of the less forgiving models in the past but this GT3 can take bad shot after bad shot and still end up in the fairway, I think a ton of that has to do with the adjustability, it’s actually effective. Feel and sound is perfect, that solid crack is so addicting to hear and when you hit it out the screws this thing can absolutely bomb it. Titleist, I’m sorry for doubting you. You have converted me.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Titleist GT3 here.
1. Titleist GT2: 22.91%
Titleist’s pitch: “Delivering impressive distance from any impact point, the Titleist GT2 Driver extracts maximum performance through a forgiving design. Get the stability and added confidence of a high-MOI driver without sacrificing speed.”
@DTorres: “The Titleist GT2 has proven to be the best driver of the year. Packaged in a classic profile, GT2 perfectly balances performance and forgiveness while consistently being a high performer across all categories.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Titleist GT2 here.
Other drivers receiving >2% of the vote
| Driver | Vote percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Cobra DS Adapt Max K | 4.85% |
| Ping G430 Max 10K | 3.85% |
| Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond | 3.68% |
| TaylorMade Qi35 | 3.51% |
| Callaway Elyte | 3.18% |
| Cobra DS Adapt X | 2.34% |
| Cobra DS Adapt LS | 2.17% |
| TaylorMade Qi35 LS | 2.17% |
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JP
Nov 7, 2022 at 6:04 pm
Release date?
JB
Oct 13, 2022 at 8:02 pm
Finally!! I have been soft stepping my 6.5’s twice in the wedges, but it would be nice to have them a little softer in the same 125 gram weight