Project X LS Shaft

Golfers these days have gotten bigger and stronger than ever with faster swing speeds. Just in the last few years alone there has been a notable jump both on and off Tour. Project X identified this trend and set out to meet this market need. Their of their team was to design “the lowest launching and spinning steel golf shaft on the market.” The end result is the new Project X LS steel shaft – a stable and firm shaft with low spin and that signature tight Project X feel.

The Looks

Normally for steel shafts, we don’t include a Looks section, but Project X made a change with the LS shaft. Historically, Project X utilizes a polished chrome finish but they gave the LS a brushed chrome finish which also reduces glare. The Project X branding is a little different with its grey and white color scheme, and lack of their usual blue.

How Does it Feel?

Reading about this new Project X LS shaft, it made me stop and think back to the first time I ever hit a Project X shaft. It was the standard Project X shaft in a set of Tour issue Cobra ProCB/MB irons and I remember that I immediately took notice of its unique feel. As time would go on, I would come to know this as a signature of Project X’s feel in their product line. The new LS shaft is certainly more robust and stable than any other Project X shaft, but that unmistakable tight feel is definitely there. Where the Project X LS differentiates itself is in the loading and release. I was able to feel the difference straight away and quickly realize that I couldn’t be lazy with my swing if I wanted to feel any energy transfer.

On-Course Performance

As I mentioned before, I couldn’t take a swing off with the Project X LS shaft. By design, the LS is meant for a faster tempo player often defined as “a quicker backswing and more aggressive transition”. While smooth and easy swings were still playable and good for knockdown shots, you really have to push the LS to get the most out of it. That said, if you have the swing for it, the LS is a powerful shaft and versatile. Yes, it is indeed a low spin shaft, but I was still able get the ball to bite on greens and shape shots accordingly. If you can play this shaft, you won’t have a problem hitting all of the shots you need. If you have a smoother/quieter tempo, you may struggle to get the launch and will likely see more roll out on the greens.

Like I said, the LS is versatile. With the low/low profile, shooting darts is a breeze. My first round with the LS was at an old Chicagoland course lined with plenty of old Oaks and Maples requiring you to steer a lot of tight irons into targets. There was also no shortage of having to flight under and through tree branches, I might add. The Project X LS was up for the task and really just allowed me to swing away with my irons without having to worry about control.

Final Thoughts – Project X LS Shaft

The burly, low-spin/low-launch shaft was arguably the one area Project X had a vacancy in their lineup. With the addition of the LS, they have officially filled that void with a really nice shaft. A key characteristic that sets this shaft apart is that Project X managed to hold onto their signature tight feel while making a much more stout shaft. I’m no shaft designer, but I can’t imagine that was an easy task to accomplish. SO, if you love the feel of a Project X steel shaft, but have an aggressive swing and need to take some launch and spin off your shot, the Project X LS might be what you’ve been looking for.

*I used Sub 70 639 CB/MB combo irons to test these shafts for this review. You can read my review of the 639 CB here.

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