HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX Shaft Review - Specs, Flex, Weight

HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX Shaft Review – Specs, Flex, Weight

For anyone who has been a fan of the HZRDUS line of shafts from Project X, the Green line has continually represented the stouter, stiffer variation of the line.

With the latest HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX, that hasn’t changed.

However, Project X is claiming that the latest HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX is their smoothest-feeling to date. Does it really live up to these lofty claims? If so, what kind of player does it suit the best? Find out the questions to these answers in the following review.

HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX Shaft Overview

Again, anyone who has been fitted for or played past iterations of the HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX shaft knows that it is stout.

So stout in fact, that it has turned many a player off. In the past, you had to work extra hard to get any life out of this shaft. That has changed…slightly. During our test session with the newest HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX, we noticed that there was a subtle and more easily accessible kick in the middle of this shaft than there had been in previous iterations.

One thing that any golfer considering buying the HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX absolutely must know about it is that it’s a counterbalanced shaft. This is ideal if you are used to a longer shaft and want to take advantage by picking up some club head speed. As such, the HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX plays really nicely with oversized game improvement driver heads. Still, if you are not used to a counterbalanced shaft (essentially, a shaft that has more mass placed in the butt) the HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX will take some time to get used to.

It should not shock you that the base coat of this shaft is green. It actually resembles a sort of military green so it’s darker and doesn’t stand out as much as the shade used for previous Smoke Green models. And the lower end of the shaft is all black so it isn’t as loud or gaudy as previous versions. It’s actually a very nice-looking shaft with a premium aura about it.

Why is the HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX So Popular?

The HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX has built a reputation for stability.

Over the years, it has become known as one of the most stable shafts money can buy. The HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX is more or less point-and-shoot and has been so since its inception. The newest HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX is no different.

How Does the HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX Perform?

The HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX is touted as the lowest spin and lowest launch HZRDUS Smoke shaft and it did not disappoint in these regards.

Our spin rates stayed in the 1500-1600 RPM range for our entire testing session. Rollout distance was really nice as a result. And with very limited sidespin, the HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX is, as alluded to earlier, pretty much a point-and-shoot shaft.

It flies incredibly straight with just a bit of divergence to the right of the line on mis-hits. On pure strikes though, you can send the ball exactly where you want it. The launch can be worked up a bit too if you need. Generally, launch angles were under 13 degrees for us; but some of our testers were able to coax 14+ degrees out of it.

So what about smoothness? The HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX is touted as the smoothest Smoke Green shaft ever. We would have to agree. While not leaps and bounds smoother than the last Smoke Green shaft, there is definitely an improvement in transition. Even with a stout shaft like this, the transition isn’t as jarring as it has been in past versions.

HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX Shaft Specs

Specs	HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX
Available flexes	Stiff, extra stiff, tour extra stiff
Weight	61g, 72g
Butt	.615”
Tip	3” (parallel)
Length	46”

What Flexes Are Available? What Swing Speeds Do They Suit?

Stiff would be good for players in the 85-90 MPH swing speed range.

For players in the 91-100 MPH range, we recommend extra stiff. For players swinging their drivers between 101 and 110 MPH, we suggest tour extra stiff.

What Weights Are Available? What Swing Speeds Do They Suit?

The 61g version should be a good fit for players in the 85-95 MPH swing speed range.

The 72g version may suit players in the 96-105 MPH spectrum.

Why is it So Good?

The HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX is a good shaft because it is incredibly accurate. You get exactly what you expect out of it based on your swing with no surprises.

HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX First Impressions

I was surprised to feel that there was actually some life in this shaft.

It’s not by any means easy to activate; but stronger swingers will definitely feel more of a response with this shaft compared to older Smoke Green versions.

Key Features & Performance

The HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX is made with four different kinds of high-modulus carbon fibers that stiffen the entire shaft while offering some response in the midsection.

HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX Driver Review

Our average carry after three swings each was 255.6 yards. Average total distance was 273.4 yards.

HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX Fairway Wood Review

Dispersion remained tight with our fairway woods. However, long approaches were a bit difficult with the flat trajectory.

HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX Pros & Cons

Pros:

Looks cool
Very accurate
Straight flight
Great overall distance
Excellent for fast swingers
Counter-balancing adds club head speed in some instances

Cons:

Not very workable

Overall Score: 96/100

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Who Should Buy it?

Let me be very clear about this: the HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX is not for slow swingers.

Instead, it is for fast swingers with aggressive tempos seeking more distance from the tee. The HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX would also be a great fit if you are trying to add distance through faster club head speed as it’s a counterbalanced shaft.