Project X Rifle 105 Tour Flighted Shaft Review – Specs, Flex, Weight
Sure, with some shafts, you can get by without going in for a certified fitting.
But with others, it’s simply not advisable.
That’s because some shafts, like the Project X Rifle 105 Tour Flighted shafts, need specific cutting instructions in order to unlock their true potential.
The Rifle 105 Tour Flighted shafts were designed to be custom-cut and custom-fitted.
That’s because there is a ton of performance potential packed into these relatively lightweight shafts.
If you were a fan of the original Rifle Flighted shafts, you owe it to yourself to read the following Rifle 105 Tour Flighted review.
Rifle 105 Tour Flighted Shaft Overview
The Rifle 105 Tour Flighted shafts are meant to be progressive shafts.
In other words, the flight gradually gets lower and more controlled as you move towards the short irons.
As you will see in the specs table below, you will also see that these are lightweight shafts. That’s important to note because these are, after all, steel shafts.
So if you have been wanting to improve accuracy by switching from graphite to steel shafts, these may be an ideal option for you.
Like nearly any Project X (a True Temper brand) shaft, the Rifle 105 Tour Flighted shafts offer a very smooth transition.
The kick point is also progressive (so long as you go in for a certified fitting).
It was easy for our testers to load up on this shaft. Unloading felt just a little jerky; but it was nothing to be overly concerned about as it didn’t affect accuracy.
Overall you get a very lively response and the feeling that the Rifle 105 Tour Flighted is actually transferring your swing energy into the ball.
Why is the Rifle 105 Tour Flighted So Popular?
The Project X Rifle 105 Tour Flighted shaft is a popular shaft because it works well for a wide variety of golfers.
As a mid handicapper, the Rifle 105 Tour Flighted can be optimized to match your distance needs.
As a low handicapper, you can increase accuracy with your scoring irons. So it offers a little something for everyone.
How Does the Rifle 105 Tour Flighted Perform?
For the most part, our testers like long irons that produce a low launch. But none of our testers are pros.
The Rifle 105 Tour Flighted shafts actually produce a mid launch in the long irons and we can see why.
Mid launch is a nice middle ground for pros and amateurs. Pros want to be able to land greens with their longer irons so they need higher trajectories. But players like us need more distance above all else.
While the launch wasn’t terrible for us, we did lose out on a few yards with our long irons because of the higher trajectory.
However, the flight did work well for some of our higher handicap testers. When plugged into our short irons, the Rifle 105 Tour Flighted shafts produced lower launch angles.
One of the things we really liked about this shaft is that it made for very controllable spin rates.
In our scoring irons, we were able to pick up more backspin when needed or mute the spin depending on the lie.
Overall, the Rifle 105 Tour Flighted shafts are workable and we can see them performing well for a wide variety of players.
Project X Rifle 105 Tour Flighted Shaft Specs
| Specs | Rifle 105 Tour Flighted |
| Available flexes | Regular, stiff, extra stiff |
| Weight | 107g, 108g, 113g |
| Butt | .600” |
| Tip | .370” |
| Length | 41.5” |
What Flexes Are Available? What Swing Speeds Do They Suit?
The Rifle 105 Tour Flighted is available in regular, stiff and extra stiff flex. Regular would be good for 80-85 MPH swingers.
Stiff would be good for 85-90 MPH swingers and extra siff would work for 91+ MPH swingers.
What Weights Are Available? What Swing Speeds Do They Suit?
There is a 107g version that would be suitable for players in the 80 MPH range.
The 108g version may work for 85-90 MPH swingers. The 113g version may suit 91-95 MPH swingers.
Why is it So Good?
For us, the Rifle 105 Tour Flighted was a good shaft because it was workable.
So long as you get a fitting, you will find that you can manipulate flight and spin. It may take some time to get used to; but once you do, you will find that the Rifle 105 Tour Flighted shafts are very versatile.
Project X Rifle 105 Tour Flighted First Impressions
One can’t help but notice how light and wieldy these shafts feel in the hands.
On the downswing, you feel like you can swing outside yourself. On release, you get a clear kick and feedback.
Key Features & Performance
The Rifle 105 Tour Flighted shafts feature a progressive kick point that is meant to flight the ball down in the short irons and produce a higher trajectory in the long irons.
Especially in the short irons, flight and spin can be manipulated and you get a sharper degree of control as opposed to the long irons.
Project X Rifle 105 Tour Flighted Irons Review
For better players, the progressive kick point will be amazing.
But mid handicappers may be left in the lurch because of the lost distance in the long irons.
Project X Rifle 105 Tour Flighted Wedges Review
This shaft works really well with wedges regardless of your handicap. It’s easy to achieve the spin you need and control trajectory.
Rifle 105 Tour Flighted Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Progressive launch
- Active feel
- Workable in the scoring irons
- Smooth bend profile
- Versatile
Cons:
- Not great for mid handicappers
Overall Score: 95/100
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Who Should Buy it?
Oddly enough, the Rifle 105 Tour Flighted shafts would be good for high and scratch handicappers.
If you want to attack the pin with your long irons, these shafts will help.
And if you are a lower handicapper who has trouble getting air under the ball, you will get along well with the Rifle 105 Tour Flighted shafts. Mid handicappers are likely to lose out on long iron distance.
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