Project X Evenflow Riptide 50 vs 60

Flex: Evenflow Riptide 50 vs 60

In terms of flex, both the Riptide 50 and 60 offer different flex options. For those that don’t know, flex is the amount of bend that the shaft has. The more flex that a shaft has, the more it bends and vice versa.

The Riptide 50 offers 5.0 and 6.0 flex options. These are their stiff and stiff plus options. The Riptide 60 offers 6.0, 6.5, and 6.5TX which are their stiff plus, extra stiff, and extra stiff plus.

Generally speaking, the stiffer the shaft the better it is for higher swing speeds. The lower the stiffness, the better it is for slower swing speeds. So, the Riptide 50 is better for those who have slower swing speeds and the Riptide 60 is better for those who have higher swing speeds.

Weight: Evenflow Riptide 50 vs 60

In terms of weight, the Riptide 60 has much heavier shaft options. Weight does play a big role in your swing. The heavier the golf shaft the slower you will swing. However, a heavier shaft is better for hitting consistent and accurate shots.

In other words, a lighter golf shaft can swing fast, but is harder to control given its lighter weight. A heavier shaft is harder to swing fast, but is a bit easier to keep on your natural swing path, making it more accurate.

More swing speed means more distance, so if you are looking to increase swing speed, then the Riptide 50 is your better option. If you are looking to hit more accurate shots, the Riptide 60 is the better option.

Length: Evenflow Riptide 50 vs 60

One aspect that both of these golf shafts have in common is there length. Both are 46 inches long. Believe it or not, this is actually the maximum blank that a golf shaft can legally be. Depending on what type of length you are used to, this may be something that you need to account for. 

Regardless, no matter which one you choose, you will be getting the same length, which generally means you should see the same type of results barring all other specs

Spin & Launch: Evenflow Riptide 50 vs 60

Another aspect that these golf shafts have in common is there spin and watch. Both have mid spin and win launch. What this generally means is that you were going to get a very even mix of distance and height with both of these shafts.

In other words the amount of backspin that will be generated as well as the launch angle will give you height and distance that is in between a wedge and a driver.

Regardless of which one you choose, both will generally yield the same type of lunch and the same type of back spin.

USGA Legal: Evenflow Riptide 50 vs 60

It is important to know whether either of these golf shafts are considered legal. Believe it or not the USGA has very strict rules on the equipment. Golf shafts are no exception to these rules.

According to the USGA, both the Riptide 50 and 60 are legal to use in any casual, high-level amateur and professional golf outings.