Project X vs Dynamic Gold

Comparing Dynamic Gold and Project X golf shafts is an in-house endeavor, considering the fact that both are manufactured by True Temper and both share a lot of similarities in terms of price and performance. The primary difference between the two is that Dynamic Gold shafts are all steel, while Project X covers steel and graphite. 

One thing that both Dynamic Gold and Project X shafts share is the fact that they are both rich with shafts that are well-received, well-reviewed, and popular amongst golfers at both the professional and amateur levels. 

Total Products: Project X vs Dynamic Gold

Both the Project X lines and the Dynamic Gold lines are similar in number, with Project X offering 9 total—5 iron and steel shafts and 4 graphite shafts. The Project X graphite shafts are directly marketed at wood and irons while the steel and iron shafts are a little more innocuous. 

Dynamic Gold offers 10 shaft lines that are all manufactured in steel. Where Project X has two pages for separating the graphite and steel/iron shafts, all of the Dynamic Gold shafts are on a single page, without a precise marketing target.  

Of course, golfers who know their stuff will know what shafts are best for what, its simply a comparison thing, noting the marked difference in how these two brands, manufactured under one name, differentiate from one another. 

Price Range: Project X vs Dynamic Gold

One interesting thing to note is that the Project X line has fewer shafts on offer while having a much larger price disparity than Dynamic Gold, which admittedly has only one, additional shaft in its own lineup with a tighter price range. 

You will find Dynamic Gold shafts that run as low as 8 bucks while some of their premium offers will easily hit the $300 range. Project X starts its minimum price range a bit higher at $14 while some of its premium options are well into the $400s. 

Both Dynamic Gold and Project X offer several bundle options, however, where you will get five or six shafts, sometimes more and sometimes fewer, at a discounted price. It’s a good deal, especially if you’ve been known for going through a shaft or two and need some backups.

It’s also good if you have several, similar clubs and want the same shaft on each of them. There is something to be said about consistency across the board, after all. 

Material: Project X vs Dynamic Gold

Dynamic Gold stays strictly with the steel option in all of its shaft offerings while Project X spreads some love in the direction of graphite. Interestingly, Project X markets its metal shafts as steel and iron, while Dynamic Gold shafts are simply labeled ‘steel.’ 

Take from that what you will, because there isn’t any elaboration on the matter, just an observation that doesn’t indicate the superiority or inferiority of the Project X steel/iron clubs in any way. When it comes to steel and graphite, however, there are marked differences. 

With Project X choices, you are able to spread out a little bit, since you have the option of going for the much lighter graphite shafts, although you will incur a far greater expense. You simply don’t have that option with Dynamic Gold—heavy steel is all there is. 

USGA Legality: Project X vs Dynamic Gold

Oftentimes, the first thing that we want to look at is the legality of the golf shaft, in terms of where they stand against USGA eligibility requirements. Fortunately, both shafts are perfectly legal, according to USGA’s rules. 

However, it’s still important to know what those rules are, so you can often have a look-see for yourself, without having to reference some blog or peruse a long and yawn-inducing list of manufacturer golf shaft specs. 

• The shaft must be straight from the top of the grip to the point
• The shaft must bend in a way that does not cause a change in deflection, regardless of how the shaft is rotated
• Must be attached directly to the heel in the golf head or through a single, plain neck/socket and the length from the top of the neck to the sole must be no more than 5”

That’s all there is to it, although the middle ruler may be a hard thing for even a professional to figure out just by eyeballing it. 

All Things Considered

At the end of the day, although there is one fewer shaft available in the Project X lineup, they do offer more variety than Dynamic Gold because you have the choice of graphite when you are shopping for Project X. However, you’ll spend less if you go for a Dynamic Gold.