Wyndham Clark’s victory two weeks ago in the CJ Cup Byron Nelson came after an exciting change in his driver setup, from the Project X Titan Black shaft to the Titan Yellow, which was introduced the following week.
The unique thing about Titan Yellow is that it is actually the opposite version of Titan Black.
On this week’s episode of GOLF’s Fully Equipped, co-hosts Johnny Wunder and Jake Morrow share their experiences testing the new Titan shafts and how an opposing shaft profile can help your game.
While Wunder hasn’t yet tested the new yellow profile, Morrow tested both new shafts, side by side, and had some interesting takeaways. The Titan Yellow, coming in at about three and a half swingweight points (due to balance), sent his shots almost 15 feet because of the extra 300-400 RPMs, despite the same launch characteristics.
“That was the difference between a successful product with Mthubi and a product that was not successful for me in Zimnyama, because I need my equipment to deliver the ball,” said Morrow. “I don’t drop the ball.”
That surprised Morrow because the Titan Yellow is advertised as a true low-launch, low-spin shaft, while many competing options are in the middle, like the Mitsubishi Tensei Orange profiles.
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You can only change so many times. Then you have to rename. Designed and engineered in our R&D Lab in San Diego, CA, the Titan Black is built to meet the needs of today’s fast, aggressive skaters. The elastic handle section continues continuously through the center and tip, delivering a smooth feel with extra durability where it matters most. Synex Technology uses multi-axial carbon fibers to strengthen the outer structure of the shaft, increasing the stiffness of the hoop from the handle in the middle section for efficient power transfer and improved control. Combining feel and stability, the Titan Black gives players the confidence to swing faster without sacrificing dispersion or consistency.
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At this point, Wunder counters that balancing the shaft profile tends to result in both a stiffer grip section and a stiffer tip section, which is why they’re really good for an aggressive thrower like Matt Fitzpatrick.
“He is a very aggressive person, but he also needs help to stand up,” said Wunder. “So that’s plug and play [Tensei] the orange guy. A certain person who spins it a little, flattens it, needs a little help, but at the same time in the transition it is really difficult.”
For players who struggle to get a handle on the transition, a balanced profile can greatly help them get the ball in the air. That’s why an aggressive skater like Wyndham Clark has been so successful in two events since switching to the controversial Titan Yellow.
For more from Wunder and Morrow, listen to the full episode of GOLF’s Fully Equipped here, or watch it below.
