A head-to-head look at two of the top shafts in the Every18 index — scores, fit, estimated used price, and which one to buy.
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The True Temper AMT Red / Black / White edges the Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX on overall Every18 score (96 vs 95), but that headline number only tells part of the story. The Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX is both the cheaper buy (about $135 used vs $180) and the stronger value pick, which makes it the safer choice if budget matters. They split the two traits most golfers care about: the True Temper AMT Red / Black / White is the more forgiving shafts, while the Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX is the faster one — so pick the trait your game needs most. Bottom line: choose the True Temper AMT Red / Black / White if you fit its profile (iron shaft); choose the Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX if you lean toward wood shaft.
| Metric | True Temper AMT Red / Black / White | Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX |
|---|---|---|
| Every18 score | 96 ✓ | 95 |
| Forgiveness | 74 ✓ | 72 |
| Speed | 75 | 85 ✓ |
| Feel | 71 | 92 ✓ |
| Value rating | 79 | 90 ✓ |
| Est. used price | $180 | $135 ✓ |
| Value index | 224 | 296 ✓ |
| Launch | Iron flight fit | Profile dependent |
| Spin | Profile dependent | Profile dependent |
| Fit profile | Iron shaft | Wood shaft |
Scores, value indexes, and prices are Every18 editorial estimates for comparison. Verify exact specifications, configuration, condition, and market price before purchasing.
On the Every18 editorial score the True Temper AMT Red / Black / White rates higher (96 vs 95 out of 100). "Better" still depends on fit — the True Temper AMT Red / Black / White suits iron shaft, while the Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX suits wood shaft.
The Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX scores higher on the Every18 value index. Estimated used prices are about $180 for the True Temper AMT Red / Black / White and $135 for the Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX, so the Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX is also the cheaper buy.
The True Temper AMT Red / Black / White rates higher for forgiveness (74 vs 72), which usually helps mid- and higher-handicap players hold more fairways and greens.
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