Who is the Project X HZRDUS Gen 4 best for?
Players matching driver/fairway launch, spin, handle feel, and transition.
2023 Shafts review
Project X HZRDUS Gen 4 review
A tighter, more modern evolution of the Smoke platform.
Wood shaftWood build
Every18 review
A tighter, more modern evolution of the Smoke platform. Review take: weight and bend profile are the real fit variables; flex is only a starting label.
It ranks #49 among 57 shafts in the Every18 index. Its strongest measured area is forgiveness at 83, while value is the relative tradeoff at 77. The $180 estimated used price is $44 above the category average of $136.
Best for
Players matching driver/fairway launch, spin, handle feel, and transition.
Watch out
Use launch monitor data. Flex labels vary widely by brand and model.
Ratings
Overall83
Forgiveness83
Speed80
Feel83
Value77
Fit and specifications
- Launch
- Profile dependent
- Spin
- Profile dependent
- Best For
- Players matching driver/fairway launch, spin, handle feel, and transition.
- Watch Out
- Use launch monitor data. Flex labels vary widely by brand and model.
Ratings, value scores, and prices are Every18 editorial estimates for comparison. Verify exact specifications, configuration, condition, and market price before purchasing.
Similar shafts
Nearby options by score and estimated used price.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Every18 score for the Project X HZRDUS Gen 4?
The 2023 Project X HZRDUS Gen 4 has an Every18 editorial score of 83 out of 100, with separate ratings for forgiveness, speed, feel, and value.
What is the estimated used price of the Project X HZRDUS Gen 4?
Every18 estimates a used-market price near $180. Actual prices vary with condition, configuration, seller, and availability.
How does the Project X HZRDUS Gen 4 rank for value?
The 2023 Project X HZRDUS Gen 4 has an Every18 value index of 194 and ranks #49 of 57 shafts in the index on overall score. The value index weighs editorial score against estimated used price.
Is the Project X HZRDUS Gen 4 worth buying in 2026?
With an Every18 score of 83 versus the shafts category average of 88, and an estimated used price $44 above the $136 average, the 2023 Project X HZRDUS Gen 4 is best considered when the price is right. Compare it head-to-head against similar models before deciding.
* As an Amazon Associate, Every18 earns from qualifying purchases. Some links here are affiliate links — using them costs you nothing extra, and it never affects our course ratings.
