Project X IO
The Project X IO is a steel iron shaft from 2020. It weighs 95 to 125 g, comes in R, S and X, has a mid-high kick point and 1.5 to 2 degrees of torque. It launches low with low spin. It is rated for swing speeds of 85 to 118 mph. It listed at $40 when it launched in 2020. It has been discontinued, so it is mostly a used-club buy now.
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Project X IO specs
Specs come from the FitMySwing catalog. Ratings out of 10 are our own.
| Brand | Project X |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2020 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Approx. launch price | $40 |
| Material | Steel |
| Weight | 95 to 125 g |
| Flex options | R, S, X |
| Kick point | Mid-high |
| Torque | 1.5 to 2° |
| Launch | Low |
| Spin | Low |
| Feel | Firm |
| Swing speed range | 85 to 118 mph |
| Profile | Input/Output design — soft in the handle, firm in the tip for low spin and control. |
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Where these specs come from
Verified. Two or more separate pages show this model exists, and its specs were read from a source page.
Specs read from truetemper.com
Model confirmed on golfwrx.com, read.nxtbook.com, truefitclubs.com, truetemper.com
Product page web.archive.org
Where the fit profile comes from
All fit values here are our own ratings.
| Launch | low | Our rating |
|---|---|---|
| Spin | low | Our rating |
| Kick point | mid-high | Our rating |
| Swing speed window | 85-118 mph | Our rating |
Who the Project X IO suits
- Golfers who swing between 85 and 118 mph.
- A mid-high kick point leans toward a lower launch.
- Golfers who like a firmer, more stable feel through the swing.
- It is discontinued. Check the condition before you pay, and compare used prices.
Similar to the Project X IO
Picked from the catalog for a similar player and similar numbers, from more than one brand.
- KBS $-TaperKBS2017 · $40 · 85 to 118 mph
- Mitsubishi Chemical MMT Taper IronMitsubishi Chemical2019 · $95 · 80 to 120 mph
- Aerotech SteelFiber i110Aerotech2006 · $85 · 80 to 118 mph
- LA Golf Tour Series 130LA Golf2025 · $159 · 95 to 130 mph
Project X IO: common questions
Who is the Project X IO for?
Golfers who swing between 85 and 118 mph. A mid-high kick point leans toward a lower launch. Golfers who like a firmer, more stable feel through the swing.
How much does the Project X IO cost?
It listed at about $40 at launch in 2020. It has been discontinued, so the price you pay now depends on the used market.
What flexes does the Project X IO come in?
It comes in R, S and X. It is rated for swing speeds of 85 to 118 mph.
What are alternatives to the Project X IO?
Similar iron shafts in our catalog include the KBS $-Taper (2017), the Mitsubishi Chemical MMT Taper Iron (2019), the Aerotech SteelFiber i110 (2006) and the LA Golf Tour Series 130 (2025).
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