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 Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 120 and the Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX are dead even on overall Every18 score (95 each), so the decision comes down to how they differ underneath. The Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 120 is both the cheaper buy (about $65 used vs $135) and the stronger value pick, which makes it the safer choice if budget matters. They split the two traits most golfers care about: the Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 120 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 Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 120 if you fit its profile (iron shaft); choose the Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX if you lean toward wood shaft.
| Metric | Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 120 | Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX |
|---|---|---|
| Every18 score | 95 | 95 |
| Forgiveness | 79 ✓ | 72 |
| Speed | 70 | 85 ✓ |
| Feel | 68 | 92 ✓ |
| Value rating | 79 | 90 ✓ |
| Est. used price | $65 ✓ | $135 |
| Value index | 614 ✓ | 296 |
| Launch | Mid to high | Profile dependent |
| Spin | Mid | 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.
The two are level on overall Every18 score (95 out of 100), so neither is clearly "better." The Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 120 suits iron shaft, while the Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX suits wood shaft.
The Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 120 scores higher on the Every18 value index. Estimated used prices are about $65 for the Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 120 and $135 for the Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX, so the Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 120 is also the cheaper buy.
The Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 120 rates higher for forgiveness (79 vs 72), which usually helps mid- and higher-handicap players hold more fairways and greens.
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