Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX LH
Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX LH is positioned as the best-in-class counterbalanced option for left-handed drivers thanks to a dense, low-torque layup and the RDX profile that preserves stability with added rear mass. Compared with the other shafts in this list it delivers tour-caliber shot-shaping and lower spin at a premium price, making it ideal for fitters and players who want the most consistent performance from a counterbalanced left-handed replacement part. Its technical advantage is a firm tip and concentrated mid-to-butt weighting that maximizes MOI without sacrificing feel, giving it an edge over softer, more flexible counterbalanced designs.
Low-spin profile — stealthy
Firm feel — racecar fast
Low-spin profile — stealthy
Firm feel — racecar fast
Review Summary
"Users report the HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX LH delivers a stable, low-spin feel with excellent shot control. It's favored by stronger players but can feel stiff and unforgiving for slower swingers."
Back-weight balance — swing bliss
RDX profile tuned for enhanced stability and low spin through the downswing.
Back-weight balance — swing bliss
RDX profile tuned for enhanced stability and low spin through the downswing.
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Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX LH is positioned as the best-in-class counterbalanced option for left-handed drivers thanks to a dense, low-torque layup and the RDX profile that preserves stability with added rear mass. Compared with the other shafts in this list it delivers tour-caliber shot-shaping and lower spin at a premium price, making it ideal for fitters and players who want the most consistent performance from a counterbalanced left-handed replacement part. Its technical advantage is a firm tip and concentrated mid-to-butt weighting that maximizes MOI without sacrificing feel, giving it an edge over softer, more flexible counterbalanced designs.
Low-spin profile — stealthy
Firm feel — racecar fast
Back-weight balance — swing bliss
RDX profile tuned for enhanced stability and low spin through the downswing.
Counterbalanced design option to increase swing inertia for left‑handed builds.
Low-spin profile — stealthy
Firm feel — racecar fast
Back-weight balance — swing bliss
RDX profile tuned for enhanced stability and low spin through the downswing.
Counterbalanced design option to increase swing inertia for left‑handed builds.
$320-420 USD
UST Mamiya Recoil ESX 460 LH
The UST Mamiya Recoil ESX 460 LH is a market-leading value choice for counterbalanced left-handed club parts, using chopped and woven fiber technology to create a lively, high-MOI profile that pairs well with added butt weight. Compared to the premium-focused Project X and Fujikura models it offers similar counterbalance benefits at a lower cost and with a slightly higher launch and forgiveness profile, making it attractive for mid-to-high handicappers and OEM remanufacturers. Its financial advantage is strong aftermarket availability and competitive pricing, while technically it emphasizes multi-directional fiber layups that preserve feel when counterweights are added.
Vibration damping — buttery
High-launch assist — gentle pop
Vibration damping — buttery
High-launch assist — gentle pop
Review Summary
"Owners of the UST Mamiya Recoil ESX 460 LH praise its smooth, laggy feel and added distance, especially for moderate swing speeds. Some players note occasional shot-shape variability and a premium price."
Counterbalance trim — tempo-friendly
Recoil ESX fiber architecture promotes faster energy return and ball speed.
Counterbalance trim — tempo-friendly
Recoil ESX fiber architecture promotes faster energy return and ball speed.
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The UST Mamiya Recoil ESX 460 LH is a market-leading value choice for counterbalanced left-handed club parts, using chopped and woven fiber technology to create a lively, high-MOI profile that pairs well with added butt weight. Compared to the premium-focused Project X and Fujikura models it offers similar counterbalance benefits at a lower cost and with a slightly higher launch and forgiveness profile, making it attractive for mid-to-high handicappers and OEM remanufacturers. Its financial advantage is strong aftermarket availability and competitive pricing, while technically it emphasizes multi-directional fiber layups that preserve feel when counterweights are added.
Vibration damping — buttery
High-launch assist — gentle pop
Counterbalance trim — tempo-friendly
Recoil ESX fiber architecture promotes faster energy return and ball speed.
Designed for a higher MOI when counterbalanced, aiding forgiveness on off‑center hits.
Vibration damping — buttery
High-launch assist — gentle pop
Counterbalance trim — tempo-friendly
Recoil ESX fiber architecture promotes faster energy return and ball speed.
Designed for a higher MOI when counterbalanced, aiding forgiveness on off‑center hits.
$260-340 USD
Aldila Rogue Silver 130 MSI LH
Aldila Rogue Silver 130 MSI LH stands out for its ultra-high-modulus 130 MSI fiber, delivering a premium counterbalanced shaft that prioritizes stability and a crisp feel for left-handed drivers. Versus the KBS TD 50 and UST Recoil, the Rogue Silver skews toward firmer feedback and tighter dispersion, appealing to players and fitters who want a higher-end graphite alternative to steel-like shafts without a big swingweight penalty. Its technical strength is the high-modulus fiber content that maintains bend profile integrity when counterweights are used, though it sits at a higher price point than most entry-level counterbalance options.
High-stability core — ironclad
Firm mid-kick — punchy
High-stability core — ironclad
Firm mid-kick — punchy
Review Summary
"Reviewers say the Aldila Rogue Silver 130 MSI LH offers high stability and a crisp, connected feel that reduces spin. A minority find it too firm and less comfortable on off-center hits."
Rear-weighted feel — steady swing
130 MSI high‑modulus material for added stiffness and consistent launch.
Rear-weighted feel — steady swing
130 MSI high‑modulus material for added stiffness and consistent launch.
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Aldila Rogue Silver 130 MSI LH stands out for its ultra-high-modulus 130 MSI fiber, delivering a premium counterbalanced shaft that prioritizes stability and a crisp feel for left-handed drivers. Versus the KBS TD 50 and UST Recoil, the Rogue Silver skews toward firmer feedback and tighter dispersion, appealing to players and fitters who want a higher-end graphite alternative to steel-like shafts without a big swingweight penalty. Its technical strength is the high-modulus fiber content that maintains bend profile integrity when counterweights are used, though it sits at a higher price point than most entry-level counterbalance options.
High-stability core — ironclad
Firm mid-kick — punchy
Rear-weighted feel — steady swing
130 MSI high‑modulus material for added stiffness and consistent launch.
Multi‑material construction balances stability with a responsive tip section.
High-stability core — ironclad
Firm mid-kick — punchy
Rear-weighted feel — steady swing
130 MSI high‑modulus material for added stiffness and consistent launch.
Multi‑material construction balances stability with a responsive tip section.
$240-320 USD
KBS TD 50 LH Driver Shaft
The KBS TD 50 LH Driver Shaft is a unique counterbalanced option that brings KBS's tour-proven stiffness and controlled trajectory into left-handed graphite driver builds, effectively mimicking a heavier, compact profile favored by players seeking more feel and lower spin. Compared to the graphite-centric Rogue Silver or Fujikura Vista Pro, the TD 50 delivers a more traditional, performance-oriented launch and can be the most cost-effective route to increased swingweight without adding head mass. Its technical advantage lies in a denser construction and predictable bending characteristics that simplify fitting when integrating counterweights for left-handed club parts.
Tour-derived feel — pro-sweet
Low-torque steadiness — calm
Tour-derived feel — pro-sweet
Low-torque steadiness — calm
Review Summary
"Golfers like the KBS TD 50 LH for its lightweight balance, consistent launch and solid feel in the driver; it helps maintain control without sacrificing speed. A few users wish for more forgiveness on mishits."
Counterbalanced tip — smooth release
Approximately 50g class weight for faster swing speed potential in left‑handed setups.
Counterbalanced tip — smooth release
Approximately 50g class weight for faster swing speed potential in left‑handed setups.
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The KBS TD 50 LH Driver Shaft is a unique counterbalanced option that brings KBS's tour-proven stiffness and controlled trajectory into left-handed graphite driver builds, effectively mimicking a heavier, compact profile favored by players seeking more feel and lower spin. Compared to the graphite-centric Rogue Silver or Fujikura Vista Pro, the TD 50 delivers a more traditional, performance-oriented launch and can be the most cost-effective route to increased swingweight without adding head mass. Its technical advantage lies in a denser construction and predictable bending characteristics that simplify fitting when integrating counterweights for left-handed club parts.
Tour-derived feel — pro-sweet
Low-torque steadiness — calm
Counterbalanced tip — smooth release
Approximately 50g class weight for faster swing speed potential in left‑handed setups.
Tour‑inspired profile offering a penetrating ball flight with good feedback.
Tour-derived feel — pro-sweet
Low-torque steadiness — calm
Counterbalanced tip — smooth release
Approximately 50g class weight for faster swing speed potential in left‑handed setups.
Tour‑inspired profile offering a penetrating ball flight with good feedback.
$160-220 USD
Fujikura Vista Pro 60 LH
The Fujikura Vista Pro 60 LH is a premium, fit-friendly counterbalanced shaft for left-handed drivers that emphasizes consistent launch and mid-spin characteristics across its counterbalance-ready butt profiles. In comparison to Project X and Aldila it offers a slightly more neutral, versatile flight and benefits from Fujikura's advanced material layering and rigorous quality control, making it popular in custom shops despite a higher MSRP. Financially and technically it balances price and performance—offering broad fitting options and proven stability when used with dedicated counterweights for left-handed club parts.
Stable dispersion — laser-like
Translucent finish — eye-candy
Stable dispersion — laser-like
Translucent finish — eye-candy
Review Summary
"The Fujikura Vista Pro 60 LH is praised for its smooth launch, strong stability and built-in counterbalance feel that improves tempo. It's rated highly by fitters, though some buyers mention the cost and niche fit for certain swings."
Counterbalance tech — easy tempo
Purpose‑built counterbalanced architecture to maximize stability and launch consistency.
Counterbalance tech — easy tempo
Purpose‑built counterbalanced architecture to maximize stability and launch consistency.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
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Recreational Enjoyment
The Fujikura Vista Pro 60 LH is a premium, fit-friendly counterbalanced shaft for left-handed drivers that emphasizes consistent launch and mid-spin characteristics across its counterbalance-ready butt profiles. In comparison to Project X and Aldila it offers a slightly more neutral, versatile flight and benefits from Fujikura's advanced material layering and rigorous quality control, making it popular in custom shops despite a higher MSRP. Financially and technically it balances price and performance—offering broad fitting options and proven stability when used with dedicated counterweights for left-handed club parts.
Stable dispersion — laser-like
Translucent finish — eye-candy
Counterbalance tech — easy tempo
Purpose‑built counterbalanced architecture to maximize stability and launch consistency.
Premium Fujikura materials tuned for controlled spin and mid‑to‑high launch.
Stable dispersion — laser-like
Translucent finish — eye-candy
Counterbalance tech — easy tempo
Purpose‑built counterbalanced architecture to maximize stability and launch consistency.
Premium Fujikura materials tuned for controlled spin and mid‑to‑high launch.
$300-380 USD