On Golf Digest’s Hot List for 2024, the Callaway Paradym AI Smoke driver has widely been considered one of Callaway’s best for the last 5 years.
But as great as this driver (or any driver) could be, a large portion of performance is delivered through the shaft you pair with it; not just through the club head.
So with that said, let’s take a look at a specific Callaway driver shaft that the company itself recommends for pairing: the Project X Denali Black.
What It Offers
First, to understand why the Project X Denali Black might be a suitable Callaway driver shaft for the Paradym AI Smoke Triple Diamond, we need to know a little bit more about the club itself.
Boasting its AI-designed face that was formulated accounting a staggering number of inputs from AI models and real player swings, the Paradym AI Smoke Triple Diamond is designed to deliver ideal club head speed, face orientation at impact, and launch and spin conditions.
But how does the Triple Diamond differ from other Paradym AI Smoke drivers? Whereas the MAX is designed for players looking for greater forgiveness and the MAX D is intended to suit players specifically looking to hit a draw, the Triple Diamond is better suited for players looking for greater workability and versatility. It also offers a slightly smaller club head size.
Knowing this, what is it that makes a Project X Denali Black a suitable Callaway driver shaft?
Why the Project X Denali Black Is a Great Callaway Driver Shaft
The first thing you need to know about the Project X Denali Black is that it was specifically engineered to offer excellent balance with respect to feel and performance.
It’s also engineered for stability, with a super-stable butt section and a smooth, straight taper that delivers great consistency throughout the swing. It is, however, intended for players with a moderate swing tempo.
That said, the Project X Denali Black is the low-low version (it’s also available in a “Blue” configuration that delivers slightly higher launch and spin profiles) that is intended to send drives straight and far.
It is this trait that really makes the Denali Black a great match for the AI Smoke Tripe Diamond.
Whereas the latter is intended to produce ideal face contact and energy transfer, the former delivers with low launch and spin that really send those shots out far and true.
You’ll benefit most from this shaft and club pairing if you have a slightly stronger swing paired with a more metered tempo, but it’s a great recommendation for the AI Smoke Triple Diamond nonetheless.
Working with a Golf Club Fitter
All of this is to suggest the reason that the Project X Denali Black makes a good bid as a Callaway driver shaft for a Paradym AI Smoke Triple Diamond. If you have a slightly slower swing speed or or looking for something a little bit different, get in touch with professional golf club fitters that can make more specific personalized recommendations.
