If you look at the torque ratings at fittingworks.com, you'll see ratings on each shaft offered and approved for retail.  The measurements on these shafts are independently tested using the same parameters.  We are comparing Apples to Apples.

Torque is a measurement of how a shaft twists during the golf swing...a little different than measuring engine torque.

So if all things are equal, a shaft with higher torque twists more than a shaft with lower torque.  A good analogy is that as you swing through impact, the Project X shaft will twist or lag a little more open than the RIP shaft since it has more torque.  Higher torque can help prevent shots that go too far left compared to lower torque if you are Right handed.

At our Studio, we see flatter swings prefer more torque and upright swings prefer lower torque.  As a general rule, that's where we start with club fitting drivers. 

RC

Ri Ryan

Thanks for the reply.

that's clear now. I'm going for a fitting Sunday so that will let me know.

Nice to have the information before though.

Mike

Very nice!  Don't let me bias you one way or another.  Let the pro fitter work his magic and hopefully you'll develop a long term golf business relationship with him.