The Accra TZ5 and TZ6 used to sit around a $300 reference price. Now TZ5 listings start at $119.99, and a raw Accra TZ6 runs $149.99. That’s a deal on a premium shaft, but only if you buy the right one, because these two fly differently and Accra doesn’t make either of them anymore.
Is the Accra TZ5 and TZ6 Shaft worth buying?
When I got fitted for the PXG Gen 6 driver, I left the face open a bit, and the fitter swapped in a shaft with a little lower torque so it would be easier for me to turn it over. And at the end, he told me the key is higher launch with lower spin, because high launch with high spin is where the ball balloons.
That fitting wasn’t on an Accra. But it’s the exact choice you’re making between these two. The TZ6 is the one built to launch a little higher while it keeps spin down, and the TZ5 is the one built to bring launch and spin both down.
So I’m going to walk you through what each one does, how the M-flex codes work, and what I’d check before I paid for either.
Quick Overview
- Both came out around 2019, and both are out of production now. Accra hasn’t named a replacement for either one.
- The TZ5 is the low launch, low spin one, and it’s known for a stout, controlled feel that isn’t harsh.
- The TZ6 has an active tip and launches a little higher than the TZ5, and it still keeps spin low.
- Accra uses its own M3, M4 and M5 flex codes, and the TZ6 has the bigger weight menu, starting at 45 grams.
- Raw shafts start at $149.99, against a reference price of about $300, before you pay for the build.
Accra TZ5 and TZ6 Specs
These are the original TZ5 and TZ6 wood and driver shafts. Not a TZ5 Gen 2 listing, not the TZ6 CB, and not the Tour Z Green. The torque, CPM and balance numbers are Accra’s own table, and the prices are dated retailer listings.
| Spec | Accra TZ5 | Accra TZ6 |
|---|---|---|
| Release | Around 2019 | Around 2019 |
| Status | Out of production, no named replacement | Out of production, no named replacement |
| Launch and spin (Accra’s positioning) | Low launch, low spin | Mid/high launch on M3 and M4, spin control |
| Driver models | 55, 65, 75, 85 | 45, 55, 65, 75, 85 |
| Flex codes | 55 and 65 in M3, M4, M5; 75 in M4 and M5; 85 in M5 | M3, M4 and M5, depending on the weight |
| Driver torque | 3.2 to 4.1 degrees | 4.0 degrees (45 M3) down to 2.1 degrees (75 and 85 M5) |
| Driver CPM | 258 to 282 | About 258 to 280 |
| Balance point (inches) | 23.0 to 23.5 | About 23.0 to 24.0 |
| Tip and parallel | .335 inch, 4-inch parallel | .335 inch, 4-inch parallel |
| Butt | .615 inch | .615 inch per Accra (one retailer lists .600) |
| Raw length | 46 inches | 46 inches |
| Hybrid and utility versions | 95H hybrid (M4, .370 tip, 42 inches); 105DI utility (M4 and M5, .370 tip, 41 inches) | 85H hybrid and 95DI utility |
| Prices seen | $119.99 to $199.99 (September 28, 2026) | $149.99 raw to $300 custom built (September 28, 2026) |
| Warranty | No term published | No term published |
These are old stock, raw and used listings, so the exact weight and flex you want might be there one week and gone the next.
The TZ6 Is the One I’d Look at First
If you don’t know which one to try, start with the TZ6.
Here’s why. Most golfers don’t need help keeping the ball down. They need it up in the air without it ballooning. The TZ6 has an active tip, and Accra pitches the M3 and M4 versions as a mid to high launching driver shaft that controls spin. In the same 60 gram M5 build, the TZ6 launches a little higher than the TZ5, and spin stays low on both.
It also has the bigger menu. The TZ6 driver models go from 45 grams all the way up to 85, so a fitter can go lighter with the TZ6 than with any TZ5. And the heavier TZ6 models are built to be really stable. The 75 and 85 in M5 are 2.1 degrees of torque, which is about as low as this family goes.
Now, here’s the catch with the launch label. It’s not a promise. One test of the TZ6 came out with a low, piercing flight and lower-medium spin, not a high one. So the TZ6 launches higher than the TZ5. It doesn’t launch high for everybody. Your head, loft, weight and swing still decide where the ball comes out.
So if you want low spin but you’re worried about losing carry, the TZ6 is the one to hit first.
The TZ5 Is for Golfers Who Need to Bring Spin Down
The TZ5 is the lower, more controlled one of the two. Accra built it for low launch and low spin, with a smoother middle section and a lower balance point than the older Tour Z shafts.
The feel is what the TZ5 is known for. It’s stout, with little kick, but not harsh like a dead board. Spin stays very low and very consistent, and the dispersion is predictable.
In one fitted driver build, a TZ5 X at 45.5 inches in an 8 degree head launched just over 11 degrees with about 2,100 rpm of spin. That’s a good window. But that’s one golfer in one head, so don’t count on that number for your swing.
So who is it for? If your driver climbs and dies, and a launch monitor says your spin needs to come down, the TZ5 has a real case. If you already hit it low, skip it. A shaft built to take launch and spin away is the last thing you need.
The M-Flex Codes Matter More Than the Name on the Shaft
This is where most people buy the wrong shaft.
Accra doesn’t use regular, stiff and X. It uses M3, M4 and M5. A lot of retailers will show M4 as stiff and M5 as X, but those aren’t Accra’s labels, and the numbers move with the weight. Take the TZ5 55. All three flexes weigh about 60 grams, but the CPM runs from 258 in the M3 to 280 in the M5. And a 75 M4 and a 75 M5 aren’t the same shaft. If you want help reading your own swing first, here’s my guide on how to determine golf shaft flex.
Then there are the versions that aren’t driver shafts at all. The TZ5 has a 95H hybrid and a 105DI utility or driving iron shaft. The TZ6 has an 85H hybrid and a 95DI. The TZ5 versions use a bigger .370 tip, and none of these are driver shafts, so check the club type on the listing.
And watch the names. A TZ6 CB is a different construction. A TZ5 Gen 2 is a different listing. And Accra hasn’t named the Tour Z Green as a replacement for either one. A listing can have “TZ6” in the title and still not be the original TZ6, and that’s exactly how you end up with the wrong shaft. Read the full model name, the weight and the flex before you pay.
Old Stock Prices Undercut Newer Premium Shafts, but Add the Build
These shafts cost a lot less now than they did. Here’s what I could verify, next to a few current shafts a fitter might hand you instead.
| Shaft | Price | Launch and spin |
|---|---|---|
| Accra TZ5 | $119.99 to $199.99, old stock and used (September 28, 2026) | Low launch, low spin |
| Accra TZ6 | $149.99 raw to $300 custom built (September 28, 2026) | Higher than the TZ5, spin control |
| Mitsubishi TENSEI 1K Pro Blue | $199.99 on sale ($360 list) | Mid launch, mid spin |
| Project X HZRDUS Gen 5 Black | $225 | Low launch, low spin |
| Fujikura Ventus TR Blue VeloCore+ | $350 | Mid launch, low spin |
So a raw TZ6 at $149.99 is cheaper than any of those current shafts. That’s real money. If you want a current shaft with a similar mid flight and normal R, S and X flex labels, the TENSEI 1K Pro Blue is the one I’d put next to it. If you want the low launch, low spin flight of the TZ5 with current stock behind it, that’s the HZRDUS Gen 5 Black.
But the shaft price isn’t the club price. A raw shaft still needs tip trimming, an adapter, a grip and someone to put it together, and the driver shafts have that 4-inch parallel tip, so the trim is part of the fit. If you’re doing it yourself, here’s how to go about cutting a graphite shaft without destroying it. Add all that up before you decide the old Accra is the cheaper buy.
What I Don’t Love
There’s a catch. With these two, it’s that they’re gone.
Accra is part of True Temper now, and neither the TZ5 nor the TZ6 shows up anywhere in the Accra lineup, not even with the legacy shafts. What’s left is leftover stock, raw shafts and used ones somebody already played. When the weight and M-flex that fit you are gone, they’re gone, and there’s no named replacement to move to.
I also don’t love buying a shaft with nobody clearly behind it. There’s no warranty term published for either one, so the seller’s return policy is your safety net. And on a used shaft, find out who installed it and how. I’d much rather ask that up front than find out on the range.
And it’s just confusing to buy. M-flex codes, hybrid and utility versions with different tips, CB and Gen 2 listings with almost the same names. There are a lot of ways to pay for the wrong shaft.
Who It’s For
Buy it if:
- You already play a TZ5 or TZ6 and want a matching backup for a lot less.
- You want low spin but need a little help with launch. Start with the TZ6.
- Your driver climbs and spins too much, and you like a stout feel. Look at the TZ5.
- You know your exact weight and M-flex from a fitting.
Skip it if:
- You already hit the ball low. The TZ5 will make it lower.
- You want to buy the same shaft again in a few years.
- You’re picking off a flex label or a swing speed chart.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between the Accra TZ5 and TZ6?
The TZ5 flies a touch lower and has the more stout feel. The TZ6’s active tip gets the ball up a bit more, and neither one lets spin climb. The TZ6 also comes lighter, with a 45 gram model. Start with the TZ6, and move to the TZ5 if your flight and spin need to come down.
Are the Accra TZ5 and TZ6 discontinued?
They’re out of production. True Temper’s Accra catalog doesn’t list either one anymore, legacy shafts included, and nobody’s named a replacement. So you’re shopping old inventory and used shafts, and you need to check that your weight and M-flex is still out there.
What flex is Accra M4?
M4 is Accra’s own code, and a lot of retailers list it as stiff. But M3, M4 and M5 aren’t a straight regular, stiff and X match, and the CPM changes with the weight. Get fit for the exact weight and M-flex instead of ordering off the stiff label.
Do the TZ5 and TZ6 come in a hybrid?
Yes, both families had one. On the TZ5 side, it’s the 95H in M4, and there’s a 105DI for utility clubs in M4 and M5. On the TZ6 side, it’s the 85H, plus a 95DI. None of them are the same as the driver shaft, so check the club type before you buy.
Is the Accra TZ6 CB the same as the TZ6?
No. The CB version is its own construction inside the Tour Z family, and anything sold as Gen 2 is its own listing too. The names are close, so read the full model name before you pay.
Final Thoughts: Accra TZ5 and TZ6 Shaft Review
Here’s where I land. If you’ve played a TZ5 or TZ6, or a fitting put you in one, grab your exact weight and flex while it’s out there, because that’s about the cheapest way into a premium low spin shaft right now. Most golfers should start with the TZ6. The TZ5 is only the one if you’re the golfer spinning it too much. And if you’re starting from scratch, get fitted into something you can still buy in two years.
About the author
Paul Liberatore
Paul Liberatore is the founder of Golfers Authority and a former three-year golf gear contributor to Sports Illustrated. He tests golf equipment hands-on to help golfers make better buying decisions.