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The team in the R&D lab at Graphite Design Japan went all out when designing the new Graphite Design MAD wood shafts. A challenge was issued to them to design a shaft that would alleviate the ill-fated golf ball flight issues that results in a lack of Maximum Accuracy and Distance. Accepting the challenge, they went to work in an effort to develop a cure.
- The MAD and MAD Pro shafts cover a very wide range of golfer swing speeds and styles and can provide performance improvements to many.
- The MAD shafts feature aerospace grade carbon fibers and the Graphite Design MSI technology to create a shaft that performs well and feels great.
- The MAD shaft is one of the most affordable golf shafts in the Graphite Design line up and will be a great upgrade for golfers coming from stock shafts.
- Graphite Design shafts, including the MAD and MAD Pro can only be found at advanced fitting locations and club building studios.
- The MAD Pro does not offer the same incredible value as the standard MAD golf shaft.
- Some players may not enjoy the feel of the firmer middle section surrounded by softer ends and will be better suited to offerings like the Tour AD IZ or Tour AD XC shafts.
TPT shafts are created using an automated process for industry-leading tolerance control. Golfers seeking the ultimate precision in terms of fit, feel, and performance will get all of that with the TPT Red Range . The Red Range is however, one of the most expensive golf shafts on the market so it is well-suited for golfers that prioritize performance over cost friendly price tags. With TPT's industry leading Automatic Improvement Guarantee, if you don't see an improved performance from your TPT shaft that you saw in the fitting, then you can return it to an authorized fitter for a full refund or exchange within 30 days of purchase. Talk about backing up their products!
- The continuous fiber throughout the TPT Red Range golf shaft ensures the highest level of performance and consistency.
- TPT Red Range shafts have no spine and can therefore be played in any orientation without a detriment to performance.
- The feel of the TPT Red Range was pleasantly smooth and the performance output was top of our tests.
- The TPT Red Range is one of, if not the most, expensive golf shafts on the market.
- TPT Red Range shafts are difficult to find even for premium aftermarket golf shafts.
- The TPT Red Range is optimized only to drivers so players looking to place them in fairway woods may have to hold off for now.
The RIPX is a premium golf shaft designed for golfers that want a mid-launch, and lower spinning profile. The RIPX golf shaft is a handle stiff golf shaft that can stand up to all swing speeds. RIPX is also a more cost-effective option than other premium golf shafts meaning that budget-conscious players can get the benefits of better performance without giving up their entire golf fund.
- The RIPX is the most advanced R.I.P. integrated golf shaft and is a well-balanced mid launch, low spin design.
- RIPX uses higher quality materials to provide better control and stability without the need for excessive bulk or rigidity.
- The RIPX is one of the best performing golf shafts dollar-for-dollar on the market.
- The firm handle of the RIPX will feel harsher than some golfers may prefer.
- The Aldila RIPX’s higher kick point may present too much dynamic loft for ultra-aggressive swingers.
- For golfers already in love with their current RIP gamer, RIPX may not offer enough performance boost to justify the upgrade.
A name known for high-performance and unrivaled feel by tour players and golfers worldwide – the all-new Motore X infuses a legendary brand with a decade of learnings for a new type of speed.
- The Motore X delivers premium performance without the higher price tag of other aftermarket golf shafts.
- The blend of F1 and F3 make the Motore X line one of the most versatile golf shafts available.
- The reinforced handle section of the Motore X feels stable but not rigid and delivers great speed through impact.
- The Motore X uses a smaller number of diverse materials when compared with other aftermarket golf shafts.
- The addition of tour extra stiff flexes for the F1 model would give the Motore X a better coverage range.
- Golfers looking for an extremely tip stiff golf shaft will likely fit into other options.
The standout feature of the LIN-Q is how much performance is packed into every dollar of this golf shaft. Dollar-for-dollar, the LIN-Q Purple is going to be one of the very best golf shafts on the market. For players that fit well into the LIN-Q Purple it will be very hard to pass on. The LIN-Q Purple combines UST’s signature feel with additional stability and support. The LIN-Q Purple is one of the best performing golf shafts we have ever tested from UST Mamiya as well.
- The LIN-Q Purple is one of the best blends of value and performance for aftermarket golf shafts.
- The LIN-Q Purple utilizes UST Mamiya’s Q-Fiber technology for added stability and control.
- LIN-Q Purple features a firmer mid and tip section for explosive distance with a smooth butt section for added feel.
- LIN-Q Purple’s gold and purple colorway may be too stark for traditional golfers.
- The LIN-Q Purple weight offerings range only from 60 gram to 70 gram options.
- Aggressive swingers will likely fit better into a stiffer profile than the LIN-Q Purple.
Stable enough to be played by the game’s best players yet available in flexes and weights that slow swing players will love, the Graphite Design Tour AD IZ shaft is perfect for almost any golfer looking to fine-tune their driver, fairway wood, and hybrids. The Tour AD IZ shaft is one of the most versatile shafts we have tested at Golfers Authority. How a player reacts to the shaft will dictate the performance it can provide but the smooth feel of the Tour AD IZ mixes seamlessly with effortless power. By using material typically reserved for only the stiffest and highest performing shafts, the Tour AD IZ offers tour-level performance in flexes as soft as senior and weights as low as 40 grams making this one of the widest fitting golf shafts available.
- The Graphite Design Tour AD IZ offers one of the widest ranges available in the premium shaft space making it ideal for almost every swing speed.
- The AD IZ uses aerospace grade materials and a unique angular blend to create an exceptional feel and maximum performance.
- The mid-kickpoint is a versatile golf shaft design that will fit tailor nicely to golfers of many different skill sets.
- The Tour AD IZ is only available to demo in select retail stores or at manufacturer demo days.
- The cost of the AD IZ shafts may too high for budget-conscious golfers to justify with their new club.
- The player looking for an ultra-low spin shaft may not get the maximum amount of spin reduction with the mid-kickpoint of the Tour AD IZ.
The Diamana D+Plus Limited Edition golf shaft uses Mitsubishi’s signature Material Difference to deliver power and precision for high swing speed golfers. The D+Plus Limited is an upgrade to the golf shaft used by some of the very best golfers in the world. The whiteboard profile has been tested at every level of golf and delivers every time. The D+Plus Limited Edition is a low launch, low spin golf shaft that will perform great in the hands of many and is a collectors dream if they are a Tiger Woods fan, or simply a fan of golf.
- The Diamana D+Plus Limited Edition golf shaft is one of the most stable golf shafts on the market.
- Mitsubishi’s use of technologies like Dialed fiber, Tough-QURE resin, and the Multi-Dimensional Interlay create the “Material Difference” that makes MCA golf shafts standout in the bags of professional and amateur golfers.
- The D+Plus Limited provides performance improvements for golfers that fit into it and a novelty for everyone that is a golf fan.
- Some will describe the feel of the Diamana D+Plus Limited to be harsh or boardy.
- The D+Plus Limited Edition will be difficult to find and try – get this one while you can!
- Golfers with average swing speeds will likely find a better performance match with a softer profile.
The Project X Evenflow Small Batch Riptide CB is ideal for the player looking for a mid launch, mid spin shaft designed with improved stability that builds on the widely successful "even bend" profile to provide unmatched feel.
- The Even Flow Riptide CB is one of the best feeling golf shaft tested at Golfers Authority.
- The counterbalanced design of the Riptide CB can give players more club head speed, distance, and forgiveness.
- The Riptide CB is easy to load and will appeal to golfers of many different club head speeds and skill levels
- The blue paint finish is bold and may be distracting for golfers that prefer a traditional look at address.
- The higher balance point of the Riptide CB will not be the ideal fit for all club builds.
- Small Batch Riptide CB shafts are available only in select weights.
The whiteboard line of golf shafts from Mitsubishi has been proven at every level of golf. I personally have gone in-and-out of a whiteboard profile every time. The performance often draws me in, the feel can push me away. The DF seems to balance both of these better than any previous whiteboard-style model. The DF gives you 100% of the performance you can expect from Mitsubishi with feedback that is more pleasant to swing and feels like it loads perfectly even when you make a less than perfect swing. If you are anything like me and have used whiteboard shafts with some success but found the feel to be less than ideal, the DF shaft may be your perfect blend.
- The Diamana DF combines the outstanding performance of the traditional whiteboard shaft lines with an improved feel and better energy transfer.
- Mitsubishi uses Dialead fiber, MR70, and boron to provide a stiffness profiles that offers players great control and a low launch and low spin.
- The DF shaft is available in a wide range of weights and flexes to help golfers optimize performance at almost any swing speed.
- Very aggressive swingers may prefer a more reinforced butt section than the Diamana DF offers.
- The Diamana DF shaft may be hard to find and test outside of premium club fitting studios.
- Golfers that already love their whiteboard golf shafts may not find enough improvement with the DF to justify the upgrade.
The new HZRDUS Yellow is a backweighted low spinning shaft featuring a straight tapered midsection. This profile is perfect for players with a smooth tempo who want to reduce launch and spin rates. The backweighting allows for additional mass to be added to the head for increased ballspeed.
- The HZRDUS Smoke Yellow improves over the original HZRDUS Yellow which was already very good.
- HZRDUS Smoke Yellow features an improved handle and middle section for elevated control and performance levels.
- The counterbalanced design of the HZRDUS Yellow is a key differentiator that gives golfer more options for their club fits.
- HZRDUS Smoke Yellow may not offers enough performance chances from the HZRDUS Yellow to justify an upgrade.
- Without adding weight to the club head, some driver and fairway wood models may become too light with this counterbalanced shaft.
- HZRDUS Smoke Yellow is best for more aggressive swingers and may not suit players without above average club head speeds.
The Fujikura Ventus Black utilizes a Tour-inspired profile and the first to include Fujikura's all new VeloCore Technology in an accelerated taper, ultra stiff tip profile. Maximum energy transfer from the tip section boosts the clubhead's performance and a straight taper design enhances loading and feel. You can purchase the Fujikura Ventus Black in the following models: 6, 7, and 8.
- The Fujikura Ventus Black is one of the most stable shafts tested yet does not feel harsh.
- Ventus Black seems to enhance the stability of the golf club as it impacts the golf ball leading to higher levels of distance consistency and more accuracy.
- Velocore offers golfers more forgiveness while allowing them to play whatever driver they choose.
- Ventus Black’s firm butt section may be too rigid for the preferences of slower swing speed golfers .
- Ventus Black is not available in tour extra stiff flexes that are often preferred by very high swing speed players.
- Players will need to visit authorized Fujikura dealers to test or demo the Velocore Ventus Black golf shaft.
If you are a player that constantly struggles with consistency off the tee, a better fit golf shaft will help. For players that have tried options but have never used a higher balanced point golf shaft, the Rogue Black will be a welcome introduction. The ability to create more club head speed and better contact at impact for some golfers will be a combination for more distance and better scores out on the course. The Rogue Black 130 M.S.I. is a golf shaft built with extreme attention to detail that expands the options of club fitters and golfers and can absolutely lead to higher performances off the tee for many players.
- DIALEAD graphitic carbon fiber and NexGen micro laminate technology help make the Rogue Black 130 M.S.I. stable and consistent through impact.
- The higher balance point of the Rogue Black 130 M.S.I. golf shaft will lead to more club head speed, more distance, and more accuracy for some players.
- The mid to high launch and mid spin attributes of the Rogue Black 130 M.S.I. golf shaft can create more carry distance for players that struggle to find speed off the tee.
- Even for premium golf shafts, the Rogue Black 130 M.S.I. will be considered expensive by most players when added to a new driver or fairway wood.
- Players seeking the performance benefits of higher balance points but who want ultra-low launch and low spin may be better suited to Rogue Silver.
- Premium golf shafts like the Rogue Black 130 M.S.I. still are not easy to find in many local club fitting location and pro shops and can be hard to try before you buy.
As the importance of the golf shaft becomes more well-known among amateur golfers, a need to be able to invest in one shaft and use it in any golf club each player chooses will become increasingly valuable. The Club Conex Uni-Fit system is the best connection for creating the ultimate versatility in your golf clubs and golf shafts. Many times you will see the best players in the world upgrade their driver head or fairway woods every single year while playing the same shaft for maybe a decade, now you can too and only invest in the aftermarket shaft one time thanks to Club Conex.
- The Uni-Fit adapters allow golfers to quickly and easily swap all of their golf club shafts into any club head model regardless of brand.
- The Uni-Fit system helps save golfers money rather than asking them to upgrade their premium aftermarket shafts year after year with their club upgrades.
- Integrated ferrules make installation more straightforward than mixing adapters and collared ferrules of different types.
- The Uni-Fit system may offer less adjustment options than OEM adapters depending on which settings golfers want to use.
- Hybrid shafts cannot currently be built with shaft adapters as only .335 diameters are accommodated by the Uni-Fit pieces.
- Golf shafts that have been spine aligned will need to be adjusted if they are retro-fit into the Uni-Fit adapter systems.
Golf shaft fitting is one of the most individualized experience golfers can go through. Understanding your options and how different shafts are designed to perform can help lead you in a direction that allows you to get the most out of your game. Golf shafts like the Oban CT can enable golfers to swing with less effort and provide explosive results due to their innovative compositions. Seeing a premium club fitter will always be the best way to know which golf shaft is right for your particular iron model(s) and your unique golf swing but leaving Oban off of your testing list would be a mistake. The Oban CT was a golf shaft that I had never used but that took me all of about 15 minutes to fall in love with it and place it into my golf bag.
- Oban’s dedication to precision builds and high material qualities ensure that every Oban CT shaft fits perfectly within its set matching weight, flex, and bend profiles.
- The Oban CT shaft features one of the widest ranges of flexes available in a golf shaft and can help players of almost all swing types dial in their best performance.
- The fact that Oban creates all of their golf shaft with an extreme attention to detail means that golfers know anything with an Oban label on it is going to be top notch.
- Oban CT shafts are difficult to find in most golf club shops and retail locations so getting fit for these shafts is tough for golfers that do not live near advanced club fitters.
- Higher performance golf shafts such as the Oban CT carry an upcharge when compared to other standard offerings when golfers upgrade iron sets.
- For players looking to customize their golf shafts in terms of color or etching, at this time, the Oban CT is only available in a blank steel finish.
The ZF combines the extreme stability that players have grown accustom to with the DF and whiteboard offerings from Mitsubishi with the BF, blueboard feel that many love. The ZF importantly will also fit almost any driver or fairway wood style and may enable you to continue to pound your favorite clubs with more ease and less stress and expense. As the rules of golf continue to limit golf club heads and ball speeds, performance gains can be found through proper fittings, especially in golf shafts and the ZF should be on any serious golfer’s list to test this season.
- The Material Difference of Mitsubishi can be felt and seen with the extreme stability and enhanced feel of the Diamana ZF shaft.
- MR70 and Boron combine to create a golf shaft that produces more effortless power at impact from increased swing speed acceleration.
- The versatility of the ZF shaft shines a wide variety of driver and fairway wood models and can be tailored to almost any swing style.
- The ZF shaft is versatile and players looking for the ultimate in low or high launch will likely be better fit into a narrower category of golf shaft.
- Finding a store or club fitting location to get fit or to demo the Diamana ZF shaft may be challenging in many areas of the world.
- The improvements of this generation Diamana shaft over previous models may not fully warrant a switch if players have been well fit.
Building off the success of the original EvenFlow, EvenFlow Riptide is designed with improved stability that builds on the widely successful "even bend" profile to provide unmatched feel and maximum energy transfer. Riptide is a mid spin/launch design and features Torsional Stability Optimization which allows for an extremely stable shaft while maintaining the signature smooth EvenFlow feel.
- Even Flow Riptide maintains the “even” bend profile that players love with explosive distances and more control through impact.
- The Riptide shaft is available through Project X’s Small Batch platform that ensures higher product tolerances and less variability shaft-to-shaft.
- The versatility of Even Flow Riptide shaft will appeal to a wide range of golfers and almost all club heads speeds.
- The Small Batch Even Flow Riptide golf shaft will only be available in advanced fitting locations and may be difficult to demo or test.
- The cost of aftermarket premium golf shafts like the Riptide offer more performance for most golfers but will still be difficult for budget conscious golfers.
- Players with aggressive tempos may favor a profile with a stiffer tip design in drivers when coming from the tee box.
The Tour AD XC is a standout option for golfers looking to maximize their power through impact and get the absolute most out of their driving performance. A bend profile that has been created for aggressive swingers, the Tour AD XC holds up no matter what you throw at it. The Tour AD XC is generally a low to mid launching shaft with low spin that helps players maximize their carry distances through better delivery dynamics in both drivers and fairway woods.
- The Tour AD XC is among the most stable and most explosive golf shafts we have tested.
- The softer butt section of the Tour AD XC mixed with the stiff mid and tip sections create a golf shaft that is easier to swing yet more powerful through impact.
- The Tour AD XC uses advanced materials to deliver golfers a smooth feel and consistency at a wide range of club head speeds.
- The Tour AD XC is a premium golf shaft and thus will be difficult to justify for budget-conscious players.
- Generally, Graphite Design shafts can be very difficult to find, test, and demo when buying your new drivers or fairway woods. Click the image below to find a dealer near you.
- Players looking to maximize launch and spin for their fairway woods coming from the turf may prefer the Tour AD DI or other options.
Project X HZRDUS Smoke Green PVD Driver Shafts offer the latest engineering marvel in the HZRDUS Universe. Being the stiffest HZRDUS shaft yet, Smoke Green is designed to reduce spin for the strongest swingers and is the first major shaft introduced using Hexcel’s HexTow HM63 fiber. This allows Smoke Green to maintain maximum stability and keep up with even the fastest swings.
- Hexcel HexTow HM63 fiber is ultra-strong and enables the HZRDUS Smoke Green shaft to be more stable at high club head speeds.
- The Hulk shaft is surprisingly easy to swing and delivers explosive distance without a boardy feel.
- Beyond performance, the Gamma Green Hulk shaft is one of the most beautiful designs ever created in golf shaft manufacturing and will demand attention.
- The bold Gamma PVD color may be distracting at address for traditional players and the Smoke Grey will become the better option.
- Premium golf shafts like the Hulk will only be available to demo and test at advanced fitting locations.
- The HZRDUS Smoke Green golf shaft will likely be too stiff for golfers that swing their driver below 100 miles per hour depending on their tempo and loading style.
Helium wood shafts are a light weight design using materials in innovative ways for the best in feel and stability never seen before in light weight structures. This is for the golfer seeking to maximize distance with longer builds and incredible control.
- The Helium Black is a stable lightweight option well-suited for golfers that are looking to pick up club head speed in their drivers and fairway woods.
- Counterbalanced shafts like the Helium Black can allow golfers to swing drivers built for maximum ball speed and forgiveness.
- The change from silver to black with the new Helium Black will appeal to golfers that like a traditional look at address.
- Helium Black is tailored for players seeking a lighter weight and as such will not fit players who time their driver best with 60-70 gram shafts.
- The Helium Black may not provide enough performance benefits to justify upgrading for golfers that already game the original Helium shaft.
- Players seeking a low launch, low spin bend profile will likely not be fit well into this high to mid launching design.
- Helium Black is tailored for players seeking a lighter weight and as such will not fit players who time their driver best with 60-70 gram shafts.
- The Helium Black may not provide enough performance benefits to justify upgrading for golfers that already game the original Helium shaft.
- Players seeking a low launch, low spin bend profile will likely not be fit well into this high to mid launching design.
Make sure that if you are seeking more distance and control though a balanced flight then the ATTAS 11 is moved to the top of your testing list. Going out an getting a proper fit is the best way to find a club that works for you coming from both the tee and the grass. The highlight of the ATTAS 11 is its versatility and powerful launch from anywhere on the golf course. Slow to medium swing speed players can get more from their golf swing thanks to this unique profile and material build.
- The ATTAS 11 JACK uses M40X Carbon Fiber and T1100 for more stability and energy transfer at a variety of swing speeds.
- The ATTAS 11 gives players a mid to high launch golf shaft with a constant taper for a smoother feel.
- The ATTAS 11 is great for slow to mid swing speed players in a driver and excels for high swing speed golfers in fairway woods.
- A torque rating of above 3.0 may feel more active than some players are used to in other high performance golf shafts.
- Players looking to reduce the launch and spin of their drivers may be best suited to more firm profiles.
- The ATTAS 11 may be harder to find than other premium golf shafts as UST is not held by as many advanced fitting centers.
Players and club builders alike agree that graphite shafts are higher performing than their steel counterparts. However, it can be difficult for players to adjust to the change of their iron and wedge shafts to a new material all-together. Aerotech has designed the SteelFiber golf shaft to be the ultimate blend of steel and graphite to give golfers maximum performance without sacrificing the feel they are accustom to. Golfers in every stage, beginner, high handicap, low handicap, and senior, can all find their ideal balance of weight, flex, and ball flights with the many models in the SteelFiber system. Players with upper extremity injuries such as elbows, shoulders, or wrists can benefit from the reduced shock and vibration created by this hybrid construction. When you go to buy your next iron or wedge set, keep the SteelFiber in mind, especially if you feel your current gamers are letting you down.
- High performance graphite with the familiar feel of steel make SteelFiber a great all-around shaft.
- The multi-layer construction delivers more performance, more forgiveness, and more consistency.
- The constant weight design ensures that players get a full iron and wedge set that is more balanced.
- Players cannot choice different flexes within the weight categories of the SteelFiber shaft offerings.
- Players seeking a more rigid feeling shaft will likely need to stick to all-steel constructions in their set.
- Aerotech SteelFiber shafts carry an additional upcharge and can make expensive iron sets more costly.
While it is never best to assume that a shaft will fit you without testing each model in your hands, the versatility of the TZ6 shaft makes it a great performer in almost any golfers hands. Matching the proper weight and flex to your deliver can improve your consistency off the tee and lead to lower scores during your rounds. TZ6 is outstanding as a fairway option for even the fastest swingers in golf. Players looking for slightly more launch from an active tip design but do not want to give up the stability of low torque golf shafts can find their ideal blend with the TZ6 from Accra. TZ6 is one of the most well-balanced golf shafts we have ever tested and we cannot recommend it enough for your fitting and demo list.
- The active tip of the TZ6 shaft helps crate versatility in a number of club head configurations and across many skill levels of golfers.
- All-new high-modulus composite materials allow for less torque, more stability, and a smooth feel.
- The fastest recovery speeds in the Accra family, TZ6 is more efficient at turning your club head speed into more distance regardless of how fast you swing.
- Golfers will likely be unable to demo or test this shaft without booking a fitting through an advanced club fitting center or by purchasing first.
- High-speed golfers may find TZ6 to be too high launching as a driver shaft depending on their delivery conditions.
- TZ6 hybrid shafts are only available in 85-gram weights so players want hybrid shafts in either the 70 or 90-gram ranges will have to choose a different model.
Getting custom fit and matching your driver, fairway, or hybrid of choice with a golf shaft that helps you deliver the golf club more effectively is the best approach to improving your game the fastest. Accra continues to deliver tools that help players find more fairways, hit more greens, and add distance to their game. The TZ5 shaft is the most advanced golf shaft Accra has created and is ideal for players looking to shave spin off their tee shots and maximize their driving distance and accuracy. TZ5 is well suited for players with fast swing speeds looking to dial in their performance. If you are an accomplished golfer trying to fine-tune your tee-to-green execution, TZ5 is an absolute must try.
- The low launch, low spin profile is ideal for high speed players looking to gain accuracy and distance.
- The TZ5 shaft features a lower balance point that provides enhanced feedback without sacrificing stability.
- The ability to customize and engrave the TZ5 golf shaft makes each club uniquely yours and is a standout feature of the Accra Golf Brand.
- Players who prefer a softer tip profile may not find enough launch with the TZ5 shaft and should test TZ6.
- TZ5 is only availble through advanced fitting centers and can be difficult to demo before purchasing.
- Hybrid versions of the TZ5 shaft only come standard in a 95-gram option so players looking for 85-grams or below will have to choose another model.
Before purchasing any new equipment for your golf bag, it is important to know how it will perform for you. Custom fitting helps give more players better results and can help you shoot lower scores immediately. The PROFORCE V2 shaft can offer you more stability at impact and a better experience as you swing the club back and around your body. Golfers looking for premium performance without the premium price tag can find their ideal balance with the V2 shaft. Everyone gets better when they are matched with their best performing equipment and thanks to the expansive list of options UST provides within the V2 shaft line, golfers can find a PROFORCE V2 shaft for them no matter what.
- Proforce V2 offers premium performance at a fraction of the cost of other elite golf shafts.
- A longer parallel butt section under the player’s hands helps them maintain more control through the entire golf swing.
- Recoil technology transfers more energy at impact for higher ball speeds and more distance.
- UST Mamiya shafts can be difficult to find and demo without purchasing.
- The red and yellow color pattern of the PROFORCE V2 may be unappealing to golfers that prefer a traditional look.
- Very high swing speed players may need a stiffer tip profile to find their ideal strike patterns.
Unlike most other golf shafts, the Dynamic Gold Tour Issue does not sacrifice weight when decreasing flex. The result is two versatile shaft models that can fit in a large number of golfer’s bag and sets. Players that enjoy heavier shafts but do not want to burden themselves with extra-stiff profiles can find relief in the S400 shaft. Tour Only tolerances are finally available to the mass market thanks to the Dynamic Gold Tour Issue line and golfers that are serious about their game and set composition can trust they are getting ultra-premium products for their build. DG Tour Issue makes a great option for iron shafts and should not be overlooked as an option for player’s wedge regardless of what iron shaft model they are playing.
- Tour Only weight and flex tolerances ensure that every shaft is hand-picked to fit the iron and wedge builds.
- S400 is one of few shafts made in the 130-gram range without being extra-stiff and great for aggressive players.
- True Temper produces a low launch, low spin profile that suits both moderate and quick tempo golfers.
- Dynamic Golf Tour Issue is available only in 130- and 132-gram ranges and can be too heavy for some golfers.
- True Temper does not make the Tour Issue shaft in regular flex so slower swing players may need other options.
- The Dynamic Gold Tour Issue shafts typically carries an upcharge that can increase the cost of builds.
The HZRDUS Yellow shaft will fit the widest range of golfers in the HZRDUS family. HZRDUS Yellow is great for players looking to add club head speed and increase driving distance. Players with fast swing speeds, but a smooth transition will likely fit well into this shaft. HZRDUS Yellow is perfect for players looking to get lower launches, less spin, and great feel in a higher balance point design.
- Backweighting makes it possible for many golfers to improve club head speeds and increase distance.
- HZRDUS Yellow is a great feeling shaft that offers players low launch and low spin.
- Less aggressive players who need a stable golf shaft do not have to feel overwhelmed swinging the HZRDUS Yellow.
- The vibrant yellow colorway of the Tour-level handcrafted model can be unappealing for some players.
- Players not looking to utilize the high balance point will likely not fit into this shaft.
- Only available in 60- and 70-gram ranges may be a problem for players who need lighter or heavier golf shafts.
The HZRDUS Black shaft is one of the most demanding shafts on the market. This shaft is made for golfers with extremely high swings speeds and violent transitions from backswing to downswing. The HZRDUS Black can be a cure for players looking to reduce some launch and dial in spin rates with their driver. However, this shaft can feel like a load to manage for weaker players. Extremely fast swingers should test the HZRDUS Black because it could be exactly what they are looking for to help augment their control and consistency with their driver.
- A thicker mid-section creates one of the most stable golf shafts on the market.
- The high kick point helps golfer reduce launch and gives longer shots from extremely low spin.
- This shaft is great for players who have had trouble finding a golf shaft that holds up to their quick transitions.
- The bulk of this shaft can be burdensome for most players to swing over 18 holes.
- This shaft will struggle to perform unless the user is swinging the club at a very high speed.
- Only available in 60- and 70-gram ranges, it may be a problem for players who need lighter or heavier golf shafts.
Players looking to spend money for the premium driver or fairway wood shafts need to first test that the bend profile and shaft characteristics compliment their swing types. Tensei CK Pro White is unbelievable in its ability to deliver performance in the right golfer’s hands. If you are a stronger player or looking to gain more distance and control from the tee or fairway then you should be making Tensei Pro White a part of your testing matrix. Tensei Pro White delivers on its promise of stability and a smooth feel and it is a pleasure to hit.
- Carbon Fiber and DuPont Kevlar combine to reinforce the butt section of this shaft for ultimate feel and control.
- The Boron infused tip gives Tensei Pro White a unique low-launch, low-spin build without a harsh feel.
- The traditional balance point of the Tensei Pro White will lead to a familiar response for many players.
- Slower swing speed players may not see as many benefits from Tensei Pro White as more aggressive swingers.
- Availability to test or demo this product before you buy it can be limited in most retail and pro shops.
- Players looking for a high- or mid-launch shaft will likely find better options in other premium models.
Custom Manufactured exclusively by Tour Shop Fresno for your order - we do not sell these through anyone else. They are new, custom manufactured to order, aftermarket shafts that are "Ready to Play" out of the box with adapter sleeve and grip installed. Just add your head and go hit it! Head wrench is not included. Tour Shop Fresno is an Authorized Dealer offering 'Shaft Manufacturer's Warranty' and guaranteed manufacturing workmanship of the assembly. Because they are built to order, you...
- Incredible clubhead stability at the highest swing speeds
- The tip-stiff design gives ultimate control while the soft butt-section yields incredible feel
- Ability to order in a variety of weights and flexes for all player preferences and swings
- Limited availability to demo in retail stores and pro shops
- The TENSEI Pro Orange is expensive, even among aftermarket shafts, with an MSRP of $450
- The counter-balance feel can be odd for golfers used to traditionally weighted shafts
This shaft is a standout performer in the driver shaft category. Other shaft models may offer better performance for fairway woods coming from the tee or the turf. Mitsubishi delivers on its promise of an improved Kuro Kage shaft in the Dual-Core TiNi design. The variable torque system makes it easy to fit into players of all swing speeds and feel preferences. This shaft is not made for only the highest swinging player, but I have found it best in their hands. Players coming from previous generation Kuro Kage models will love the similar feel and added performance of the Silver Dual-Core TiNi shaft.
- A second layer of titanium nickel (TiNi) adds stability and control in a reinforced tip design.
- Variable torque gives club fitters and golfers more options for those who enjoy a softer feeling shaft.
- The Silver Dual-Core TiNi has a similar feel to prior Kuro Kage models with improved performance.
- This shaft does not offer ideal conditions for fairway woods coming from the tee and ground.
- Although cheaper than most other premium shafts, some players can find better performance elsewhere.
- Very high swing speeds may need a shaft with a higher kick point if they are looking for lower launch.
