UST Mamiya LIN-Q Purple Golf Shaft
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.
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The LIN-Q Purple golf shaft from UST Mamiya uses a new carbon fiber material called Q-Fiber to deliver higher performance and better control. UST thinks the LIN-Q may be one of their best driver and fairway wood shafts ever. We put the LIN-Q Purple through our test to see how it stacks up.
Key Features
- The LIN-Q Purple golf shaft features UST’s newest Q-Fiber for enhanced performance and control.
- LIN-Q Purple is a mid-launch, mid spin golf shaft that can help players of various club head speeds maximize carry and total distances.
- The tip and mid-sections of the LIN-Q Purple have been reinforced to create additional stability and more power through impact.
Who Should Buy The UST Mamiya LIN-Q Purple Golf Shaft?
The LIN-Q Purple golf shaft is designed as a mid-kickpoint golf shaft. Golfers looking for a smoother feel and a medium launch and medium spin will generally fit well into the Lin-Q Purple profile. Golfers looking to upgrade their driver or fairway wood shaft on a budget can also do that with the LIN-Q Purple.
UST Mamiya LIN-Q Purple Golf Shaft Detailed Review
Design and Technology
UST excels at creating golf shafts that promote better performance for average golfers. LIN-Q is poised to be a standout option from UST thanks to the integration of Q-Fiber technology. The LIN-Q Purple has been crafted with strategic stabilization in the midsection and the tip section to deliver better energy transfer at the golf ball for longer and straighter drives.
Specs
UST Mamiya’s LIN-Q Purple is available in 60 gram ranges in regular (F3), stiff (F4), and extra stiff (F5) options. 70 gram shafts are available in both stiff (F4) and extra stiff (F5). LIN-Q is classified as a medium launch, medium spin golf shaft. The UST Mamiya LIN-Q Purple will be available in select club fitting studios and through their Partnered Dealers.
Our Experience
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 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.
Conclusion
The LIN-Q Purple uses UST Mamiya’s newest Q-Fiber technology to give golfers better performance. This performance comes at a fantastic price with the new LIN-Q Purple that can allow more golfers to upgrade their performance without paying too much. The LIN-Q Purple offers tremendous feel and a well-balanced ball flight that will fit into the golf bags of several players at every level of golf.
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