Hi Matt Bryson DeChambeau dabbled with Smoke briefly during the summer, and Keegan Bradley added the shaft to his 3-wood prior to winning the BMW Championship. Thank you Matt! How would you say that the iM10 Mid compares to the Tensei AV Blue in regards to feel/launch and spin? Epic Speed 3 Wood, Hzrdus Smoke Black 6.5, 80g Mavrik SZ 5 Wood 18*, Hzrdus Smoke Black 6.0, 80g X Forged UT 21*, Hzrdus Black Handcrafted 6.0, 85g Apex Pro '21 Irons 4-PW, MMT 105 TX Jaws 50*, 54*, 60* MMT 105 TX Eleven white hot Putter Tour BX ball or Chrome Soft X LS Watch this video of Fujikuras employees explaining the benefits of Ventus, and youll quickly understand that theyre not holding back with the claims of what this shaft can do. Dont seem to find it in Sweden no more. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. At those speeds, I think you should be consistently in the low 160 BS arena. Im certainly not doubting this, I was just wondering how it works? Rogue ST MaxTC9.2+GP6 / MAVRIK MaxTC14.7@+1+ GP7 /Apex21TC 19.6@+1+HY85/ P790BL21+ LIN Q/ P770+ DG105/ MD5Forged/ Las VegasTCH3|| MadisonTCH1+ CT Tour. Oh, while youre at it can you slip on one of those new Epic Flash driver heads too? Cant wait to try the Ventura in 60 gram still. I like the look and your review piques my interest. Would like 60X for my Ping G400 Max. Ive always played Fujikura from the Rombax(which I believe to be their best) to the Atmos. As always, work with a club fitter to find your optimal fit. Ping G425 Max 7 Wood - 65 Stiff Shaft . Thanks Can you compare it to the Project X Even flow Black in stiff , I believe , the Black is a lower launching shaft ,and low spinning , i was asking more about feel ??? In my recollection, the Evo II is a little more active. Hzrdus smoke green vs ventus black By golfgolfguru, February 20, 2021 in WRX Club Techs Reply to this topic Start new topic golfgolfguru Advanced Members 117 Feedback 0 0 0 Great article! Shaft Type Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 70 Graphite. Both reg flex. Have always played an 8.5-9.5 driver. Intriguing info given. Swing speed: 115 and i game the Smoke RDX black but I'm a project X guy all around. Trying to save some money by going with what seems like a close second choice can work sometimes, but it can also end up being more expensive as you enter the cycle of buy-try-sell. Thanks for the info on this shaft. Very nice review Id love to give the 60 gram stiff a shot !!! I was fit for the Ventus 6R and loved the results but never got to hit the AD DI. I'm going to get fit and commit. Ive heard great things about these shafts. Upload or insert images from URL. Pls, can someone explain to me why on the callaway line up they offer the project x smoke im 10 6.0 with a 60 g weight 3.7 torque and the specs of the same shaft in the web of project x is 66 g ? I wanted to upgrade my Rogue head to see if I would get more distance and improved dispersion and it came with the HZRDUS shaft. FOR NON-URGENT MATTERS, SEND US A MESSAGE: Click on the blue "Support" button at the bottom right corner of the site to send us an e-mail. Dude if Dustin switched it must be badass Aside from the blue rdx being counterbalanced, how do they differ in launch, spin and feel, and stiffness to flex? Going to check my rapsodo numbers tomorrow. My son has a Callaway Epic Flash driver with a Tensei AV Blue 65 Stiff shaft that he can hit pretty decent with. Thanks again. Sign up for our weekly newsletter and not only will you get the latest reviews, instruction, and more delivered directly to your inbox, youll also be entered into regular giveaways for golf clubs, PGA Tour passes, and more. Sounds like a great shaft It was the one knock the pga tour pros had about the black. By Introduced in this new lineup is the Project X HZRDUS Smoke Blue RDX shaft. By the sounds of it the 7-X will fit me perfectly! My friends keep saying.. Wow you are really good with that 3 wood. At impact, the Ventus feels supremely stable, even on toe or heel shots. Great info on this nice looking shaft put out by Fujikura. I would say that they both get described in similar ways (by me) but dont quite feel the same. Id suggest taking both shafts to a launch monitor and see which one performs better. Id love to bag the 6S! Getting that extra juice with the flex and control might be the secret to playing golf decades longer than expected ! Epic Max LS 9*, Hzrdus Smoke Green PVD 6.5, 70g or TZ6 75g. Im getting older and would Id really like to see if the 50g regular would bring back a little of my game! Thanks for offering the shaft. With so little spin, my shots didnt curve much, so when I got the face square at impact, the ball found the middle of the fairway. Have really liked the Speeder 565 R shaft, though I sometimes get a bit higher launch angle than I prefer, so the 50 gram R in the Ventus would be great to try. I only ask because I tried the OEM version in the Cobra LTDx LS, and it felt great with a 1.5 smash factor. Titleist TSR3 9*, Tensei 1K Black 65X Thanks! I have hit both in an X/6.5 setup. Jump to content. Great article. Id love to try the 60 stiff. This shaft was designed to provide both a tightened shot dispersion and maximum ball speeds -- even on off-center shots. This sounds like a very interesting new offering from Fujikura. It would be awesome to try out the 50 gram Regular in my Rogue! If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. I would love to try a 60-R and see if it vaults me up to the Champions tourthanks! When @+7 KPTT takes the shaft out of his driver and hands it to you, and it performs great right out of the gate, you know you've found your gamer shaft Driver: ST-Z Lin-Q Gunmetal 6F5 Hybrid: Epic Super Hybrid 2 16* Hybrid: HL C521 3 19* Rogue X-Stiff Irons: PTX Pro DBM 4-PW Custom RECOIL PROTOTYPE 125 F5 The higher speed is the result of a shoulder injury healing. I have a replacement TM SIM max 2 at 10.5* coming in, but it will be arriving with a Mitsubishi Tensei AV Blue in regular flex. Sounds like a great shaft. The shaft sounds really interesting. I would try the 6R 65 gram shaft. Counterbalanced and the unique flex profile were a bit more than I was willing to figure out. 0. Pasted as rich text. Experience There is very significant difference between the HZRDUS Smoke Blue and the HZRDUS Black. As is typical of Fujikura's Speeder shafts, there isn't a big kick but rather a smooth energy transfer from your hands through the shaft. Thanks in advance. Only the TX flex is offered at 85 grams. Matt, Im interested in how you would compare the Ventus to the Speeder Evo II? Hybrid: Callaway Apex Pro (20, 23 degrees) Shaft: Mitsubishi MMT Hybrid White 90 TX, Mitsubishi MMT Hybrid White 100 TX. Unfortunately I cant help you much here because the Red is the one Ventus I havent tested. When I go to fujikuras website and read about the ventus they have a graph of the EI profile and it shows the tip being softer and the butt and mid being stiffer. Am I reading this wrong? The Project X HZRDUS Smoke iM10 shaft comes in two flavors: low spin and mid spin. I do think the Ventus is a fine FW option, if its fit for the player. I was able to turn over the iM10 Mid pretty easily, but I found myself hitting more cuts with it because I was making more relaxed swings. Your link has been automatically embedded. I would give the Hzrdus Smoke Yellow a close look. Best Shafts - Mid Launch: Mitsubishi Diamana BF 60, ACCRA TZ 6 65, Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black . The Ventus Blue is much smoother and more active than the HZRDUS Smoke Black. At least those are my observations after playing the HZRDUS Smoke in my TS3 driver and fairway woods, and then using the RDX shaft at a recent fitting event for the TSi models. Thanks for any thing you may offer. As always, your results may vary, but its nice to be able to play more loft, hit it a bit straighter, and still have the distance. Yes, I reviewed the aftermarket Ventus with Velocore. Probably a stiff 60, but would want to test for sure. I also have a SP of 98-101mph (Am 50 years old and 8HC). I would give the Hzrdus Smoke Yellow a close look. Last minute replacement or spare clubs/shafts for juniors? Could I pick your brain and experience for a moment. Would be amazing in my Rogue sub-zero! Your email address will not be published. Matt, Paste as plain text instead, Sign up for our weekly newsletter and not only will you get the latest reviews, instruction, and more delivered directly to your inbox, youll also be entered into regular giveaways for golf clubs, PGA Tour passes, and more. Keep up the good work. Has anyone compared these two as far as feel, launch and spin characteristics? I just want to make sure I am not purchasing a stiff as well as a low torque shaft. I am really happy with my TENSEI Orange CK Pro in my TS3 3w. Despite being members of the same family, the two iM10 shafts are very different when it comes to feel. Translation: more ball speed and more distance. TM Stealth2 Plus - 9* head only with headcover, Thinning the herd: DeWiz and Putters (Toulon Portland, Odyssey 5K, Ping Tyne 4, Kevin Burns, Scotty H20). nice review, thank you! As I watched the rapid adoption of Ventus on the PGA Tour, my anticipation grew to levels that I was afraid couldnt be met. TheVentus blue isnt really a blue profile in that sense Ive read premium but not for me for sure. My best advice is always to get a fitting and test a lot of things against your current gamer. Nothing that comes immediately to mind, no. Matt, Would love to get one of these. See below -> not sure if you meant the 6.5 or 6.5tx so included both. Would love to try the 50 gram regular shaft! This is an amazing shaft, but its not going to fit every player, and if it doesnt fit you, you wont see results like mine. Every flex - R2, R, stiff, X, and TX - is available at 55 grams. It reduces SW up to 6 points and unlike other CB shafts it has a std butt diameter of .600 vs the .615-.630 often with CB shafts. Your review of the Ventus gives me another shaft to pursue on my endless search for THE SHAFT given that my quest is just as quixotic as the Dons, I shall nevertheless fight the good fight. I love Fujikura driver shafts. Titleist TSR2 7W 21*, Diamana Whiteboard 83X, Titleist T200 4-6, T100S 7-PW, Accra i125x. Cant wait to try it on the course. like many others I am very intrigued to match this up against my current driver shaft, MSA Tensei CK Blue. Fujikura Ventus Blue TR 7-x Cobra F9 Tour FW 3 / 4 / 5 - Aldila Tour Green ATX 75 X Cobra RF Rev 33 4-Pw - KBS C-Taper 120 S Cobra MiM Black Wedges - 52C 12*, 56WL 7*, 60WL 4* - KBS C-Taper . My dispersion was much tighter than normal perhaps the best Ive ever had for a review and two things in particular stood out. The 50 g stiff shaft as I need to reduce spin and pick up a little speed. We aim to reply to all messages within 1 regular business day. HZRDUS RDX Smoke Blue TX. Copyright 2013-2023 Plugged In Golf. Would love a shot at this one in a 60gm. I average 108ss and would be interested to see if I could get away with a stiff. Maybe Ill get lucky and win this jewel! Would love to win 60-s. Firm mid section and low launch, low spin is the norm for more control. Fujikura Ventus Blue 7 (Non VeloCore) Graphite Standard Outlet Like New. I've hit them in TX setups. On 2/20/2021 at 5:44 PM, golfgolfguru said: Please put and questions or comments here, Please put any questions or comments here, Please put any questions of comments here. The Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black shaft is the next generation of low launching, stout HZRDUS shafts. tks. Have used Speeder in the past. Currently playing the Aldila RIP Alpha x-flex and its just feeling a little heavy in my Callaway EPIC SZ. I would choose the Ventus 8, Extra Stiff Thanks, Great review. What are your thoughts on this shaft compared to the HZRDUS Smoke Yellow? I have hit the Ventus blue, and I did enjoy the feel. Woz I struggled quite a bit with swing timing using the Ventus, but if you like that type of shaft it's pretty damn hard to beat right now. You can post now and register later. I currently have the Ping TFC 419 stiff in my Ping G30, which I was fitted for. Id love to try it in a 60-stiff. I may need to change heads, too, although my dispersion is good with the TS3. In all my testing, I didnt hit a single ugly hook (I really hope I didnt just jinx myself). Am 56 now, with 100-103 swing speed. Cheers Matt. If youre comparing the Ventus that comes stock in TaylorMade drivers vs the aftermarket version, only the aftermarket has the VeloCore marking near the tip. Sounds like an upgrade from my current driver shaft. You cannot paste images directly. Clear editor. I always appreciate your reviews. The Project X HZRDUS Smoke green is said to be the stiffest HZRDUS Smoke shaft yet! Performance GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, Yesterday at 04:47 PM, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 20, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 13, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 6, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, January 31, They are quite different fundamentally but do share a soft midsection with stiffened ends. 1 My bag is a revolving door!Just a note: I'm currently testing the Hzrdus Smoke yellow 6.0 vs my TS3 gamer Ventus Blue Velocore 6s, from what i'm seeing on the indoor simulator the HZRDUS launching slightly . The Speeder was first introduced in 1995. Who doesnt want faster ball speeds and down the middle of the fairway. Yeah, Ventus black in stiff flex with no tipping may be a good comparison to the HZDUS Black 6.0. If I'm not mistaken. I currently use the Pro 2.0 and I cant wait to try this one. 3-wood: Titleist TSR2 (16.5 degrees) Shaft: Aldila Rogue Silver 130 MSI 80 TX. Great review Matt, sounds like every one should be using this shaft. Stiff 60 would be most appreciated! The Evo II is truly my unicorn shaft and Ive yet to find anything that could top it in my driver (HZRDUS Black, Rogue Silver 110, Tensi CK White, and recently the HZRDUS Smoke Green). I currently have a Rogue Driver with a Graphite Tour IZ 6 stiff, how will the Project X HZRDUS Smoke iM10 60 Graphite with Max LS head compare in your humble opinion? My expectation is that the Air Speeder will be much more lively than the Ventus. Ventus Black is better for some, RDX is better for others. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. I have been reluctant to purchase the club online due to my lack of knowledge of these shafts. 66 years old and I need to gain some distance back. Clear editor. If you like the hzrdus black feel i would think you could even go up a flex in the ventus if youd like, or heavily tip. The Ventus is amazing. This shaft sounds all the goods, please make mine a 6.0 regular flex. The feel is unlike any HZRDUS Ive hit, but the tip stability is something all players will appreciate. My swing speed is down a bit (shoulder trouble), but my smash factor was as consistently high as its ever been. Your link has been automatically embedded. Sounds like a great shaft! Thanks for the opportunity. I recently purchased the Ventus 6x ,65gram shaft and put it into Ping G 400 LST. TM Stealth2 Plus - 9* head only with headcover, Thinning the herd: DeWiz and Putters (Toulon Portland, Odyssey 5K, Ping Tyne 4, Kevin Burns, Scotty H20). 5 Testers Needed! Hard to say. My swing speed is in the mid 80s . Would love to boost my drive with the Model 5 stiff flex at 58g. Thanks for replying back! I play a graphite design Gt7x with a callaway epic 9 deg head and was thinking of going Ventus red 7x with Titleist tsi4 head which is 439 cc and 10 deg to get the smash and launch .Tried the tensei white and smash factor was low in my epic 9 deg head. When the original hzrdus line was designed they . Clear editor. But now Im intrigued by it. You can read more about that here: https://pluggedingolf.com/are-aftermarket-shafts-better-than-stock-shafts-golf-myths-unplugged/. Has anyone tried both in the same head to compare?Thanks in advance, I have hit both in a Sim head. Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters. It's extremely stable and a great upgrade with control. Required fields are marked *. Paste as plain text instead, If you like the hzrdus black feel i would think you could even go up a flex in the ventus if youd like, or heavily tip. Both deliver on their promised ball flight. 0. The Project X HZRDUS Smoke Blue RDX comes in the same three weight classes, 60, 70, and 80 grams. For me, the Ventus was mid-low launching with extremely low spin. The smoke black always felt harsh and brittle to me. Thanks again for your reviews. Weight should be within a couple grams. In terms of feel and profile, its everything I like. Also, at 104 club head speed, do you tend to favor X-flexes untipped or Stiff flexes tipped? Thanks and love the reviews. (Thats why Im a couple years late with my comment.) To me, the Ventus is butt soft, tip stiff. Looking for a new driver shaft have fujikura 150s in my wedges Regardless flex 60gr. Very different feels, though both are stable in the tip. Buying the right shaft for a golf club is essential as it dictates speed and force between the hand and the club. 5 Testers Needed! Great Review on what sounds to be an amazing shaft. Also, do you think the Ventus is a good option for FW woods too or would the low spin make it hard to hold greens? GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, Yesterday at 04:47 PM, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 20, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 13, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 6, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, January 31, Please put and questions or comments here, Please put any questions or comments here, Please put any questions of comments here. The Fujikura Ventus Blue Stiff This shaft has a stiff tip for evading you from twisting it. I want to put it on my Maverik driver. The 60 g shaft in a stiff flex would be my upgrade shaft in my Ping head. Project X continues to use Hexcels high end materials in their latest shafts, the iM10 Mid and iM10 Low. 7-S would be a great add for me. I found the Ventus black to feel much smoother with a subtle kick. Agreed with above poster, as I did not think the black would have been what the fitter recommended for me. The following two tabs change content below. If I go left it is slight left and still in the first cut and not the woods. Regular Flex @ 60g. The Calloway Epic Max driver caught my attention. That all blue looks sweet. https://pluggedingolf.com/graphite-design-tour-ad-vr-shaft-review/, https://pluggedingolf.com/fujikura-speeder-evolution-v-shaft-review/, https://pluggedingolf.com/mitsubishi-tensei-white-shaft-review/. Never had a custom shaft so I can only imagine the stability and energy transfer it would produce. To close, I want to be clear that the Ventus is an awesome fit for me. With a unique bend profile that strategically changes per flex for player optimization, and the use of Hexcel's HexTow carbon fibers, Smoke Blue RDX is a shaft that ticks all these boxes. If you want to go a bit deeper, I suppose "predictable power juxtaposed with a blue ocean of yet-to-be discovered advancements" works as well. This puppy getting some great reviews There is a Club Champion in Seattle that has Ventus in stock and much more: https://clubchampiongolf.com/locations. One would need to see the EI profile to tell how what the differences are in the two version. If its the stock Ventus, the shaft you have is not the same as the one reviewed here, and its not one I have much experience with. slightly but it's essentially a coin flip- it's just impressive however that the two I'd say are neck and neck w/ Ventus blue and black and at half the . Clear editor. I would like to try the Stiff Flex 60 grams! I will have to try this shaft at Club Champion for my fitting on my 5 and 3 woods. Willing to give head to head feedback on the Speeder vs. Ventus from a lowly amateur point of view.. Great review. Fujikura's Ventus shafts are good prospects in this regard. Really searching for a solid shaft to improve my game. The one time I wouldnt mind getting the shaft! Id love to test out a 60 gram regular shaft. The Project X HZRDUS Smoke iM10 shafts add two intriguing options to this hugely successful line. Given how popular HZRDUS Black has been . Ventus has a mid-low launch with low spin. Thanks for the contest! When I time it, it's brilliant, but I'm mixed. If you havent found a HZRDUS that you like in the past, check out the iM10 Mid. I do think that the RDX Black and Ventus Black are pretty dang similar however. The Ventus is like a stiff blue board profile hinging on a whiteboard in spin and feel, and the RDX blue is like a stiffened counterbalanced HZRDUS yellow. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Im a mid handicapper thats been playing for a couple years now. The Ventus is like a stiff blue board profile hinging on a whiteboard in spin and feel, and the, I have hit the VA composites Nemesys ( which is counter balanced)in my Mavrik SZ. Looking for a new 3 wood and many manufacturers are offering the non velocore with no uncharge wondering what it would be like or if I should look for something else. Both are great shafts, but the Ventus Blue is a bit stiffer in the tip (the Ventus Black is much stiffer) and thats what I need to keep my drives on the planet. Man, I could spend a week hitting balls & trying to figure out my ideal shaft & driver head combo. And as always, excellent review! APPLY NOW: Cleveland Frontline Elite Putters! Thoughts?? Currently have the 661 in my E Sub 0, sounds like this would really make me happy. In the butt section, the Ventus is a little softer than the ATMOS Black and Speeder Evolution IV which leads to a slightly smoother feel. Good article! 43.75" Length, Driver Wood Shaft Type, Cobra MyFly8 Interchangeable Fitting Type, Regular Flex, Medium-Low Trajectory . Thanks. The iM10 Low is offered in 60 and 70 grams. 60g Stiff would be very nice thank you. Your link has been automatically embedded. Its a great shaft. Can you tell me if the Tensei would be an upgrade or down grade over the Ventus? At 80 grams, only 6.0 and 6.5 are available. Nothing in the Ventus line is counterbalanced, and the midsection is quite a bit stiffer in the ventus as well. I dont get along with smoke black, but the Ventus black 6 stiff is what I ended up with combined wish lifting up my TSi3 one click. I currently play the Graphite Design Tour AD GP 6S and the Ventus sounds like an update of this design. Paste as plain text instead, TS3 9.5 Ventus TR6x | TSi2 16.5 Ventus TR7x | zU85 19 Ventus Black 10TX | z785 4-P PX6.5 | SM7 50-08F 54-10S 58-12D PX6.5 | Newport2 AOP OilCan / SpiderX. GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, Yesterday at 04:47 PM, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 20, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 13, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 6, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, January 31, Please put and questions or comments here, Please put any questions or comments here, Please put any questions of comments here, Smoke Blue RDX 6.0 VS Ventus Velocore blue stiff. The ventus black will feel s lot smoother and is definitely as low spin as the hulk. Regular, stiff, X, and TX are also available at 65 and 75 grams. I cant say that I hit it further, but being in the fairway every time is a nice feeling. Ventus will be smoother for sure. My swing speed is 85-90 MPH. Auction. Do you know if this is the case with the im10? I am like you Matt and I want to find the tightest dispersion rheee is. Thanks for the chance. I keep trying and I keep re-learning I do not get along with counter-balanced shafts.RDX Blue went to the BST. I would go with the 50g R2 flex. Club head speed was at 112-114mph. It is that the Smoke Blue has more torque. By 60 gram stiff is my preference. The Nemesys isn't just counterbalanced, it's the most Counterbalanced shaft out right now. I was carrying it 17 yards further than the shaft I had in my TS3 previously with optimal spin. Some have even reported lighter swingweights with same "stiffness" and profile which could lead to increased club speed. My 6.5 if similar in feel to the Ventus blue in stiff but still has a little higher launch Quote Wesquire Advanced Members 940 Feedback 1 0 1 moorebaseball, February 28, 2021 in Equipment. I felt like I made terrible swings or good swings with the black and just went straight. Theres no reason not to try both. This review sounds amazing. Nothing in the Ventus line is counterbalanced, and the midsection is quite a bit stiffer in the ventus as well. Would you have any suggestions between the Ventus Blue 5 or 6 Reg. Even with a wonky, Bubba-cut swing, the ball gently fell to the right. The latest generation is called HZRDUS Smoke RDX which utilizes Hexcel's new "HexTow" carbon fiber technology. Id love to try this shaft!! Pasted as rich text. Always interested in dropping spin and launching low. Mainehacker21, March 13, 2021 in WRX Club Techs, Coming from Hzrdus smoke black 6.0 looking at VB 6S. Titleist TSR3 9*, Tensei 1K Black 65X Like New: $296.99 yhk5562780 Customize OR. I love the look of this shaft, its simple. It's really smooth but I wish I went up in weight. 5-wood: Titleist TSR2 (18 degrees) . https://trackman.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/article_attachments/115010271208/TrackMan_Driver_Optimization_2010.pdf?mobile_site=true. I just got a good education on the importance the shaft really plays in the driver. Ventus 6-S was right for me. FOR URGENT MATTERS, TEXT: 1-855-339-3361 (US). Would like to enter to win one of these- 70g X-stiff. Look up the EI curve of the CK Pro White. Tried Ventus blue in 7x and found the center of the clubface on everything but launched and spun a bit too high. The PING Tour is a great shaft, but it doesnt have much feel to me. B2 VENTUS BLUE 5B1 Diamana PD50 It can only help me. Matt NOW AVAILABLE: GolfWRX G/Fore Hats and Holderness & Bourne Polos! Thank You! The ventus blue i tried was 6x, so id be curious to see of the 7x felt better. Titleist TSR3 3W 15*, Tensei 1K Black 75X I have it at 10* loft and had no problem at all . Best Shafts - Mid Launch: Mitsubishi Diamana BF 60, ACCRA TZ 6 65, Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black, Project X EvenFlow Black 65 and 75, Graphite Design Tour AD TP and IZ Honorable Mention Heads: Mizuno ST-190 9.5, Srixon 785, Krank Golf Formula X Extreme Use our Fitting Wizard to Find the Right Driver Shaft for YOU! The HZRDUS Smoke Black features a charcoal grey base and a large "HZRDUS" design. I am looking for some improvement and this shaft might help. By Jalal Uddin. Would love to retry the Ventus in 60 stiff. However I've been looking for deals on a ventus black 6X for driver and and 7X for 3W on here. It did. Would like to try a 50g, Reg flex in my new Epic Flash driver. Ventus Blue Vs Black: Choosing The Right Shaft. Ventus was the most played driver and wood shaft on the PGA TOUR during the 2020-21 season. Best Shafts - Low Launch: Mitsubishi Diamana DF 60 and 70, Mitsubishi TENSEI White, ACCRA TZ 5 65, OBAN Kiyoshi Black, Devotion 6 and 7, Project X HZRDUS Smoke Green, Fujikura Ventus Black 6 and 7, LA Golf Black Tie 7, TPT 15 MKP-MT-ST. Best Shafts - Mid Launch: Mitsubishi Diamana BF and ZF 60, ACCRA TZ 6 65, Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black . Leaning toward the Project X. I swing much more freely on the golf simulator vs. the actual golf course , so Im thinking my speed drops to 108-110mph. Pasted as rich text. Display as a link instead, Display as a link instead, pxg 5w 18 ventus blue; pxg proto 0341x 6s 42 22 . In contrast, the iM10 Mid is an easy-swinging shaft with a surprising amount of action in the top third of the shaft. I have tested a lot of other premium shafts in the market-place but none compare to Fujikura. Last minute replacement or spare clubs/shafts for juniors? . APPLY NOW: Cleveland Frontline Elite Putters! Pasted as rich text. I been getting the emails and the reviews and information is much help. Free shipping for many products! What is cost of shaft? I can go for Stiff 60! Great review Matt- sounds like an exceptional shaft! Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Red. As is typically the case, you can get a completely clean look by installing the shaft logo down. 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