From what I see, lower spin, tighter dispersion and more distance !!! I can go for Stiff 60! Easy to find in a fitting bay as astock option and would live somewhere between Smoke Green and Ventus Blue. Would love to win a Ventus in 60gram stiff. Through using Hexcel's HexTow HM63 fiber, Project X aimed to make an ultra-stable shaft that will hold up and keep spin down with any swing speed thrown at it. Youll get out of this shaft what you put into it but no more. I am curious which shaft you prefer and then what type of player suits each shaft. Have a Diamana W in my M2 currently, that has been good to me, but would love to try this out. Id like a 65 g shaft with a stiff flex. From your article I was thinking this was a tip stiff shaft with a softer buttcomparable to the tensei ck pro white? Of course there's the signature HZRDUS spec graphic, and then there's Matrix-style Smoke branding right below the grip section. NOW AVAILABLE: GolfWRX G/Fore Hats and Holderness & Bourne Polos! There's no objective measure that says one is better than the other other than going to get fit and seeing what suits you better from a numbers standpoint. Thanks for the review, great detail! My best advice is always to get a fitting and test a lot of things against your current gamer. 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. Thank you. 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. Cheers Matt. I was wondering if you tried the Atmos Blue TS and if yes, how does it compare to the Ventus Blue? In my fitting I tried around 20 shafts, and the Ventus won by a country mile. Taking this driver to my club fitter, and see how it feels. 60g X . This gives fairly new golfers an upper hand in their game, where . 70g 6.5TX. I like the Smoke, but it feels a little loose so I traded in my 6.0 and got a 6.5. You can post now and register later. How would you compare this to the Tensei Pro White 60S? tks. To me, the Ventus is butt soft, tip stiff. This puppy getting some great reviews Copyright 2013-2023 Plugged In Golf. You cannot paste images directly. 5 Testers Needed! would be for these new shafts. Great review Matt I would love to give this shaft a try in the 70 stiff model. Thanks and love the reviews. However I've been looking for deals on a ventus black 6X for driver and and 7X for 3W on here. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Keep up the good work. I currently play the Graphite Design Tour AD GP 6S and the Ventus sounds like an update of this design. Id love to try it in a 60-stiff. When I time it, it's brilliant, but I'm mixed. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Your previous content has been restored. Would you have any suggestions between the Ventus Blue 5 or 6 Reg. Matt, Can you comment on the non velocore Ventus at all? My 6.5 if similar in feel to the Ventus blue in stiff but still has a little higher launch. Ive never hit so many fairways. Great Review on what sounds to be an amazing shaft. moorebaseball, February 28, 2021 in Equipment. They are quite different fundamentally but do share a soft midsection with stiffened ends. I would give the Hzrdus Smoke Yellow a close look. 60 grm stiff flex would be nice. This makes it much easier to control the shaft which leads to better accuracy. Thanks for the contest! Titleist TSi3 8 - HZRDUS Smoke Blue RDX 60TX, Titleist TS3 15 - HZRDUS Black (Hand Crafted) 70TX, Titleist 818 H2 19 - Tensei Pro White 100TX. I would like to try 65 gram stiff. Great review Matt- sounds like an exceptional shaft! All Rights Reserved. The Fujikura Ventus is extremely accurate. Copyright 2013-2023 Plugged In Golf. 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. By mfbraun Started 31 minutes ago. As always, work with a club fitter to find your optimal fit. Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Red. The stock shaft in the TM drivers does not have Velocore. APPLY NOW: Cleveland Frontline Elite Putters! been playing a fujikura fuel pro 65 stiff at 47 in. By My expectation is that the Air Speeder will be much more lively than the Ventus. This shaft is by far the best I have ever hit. Id like to win the model 60 (65 grams) shaft in the R Flex. Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters. I would like to try this shaft in a 60 gram regular flex. Yes, hook me up with a 60 Stiff and lets see if it flies longer than my current toys. Nothing I have tried has replaced the Hzrdus Black which has been in my last two drivers and currently in my TS3. Wonder how its stacks up to my Evo IV or Evo V? When I switched to the iM10 Low, I got the classic HZRDUS performance. Thanks P.I.G. This is the most exciting review Ive yet read about any shaft, and Id love to have one. By SJL1216 Started 2 hours ago. Note: as you can see in the picture above the graphic, I tested the iM10 Low in TX which is stiffer than the 6.5 iM10 that I tested. Taylormade SIM2 - Project X Hzrdus Smoke Black RDX 70 6.5 Cobra LTD 3w - Project X Evenflow Black 85 6.0 Cobra LTD 5w - Project X Evenflow Black 85 6.0 . The ventus blue i tried was 6x, so id be curious to see of the 7x felt better. Are you playing the Hzrdus Green 60 6.5 or 60 6.5 TX? You must log in or register to reply here. While the tip and butt are firm, I felt a substantial kick in the midsection . Id love to win a Ventus shaft in 60-X, Great feedback on this shaft! If I go left it is slight left and still in the first cut and not the woods. The Nemesys isn't just counterbalanced, it's the most Counterbalanced shaft out right now. Matt is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Plugged In Golf. Would love a shot at this one in a 60gm. It did. Going to check my rapsodo numbers tomorrow. I like the look and your review piques my interest. Matt, Ill have to try this in 60g Stiff if I get chosen, thanks. But now Im intrigued by it. Tight dispersion, low spinsign me up! Smoke RDX Red will be the highest launching shaft in the RDX line. So, I just this one and your review of the Evenflow Riptide. 44 6 bids | 2d. I was fit for the Ventus 6R and loved the results but never got to hit the AD DI. Swing Speed 106+, Distance > 250 yards Fitting Tips: Typically 75 gram shafts but smoother tempos can play lighter weights. The Speeder was first introduced in 1995. Who doesnt want faster ball speeds and down the middle of the fairway. Great feel, just cant get along with it. Great review Matt, sounds like every one should be using this shaft. I noted that in your review for the Smoke Black, that it had been confirmed that the OEM version was identical to the shaft bought separately. Additionally, the ball didnt want to bend much in either direction. This shaft is excellent for low spins. Ping G425 Max 7 Wood - 65 Stiff Shaft . 70 1 bids | 0d. 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 . 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. 5 Testers Needed! 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. Very different feels, though both are stable in the tip. Cobra King F7 14.5 3 Wood Graphite Fujikura Pro 65 Shaft Mens Rh Stiff. Thanks for the info. Great review. Some. 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). Thanks. I would to win the 50g reg to go in cobra ltd driver. I prefer something more stiff in the tip with a smooth profile. Always interested in dropping spin and launching low. 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. By the sounds of it the 7-X will fit me perfectly! Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 8 X. Great review Matt as always you deliver . I would love to have one of these in a 6-S. Id really be interested to put this shaft to the test. Does one have an advantage over the other? We have also thrown in our Honorable Mentions in both heads and shafts. Similar weight and torque. Thats what Im talkin about. 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. Maybe I could be a lucky winner! I've hit counterbalanced shafts and "regular" ones and, other than them feeling a bit differently (of course), I feel a bit dumb in that I have no idea what the difference is in a counterbalanced shaft. 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. Ventus Black is better for some, RDX is better for others. Seems like your numbers will be a bit better with the Ventus but just curious on your thoughts if you have time. I'm playing a 65 Five. The Smoke blue lauched higher for me and had a little more kick. Agree, same here but whats weird is i have always like blueboard type profilesand never got that soft handle sensation like the ventus blue gave me. Taylormade 300 Series 7 Wood 20 . I love my smoke rdx 6.5 and want to know which one to chose from those two? You can post now and register later. The AD-DI has a much more pronounced kick, in my opinion. But I still want to play with the boys ( sane guys Ive been playing with since 12 years old, and this seems to be a fabulous concept allowing for someone to go with softer flex yet maintain control of clubface throughout the swing. I would like to try the Stiff Flex 60 grams! Fujikura's Ventus shafts are good prospects in this regard. 60 Gram Xflex baby. Willing to give head to head feedback on the Speeder vs. Ventus from a lowly amateur point of view.. Great review. Same with me in regards to liking blue profiles, I love the tensei blue. You cannot paste images directly. When the original hzrdus line was designed they . In my recollection, the Evo II is a little more active. Look up the EI curve of the CK Pro White. At 80 grams, only 6.0 and 6.5 are available. If you havent found a HZRDUS that you like in the past, check out the iM10 Mid. 70 g stiff for me. I wonder if I could combine the Ventus with a 10.5 driverand possibly get better results? I love my (outdated) Fujikura shaft that I currently have on my driver. Buying the right shaft for a golf club is essential as it dictates speed and force between the hand and the club. 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. If you like Ventus Blue but want a little more stability, check out Ventus TR HERE. Titleist TSR3 3W 15*, Tensei 1K Black 75X I know you really liked the Diamana BF from last year. Red just didnt feel right to me, but black was stable and smooth. I have hit both in an X/6.5 setup. My iPad is in my golf duffel in the car. The Ventus is amazing. sounds just the ticket, theres nothing better than a long straight drive. SS is 103. The Fujikura Ventus Blue Stiff This shaft has a stiff tip for evading you from twisting it. Clear editor. Over a decade ago, it was the model name of the Blue Board (mid-launch/mid-spin) shaft in the Diamana family. I would truely love to play this shaft in my Taylormade M4. However, it felt the most difficult to swing. Very interested after reading your reviews. Display as a link instead, Id love to try this shaft!! Thanks! Asked a bunch of questions regarding a few shafts which I was considering. How do you compare this FUJI shaft to that CK Orange Pro? Titleist TSR3 9*, Tensei 1K Black 65X 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. Thank you Matt! Wild. Translation: more ball speed and more distance. I did have to bump the loft up (to 16.5) to combat the low spin but I loved the feel, accuracy and distance I was getting out of it. I found the Ventus black to feel much smoother with a subtle kick. HZRDUS RDX Smoke Blue TX. Hi, Matt! The red is a hzrdus black with a softer tip that allowed the pros to turn the ball over Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Their black and blue If your SS is 112 to 115..you may have some efficiency issues. Nothing in the Ventus line is counterbalanced, and the midsection is quite a bit stiffer in the ventus as well. 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 The feel in these shafts improved with each release. Thanks for the giveaway! The Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw Blue shaft is available in the widest range of flexes, spanning R2 to TX . stiff @ 60g 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/. At 60 and 70 grams, Project X offers 5.5 (regular), 6.0 (stiff), and 6.5 (X-flex). 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. I would like to win Stiff 65g! Its a great shaft. You cannot paste images directly. I have a full review of the Tensei White here: https://pluggedingolf.com/mitsubishi-tensei-white-shaft-review/. pxg 5w 18 ventus blue; pxg proto 0341x 6s 42 22 . 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. The 50 g stiff shaft as I need to reduce spin and pick up a little speed. This sounds like a very interesting new offering from Fujikura. The heavier options are available in only Stiff and X. My misses with CB shafts tend to be lower on the face. Clear editor. Sounds like a great shaft. The hzrdus black is a very stout low launch low spin shaft and very hard to turn over. 60 gram regular flex. By shaolingolfer Started 2 hours ago. The aftermarket version says VeloCore near the tip. Flex and the Ventus Red 5 or 6 for a swing speed of 90 mph and 8 HC in a Callaway Epic Sub Zero 10.5 deg. Stiff flex 50 gram. The Ventus has a similar profile, though the Orange is more active in my opinion. 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. Regular, Stiff, and X are the flex options at 60 grams. As a low spin player, the iM10 Low was actually too low spin and launch and cost me a bit of carry distance, but high spin players may have very different results. See below -> not sure if you meant the 6.5 or 6.5tx so included both. I think the 50 gram in a Regular Flex would really improve my game! 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