Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters. I would to win the 50g reg to go in cobra ltd driver. Would be amazing in my Rogue sub-zero! I Still have fairly good driver swing speed at 110-111 but really want to try this softer flex with the firm sections to control face and swing path while getting all the fluid power I can out of my body! moorebaseball, February 28, 2021 in Equipment. 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. The Project X HZRDUS Smoke iM10 shafts add two intriguing options to this hugely successful line. Ventus also weighs less in same weight class as smoke, feels noticeably lighter but still solid. Also have a Graphite Design AD VR5 regular that is tipped 1/2" and playing at . I am looking for some improvement and this shaft might help. The ventus blue i tried was 6x, so id be curious to see of the 7x felt better. Its dark navy color is interrupted only by the silver branding in the upper half of the shaft and the small VeloCore symbol near the tip. The idea of accuracy, low spin, and feel how could you not want to try that?! I would love to try this shaft, currently using the speed shaft and love that so I know the Ventus would be amazing. I am really happy with my TENSEI Orange CK Pro in my TS3 3w. I see you played the ventus blue and how would it compare to the red ? Display as a link instead, The Fujikura Ventus has an all-business look that lets the performance do the talking. The 60 g shaft in a stiff flex would be my upgrade shaft in my Ping head. Did you try the 6s yet? Are you able to compare to Evo 5 one of my favorites and current Tour Ad Vr JavaScript is disabled. I am very interested in this shaft. Trying to find a used Ventus 6S or 6X has been tough with all of the glowing reviews! Translation: more ball speed and more distance. Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 8 X. 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. I found the Ventus to be lower launcing and stiffer feeling. This makes it much easier to control the shaft which leads to better accuracy. We have also thrown in our Honorable Mentions in both heads and shafts. Very interested after reading your reviews. Your link has been automatically embedded. Ah, my bad! Last minute replacement or spare clubs/shafts for juniors? Id love it in 60 gram X-stiff. Id love to try this shaft!! 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 ? Most of the shafts achieve counterbalancing by adding material. Thanks, I have a review of the AD VR here: https://pluggedingolf.com/graphite-design-tour-ad-vr-shaft-review/ Wild. I did find out through my club fitter that the X shaft is actually a step above stiff . By the sounds of it the 7-X will fit me perfectly! I cant say that I hit it further, but being in the fairway every time is a nice feeling. Thank you Matt! Just dont say go to a club fitter. As a high launcher, this sounds like a great shaft for me. I added that (15.5) and its great, but I wonder about the 60 in my driver, I have to really concentrate to keep the spin down with that. When I time it, it's brilliant, but I'm mixed. Best Shafts - Mid Launch: Mitsubishi Diamana BF 60, ACCRA TZ 6 65, Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black . Id love to try the Ventus in 6X! For me, the Ventus is definitely requiring some lofting up because the spin is SO LOW. The Ventus Blue is much smoother and more active than the HZRDUS Smoke Black. Getting that extra juice with the flex and control might be the secret to playing golf decades longer than expected ! If DJ switched from the Speeder, I probably should too.70G, stiff is what the golf gods would order. At impact, the Ventus feels supremely stable, even on toe or heel shots. But I would love to test a 6X. Great article! I keep trying and I keep re-learning I do not get along with counter-balanced shafts.RDX Blue went to the BST. Paducah, KY. Calvert City Country Club. However I've been looking for deals on a ventus black 6X for driver and and 7X for 3W on here. 70 g stiff for me. I love the look of this shaft, its simple. https://trackman.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/article_attachments/115010271208/TrackMan_Driver_Optimization_2010.pdf?mobile_site=true. When I switched to the iM10 Low, I got the classic HZRDUS performance. My dispersion was much tighter than normal perhaps the best Ive ever had for a review and two things in particular stood out. No, I dont. 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. Has anyone compared these two as far as feel, launch and spin characteristics? If I was lucky enough to win, I would like 60 stiff, Looks like a fantastic shaft. 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). Thanks in advance. 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). been playing a fujikura fuel pro 65 stiff at 47 in. It did take some getting used to when I first hit it on the range but eventually it clicked and I love this shaft. It's really smooth but I wish I went up in weight. The tip of the Ventus is described as ultra stiff to prevent twisting. Despite being members of the same family, the two iM10 shafts are very different when it comes to feel. 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. This comment may be a little late . Hi Matt, those distance numbers are in meters or yards? In the Ventus, Fujikura gave me more of everything I like. Matt, Would like to enter to win one of these- 70g X-stiff. HZRDUS Blue RDX Smoke: Stock Shaft vs Aftermarket Shaft Freddie Meikle Golf 1.5K views 1 month ago High Launch Low Spin Shaft? 3-wood: Titleist TSR2 (16.5 degrees) Shaft: Aldila Rogue Silver 130 MSI 80 TX. This shaft sounds all the goods, please make mine a 6.0 regular flex. I am like you Matt and I want to find the tightest dispersion rheee is. 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. Every flex - R2, R, stiff, X, and TX - is available at 55 grams. The Project X HZRDUS Smoke Blue RDX comes in the same three weight classes, 60, 70, and 80 grams. Yes, I reviewed the aftermarket Ventus with Velocore. The Project X HZRDUS Smoke iM10 shaft comes in two flavors: low spin and mid spin. Your previous content has been restored. The shaft sounds really interesting. My friends keep saying.. Wow you are really good with that 3 wood. Im currently using ping tour 75s shaft for fairway wood PING G410 LST, im looking for more distance with swing speed around 98. if i switch to ventus blue velocore 7x and cut it down to 43 inch.. will it be stiffer and heavier compare to my ping tour shaft. 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. How would rate it against a ping tour 60s shaft? I want to put it on my Maverik driver. Comparing the iM10 to the Alta CB, the iM10 will probably feel a little stiffer and lower torque. I demoed this shaft at Golf MD in Olathe KS, spin reducer as you stated. Last minute replacement or spare clubs/shafts for juniors? Id love to bag the 6S! 0. I would like a 50-A, i can see it sending the ball far down the fairway as i type this together. I average 108ss and would be interested to see if I could get away with a stiff. The Project X HZRDUS Smoke iM10 Mid is available at 50, 60, and 70 grams. 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. Would love to try the 50 gram regular shaft! Upload or insert images from URL. This shaft was designed to provide both a tightened shot dispersion and maximum ball speeds -- even on off-center shots. 60 gram regular flex. Id love to win a Ventus shaft in 60-X, Great feedback on this shaft! . tks. I would like to try this shaft in a 60 gram regular flex. Of course there's the signature HZRDUS spec graphic, and then there's Matrix-style Smoke branding right below the grip section. Swing Speed 95-105, Distance 211 - 250 yards Swing Speed 80 - 94, Distance 175 - 210 yards Swing Speed Under 80, Distance < 175 yards We think there are more shafts and heads in the mix for slower swing speeds. Matt is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Plugged In Golf. So here goes: Use our Fitting Wizard to Find the Right Driver Shaft for YOU! In fact, the spin was so low I sometimes dropped below optimal. NOW AVAILABLE: GolfWRX G/Fore Hats and Holderness & Bourne Polos! Given that youve read both reviews, I dont think theres much for me to add. Similar profiles for each, the difference is in the new material used in the manufacturing of the RDX shaft. I only ask because I tried the OEM version in the Cobra LTDx LS, and it felt great with a 1.5 smash factor. Dude if Dustin switched it must be badass : ), With this tip stiffness could you go down a flex for more feel with out loosing control? Thank You! First, I had to really work to produce a shot that curved left. Your link has been automatically embedded. 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. Matt is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Plugged In Golf. Dont seem to find it in Sweden no more. The Fujikura Ventus Blue also has a straight taper design which contributes to both loading and feel, as well as a tip section with maximum energy transfer. Any noticeable difference between the two? I would like to try the 60g in stiff flex. Auction. Smoke Blue RDX is a counterbalanced design that features a soft midsection to maximize shaft load and feel while maintaining a stout butt and tip section to keep up with all swing speeds and provide a stable feel through impact. In contrast, the iM10 Mid is an easy-swinging shaft with a surprising amount of action in the top third of the shaft. 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. I have a full review of the most recent Tensei Blue here: https://pluggedingolf.com/mitsubishi-tensei-av-raw-blue-shaft-review/, Hi Matt, Titleist TSi3 8 - HZRDUS Smoke Blue RDX 60TX, Titleist TS3 15 - HZRDUS Black (Hand Crafted) 70TX, Titleist 818 H2 19 - Tensei Pro White 100TX. 60g X Stiff, 60 gram I tried a exs 220 dr with the ventus 4 t and hit it well. Thanks for the info on this shaft. Love the look and great performance reviews. Thanks for offering the shaft. The Nemesys has tungsten powder in the prepreg they use in the butt. Only the TX flex is offered at 85 grams. How do you identify an authentic Ventus shaft. Awesome review. 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational - Discussion and Links to Photos, 2023 The Honda Classic - Discussion and Links to photos, 2023 Genesis Invitational - Discussion and Links to photos, 2023 Waste Management Phoenix Open - Discussion and Links to Photos, 2023 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am - Discussion and Links to all photos. Or could you please describe the differences? Titleist TSR3 3W 15*, Tensei 1K Black 75X I have a Fuji OEM shaft in a Cobra Hybrid and it plays fantastic. Fujikura's Ventus shafts are good prospects in this regard. (Thats why Im a couple years late with my comment.) 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. Aside from the blue rdx being counterbalanced, how do they differ in launch, spin and feel, and stiffness to flex? 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 I would give the Hzrdus Smoke Yellow a close look. 66 years old and I need to gain some distance back. I recently purchased the Ventus 6x ,65gram shaft and put it into Ping G 400 LST. Thanks again for your reviews. Thanks I would love to try a mid-60 gram shaft, stiff flex. 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. Swing Speed 106+, Distance > 250 yards Fitting Tips: Typically 75 gram shafts but smoother tempos can play lighter weights. Ty. (All Butt Cut) and added weight to get it back to D2. All Rights Reserved. Would love to win a Ventus in 60gram stiff. Really searching for a solid shaft to improve my game. I can go for Stiff 60! 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. I have been reluctant to purchase the club online due to my lack of knowledge of these shafts. Im currently using project x black 6.0 , 75 gram with 2.9 torque on my ping g400 max.I like being able to control the ball flight and with this shaft I can hit high or low depending playing conditions(windy, wet,etc.) Yeah, Ventus black in stiff flex with no tipping may be a good comparison to the HZDUS Black 6.0. That all blue looks sweet. I typically fit into the 60 gram range, and right on the edge of stiff/x So 60s would be my choice. 5 Testers Needed! I would love to try to 60gram regular for a Ping g410 Lst driver. By mfbraun Started 31 minutes ago. Easy to find in a fitting bay as astock option and would live somewhere between Smoke Green and Ventus Blue. How do you compare this FUJI shaft to that CK Orange Pro? 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/. It's been pretty consistent across the Nemesys, T1100 in 65 6.5 and 75 6.0, Rogue Silver 110 60x, Hzrdus Yellow and a few others. Both deliver on their promised ball flight. The Smoke Green is the stiffest shaft within the range and offers maximum stability for the fastest of swings. I generally have good strikes with her. I would like to try the Stiff Flex 60 grams! The lightest version is offered in R2, Regular, and Stiff. I will have to try this shaft at Club Champion for my fitting on my 5 and 3 woods. Pasted as rich text. Unfortunately I cant help you much here because the Red is the one Ventus I havent tested. Thank you. Very interested in trying this shaft in 60 R. Looking for the ultimate shaft. Ventus will be smoother for sure. 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. I was fit for the Ventus 6R and loved the results but never got to hit the AD DI. I'm playing a 65 Five. Yes, hook me up with a 60 Stiff and lets see if it flies longer than my current toys. Upload or insert images from URL. Great feel, just cant get along with it. Id like a 65 g shaft with a stiff flex. When I looked at the EI Profile and then swung the Ventus, I felt as if Fujikura had designed it just for me. This is a burly shaft that will stand up to very aggressive swings and transitions. 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. Ventus Black is better for some, RDX is better for others. Like New: $296.99 yhk5562780 Customize OR. Their black and blue Consistently high ball speed. Thanks for the question. 60 Gram Xflex baby. Great article. Additionally, the ball didnt want to bend much in either direction. Similar to the HZRDUS Yellow shafts of the past, the counterbalanced Smoke Blue RDX has low launch and spin characteristics in a profile with a softer . pxg 5w 18 ventus blue; pxg proto 0341x 6s 42 22 . It was the one knock the pga tour pros had about the black. I had so many pages open on my iPad I must have got confused. 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. The latest generation is called HZRDUS Smoke RDX which utilizes Hexcel's new "HexTow" carbon fiber technology. Hzrdus Smoke Green vs. Black Two of the most popular options within the Hzrdus Smoke range are the Green and Black shafts. The Project X HZRDUS Smoke iM10 shaft comes in two flavors: low spin and mid spin. Man, I could spend a week hitting balls & trying to figure out my ideal shaft & driver head combo. Great review as always Matt. Neither shaft has an objective advantage, its just a matter a fitting the right one to the right player. I find I swing faster, but as a hitter, I struggle with finding the center of the face as consistently. Thoughts?? Nickname scratch but with psoriatic arthritis, disc disease , after 4 spine surgeries , 2 fusions, having itchy skin is the closest Ill get to scratch at age 67. At those speeds, I think you should be consistently in the low 160 BS arena. Id love to hit it in 60-stiff. Thanks for replying back! Nothing in the Ventus line is counterbalanced, and the midsection is quite a bit stiffer in the ventus as well. Hi, Matt! 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational - Discussion and Links to Photos, 2023 The Honda Classic - Discussion and Links to photos, 2023 Genesis Invitational - Discussion and Links to photos, 2023 Waste Management Phoenix Open - Discussion and Links to Photos, 2023 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am - Discussion and Links to all photos. Is there something youre unhappy with about the RDX? 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. Best Shafts - Low Launch: Mitsubishi Diamana DF 60 and 70, Mitsubishi TENSEI White, ACCRA TZ 5 65, OBAN Kiyoshi Black, Project X HZRDUS EvenFLow White T1100, HZRDUS Smoke Green, Fujikura Ventus 6 and 7, LA Golf Black Tie 7, TPT Golf 15 MKP/MT/SW. The materials they use are excellent. I would love to try the Ventus in 6S. 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. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. You cannot paste images directly. Driver lofts 8 to 10.5 degrees depending upon angle of attack. Introduced in this new lineup is the Project X HZRDUS Smoke Blue RDX shaft. I currently have the Ping TFC 419 stiff in my Ping G30, which I was fitted for. I am curious which shaft you prefer and then what type of player suits each shaft. As always, work with a club fitter to find your optimal fit. So the moral is, especially when talking about high end, expensive shafts.. try and go get a fitting with your preferred golf ball. Display as a link instead, Paste as plain text instead, As always, its worth noting that Im a low spin player and you should get fit to get the most out of your driver set up. I have hit the Ventus blue, and I did enjoy the feel. Id love to try a 60gram stiff. The blue series offers a more playable profile than the famous 'HULK' green model, allowi. Swing about 112 with a 159 balls speed and 13.4 launch angle. Great review Matt- sounds like an exceptional shaft! The main difference is that the Ventus has a much softer butt section compared to the two Atmos shafts- the Black is stiff everywhere and the Blue has a softer mid section like a Blueboard. 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 . 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. Thanks Jason Warren. I would go with the 50g R2 flex. Thanks again. Pasted as rich text. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. 5 Testers Needed! I think that fits my swing & profile perfectly. Fujikura Ventus Blue 7 (Non VeloCore) Graphite Standard Outlet Like New. Ventus was the most played driver and wood shaft on the PGA TOUR during the 2020-21 season. Very different feels, though both are stable in the tip. Thanks for the contest! I noted you have reviewed both, but it seems you had better results with the Projext X Blue RDX 60g. I have no way knowing how those combinations will perform differently for you. 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. 5-wood: Titleist TSR2 (18 degrees) . I may need to change heads, too, although my dispersion is good with the TS3. Hello Matt, thanks so much for the review and sorry for the super late question! I would like the 50 weight in a Reg. Would you have any suggestions between the Ventus Blue 5 or 6 Reg. The bend is smooth and you can feel that there's more stability than the original shafts. 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. Purchasing the Tour Edge C721 and trying to decide between the two. I am a buy and sell if it dont work as I dont live within a 300 miles of a good club fitter. The Ventus 60 stiff shall provide another lance in my battle against windmills. Great article. BearHammer, September 18, 2020 in WRX Club Techs. It seems like it could bring left into play possibly on an overcooked shot. Ventus 6X in a Ping G400 Max could be a nasty combo. What is cost of shaft? Thanks for the giveaway! I am thinking the 70 Stiff would be perfect for me. Titleist TSR3 9*, Tensei 1K Black 65X Buying the right shaft for a golf club is essential as it dictates speed and force between the hand and the club. Lmao shows how they vary. How does this compare to the Graphite Design AD-DI? We aim to reply to all messages within 1 regular business day. As I noted above, the feel was a very pleasant surprise. Thanks for the opportunity. The smoke black always felt harsh and brittle to me. 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. Maybe Ill get lucky and win this jewel! Thanks again for all you are doing!!! Ventus shafts are unreal really game changers. Nothing I have tried has replaced the Hzrdus Black which has been in my last two drivers and currently in my TS3. Have used Speeder in the past. Fujikure has been making quality golf shafts for all golfers swings. In terms of feel and profile, its everything I like. Regular, Stiff, and X are the flex options at 60 grams. I would try the 6R 65 gram shaft. Great info on this nice looking shaft put out by Fujikura. Similar weight and torque. The Ventus has a similar profile, though the Orange is more active in my opinion. I think 60 gram weight and regular flex would be better for me. Regards, OEM stock shafts typically are not the same as the aftermarket version. 3HL Wood 6.0 Graphite Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 70 Graphite Standard Outlet Like New . So here goes: Sign up for your driver fitting here! The ventus black will feel s lot smoother and is definitely as low spin as the hulk. I like the look and your review piques my interest. Cant wait to try it on the course. Both reg flex. If you've kept track of Mitsubishi shafts over the years, Kai'li likely sounds familiar. Would love a shot at this one in a 60gm. Would love to know the numbers if you did. Living in Seattle area offers no way to get tested with Ventus shafts that I am aware of. The rdx is 1g lighter which is basically nothing. The lighter version has four flexes 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, and TX. My general stance with issues like this is, if you like Shaft A, get Shaft A. As I watched the rapid adoption of Ventus on the PGA Tour, my anticipation grew to levels that I was afraid couldnt be met.
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