60 grm stiff flex would be nice. Im worried my spin was slightly too low but I trust my guy. I would love to try this shaft, currently using the speed shaft and love that so I know the Ventus would be amazing. Ah, my bad! I would love to try a mid-60 gram shaft, stiff flex. Similar profiles for each, the difference is in the new material used in the manufacturing of the RDX shaft. Thanks again. I have a feeling that VENTUS will be a new standard in the shaft industry. The idea of accuracy, low spin, and feel how could you not want to try that?! Want to ask if this profile compares at all to the Tour AD DI in the same weight class? Your link has been automatically embedded. Also nice that some of the reviewers have slower swing speeds so we can see what average player distances, dispersion etc. The 60 g shaft in a stiff flex would be my upgrade shaft in my Ping head. Epic Max LS 9*, Hzrdus Smoke Green PVD 6.5, 70g or TZ6 75g. been playing a fujikura fuel pro 65 stiff at 47 in. As such, it's best suited to players with fast clubhead speeds. My smash went up considerably when we shortened my back swing but my club speed suffered a bit. Good luck to all! Tweaking shafts is one of the best parts of this game. 60 Gram Xflex baby. To close, I want to be clear that the Ventus is an awesome fit for me. What driver head and loft did you use during your evaluation? sounds just the ticket, theres nothing better than a long straight drive. Oh, while youre at it can you slip on one of those new Epic Flash driver heads too? Considering a lot of time has passed, materials have evolved quite a bit as well. Speaks highly of a tour player that has been loyal switched. Ventus 6X in a Ping G400 Max could be a nasty combo. 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. dang, that was one of the loudest endorsements I have read in a while. Great review Matt as always you deliver . I currently have the Ping TFC 419 stiff in my Ping G30, which I was fitted for. Taking this driver to my club fitter, and see how it feels. By Jalal Uddin. The stock shaft in the TM drivers does not have Velocore. Matt, Currently playing the Aldila RIP Alpha x-flex and its just feeling a little heavy in my Callaway EPIC SZ. Thats what Im talkin about. The Smoke blue lauched higher for me and had a little more kick. As I noted above, the feel was a very pleasant surprise. I have tried the Ventus with velocore and its very smooth and I really like the profile. I am thinking the 70 Stiff would be perfect for me. The last expansion of the HZRDUS family was the RDX models [review HERE] which leveraged Hexcels HexTow carbon fiber for more strength and consistency. Cant wait to try the Ventura in 60 gram still. The idea of CB shafts is so that you can have a heavier headweight and still maintain a desirable swingweight. 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. Easy to find in a fitting bay as a stock option and would live somewhere between Smoke Green and Ventus Blue. Lower spin with lower launch? Look up the EI curve of the CK Pro White. When I got it in hand, the Fujikura Ventus exceeded my highest hopes. Its a great shaft. Comparing the iM10 to the Alta CB, the iM10 will probably feel a little stiffer and lower torque. Ty. I started thinking every blueboard profile i have. Of course there's the signature HZRDUS spec graphic, and then there's Matrix-style Smoke branding right below the grip section. I would use a 60 g with Stiff flex. NOW AVAILABLE: GolfWRX G/Fore Hats and Holderness & Bourne Polos! The ventus 6x definitely flew in a lower window for me compared to the ef blue Regards, OEM stock shafts typically are not the same as the aftermarket version. Seems like theyre similar profiles I get great numbers with the smoke green 6.5 non tx but looking for tighter dispersion so I picked up the ventus. I keep trying and I keep re-learning I do not get along with counter-balanced shafts.RDX Blue went to the BST. Who has hit both and can compare? Regular 65 grams. Hzrdus Smoke Green im/10 60 gram Stiff mid. Thanks for replying back! Dude if Dustin switched it must be badass Either way, the black 6x is perfect, love the feel. Last minute replacement or spare clubs/shafts for juniors? 5 Testers Needed! As is typical of Fujikuras Speeder shafts, there isnt a big kick but rather a smooth energy transfer from your hands through the shaft. But the price was too rich for my blood. Your email address will not be published. Anything for some dispersion tightening. Hello Matt, thanks so much for the review and sorry for the super late question! Both reg flex. Hard to say. I tried all three, blue felt out of control but results were not as wild. Your link has been automatically embedded. Agreed with above poster, as I did not think the black would have been what the fitter recommended for me. I would make the switch given the rave reviews. Ventus has a mid-low launch with low spin. Matt, The Ventus 60 stiff shall provide another lance in my battle against windmills. Titleist TSR3 9*, Tensei 1K Black 65X At 80 grams, only 6.0 and 6.5 are available. So, yes, same ballpark, but not quite synonymous. Seems like a great shaft! Swing about 112 with a 159 balls speed and 13.4 launch angle. I have been reluctant to purchase the club online due to my lack of knowledge of these shafts. Was fit for this shaft and loved it! 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.) Would probably go R2 50 gram, as EI profile seems best for this old timer. and the Evo 5 here: https://pluggedingolf.com/fujikura-speeder-evolution-v-shaft-review/. Clear editor. Great review Matt I would love to give this shaft a try in the 70 stiff model. 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. 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. Or is this something different. I cant say that I hit it further, but being in the fairway every time is a nice feeling. Once I found a groove with it, I was impressed by the numbers. The idea of CB shafts is so that you can have a heavier headweight and still maintain a desirable swingweight. By mfbraun Started 31 minutes ago. Your email address will not be published. Thanks! The following two tabs change content below. All Rights Reserved. For a new epic flash driver. would be for these new shafts. Matt, Im interested in how you would compare the Ventus to the Speeder Evo II? Man the tighter dispersion mean less time in the trees and more time in the happy grass. However, the dispersion is so tight, I will probably fix the spin with a higher lofted head rather than abandon this shaft. WRX Club Techs Hzrdus smoke green vs ventus black The Modern Classics: Testing Ping's G400 LST from 2017 NOW AVAILABLE: GolfWRX G/Fore Hats and Holderness & Bourne Polos! Would love to try the 50 gram regular shaft! Last minute replacement or spare clubs/shafts for juniors? If you havent found a HZRDUS that you like in the past, check out the iM10 Mid. APPLY NOW: Cleveland Frontline Elite Putters! Thanks in advance. Are you playing the Hzrdus Green 60 6.5 or 60 6.5 TX? I have it on my Mavrik 12 degree driver and Epic Flash 3 wood. I see you played the ventus blue and how would it compare to the red ? 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. Thanks, Id like the 6-S in this Ventus shaft. Golf Grips & Golf Shafts: Shop the biggest selection + fast & free shipping on $100+ in stock orders & easy returns! This shaft is the clear front runner to go in the bag this year and has given me real hope for turning driving into a strength of my game. I sure would like a shot at winning this in a 50 Gram Weight R2 Flex. Hi At any rate, I have a fitting next week so well see if its even the best match for me! I am playing a Fujikura Pro 2.0 but would love to see if a Ventus would help even more with my dispersion. Seems like your numbers will be a bit better with the Ventus but just curious on your thoughts if you have time. This gives fairly new golfers an upper hand in their game, where . Maybe Ill get lucky and win this jewel! Or could you please describe the differences? Id love a 70g, x-stiff shaft! for years and love the shaft,but at 63 yrs old i think its time to switch.i would love the ventus 60 gram r,thanks for all the great reviews. Fujikura used a "40 ton carbon fiber" which enables them to construct the shaft much differently. Thanks for the info on this shaft. Paste as plain text instead, At 60 and 70 grams, Project X offers 5.5 (regular), 6.0 (stiff), and 6.5 (X-flex). At 70 grams, you can choose from 6.0, 6.5, and TX. Ventus will be smoother for sure. A bit lower trajectory, improved accuracy, and more rollout. I find I swing faster, but as a hitter, I struggle with finding the center of the face as consistently. It did. Some. Great Review on what sounds to be an amazing shaft. I would like a 50-A, i can see it sending the ball far down the fairway as i type this together. 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. Not much difference between them at all. Specifically, the price from club champion as you do most your testings from there. I always appreciate your reviews. At impact, the Ventus feels supremely stable, even on toe or heel shots. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Very nice review, thank you. For me, the Ventus was mid-low launching with extremely low spin. 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 ? Auction. Please sign in to comment Andrew A Charlotte, NC Thanks for the chance. Due to cervical neck surgery my slight draw has become a hook. The Project X HZRDUS Smoke iM10 shaft comes in two flavors: low spin and mid spin. 7-S would be a great add for me. Display as a link instead, The Ventus Blue in equal flex to the Ping Tour is probably a little softer feeling, so going up a flex might make them very close. Im looking into getting a strong 3 wood or mini driver and the Taylormade Im considering has this shaft in it. Thanks for the info. The Nemesys isn't just counterbalanced, it's the most Counterbalanced shaft out right now. The Smoke blue lauched higher for me and had a little more kick. When I looked at the EI Profile and then swung the Ventus, I felt as if Fujikura had designed it just 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. Probably a stiff 60, but would want to test for sure. I have tested a lot of other premium shafts in the market-place but none compare to Fujikura. 70 X would be ideal for my driver. Ive got an AD GP in 6S, but it can be a little spinny, would an X flex help that a little? : ), With this tip stiffness could you go down a flex for more feel with out loosing control? Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for New Callaway Driver Shaft - HZRDUS Smoke iM10 50g 5.0 Senior Graphite Shaft A at the best online prices at eBay! 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. Matt is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Plugged In Golf. I noticed on TaylorMades website they offer a regular Ventus stock but though custom you can get the one with Velocore. What weight / stiffness profiles are you looking to compare? Whats the specs of the project x smoke 70 im 10 6.0 stiff? Pasted as rich text. Great article. From what I see, lower spin, tighter dispersion and more distance !!! 60 g with regular flex would work great for me. I would give the Hzrdus Smoke Yellow a close look. Rainy day sale 2 putters Scotty Custom Shop Newport 2, Evnroll Er5 Center shafted. Is there something youre unhappy with about the RDX? $296.99 Close. I know you really liked the Diamana BF from last year. Sounds like a great shaft. I have the smoke rdx in my Cobra F8 and is curious which one would fit best to my other driver. Lmao shows how they vary. Ventus Blue 6X tipped 1.5" - this felt very different and took me 8 swings to finally get results. Ventus Blue (R2, R, S, X) With a mid-launch and low spin, the Blue profile sits firmly in the middle of the Ventus lineup. 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. 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). For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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 . I found the Ventus to be lower launcing and stiffer feeling. Extremely stiff profile. Theres no reason not to try both. 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. 60 gram stiff is my preference. Display as a link instead, Clear editor. 0. I would go with the 50g R2 flex. Hi Matt awesome review. The ventus blue 6s would be a better fit for me than the x. I never got lm numbers with the 6x but I know positions off the tee where im normally at and the ventus when off had me 10-15 yards short and when on I hit some bombs with it. Doesnt need to be a TM tip, but would be great if it is! Your previous content has been restored. (All Butt Cut) and added weight to get it back to D2. Hi Matt, those distance numbers are in meters or yards? Used Men's Right-Hand True Temper Project X HZRDUS Smoke Blue RDX. 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. 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