The WORLDS BEST Driver Shaft!!
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
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I get my hands on arguably the world's hottest golf driver shaft to test to see why many of the world's best pga tour players like Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Cameron Smith plus many more are using it. These Fujikura Vents VeloCore driver shafts can transform the golf club resulting in hitting more fairways and longer tee shots. I test Ventus Red Ventus Blue & Ventus Black, are they the worlds best golf driver shaft? The ventus shafts you'll see in many top golf brands like taylormade, Titleist, callaway, ping, Mizuno, cobra, Wilson, Srixon, pxg.
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Just wanted to say you have one of the best swings on RUclips!
I like your videos because we actually get to see the ball fly
Great video! Eventually settled on the Ventus Black after an initial go with the Blue. I researched the profile of these shafts and felt they matched my needs. I have had great success with the Black! Even for a senior golfer. But I'm now waiting for a Honma Vizard MP-6 which feels like a mix between the Red and the Black. Yes, this has all been expensive ha! But my driving stats have improved immensely.
I recently got a new driver (Ai Smoke Max) and put a Ventus TR Blue shaft in it. I have been amazed in a very positive way about the stability and added length with this combination. It has made playing from the tee more fun than ever before. Great shaft and a great driver head for me!
Great video! I have the Ventus blue. Out of all the shafts I tried. This was the most consistent. Very balanced and great feel when loading the shaft. Worth the price tag.
I go with penley shafts. They don’t come out with a new shaft every year but they are super solid feeling. USA made to high tolerance standards so you get the same feeling when it’s time for a new one. Not as expensive as these so they are super worth it to get the same feeling from head to head if I buy a new head. Still rocking an old rogue driver/3 wood.
I just put the Ventus TR 5 Red in my driver. Best high launch low spin set up I've ever played. So accurate and long
Snapped three shafts this season and have landed on the HZRDUS smoke green small batch “hulk” and am loving it.
I got ventus red in my fairways 3,5,7
Excellent shaft smooth and with my ss of low 90ish mph gets it up and away
You should do a video of your top three most forgiving drivers, and use the ball impact imaging to hit some very off center shots, your "off center" shots are still nearly dead center, you should show how the drivers react when you hit it actually outside the center zone - this would be really interesting to see. Also, the terms "forgiving" and "driver" = views
I’ve hit all except the red in fittings and also tried out the new blue TR velocore which is designed to sit between blue and black.. ended up landing on the blue TR w/ VC in driver and standard blue w/ VC in 3wood.. the TR has been fantastic for me in driver, I’m 50/50 on whether the standard blue w VC is better than my long term graphite design DI go to in my fw’s.. on the Q about stock vs premium, the improvement feel and consistency of delivery in the premium offerings is clear when you really put them side by side and that proves out time and again so I favor premium.. on the Q about fitting I think it’s completely worth it for the input of the fitter and ability to try different variations of shafts, that said I’m not a fan of buying in a vacuum ie picking a 350 shaft in one session - or - without working out how it will game in the bag with your other clubs.. fitting is worth every penny but you don’t have to buy the first time you hit something and think you like it, sometimes it helps to try it two or three times bc the right shaft can go in the bag for years look at the pros the club generations change but they tend to settle on a shaft approach and stick with it for years
TSR2 with Ventus Black S Velecore. Easy swings are 265-275. I can step on with with a faster turn and the shaft pulls the clubhead back. I call it autocorrect. Great shaft. Best of the best type. Like the Tour AD orange/white.
I used to have the TaylorMade M4 in 2018 during its initial release with the stock shaft. I’ve noticed then that I would overcut it. Now I have the same driver in the same loft but with a Tour AD BB shaft, still cutting but the dispersion was tighter.
Bought the 6X TR Blue and have to say I was a bit twitchy having bought it without testing, simply because no one locally has it.. Extremely impressed to say the least. It has narrowed my dispersion enormously, and I've picked up 3-4 MPH ball speed.. At 60 years of age with H/cap 7, this is the best shaft I've ever used, and I've used a few..!!
Stuart if you don't mind me asking, what is your swing speed? I am around 98 to 100 and trying to find a new shaft for higher launch and less spin on TM Sim2 driver.
Thanks
@mikeshevlin Hiya..! SP averages 103-104 mph.. Borderline Stiff/X stiff.. Love the TR Velacore, though, and can't really explain why.. Key point, though, is that the Shaft is the engine regardless of head brand.. I'll remain with 6X velacore for the next year or so because it's so honest.. Dispersion is great, no high ballooning fades of low lefts, the shaft just doesn't twist at impact..Clever stuff..! Truly hope that helps, and I'd recommend for you the 6S Blue..
@@MrStuart10001 thanks that helps a lot. Was just trying to justify spending over 300.00 but if it works it's worth it.
Thanks
Thanks. Impossible to find an X flex test, head to head. All are comparisons to S and R. Much appreciated.
Good shaft, but the Graphite Design AD DI 6s works better for my driver head and swing? The Callaway Epic Max lst driver head!
Tried the stock red and too whippy for me so went blue (not velocore). The 6S for driver is a good fit for my 96mph swing.
Havent tried the velocore aftermarket shaft as outside my budget. I also have a Tensei Orange and Hzrdus smoke yellow, all counterbalanced. All are 60g but the Hzrdus is reg against the other 2 in stiff. Not much between them tbh but really happy with the Hzrdus in my Callaway BB B21 driver head. The thing that surprises me is switching shaft can change the sound, perhaps vibration...
Found the difference in Shaft twisting with off centre hits massive with the Velocore 6x Blue
Last year, I found Ventus Black Velocore to be the most forgiving shaft I've ever played. Just did some research on Ventus TR and one review said it's the most forgiving shaft. Shocking confirmation.
@@lkae4 which is funny because it seems michael is just making blanket statements on stiffness of the shaft sections thinking the more stiff, should be for the better players, but that isnt quite true based on reviews like yours.
@@thisjustanother Not at all. My club head speed is just a little above average, 95 to 102, according to my portable launch monitor. The Black is not too stiff. Gives me a lot of confidence because it eliminates the pull hook.
I would say, start with Velocore or Hzrdus or 1K black because they seem to be the most stable shafts and don't stop trying new head/shaft/grip/swing combinations until you can pure 3 or 4 drives a round. Even if it takes 14 months like me.
@@lkae4 I would certainly not place the Tensei 1k Black anywhere near that class. I found the 1K Black very high launch, moderately low spin demoed in TSR3. I have minimal experience w/HZRDS lineup, I had a Smoke Blue RDX in my TSi3 3-wood. Junked it pretty quick due to its high launch and spinny behavior.
My clubhead speed is 110-112 on course, smooth tempo.
I’ve found the Ventus Velocore a bit wooden feeling, especially the Black. I suspect it’s designed for a high lag type swing common to many young tour players. My favorite by far is the Blue TR. Still not the best feel but it’s solid and tip stable. I would add I prefer 50gram driver shaft, 60 gram 3-wood. I was far more consistent with Blue TR is the 6X than the 5X. On other hand my gamer is the Speeder NX 50X while my 2nd favorite, a very close 2nd at that, is the Diamana PD 50X. I also really like the Diamana GT 50X but it’s launch was a bit lower (11.6*) and higher spin than NX and PD.
I don’t believe swing speed is a major contributor to shaft choice or even flex. Tempo and launch conditions, based on how you deliver the head at impact, will define your best choice. Get to a quality fitter and they will analyse these factors to get you properly fitted.
I would add while I was not as impressed with Ventus lineup in woods, I play the Ventus Blue HB 9X in my Srixon U85 driving iron. It’s a fairway finder that allows me to shape whatever shot I need. Not sure why the HB feels so much better than the wood shafts but that’s my experience.
I’m so confused, is this video a couple years late? Black velocore has been in my bag for a few years
I play a Ventus Velocore Black in 6X. Love the shaft and pairs with a stable head like the Cobra LTDx it doesnt lose much ball speed with off-center strikes. But that is not what sold me, it’s the feel. Amazing feel.
Mate I’ve been patiently waiting for you to do this review…
I’ve got the blue and black in 6x m5 10.5 head. The blue is an absolute bomber and is much more rewarding than the black. I have the same SS as you just not anywhere near as consistent…Massive ball speed and distance gains coming from the Hzrdus smoke black 70 6.5.
Love your content mate. Love that smooth sneaky power in your swing. Gotta get a course vlog with that blue downwind on a dry fairway 👍🏻.
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Missed the TR. It's a blend between blue and black. I tried both in 6x tipped 1/2" in my G425 Max. Black won out clearly for me. TR felt good but dispersion wasn't as good. You can also tip the red 1-2" to play as a more gentle black since they share a similar profile. TXG called it a "purple".
Great shafts, but the TR line is making a push for the hottest shaft out there.
I play TR blue 6TX with a SIM head... it works if you want it to...
i really like the stock ventus blue 6X that came with it too... totally different profiles... but super high launch... I switch back and forth depending on length of course 🤫
Thanks for the content, as always. I would be interested to see a comparison between these shafts and some non-Velocore Ventus shafts.
These comparisons have been done on other YT sites. Do you want to see how your cheaper made-for compares to the real deal?
Yep I've got the hzrdus RDX blue 6.0 in the pvd finish love it to bits well worth the extra dollars. Switched from a stock ventus 6s 4t core and I feel like I have heaps more control dropped my spin numbers from 3000-3200 down to 2400-2600 launch went from 19-20 degrees down to 14-15 and I've gone from 240m average to 250m average distance and I'm finding more fairways.
I love ventus shafts. Got fitted just today for titleist tsr2 woods and driver, practically begged for ventus red shafts on them. It lost me at the price. I ended up with the hzrdus and it feels just as good if not better. Try things out and who knows what you'll like best
Yah... Be interesting to see a comparison between tensei 1k white vs ventus blue or black
I have 2 I have the ventus blue 6x and the hzrdus smoke green in 6.5tx the hulk shaft for the windy days ventus the the perfect days of golf
Greetings Michael.. may I inquire as to what elevation you have set on your Trackman software set at when you're hitting?
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The results are so similar, and I think that we've seen this in your presentations earlier, that the question which seems to follow is whether someone who doesn't swing with as much acceleration would see the same results, i.e., that all three shafts will come out about the same.
I am assuming that someone who gets to 90/ 95 mph probably would struggle some with the black, but it would be an interesting test, e.g., if you have a female pro on the staff, to try the same comparison.
Would love to try a Ventus blue or black. Currently game Cobra LTDx LS with Tensei AV Raw White 75 X and love it. Stiff but smooth feeling. Driver club head speed 119-121 average.
"World's Hottest Shaft" Anyone that googles that will likely be disappointed to find this video pop up! LOL
i havent tried these yet but i do like the Tensei 1k black in my TSR3 and i have an 845 max 2021 with a tensei ck blue so far so good
.I am 58 years old....swing speed of 90-94 mph...hit a fairly straight high ball...... 2800 - 3200 spin ...currently using a Tensei blue raw 55 regular shaft...44 1/2 inches long with a midsize grip..10.5 degree head.....which of the following shaft would you recommend....VENTUS TR RED 5 or Kai'li red 60 or UST Proforce V2 ? or would i be better off going to the Ventus blue or Kai'li blue cause of spin ? also would a 9 degree head most likely bring my spin down ?.....thx....very interested in your thoughts..... cheers from Canada ( I am unable to go for a fitting so i need to build this on the fly )
Thanks Michael,
How about comparing Regular Ventus vs Velocore Ventus in the same color.
That would be a great video
And include the new TR line in this comparison
You’d probably be a good candidate for the Ventus TR Blue. It basically has half the ventus black and half the ventus blue
@MeandMyStaffy …..the ventus website…..
Are you noticing a higher launch angle with Red? Which feels best?
Please compare it between hzrdus rdx
Much better feel overall from the more expensive materials.
Brava is the hottest shaft. Would love to see u test it.
Blue fit you. Black is way too stiff for most people! Maybe black in S?
Figuring it costs $20-$30 to make these, it’s quite a mark up. But, you have to factor in R&D
Some shafts may cost that to make. Something like this with higher consistency and quality require a lot of control and repeatability in manufacturing which is more difficult than you think. At $350 my bet is it costs close to 100 to make
3 years old shafts mate. There is a new TR line of those shafts already in play.
Have the TR but wanted to show the difference between the red blue black
@@MichaelNewtonGolf I hope you want to show the difference between those TR colours as well. 😁
And btw. If you can get your hands on those 5X safts it would be great. No1 has been rewieving those.
@@MichaelNewtonGolf Reckon TR Blue could be the one for you given you load the handle a wee bit more than a typical blue user.
I've blue 6 S in an original rogue sub zero with the weights switched out to a 5 at the front and 11 at the back. 42.25 inches D4.3. Lovely high launch and low spin. Best I've driven it in years after lots of face spray practice too. I went for a shaft fit at roc golf in northern Ireland. They have a connecter so you can try their shaft matrix in your own head and find the best one. It was 1 and done with Ventus blue even though did try others. Ball speed consistency where it is at.
If they weren't £300 a go I'd have one in my 3 wood already too.
@@MichaelNewtonGolf the red and black tr are now available too.
Apparently it’s not about the length of the shaft, it’s the stiffness 😮
Nothing really to differentiate in the performance numbers and if within anyone's budget it would have to come down to preference of feel and confidence between each of these shaft models. I would like to have seen them compared to supposedly similar spec shafts at less than half the price?
I'm trying a PX Evenflow Red hand crafted ATM. Spent ages researching online but not sure about it. Fitting options in N.Ireland are 💩 so you gotta do it yourself. Unless you wanna play stock shafts in everything
Practice always makes better, more dialed equipment makes it all come easier with a tighter miss. Go get fitted!!
Given that these are considered premium shafts, do you feel that the performance warrants the extra cost?
Hi Scott, I tested four standard shafts when I was fitted for my TSi4 and then hit the Graphite Design AD6i upgrade .... completely blew all the standard shafts away by a mile in feel and performance.
@@Ecka63 That’s great to know. I wonder what percentage of players would find the results drastically different as opposed to quite similar. I’m thinking of finally changing out my GBB Epic driver for a Cobra LTDx LS and cannot wait to test out the differences.
it all comes down to availability of testing for you. everyone has different swing styles, which is the reason for very different shaft selections. yes the premium shafts will and could improve your shots.
You should have tested the NEWTON shaft…You will be shocked…It’s the best one one the market…Check the two dozen Champions players playing it.
I replaced a broken shaft with a new one and didn't go through a fitting. I just asked for something in a similar weight, length, and stiffness. I could do nothing but hit it left. A friend of mine with a bit more clubhead speed seemed to do the same.
I went back to the seller and he replaced with a different shaft that was a bit lighter, but also called "stiff". This shaft took a few days to get used to but I hit it very well.
What might have caused the left tendency for two 5 - 9 handicap golfers?
“The hottest” Fujikura makes up 28% of the tour woods shafts……Mitsubishi chemical makes up 27% but no one talks about them
Which Mitsubishi premium shaft do you recommend looking into? 🤔
@@emmanuelcastro6315everyone’s different, without having you in a fitting, I won’t make a recommendation. They carry way more expansive of a line up than any other brand. Tensei, vanquish, Diamana, Kai’li, Bassara. There’s something for everyone. If you want to do a fitting for an MCA shaft, I would start with a Kai’li blue, then go from there. It’s the most mid characteristic shaft out there.
One of those shafts cost as much as the last 2 drivers I bought lol
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Fuji …Japan versions best shafts always
People switch because its the popular thing to do. Its not worth the $$$. I'd rather get a good clubmaker to dial in my driver shaft for my swing.
Hey Mike,
Pls fix the audio issue - I love your content but I cannot stand watching your videos with just my left ear pumping out audio.
That’s you not him…upgrade your headphones 😂
@@jaychu3850 His other videos are fine before he probably switched mics. Other channels are fine too - it's just his new videos throughout all of RUclips that's doing this whether I use headphones or speakers.
There's still *some* audio from the right but if you listen closely it's more 90% left 10% right. I've got $1,400 headphones for video/audio editing so I think they're fine :)
@@sclerocarpets thought I was the only one who noticed this issue. Good to know that I'm not the only one
Strange, sounds fine when I’m editing. I’ll look into it
@@MichaelNewtonGolf Thanks Mike! If it helps, the issue started from this video:
ruclips.net/video/j09aCAZ9o2I/видео.html
Everything before that was fine.
You lost me at $350/shaft.
Crazy how expensive golf can get if you want to compete against the best players in the world. Golf is one of the only sports where money can make you better without practice
Shafts have been that expensive for a decade. At least the high end ones.
Yikes….the only thing I’d say is that if the improvement is obvious and worth the money, you can take the shaft forward to your next driver years down the road.
They can be had for $285
@@treeflip7I fit myself into a TPT shaft years ago when they first started making driver shafts and it’s had an $1100 MSRP, I obviously didn’t pay anywhere near that but it’s insane.
Why would you say $350 instead of £? Your not from America.
Shafts are the biggest gimmick out there.
No thanks for $350/each.
Horrible dispersion
So all hype...