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Rounding out the lineup: Fujikura Ventus TR Red, Black
What you need to know: Fujikura introduced the second-generation of its Ventus line with Ventus TR Blue in January. As expected, and as was the case with the original Ventus Blue, Fujikura is now adding Ventus TR Red (mid-high launch), and Ventus TR Black (low launch) to the family.
What’s new
Spread Tow: Improving on the original Ventus Red and Ventus black design, and like Ventus TR Blue, TR Red and TR Black feature “Spread Tow” fabric in the butt-end section to increase torsional stiffness. Spread Tow, essentially, is a checkerboard-like design that weaves fibers together to increase strength and reduce weight. According to Fujikura, the torque is 10 percent stiffer in the section that uses this design.
Additional technology
The Ventus family’s secret sauce is still “VeloCore,” which is a multi-material construction that uses ultra-stiff Pitch 70 Ton carbon fiber to increase stiffness. This enables players to hit the center of the face more often due to a reduction in twisting and droop on the downswing.
Per Fujikura, Enso analytics continue to shown one of the highest stress points of the shaft is the mid/handle section during the transition and downswing. Accordingly, engineers focused on this section of the shaft in the development of Ventus TR with the goal of minimizing twist and ovalization — and maximizing consistency and stability.
In terms of feel, Fujikura says feel is similar to the original Ventus Red and Black but with increased stiffness and lower launch/spin.
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What Fujikura says
Fujikura’s Product Marketing Manager, Spencer Reynolds, explains exactly what Spread Tow is and why it’s effective:
“Essentially, there’s a standard carbon weave and then there’s a Spread Tow carbon weave. What a Spread Tow does is it takes all these individual strands of carbon and irons them flat into a tape, and then weaves those over-under, over-under almost like a checkerboard pattern. So there’s very little space for resin to accumulate, you get super low resin content, and then you also get a lot of strength in varying directions. It can take pull and load in multiple directions. Another benefit is that it’s super lightweight. You’re getting an incredible amount of strength, in an ultra-lightweight package.”
Read much more about Spread Tow and the Ventus TR profile in our Ventus TR Blue launch piece.
Regarding the line extension, Reynolds said:
“Any time we incorporate a new technology into a shaft offering, it’s always in the conversation to expand and integrate that technology into additional profiles. The immediate adoption, success, and performance gains we saw from VENTUS TR Blue led us to enhance the line with additional profiles. Expanding VENTUS TR offerings provides fitters more options in the VENTUS line to fit, and ultimately help a wider range of players improve the performance of their drivers and fairway woods. With six VENTUS profiles available with varying performance characteristics, the VENTUS line is truly firing on all cylinders.”
Pricing and availability
MSRP: $350 through 600-plus authorized Fujikura Charter Dealers and select OEM custom programs
Available at retail: End of August
Flexes: TR Red (R2-X flex, 59 grams – 89 grams), TR Black (S-X flex, 59 grams – 89 grams)
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- Nike Bienz — of “Golf Galaxy employee pounds 3 beers before playoff to qualify for Rocket Mortgage Classic” fame — WITB accurate as of the aforementioned. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Callaway Rogue ST Triple Diamond (10.5 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Blue 50 TX
3-wood: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max HL (16.5 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Red 70 TX
Hybrid: Callaway Apex UW (21 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 90 X
Irons: Srixon ZU65 (4), Callaway Apex Pro (5-9)
Shafts: Mitsubishi MMT HY 100 TX (4), Mitsubishi MMT 125 TX (5-9)
Wedges: Callaway Jaws MD5 (46-10S), Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (50-12F, 54-10S), SM10 (58-04T)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Odyssey Toulon Design Portland
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
See more in-hand photos of Bienz’s WITB here.
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- Hayden Springer what’s in the bag accurate as of the Rocket Mortgage Classic. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Titleist GT3 (8 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana GT 70 TX
3-wood: Titleist GT2 (13.5 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana GT 80 TX
5-wood: Titleist GT3 (18 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Black 80 6.5
Irons: Titleist T150 (3-PW)
Shafts: KBS Tour C-Taper 125 S+
Check out more in-hand photos of Hayden Springer’s clubs here.
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (50-08F, 52-10S, 60-08M)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Odyssey 2-Ball 10 Tour Lined
Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy Tour 1.0
Grips: Lamkin Crossline Cord
Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Check out more in-hand photos of Hayden Springer’s clubs here.
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Mitsubishi has today launched the second in the latest generation of the brand’s Diamana Series, the smooth-feeling, mid-launching BB profile.
We originally spotted the BB at the U.S. Open in June where Phil Mickelson was seen testing the shaft.
Like its lower-launching counterpart, WB, the Diamana BB features the latest proprietary material and structural technologies – including Consistent Feel Design for greater fitting efficacy and Xlink Tech Resin System in design to enhance structural strength – all wrapped in the flower and surf iconography synonymous with the brand since the original launch in 2004.
As with all “blue” color-coded Mitsubishi shafts, Diamana BB – the ‘BB’ designation stands for “Blue Board” – is a mid-launch, mid-spin profile most suitable for golfers looking to increase the launch trajectory off the tee while also maximizing speed and distance.
To ensure the “pure feel” distinction, Mitsubishi has utilized its proprietary Xlink Tech Resin System to increase overall strength and durability of the shaft while also driving carbon fiber volume up. That carbon fiber – both 80-ton Dialead pitch fiber in the handle and 46-ton throughout the angle plies – not only increases energy transfer, but also lowers torque for greater stability.
“We are humbled by the level of excitement we’ve seen from consumers and industry partners alike for this new generation of Diamana. Though people do really love the new look, this new shaft series goes beyond just its retro cosmetic, said Mark Gunther, Senior Director of Sales and Marketing at Mitsubishi Chemical Sporting Goods Division. “Golfers who try DiamanaTM BB will immediately recognize the performance characteristics and feel so often associated with the Diamana Blue Board franchise. The Diamana brand originally started with a mid-launch blue board profile back in 2005 and we believe this new BB profile to be a worthy modern-day, successor.”
The all-new Diamana BB will be available for pre-order at select retailers beginning in mid-July and at authorized online retailers and club fitters worldwide beginning September 6, 2024 with an MSRP of $400.
Additional specs below. 
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Matt
Aug 13, 2022 at 1:19 am
I’m about 60 days in with TR blue and really like it. Brought my spin down and gave me the stability I was looking for without being overly boards.
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Randy
Aug 8, 2022 at 8:15 pm
I was playing, during the transition to metal driver heads( own the first Hogan version).
It has a 5 wood size head.Hence,you had to be…good.
Back to point;persimmon and a solid contact with the softer balls,manufactured at the time, had the sweetest,feel and sound.
Wooden bat versus aluminum.Come on!
This said it all…I caught that one on the screws !!