In the event you’re listening to about Fujikura’s VENTUS VeloCore+ lineup for the primary time, it’s seemingly as a result of the primary shaft within the up to date lineup, the VENTUS Blue VeloCore+, launched comparatively quietly throughout the 2024 PGA Present.

Really, just about each shaft launch is quiet by comparability to, say, RocketBallz 2 or JetSpeed.

I imply that sincerely. Releases have been huge time again within the day.

In contrast to VENTUS TR, which was an extension of the original VENTUS family, VeloCore+ is a substitute for the unique. It’s honest to say the brand new fashions have some huge sneakers (or maybe tip adapters) to fill. It’s not even the slightest stretch to name the unique VENTUS the most successful graphite shaft of all time.

Earlier than we get into the particulars, it’s value noting that Fujikura has made a slight adjustment to the identify, emphasizing the usage of VeloCore expertise. This serves to distinguish the brand new fashions from TaylorMade’s VeloCore-less inventory choices whereas the addition of “+” attracts the excellence between this new VENTUS and the unique.

About Fujikura’s VeloCore Expertise

A fast refresher on VeloCore expertise: the identify speaks to the concept VENTUS shafts supply velocity at their core. That comes from the usage of premium 70-ton pitch fiber within the bias layer (the half the place materials is laid at 45 levels). That’s all properly and good however all you actually need to know is that it helps make the shaft extra steady, which creates much less twisting while you miss the middle of clubface.

Stated merely, VeloCore provides you an MOI increase from the golf shaft.

With the brand new VeloCore+ versions, you’re nonetheless getting all of that however Fujikura says its up to date designs present a bit extra ball pace and distance.

The brand new VENTUS is just like the previous VENTUS, however quicker.

The purpose of immediately is that Fujikura has prolonged the VENTUS VeloCore+ lineup to incorporate the acquainted VENTUS Purple and VENTUS Black profiles.

The Three VENTUS VeloCore+ Profiles

Fujikura VENTUS VeloCore+ Shaft Profiles

The efficiency expectations for the three profiles haven’t modified a lot but it surely’s value offering a fast overview for the uninitiated.

VENTUS Purple

Fujikura VENTUS Red VeloCore+ Golf Shaft

The mid- to high-trajectory profile. It incorporates a firmer butt part with a softer tip. There are few common truths in becoming world however “Purple” ought to be the one which produces the very best ball flight (and the very best spin charges) for many golfers. Even for golfers who play a special VENTUS of their drivers, Purple typically works properly within the fairway woods.

VENTUS Blue

The mid-launch, mid-spin, mid-everything profile. Like most blue shafts, it’s the one within the center. The bend profile is tip and butt stiff with a softer mid-section. It ought to match the very best share of golfers and it’s the protected selection while you completely need a VENTUS however positively aren’t going to get fitted.

VENTUS Black

The low-launch spin killer (aka my valuable). VENTUS black options an especially stiff tip part to offer stability at larger speeds. Needless to say swing pace is barely a part of the equation. When you have a quick tempo and or are notably aggressive in transition, VENTUS black could also be your best choice.

Specs, Availability and Pricing

The VENTUS VeloCore+ household is obtainable in all kinds of weights and flexes, starting from 52 grams to 94 grams and from R2 as much as X-flex.

The complete VeloCore+ household is obtainable from Fujikura Constitution sellers starting July 1. Given their consolation stage with the originals, fitters are anticipated to take a while to transition away from present fashions.

MSRP is $350.

For extra data, go to FujikuraGolf.com.

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