I sure would like a shot at winning this in a 50 Gram Weight R2 Flex. Titleist TSR3 9*, Tensei 1K Black 65X 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. 5-wood: Titleist TSR2 (18 degrees) . (I believe that is what is offered with the Callaway Epic Max line this year). Youve got my interested piqued where do you live that youre 300 miles from a fitter? This is a video review of the following shafts Fujikura Ventus 6X: https://fujikuragolf.com/ventus/ Accra TZ5 TZ6 65 M5: https://accragolf.com/tz5-tz6/ Project X Hzrdus Smoke Green 60 6.5TX:. What is cost of shaft? I would say that they both get described in similar ways (by me) but dont quite feel the same. Would love to know the numbers if you did. Driver: PING G425 LST 9 w/ Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX Blue 60 6.5 . Paste as plain text instead, If your SS is 112 to 115..you may have some efficiency issues. Id love to try the 60 stiff. perfectly. Yes, Id love more distance, but what I need is to play fewer shots from the trees. Starting from the grip, theres light grey Smoke branding on top of the matte black shaft. I had it cut to 43.75 in. I am not familiar with the Project X HZRDUS IM10 Smoke shafts. If youre comparing the Ventus that comes stock in TaylorMade drivers vs the aftermarket version, only the aftermarket has the VeloCore marking near the tip. You can read more about that here: https://pluggedingolf.com/are-aftermarket-shafts-better-than-stock-shafts-golf-myths-unplugged/. Can you please offer me some insight. I would go with the 50g R2 flex. APPLY NOW: Cleveland Frontline Elite Putters! By Regular Flex @ 60g. My best advice would be to go to a store and try the driver yourself before buying. My friends keep saying.. Wow you are really good with that 3 wood. I have a Fuji OEM shaft in a Cobra Hybrid and it plays fantastic. have always ordered fujikura shafts when getting new clubs! Theres no reason not to try both. Firm mid section and low launch, low spin is the norm for more control. This comment may be a little late . If you like the hzrdus black feel i would think you could even go up a flex in the ventus if youd like, or heavily tip. The Speeder was first introduced in 1995. Who doesnt want faster ball speeds and down the middle of the fairway. Did the Ventus also improve my ball speed and center face contact? 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 . Calloway UW 19 Ventus black 7s Velocore, no headcover. Please sign in to comment Andrew A Charlotte, NC Wild. Would love to win a Ventus in 60gram stiff. Once I found a groove with it, I was impressed by the numbers. Woz Would love to hear what people like about these shafts. 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. I am curious which shaft you prefer and then what type of player suits each shaft. 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). 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. I just got a good education on the importance the shaft really plays in the driver. I was carrying it 17 yards further than the shaft I had in my TS3 previously with optimal spin. Id like to try it in a 60 Regular flex. I tested both shafts to see what the namesake material could add to the HZRDUS line. Ventus 6-S was right for me. In terms of feel and profile, its everything I like. I do like the shaft just want to try something different. I didn't prefer the feel of the Blue RDX, it just didn't get along with me. Your previous content has been restored. At 70 grams, you can get 5.5, 6.0, and 6.5. Thanks for any thing you may offer. Id love to try the Ventus in 6X! Thanks! Given that youve read both reviews, I dont think theres much for me to add. Easy to find in a fitting bay as a stock option and would live somewhere between Smoke Green and Ventus Blue. Used Men's Right-Hand True Temper Project X HZRDUS Smoke Blue RDX. I suffered from a bad hook and have not had a problem hooking since I got this shaft. Of course there's the signature HZRDUS spec graphic, and then there's Matrix-style Smoke branding right below the grip section. Jump to content. Good article! When I looked at the EI Profile and then swung the Ventus, I felt as if Fujikura had designed it just for me. I have the Nemesys and a Tour AD TP6x which isn't CB but does have a high balance point and I swap, sometimes playing front 9 with one and back 9 with the other. The Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX is available in 60, 70, and 80 grams. My smash went up considerably when we shortened my back swing but my club speed suffered a bit. I've hit them in TX setups. 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. I keep trying and I keep re-learning I do not get along with counter-balanced shafts.RDX Blue went to the BST. Thanks again for your reviews. Can one shaft possibly confer all those advantages? I am a buy and sell if it dont work as I dont live within a 300 miles of a good club fitter. Hybrid: Callaway Apex Pro (20, 23 degrees) Shaft: Mitsubishi MMT Hybrid White 90 TX, Mitsubishi MMT Hybrid White 100 TX. Upload or insert images from URL. 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. Great article. Anything for some dispersion tightening. Never had a custom shaft so I can only imagine the stability and energy transfer it would produce. Hi Matt Id like a 65 g shaft with a stiff flex. Currently playing the Aldila RIP Alpha x-flex and its just feeling a little heavy in my Callaway EPIC SZ. Id like the 6 S and middle of the fairway, thank you! Nothing in the Ventus line is counterbalanced, and the midsection is quite a bit stiffer in the ventus as well. Just bought a Callaway Rogue driver last year and cant wait to see what this shaft could do for such a wonderful head. Also, at 104 club head speed, do you tend to favor X-flexes untipped or Stiff flexes tipped? 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). I love my (outdated) Fujikura shaft that I currently have on my driver. The Project X HZRDUS Smoke iM10 shaft comes in two flavors: low spin and mid spin. You cannot paste images directly. As always, your results may vary, but its nice to be able to play more loft, hit it a bit straighter, and still have the distance. I would love to try a 60-R and see if it vaults me up to the Champions tourthanks! 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. Would need a light shaft. Read Also: Project X Hzrdus Smoke Green Vs Black: . Matt, Im interested in how you would compare the Ventus to the Speeder Evo II? Low cuts and mid height cuts. 60g X Aside from the blue rdx being counterbalanced, how do they differ in launch, spin and feel, and stiffness to flex? Weight should be within a couple grams. It just never misses. With the iM10 Mid, the ball launched in a medium window with just enough spin to optimize my carry distance. Regular, Stiff, and X are the flex options at 60 grams. Both reg flex. Mainehacker21, March 13, 2021 in WRX Club Techs, Coming from Hzrdus smoke black 6.0 looking at VB 6S. Titleist TSR2 7W 21*, Diamana Whiteboard 83X, Titleist T200 4-6, T100S 7-PW, Accra i125x. Clear editor. He's worked in nearly every job in the golf industry from club fitting to instruction to writing and speaking. They tested several prototypes and found that if they softened the flex a little and added more torque for feel and a slightly softer tip, they kept the mid launch mid spin profile but average golfers hit it much better than the stronger aftermarket Matrix Red. Auction. You can post now and register later. https://trackman.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/article_attachments/115010271208/TrackMan_Driver_Optimization_2010.pdf?mobile_site=true. 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. My iPad is in my golf duffel in the car. Sounds like a great shaft. Due to cervical neck surgery my slight draw has become a hook. Im definitely learning a ton. Keep up the good work. Hard to say. The 50 g stiff shaft as I need to reduce spin and pick up a little speed. This sounds like a very interesting new offering from Fujikura. 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. I eagerly put it into my driver to find out. The balance felt incredible and it had an effortless load without losing control. Broadly speaking, the HZRDUS line is better for more aggressive swingers. Id like to win the model 60 (65 grams) shaft in the R Flex. I will be buying something so dont be scared to say something . You can post now and register later. Have a Diamana W in my M2 currently, that has been good to me, but would love to try this out. 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. Pasted as rich text. At 80 grams, only 6.0 and 6.5 are available. 70 X would be ideal for my driver. Upload or insert images from URL. I would like to try the 60g in stiff flex. 43.75" Length, Driver Wood Shaft Type, Cobra MyFly8 Interchangeable Fitting Type, Regular Flex, Medium-Low Trajectory . Would like 60X for my Ping G400 Max. 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). Titleist TSR3 9*, Tensei 1K Black 65X By SJL1216 Started 2 hours ago. But I still want to play with the boys ( sane guys Ive been playing with since 12 years old, and this seems to be a fabulous concept allowing for someone to go with softer flex yet maintain control of clubface throughout the swing. Thank You! 60 stiff for me. I would to win the 50g reg to go in cobra ltd driver. I love the idea of better dispersion. Thanks for the nice review and chance to win the shaft. And as always, excellent review! Paducah, KY. Calvert City Country Club. 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. Thanks in advance. Is there something youre unhappy with about the RDX? Additionally, the ball didnt want to bend much in either direction. Im worried my spin was slightly too low but I trust my guy. I'm playing a 65 Five. Paste as plain text instead, Project X continues to use Hexcels high end materials in their latest shafts, the iM10 Mid and iM10 Low. Flex R2 50g. 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. By Jalal Uddin. Thanks. I know you really liked the Diamana BF from last year. By the sounds of it the 7-X will fit me perfectly! You can post now and register later. Both deliver on their promised ball flight. This makes it much easier to control the shaft which leads to better accuracy. I currently play the Graphite Design Tour AD GP 6S and the Ventus sounds like an update of this design. Your link has been automatically embedded. I use a STIFF FLEX and I am considering going just a little heavier perhaps a 76 g shaft. See below -> not sure if you meant the 6.5 or 6.5tx so included both. Thanks again for all you are doing!!! Epic Speed 3 Wood, Hzrdus Smoke Black 6.5, 80g Mavrik SZ 5 Wood 18*, Hzrdus Smoke Black 6.0, 80g X Forged UT 21*, Hzrdus Black Handcrafted 6.0, 85g Apex Pro '21 Irons 4-PW, MMT 105 TX Jaws 50*, 54*, 60* MMT 105 TX Eleven white hot Putter Tour BX ball or Chrome Soft X LS At those speeds, I think you should be consistently in the low 160 BS arena. The Ventus is like a stiff blue board profile hinging on a whiteboard in spin and feel, and the, Please put and questions or comments here, Please put any questions or comments here, Please put any questions of comments here. Intriguing info given. Testing the latest addition to the Project X HZDRUS line of shafts! How do you identify an authentic Ventus shaft. . 5 Testers Needed! Fujikura Ventus Blue 7 (Non VeloCore) Graphite Standard Outlet Like New. We aim to reply to all text messages within 4-6 hrs on regular business days. The Ventus has a similar profile, though the Orange is more active in my opinion. I can hit them both when it comes in, but wont have a lot of time to make the decision on which one to keep. The red is a hzrdus black with a softer tip that allowed the pros to turn the ball over Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Matt The 60 gram version has the most flexes available 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, and 6.5. It seems like you loved both (although the reviews are a couple years apart). I have a full review of the Tensei White here: https://pluggedingolf.com/mitsubishi-tensei-white-shaft-review/. The HZRDUS Smoke Black features a charcoal grey base and a large "HZRDUS" design. Looking to downgrade from a stiff shaft but still have strength in the tip. golfgolfguru, February 20, 2021 in WRX Club Techs. Add To Cart. and the Evo 5 here: https://pluggedingolf.com/fujikura-speeder-evolution-v-shaft-review/. From your article I was thinking this was a tip stiff shaft with a softer buttcomparable to the tensei ck pro white? By Id love to win a Ventus shaft in 60-X, Great feedback on this shaft! moorebaseball, February 28, 2021 in Equipment. I have tested a lot of other premium shafts in the market-place but none compare to Fujikura. 44 6 bids | 2d. Paste as plain text instead, The Project X HZRDUS Smoke Blue RDX comes in the same three weight classes, 60, 70, and 80 grams. : ), With this tip stiffness could you go down a flex for more feel with out loosing control? Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters. Similar profiles for each, the difference is in the new material used in the manufacturing of the RDX shaft. Id love it in 60 gram X-stiff. Had I not read this in a review, from a trusted site and reviewer, I wouldve written it off as nonsense. I cant really find any info about it on the web. This is a burly shaft that will stand up to very aggressive swings and transitions. What are your thoughts on this shaft compared to the HZRDUS Smoke Yellow? I would love to try to 60gram regular for a Ping g410 Lst driver. Very nice review, thank you. When I time it, it's brilliant, but I'm mixed. Are you playing the Hzrdus Green 60 6.5 or 60 6.5 TX? 1 drscott266 Advanced Members 1.2k Feedback 0 0 0 Total Rating 0% Posted March 13, 2021 Thanks! Taylormade SIM2 - Project X Hzrdus Smoke Black RDX 70 6.5 Cobra LTD 3w - Project X Evenflow Black 85 6.0 Cobra LTD 5w - Project X Evenflow Black 85 6.0 . Display as a link instead, Next comes the trademark placard displaying the shafts specs. I was just fitted into this for my 3 wood during my Club Champion fitting. What weight / stiffness profiles are you looking to compare? Sounds like a great shaft! B2 VENTUS BLUE 5B1 Diamana PD50 Only the TX flex is offered at 85 grams. Id love to try this shaft!! 60 Gram Xflex baby. Best Shafts - Low Launch: Mitsubishi Diamana DF 60 and 70, Mitsubishi TENSEI White, ACCRA TZ 5 65, OBAN Kiyoshi Black, Devotion 6 and 7, Project X HZRDUS Smoke Green, Fujikura Ventus Black 6 and 7, LA Golf Black Tie 7, TPT 15 MKP-MT-ST. Best Shafts - Mid Launch: Mitsubishi Diamana BF and ZF 60, ACCRA TZ 6 65, Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black . I cant say that I hit it further, but being in the fairway every time is a nice feeling. My son has a Callaway Epic Flash driver with a Tensei AV Blue 65 Stiff shaft that he can hit pretty decent 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). Pasted as rich text. Whats the specs of the project x smoke 70 im 10 6.0 stiff? 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. Free shipping for many products! Really searching for a solid shaft to improve my game. From what I see, lower spin, tighter dispersion and more distance !!! I found the Ventus black to feel much smoother with a subtle kick. I would be interested in testing the 70 gram stiff Ventus. Yes, hook me up with a 60 Stiff and lets see if it flies longer than my current toys. This shaft is excellent for low spins. Or could you please describe the differences? Jon. 70 1 bids | 0d. Same with me in regards to liking blue profiles, I love the tensei blue. My feel preferences in a shaft tend toward a stable tip with a softer butt and mid. You cannot paste images directly. NOW AVAILABLE: GolfWRX G/Fore Hats and Holderness & Bourne Polos! Matt, I play the Speeder 661 in my driver and fairway woods they are the best! The Ventus Blue is much smoother and more active than the HZRDUS Smoke Black. Thanks for offering the shaft. Thanks for the opportunity 50g in a reg shaft would be fab. Required fields are marked *. When I got it in hand, the Fujikura Ventus exceeded my highest hopes. 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. Ping G425 Max 7 Wood - 65 Stiff Shaft . Great review Matt I would love to give this shaft a try in the 70 stiff model. Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 8 X. Sounds like a winner to me !! The Smoke blue lauched higher for me and had a little more kick. I felt like I made terrible swings or good swings with the black and just went straight. pxg 5w 18 ventus blue; pxg proto 0341x 6s 42 22 . I would love to try the Ventus in 6S. Since I had a pretty good idea what the Project X HZRDUS Smoke iM10 Low was going to do, I decided to start my testing with the iM10 Mid. The Fujikura Ventus is available in 50, 60, 70, and 80 gram weights. Your link has been automatically embedded. The Nemesys isn't just counterbalanced, it's the most Counterbalanced shaft out right now. 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). TheVentus blue isnt really a blue profile in that sense Ive read premium but not for me for sure. Its a great shaft. Also nice that some of the reviewers have slower swing speeds so we can see what average player distances, dispersion etc. Smoke RDX Red will be the highest launching shaft in the RDX line. Last minute replacement or spare clubs/shafts for juniors? 0. 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). Great info on this nice looking shaft put out by Fujikura. Your previous content has been restored. My swing speed is down a bit (shoulder trouble), but my smash factor was as consistently high as its ever been. I think the 50 gram in a Regular Flex would really improve my game! Cant wait to try the Ventura in 60 gram still. Given how popular HZRDUS Black has been . Matt, Can you comment on the non velocore Ventus at all? Titleist TSR2 7W 21*, Diamana Whiteboard 83X, Titleist T200 4-6, T100S 7-PW, Accra i125x. Paired with g400 max would be insanely accurate. Great review Matt- Sounds like an exceptional shaft! I like the look and your review piques my interest. NOW AVAILABLE: GolfWRX G/Fore Hats and Holderness & Bourne Polos! Agree, same here but whats weird is i have always like blueboard type profilesand never got that soft handle sensation like the ventus blue gave me. Either way, the black 6x is perfect, love the feel. The idea of CB shafts is so that you can have a heavier headweight and still maintain a desirable swingweight. Last minute replacement or spare clubs/shafts for juniors? Oh, while youre at it can you slip on one of those new Epic Flash driver heads too? Love the idea of low spin Would like 50 Reg shaft. Anything youd compare the feel or profile of the mid offering? 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. The idea of accuracy, low spin, and feel how could you not want to try that?! As I noted above, the feel was a very pleasant surprise. The Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw Blue shaft is available in the widest range of flexes, spanning R2 to TX . Upload or insert images from URL. 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! Stiff flex 50 gram. The feel is unlike any HZRDUS Ive hit, but the tip stability is something all players will appreciate. The feel in these shafts improved with each release. This is the most exciting review Ive yet read about any shaft, and Id love to have one. 60 grm stiff flex would be nice. The stock shaft in the TM drivers does not have Velocore. I am looking for some improvement and this shaft might help. Ventus would be at 9.75*. Ventus Black is better for some, RDX is better for others. dang, that was one of the loudest endorsements I have read in a while. Sounds like a definite winner and what I look for in a shaft. The tip of the Ventus is described as ultra stiff to prevent twisting. Getting that extra juice with the flex and control might be the secret to playing golf decades longer than expected ! I like the Smoke, but it feels a little loose so I traded in my 6.0 and got a 6.5. Considering a lot of time has passed, materials have evolved quite a bit as well. Which do you prefer Fujikura Ventus Red 60g stiff or Project X Hzrdus Smoke Blue RDX 60g stiff? The Project X HZRDUS Smoke iM10 shaft comes in two flavors: low spin and mid spin. Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters. Copyright 2013-2023 Plugged In Golf. stiff @ 60g 5 Testers Needed! Would love to replace my stock shaft in my Ping400, 60 gram Reg. flex. Now playing evenflo 50 reg epic flash SZ 10.5. Ventus Blue Vs Black: Choosing The Right Shaft. I've hit counterbalanced shafts and "regular" ones and, other than them feeling a bit differently (of course), I feel a bit dumb in that I have no idea what the difference is in a counterbalanced shaft. I always appreciate your reviews. When I go to fujikuras website and read about the ventus they have a graph of the EI profile and it shows the tip being softer and the butt and mid being stiffer. Am I reading this wrong? I was wondering if you tried the Atmos Blue TS and if yes, how does it compare to the Ventus Blue? Canberra Australia. The latest generation is called HZRDUS Smoke RDX which utilizes Hexcel's new "HexTow" carbon fiber technology. Titleist TSR3 3W 15*, Tensei 1K Black 75X I like the Smoke, but it feels a little loose so I traded in my 6.0 and got a 6.5. Very nice review Id love to give the 60 gram stiff a shot !!! To me, the Ventus is butt soft, tip stiff. Would love to get one of these. I would choose the Ventus 8, Extra Stiff Thanks, Great review. It is that the Smoke Blue has more torque. The Nemesys has tungsten powder in the prepreg they use in the butt. Performance Does that kick affect ball flight or just feel for you? Thanks for the review, great detail! Thanks for the opportunity. Counterbalanced and the unique flex profile were a bit more than I was willing to figure out. My 6.5 if similar in feel to the Ventus blue in stiff but still has a little higher launch. As I watched the rapid adoption of Ventus on the PGA Tour, my anticipation grew to levels that I was afraid couldnt be met. As is typical of Fujikuras Speeder shafts, there isnt a big kick but rather a smooth energy transfer from your hands through the shaft. Great review Matt as always you deliver . Shaft Type Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 70 Graphite. Expand This is good to know. I tried a exs 220 dr with the ventus 4 t and hit it well. // NEW Diamana TB VS. RDX Blue & Ventus Blue Tour. APPLY NOW: Cleveland Frontline Elite Putters! In terms of dispersion, the iM10 Low will give you exactly what your swing deserves. 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. 60 gram in x flex would be awesome. 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 . This article was very interesting. Id love to put the Ventus into my driver, a 6S or 7S. Just, unbelievably accurate. EI Profiles show that the tip of the Ventus is slightly stiffer than the ATMOS Black. like many others I am very intrigued to match this up against my current driver shaft, MSA Tensei CK Blue. loft. I would like to try this shaft in a 60 gram regular flex. Love to own this Ventus shaft. I noticed on TaylorMades website they offer a regular Ventus stock but though custom you can get the one with Velocore. been playing a fujikura fuel pro 65 stiff at 47 in. How do you tell the difference in a factory Ventus and one made for a OEM, by apperance? Swing Speed 106+, Distance > 250 yards Fitting Tips: Typically 75 gram shafts but smoother tempos can play lighter weights. I have hit the Ventus blue, and I did enjoy the feel. November 18, 2021 at 03:44 PM. Im certainly not doubting this, I was just wondering how it works? Give me some fairways! Thank you Matt! Ventus will be smoother for sure. I found the Ventus to be lower launcing and stiffer feeling. The last expansion of the HZRDUS family was the RDX models [review HERE] which leveraged Hexcels HexTow carbon fiber for more strength and consistency. This shaft sounds all the goods, please make mine a 6.0 regular flex. Regular, stiff, X, and TX are also available at 65 and 75 grams. 55 or 60 in regular. I have hit the VA composites Nemesys ( which is counter balanced)in my Mavrik SZ. (All Butt Cut) and added weight to get it back to D2. Yeah I tried the blue 6x and while it was clear right off that it was a premium shaft,just did not like the softer handle, felt like I had no control personally for my swing, Agree, same here but whats weird is i have always like blueboard type profilesand never got that soft handle sensation like the ventus blue gave me. I only ask because I tried the OEM version in the Cobra LTDx LS, and it felt great with a 1.5 smash factor. Nothing that comes immediately to mind, no. The smoke black always felt harsh and brittle to me. While the tip and butt are firm, I felt a substantial kick in the midsection . Thanks for the info on this shaft. It is great for a low-mid and simple low launch. APPLY NOW: Cleveland Frontline Elite Putters! The Project X HZRDUS Smoke iM10 shafts have largely the same graphics weve come to expect from the HZRDUS line but with a bold, green accent color. I believe that claim is related to the strength and consistency of the tip section. Thats what Im talkin about. I'm going to get fit and commit. Has anyone compared these two as far as feel, launch and spin characteristics? Ventus will be smoother for sure. How would you compare this to the Tensei Pro White 60S? I been getting the emails and the reviews and information is much help. The Fujikura Ventus has an all-business look that lets the performance do the talking. Thank you. Pasted as rich text. I found the Ventus to be lower launcing and stiffer feeling. At any rate, I have a fitting next week so well see if its even the best match for me! By mfbraun Started 31 minutes ago. It would be awesome to try out the 50 gram Regular in my Rogue! HZRDUS RDX Smoke Blue TX. 3-wood: Titleist TSR2 (16.5 degrees) Shaft: Aldila Rogue Silver 130 MSI 80 TX. Thanks for replying back! Hzrdus Smoke Green vs. Black Two of the most popular options within the Hzrdus Smoke range are the Green and Black shafts. 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