Fujikura’s next generation VENTUS TR Blue shaft – built with advanced VeloCore+ technology – has been lauded by the world’s golf media and received overwhelming positive reviews since it was unleashed on Tour in January.
As the world’s best players continue to put their faith in the Tour’s leading shaft brand, the buzz is growing for VENTUS TR Blue, the latest addition to Fujikura’s flagship line that builds on the legacy of the original VENTUS TR.
Joe Ferguson, a PGA Professional and Staff Writer at Golf Monthly, described the new launch as a “masterclass in refinement”. He added: “Centeredness of contact was a standout metric. Even on poor feeling swings, the shaft felt like it knew where the clubface was. For golfers who want to feel the shaft load without losing control of the clubface, this is arguably the most compelling profile on the market today.”
Taking an already iconic shaft line to greater levels of power and consistency for golfers at every level, the new VENTUS TR Blue has been engineered using Fujikura’s proprietary enso® 3D motion capture testing technology. Spread tow fabric and VeloCore+ technology improve energy transfer to give players more stability than ever before, especially those who tend to pull or load the shaft aggressively.
As a result, the new profile, which is available from 5-R through 9-X, maintains the familiar launch and spin characteristics of the original, while delivering enhanced stability and a smoother feel. Sitting between VENTUS Blue and VENTUS Black, it’s an attractive low spin option for a wide range of swings.
Lewis Daff, Equipment Writer at Today’s Golfer, said: “My misses are being reduced whichever side of my target they end up, and the technology is even allowing me to feel like I can swing harder at the ball without losing much in the way of control, letting me pick up a little bit of yardage.”
Jack Hirsh, Associate Equipment Editor at GOLF.com, was also struck by how quickly his driving improved as soon as he put the new profile into play, and said the VENTUS TR Blue “raised my floor immensely”. Hirsh added: “I was struggling coming into the test with my driver and that was evident by the fact that I couldn’t even sniff the center of the face. Then we swapped in the new VENTUS TR Blue and immediately I timed up with it perfectly and started drilling the center of the clubface.”
Matt Saternus of pluggingolf.com said the new profile offered all the same things he loved about the original, with even greater control over his dispersion. He explained: “I felt like I always knew where the ball was going, and the curves were consistently tight and controlled. Because I didn’t fear a big slice or hook, I had the confidence to attempt shaping the ball both ways rather than just praying that it went somewhere reasonably straight.”
Talking about the positive momentum behind the new profile, Pat McCoy, Director of Tour Operations at Fujikura, said: “We always relish the opportunity to find ways of improving performance, which was the challenge when we set about upgrading what was already an outstanding product. Success on Tour has been immediate, with multiple players trusting the new profile in their drivers.
“It’s equally rewarding to receive such positive reviews of new VENTUS TR Blue from the golf media and the many equipment testers worldwide. It means that we can be confident that there are going to be a lot of golfers, players of all levels, who experience the performance benefits of this fantastic new profile.”
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