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Fujikura Speeder Tour Spec Golf Shaft Review

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The objective of the professional fitter is to find that combination of shaft profile, weight and stiffness that creates the tightest impact pattern, centered on the club face. Then to the degree possible, fine tune your launch with close variations of profile, weight and flex. Doing so is enhanced by how much your fitter understands the golf shafts he is using.

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Review: Fujikura Motore Speeder 6.2 Tour Spec

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While it may seem like a broken record,  I didn’t think Fujikura could take it any lower.  The new Motore Speeder Tour Spec 6.2 goes lower in both launch and spin compared to the Motore Speeder 6.2 shafts.

I have enjoyed every Motore Speeder shaft for various reasons and have had great success with all of them.  I also found that pairing the right shaft with the right head was often the key too.  Most of my previous shaft testing was done with an FT-9 i-mix driver, but since the R11 came out with the easy access of tips I have used that now as my testing club. 

While usually I do most of my own club work, Fujikura sent me this shaft through a local fitter (JD Serres) so he installed the tip and grip so that it was all ready to go when it arrived.

I have played some low launching, low spinning shafts before, but I think this is as low as it gets.  I hit mostly line driver bullets with this driver shaft that just flew.  I was surprised at the really good carry distance for such a low hitting shaft, along with the great roll that would be expected from this type of trajectory.

The Motore Speeder line offers some of the smoothest feel I’ve found of any shaft.  The Tour Spec is slightly firmer in feel, but still very smooth.  It is also very accurate like the others before it.  I just hit fairways with Motore Speeders in the bag.

It is drastically different in looks.  The mostly pearl white shaft, with red graphics near the grip is stunning especially in the new white headed drivers.  The graphics and logos are similar so you can see the roots of this shaft, but a departure from the solid one color schemes of the other Motore Speeder Shafts .

So pick you need, high, mid, low or super-low and you can find a Motore Speeder for your clubs.  They are some of the best feeling and most accurate shafts made.  The new Motore Speeder Tour Spec 6.2 will take you low and long.

Review: Fujikura Motore Speeder 7.2

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I’ve had the Motore Speeder line in play now for late 2009 and early 2010.  Fujikura started with the Motore Speeder 7.0.  This played high launch, low spin with awesome feel.  Then came the Motore Speeder 7.1.  This played low launch, low spin again with awesome feel.  My thought was that the Motore Speeder 7.2 would be a mid launch low spin shaft.  But since I’ve almost never read about someone looking for a more mid launch shaft, Fujikura went even lower with the Motore Speeder 7.2.

The Motore Speeder line has great looks, the stunning red and blue colors of the first 2 versions are now complimented by a purple (almost black) colored shaft.  It has the same web pattern near the grip and red lettering on the shaft.  I installed this in my I-mix system again to get as close a comparison as possible.  This one is an X-flex, but because the I-mix system requires tipping to get true flex I was able to soft step it, so that it played like a strong stiff.

The similarities to the other shafts are obvious in the looks category and in feel.  Often times the higher launch shafts feel smooth and have a great kick, while working your way down in launch angle can also sacrifice feel.  Low launch shafts can sometimes feel boardy, not so with the Motore Speeder 7.2.  This one is identical in feel to the 7.0 and 7.1.  I think in a blind test, you would be hard pressed to tell which on feels better, which in my mind is quite an accomplishment.  This smooth feel throughout the swing is paired with an incredible sensation at impact, or should I say, lack of sensation.  When struck in the sweet spot of the driver, all vibrations are dampened and it just feels soft as the ball explodes off the face.

The main difference with the 7.2 is the launch angle.  It is lower than the 7.1.  While I have not hit the Fujikura VTLT shaft, from everything I have read, this is going to be the closest copy by Fujikura.  I do need to clarify, it is low in comparison to other shafts, but it is not going to take 10.5* driver and suddenly make it feel and perform like an 8.5* driver.  If you take you regular driver and want to lower the launch angle, this will work, but not dramatically.  (no shaft can)  But if you are hitting something mid launch or even low launch and want to bring it down a little, this will do it.

Spin is always difficult to judge with the naked eye, but the things that can be seen with this shaft would be very, very little side spin because of how straight shots are and not a great deal of backspin based on the ample roll out.  On hard conditions, this might be one of the longest shafts I have hit; on soft conditions it is long, but not the longest because of the lower launch.

Again I was impressed by Fujikura and this shaft.  It wasn’t what I was expecting, but it turned out to be a really nice surprise.  If you want to go lower, this is the shaft for you without sacrificing feel.

Review: Fujikura Motore Speeder 7.1

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For that past 2 seasons I have been using Callaway’s i-mix system for interchangeable shafts and club heads.  I’ve enjoyed the freedom to change heads or shafts when conditions or my head demand it.   At the end of 2009, I fell in love with the Motore Speeder 7.0 shaft in my driver.  I was driving the ball the best I had all year long, I attribute much of that success to the shaft.  The Motore Speeder 7.0 hit high long bombs all day long.  It was consistent, accurate and a combination of high launch with low spin.

The looks of the Motore Speeder line are slightly brighter colors but mostly simple graphics.  The 7.0 are reddish tones, while the 7.1 are deep blue tones.  Both are very striking but not to busy with multi-tones.  The netting like graphics ooze out from the grip on both shafts.

The Motore Speeder 7.1 had big shoes to fill considering the success I had with the 7.0.  It didn’t really fill those shoes; it just blazed its own trail.  The Motore Speeder 7.1 while similar in feel and accuracy, was very different in launch angle.  I went from high towering bombs with the 7.0, to laser-guided missles with the 7.1.  Ball flight was much lower, much more penetrating and very flat/strong.  I also found the spin to be lower too, not surprising considering the launch angle.

What I didn’t lose was the amazing feel of the Motore Speeder line.  Soft, smooth and muted on impact.  That combination of technologies worked and felt the same in both Motore Speeders.  Not only do they feel amazing, they are incredibly accurate.  I took some extra time on a number of holes to see what would happen if I hit a second driver and even a third drive.  Each time I could reach out and touch each ball.

I have no idea if Fujikura will make a Motore Speeder 7.2 for more of a mid launch, but the 7.0 and 7.1 models allow me to play more carry or more roll.  You can venture a guess that I will have both of these shafts in my bag and the i-mix wrench ready to go.

Review: Fujikura Motore Speeder 7.0

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For years the 757 Speeder has been the best selling, most popular shaft on the PGA tour and one of the longest running shafts on the market.  In 2009 Fujikura introduced the Motore F1 shaft to rave reviews (myself included) and instantly found a winner.  The Motore F1’s four axis Rombax weave offered a straight, strong shaft.  The Speeder offered a tour preferred ball flight.  Combine the two and you have the Motore Speeder.

The Motore Speeder is a 7-axis technology.  It has a quadra axis composite combined with a triax composite.  That is a lot of techno mumbo-jumbo to me, but the results are hard to deny.  I found it to feel similar to a Motore F1 with the flight of a Speeder.  I I-mixed my Motore Speeder 7.0 stiff to give it a fair test against the regular Motore F1 and the other shafts in my quiver. 

This shaft is a stunning red from tip to almost grip where is had a funky overlay graphic.   This is considerably muted for Fujikura.  The model I have is the Japanese color scheme, but from my talks with Fujikura, that is the only difference.  The US version will be darker red, where as mine was a touch pinkish.  I also like the graphic down the spine with the name, model and flex.

The one thing I did notice on install was that it did come out just a touch softer than the Motore F1.  I tipped it an extra ½” to make up the difference.  That seemed to do the trick.  At the course, this shaft surpassed my expectations.  I didn’t really think Fujikura could improve on the Rombax Z series and then came the Motore F1 which I also didn’t think there could be much room for improvement, and now the Motore Speeder. 

The first thing that I noticed was a little bit higher ball flight with the Motore Speeder.  The ball got up much quicker, but then carried very flat until it descended to the ground with very little spin.  I am carrying my driver to about my normal places on the course, but it is so wet, I have seen some roll, but not much.  I can’t wait to hit this on some hard dry ground to see the full potential on the roll.

It is also a very straight shaft.  I am working on retraining myself to aim down the middle.  I have always played a slight fade off the tee, but I find myself yelling at the ball to cut a little, but it doesn’t.  It has been a very point and shoot sort of shaft.  Mr. Divots had one installed in his Adams 9032ls and he says that he doesn’t have to think about his swing or worry about where to aim with this shaft.  Just point and shoot.

The best part about this shaft has to be the improved feel; it is so smooth, at impact.  It almost feels like it dampens vibrations at impact.  This incredible soft explosion when you strike the ball is not like any other shaft I’ve hit in my driver.

This will be a winner for Fujikura in 2010.  Ian Poulter already won with his the first week he put it in play, not too shabby.  If you like the Motore F1 or the Speeder 757, you need to try the Motore Speeder.  If neither one of those shafts worked for you, you might want to give this one a try, it is the best of both worlds and gets rid of what you don’t like in those shafts.

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The Fujikura Pro 2.0 7 Tour Spec Shaft is a high-performance golf shaft that offers exceptional performance and customization options. It features ENSO technology and a proprietary HIT High Inertia tip, which work together to deliver low launch and spin characteristics. The shaft also includes an adjustable sleeve, allowing golfers to fine-tune their club to suit their swing preferences.But it doesn’t stop there. The Fujikura Pro 2.0 7 Tour Spec Shaft is made with ultra-premium composite materials. This not only enhances its durability but also contributes to its ability to provide the perfect combination of distance and accuracy. Trust me, this shaft is built to last.

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Fujikura Golf’s most popular wood shaft model has been redesigned. The PRO series shafts are designed with playability and easy-to-fit characteristics. The new Pro 2.0 shafts give golfers 14% more torsional stiffness for better shot control and lower spin . The Pro 2.0 is built in two models and various configurations to match any player’s swing type and feel preferences. The Fujikura Pro 2.0 shafts deliver more effect loading and better energy transfer, which is perfect for players of all abilities and skill levels.

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Fujikura Pro 2.0 Shaft Detailed Review

The original Fujikura Pro shaft was one of the most popular wood shafts in Fujikura’s extensive history. The Pro 2.0 builds on the framework of prior generations and gives players a more playable profile and better performance. Improved loading zone dynamics and lower torque mean more energy and more stability built into drivers and fairway woods . Tour-Spec models will suit players with more aggressive tempos. The PRO series is Fujikura’s most expansive and can be built for players of all handicaps. For my test, I put the Tour-Spec Fujikura Pro 2.0 driver shaft in a Callaway Epic Flash driver . I was hitting the 60X model. The Pro 2.0 features a higher balance point similar to the shaft that I play in my driver, so I am highly familiar with the feel of this shaft. The 2.0 shaft was an outstanding performer and I felt it was effortless to hit. I can see this shaft appealing to a wide variety of golfers and I understand why so many players have gravitated towards this offering. Every Fujikura shaft is made to the tightest tolerances and I believe the Pro 2.0 to be a great fit for the majority of amateur and weekend golfers. The Fujikura Pro 2.0 differs from other premium shaft offerings in two significant features. This shaft is designed for more average golfers and does not require elite swing speeds to obtain its full performance. The price of the Pro 2.0 also makes it more accessible to casual golfers. Many drivers can be ordered with the Pro 2.0 at little upcharge and it can be bought second hand for very reasonable prices.

Fujikura Pro Shaft Review

The Fujikura Pro 2.0 7 Tour Spec Shaft is a high-performance golf shaft that offers exceptional performance and customization options. It features ENSO technology and a proprietary HIT High Inertia tip, which work together to deliver low launch and spin characteristics. The shaft also includes an adjustable sleeve, allowing golfers to fine-tune their club to suit their swing preferences.But it doesn't stop there. The Fujikura Pro 2.0 7 Tour Spec Shaft is made with ultra-premium composite materials. This not only enhances its durability but also contributes to its ability to provide the perfect combination of distance and accuracy. Trust me, this shaft is built to last.

  • Improved loading zone materials give players more distance through more clubhead speed.
  • Two models ensure that golfers of all swing types and skill levels can play a shaft that is built for them.
  • 14% more torsional stiffness than previous Pro models give players more shot control and lower spin rates.
  • 40 Ton carbon fiber is not as stiff as some materials used to design more expensive golf shafts.
  • Players looking for ultimate stability may find this shaft inferior to other offerings with stiffer materials.
  • The higher balance point feel can be difficult for players to get used to if they have never experienced it before.

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The Pro 2.0 shaft comes in two models that can be distinguished by their exterior paint colorways. The blue 2.0 shaft is the standard model and comes in weights between 50 and 70 grams and regular, stiff, and extra-stiff flexes. The white, Tour-Spec, model is available in 60- to 80-gram weights and stiff and extra-stiff flexes. The standard Pro 2.0 uses a mid-bend point to deliver mid and high launches coupled with medium spin rates. The Tour-Spec version uses a higher bend point to offer higher swing speed players less lead deflection, low launch, and low spin.

The Fujikura Pro 2.0 offers all golfers the ability to play a golf shaft with ultra-high-end materials in a profile that suits their game. This more affordable premium golf shaft can help a wide range of golfers dial in their driver and fairway woods for more distance and more accuracy. Fujikura improved one of its more popular golf shafts ever and delivered a product that is built for the masses. Players looking to upgrade their current gamer or get fit for a new driver should make the Pro 2.0 series of shaft a priority when they are building their list of testing products.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the Fujikura Pro 2.0 7 Tour Spec shaft can be customized to different lengths and flex options, allowing for personalized performance benefits. This customization offers golfers the opportunity to optimize their club for their individual swing characteristics.

Enso technology sets the Fujikura Pro 2.0 7 Tour Spec shaft apart. Its advanced construction and materials optimize swing performance. Unlike other shafts, Enso technology maximizes energy transfer for unparalleled distance and accuracy.

Specific characteristics of the Fujikura Pro 2.0 7 Tour Spec shaft make it ideal for golfers seeking low launch. Its Enso technology and ultra-premium composite material offer superior performance benefits, while customization options cater to individual needs. The shaft is compatible with various drivers, but potential drawbacks may include the need for professional fitting.

Using the Fujikura Pro 2.0 7 Tour Spec shaft with Callaway Rogue drivers offers exceptional performance and compatibility. Pros include low launch and spin, but potential cons could be related to individual swing characteristics.

The key features of the Fujikura Pro 2.0 7 Tour Spec shaft include ENSO technology, low launch suitability, and compatibility with Callaway Rogue drivers. Its benefits are high performance, while potential drawbacks include limited customization options.

The Ventus introduces Fujikura’s new VeloCore technology to give players more stability and forgiveness throughout the shaft without a harsh feel. Ventus is perfect for players looking to get more stability and forgiveness with their driver without sacrificing a smooth feel. VeloCore enhances energy transfer by blending 70 Ton and 40 Ton carbon fiber in a interlocked weave pattern. 70 Ton carbon fiber is 150% stronger than the next leading, T1100g, fiber and makes the Ventus the most forgiving golf shaft on the market. Players looking to add forgiveness with their driver, especially from off-center strikes can look to Ventus for added stability and great feedback.

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The Tensei CK Pro Orange is the gamer of choice for many low handicap and elite golfers. Tensei CK Pro Orange uses carbon DuPont Kevlar, MR70, low resin content, 40 Ton prepreg, and tungsten power to give players an ultra-tip stiff design. Tungsten is used to move the balance point of the Tensei Pro Orange shaft higher in the golf shaft and improves driver and fairway wood club head speeds. Tensei Pro Orange is a low launch, low spin shaft built for players looking pick up club head speed, increase driving distance, and remain in control.

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The Rogue 130MSI builds on Aldila’s success of the Rogue 125MSI golf shaft. The Rogue 125MSI shaft was a limited-edition release that found its way into many elite golfer’s bags. Rogue 130MSI combines DIALEAD pitch fiber and NexGen Micro Laminate Technology to give players a high balance point shaft that promotes low launch and low spin. Higher balance points give players the ability to increase clubhead speeds and distance through improved timing and club head delivery. Aldila integrates aerospace grade materials to deliver their most complete golf shaft ever dedicated to a diverse subset of golfers.

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Fujikura Speeder Evolution Shaft Comparison

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The Evolution of Speeder Evolution

When Fujikura released the original Speeder Evolution two years ago, all indications were that it was a standalone shaft.  Whether by design or in response to the tremendous success, Fujikura has now built a line of Speeder Evolution shafts: the Evolution, Evolution II, and the new Evolution III.

You can find reviews of each individual model HERE , but we received so much interest in comparisons between the lines that we felt obliged to deliver.  This is how the three different Evolution models stack up for me.

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In each of our Fujikura Speeder Evolution reviews, we’ve used the term “whip crack” to describe the feel.  While each of the three models is unique, that common element ties the family together.

The original (blue) Speeder Evolution has the softest feel from butt to tip.  It feels like the energy of your swing is smoothly transferred all the way to the club head.

The Speeder Evolution 2 has the firmest tip .  The “whip” feels like it ends a few inches above the club head, making for a very stable feel that’s still lively in the butt and mid sections.

As you would expect, the Speeder Evolution 3 fits between the other two models .  To me, it feels closer to the original Evolution with the energy flowing all the way to the club head but somehow infused with the stability of the Evo 2.  For my swing, the Speeder Evolution 3 is that “just right” feel between too lively and too stiff.

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Performance

I gamed both the Speeder Evolution and Speeder Evolution 2 over the last couple seasons, and I was blown away by the numbers the Speeder Evolution 3 produced for my review.  With the family of shafts now complete, I wanted to go back and see how they compared head to head.  I tested each Speeder Evolution shaft in the 757 model in X-flex with a PING G LS Tec head.

Also, I want to issue our standard caveat: keep in mind that these are only my results.  Your results will likely be different, which is why you should work with a qualified fitter to find the best shaft for you.

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Speeder Evolution

The original Speeder Evolution is billed as the highest launching shaft in the group, but the results were actually opposite for me .  Because the shaft has the softest tip, my shots started further left, lower, and they had more draw to them.  The original Evolution also produced the lowest spin numbers .  This is a prime example of why you can’t pick shafts based on specs.  You need to work with a fitter to see how a shaft will interact with your swing.

I also saw a slightly lower average club head speed with the Speeder Evolution.  Though I love the very active feel, I sensed that I was holding back a little to keep the ball from hooking.

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Speeder Evolution 2

Just as the “high launching” shaft produced low launching shots for me, the “low launching” shaft produced my highest launch and spin numbers.  Because the Speeder Evolution 2 has the stiffest tip, I found that the ball was starting further right and higher.  I was  more accurate with the Evo 2 compared to the original Evolution, and I traded a little roll for carry distance.

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Speeder Evolution 3

With the original Evolution, I had to work to keep the ball off the left.  With the Evolution 2, I had to work to turn it over.  The Speeder Evolution 3 asked me to do nothing but swing as hard as I wanted to.  As the feel indicated, the Evolution 3 is just right for my swing – not too stiff, not too active .

In addition to producing very accurate shots, the Evolution 3 gave me the most ball speed along with excellent launch and spin numbers.  I had both my longest carry and longest total distances with the Speeder Evolution 3.

While nothing can take the place of working with a qualified fitter like Club Champion , I do hope that this comparison gives you a starting point for thinking about which Fujikura Speeder Evolution shaft can help you elevate your driving to the next level.  As you can see, changing shafts can make a huge difference, so being fit for the best one is critical.

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Hi Matt, I am playing the evolution 757 blue and I am very satisfy with it. Your review, comparing the 3 versions is very interesting. Are you hitting evol 3 highier than evol. 1 or it is the initial launch that is different?

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The Evo 3 launches higher because it’s launching straight or a bit right instead of starting left.

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It’s too bad you guys couldn’t get your hands on some Tour AD shafts to test. I have a GD Tour AD GP shaft that I’d love to see compared against the numbers you got the from the Evo III shaft.

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How does the Fujikura Speeder Evolution compare to the Fujikura Speeder Platinum?

We haven’t tested the Speeder Platinum, so we can’t speak knowledgeably about that comparison.

Thanks for the reply. The interesting thing is it supposedly uses 90t throughout the whole shaft. Also the naming, which is similar to UST’s Elements Platinum. http://www.fujikurashaft.jp/material/platinum_onyx/platinum.html

Hi Matt, After you review, I was curious about Evolution iii. Last month, I made a move and bought evol iii 661 to replace evolut i 757. I am playing it since 3 weeks and I am very pleased with this new shaft. I was surpise with the increase carry. It will stay in my bag. No more shaft testing for me.

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Your swing speed seems to be where I’m at. Just curious to see if you are more of a swinger vs. hitter? Also, do you have more of a late , mid, or early release in order to have better results with the 3 vs the 2?

To be very blunt, none of those terms mean anything to me. I’m not trying to be unhelpful, but when you get into the way a swing looks or feels as opposed to the measureables, you’re asking for inaccuracy.

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Currently I’m using Callaway Epic star driver(japan version) with the original stiff shaft Fujikura Speeder evolution. Is the Fujikura Speeder evolution 2 x-stiff shaft better than speeder evolution stiff shaft?

There’s no such thing as one shaft being objectively better or worse than another; all that matters is how well the shaft fits your swing. Is there something you’re unhappy about with your current shaft?

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Fujikura launches new Pro 2.0 and Pro 2.0 Tour Spec shafts

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Fujikura has announced the launch of the second generation of its Pro series shafts: the Pro 2.0.

The first iteration of the Pro shafts were designed with a soft handle section to aid in loading. The Pro 2.0 presents an even more effective loading zone, according to the company, which also says torsional stiffness is 14 percent greater in the 2.0.

“Like all of our shafts, the Pro 2.0 has been designed utilizing enso, a 3D motion-capture technology that no one else in the shaft industry has,” said Alex Dee, Vice President at Fujikura Composites America. “This technology and advanced data analytics has allowed us to crack the code on how club performance and ball flight are affected by shaft characteristics and swing type. When we compared to the original Pro, we saw the 2.0 was significantly easier to swing, had tighter shot dispersion, and lower spin to deliver the club head with more power, control and distance. We were thrilled with the result.”

The Pro 2.0 is painted “Destroyer Grey” with a metallic blue design in line with the original Pro shaft. The Tour Spec model is painted “Tour Spec White.”

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The shafts will be available in weight ranges from 57 to 87 grams (5, 6, 7, 8) and in flexes starting at R2 up to X. $225 MSRP; $250 for the Tour Spec model. Hybrid option available for $140.

Available at over 600 qualified Fujikura charter dealers beginning February 1.  Full specs at Fujikura.com .

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Robert Parsons

Jan 24, 2018 at 1:53 pm

Who is Kurt and who is posting as a Kurt? I can’t figure it out.

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Jan 21, 2018 at 4:04 pm

My comment is awaiting moderation 😮

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Jan 24, 2018 at 12:17 am

“Kurt Doesnt Know What He’s Talking About”… is a WRX moderator … so obvious

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Kurt Doesnt Know What He's Talking About

Jan 21, 2018 at 11:55 am

If these shafts are 100 grams…I’ll eat my shorts. Nobody uses a 100 gram shaft in a driver, Kurt.

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Kurt is Correct

Jan 21, 2018 at 12:21 pm

100 gram driver shafts were common in the 1990s and were branded as “tour” shafts. The lightweight shafts were for recreational golfers who bought the lie that lighter is faster. So start eating your shorts because stock graphite shafts are not in tour pro drivers… believe it.

Jan 23, 2018 at 9:27 am

You are wrong, Kurtis.

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Jan 20, 2018 at 11:53 am

I wouldn’t be surprised if the tour edition shafts were made over 100 grams specially for the high speed hard hitting pros… and branded as 85 grams. The problem with graphite shafts is their floppy soggy erratic tip sections that don’t recover fast enough for the whipsnap action through impact. Epoxy is a plastic and doesn’t have the same dynamic properties as steel. Gearheads are sold on “light weight” for a faster swing and they believe it. Gullibility!

Jan 20, 2018 at 12:04 pm

Just spotted this Aerotech Steelfiber ad in the sidebar, which proves my point about steel shafts: https://aerotechgolfshafts.com/ The steel fibers give the shafts the tip stability when flexing in final release…. when the shaft is twisting and drooping. No wonder the tour pros are playing these shafts; they have steel characteristics and a graphite supporting tube …. 😀

Jan 21, 2018 at 12:25 pm

Thank you Kurt. You are correct about the instability of all graphite shaft tip sections. Gearhead hackers only love the pretty graphics on their floppy soggy shafts because their swing speeds are so loooow … lol

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3/10   First off, a big THANK YOU to both Fujikura and GolfWRX for this giveaway. I enter most of the giveaways as a "that would be cool" and don't really think much more of it until the winners are a

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Look what was just dropped off!!!

Looking forward to putting this through its paces today, this weekend and over the next 2 weeks or so and give my feedback. I do have to travel a good bit the next 2 weeks so I may be a bit slower getting my impressions in. I have a range session and can jump on our launch monitor this afternoon. Hope to be able to provide some quick feedback then.

You can see its main competition in the picture. I have been playing the Hzrdus Yellow since last fall. I had it in a Ping G LS 9* and now it has moved over the the Epic SZ 9*. I most recently tested the GD Tour AD TP 6s and that shaft could not give me what I have in the Yellow. I sold it so any comparisons there will be by memory. I do have a Fujikura Speeder Evolution 661 but it is in an M2 so comparisions there will not be apples to apples either.

Currently playing to a 6.5 HC. Normally play down to a 4 in the summer. I will be probably be someone the "normal" golfers want to watch. I am 50 years old, 170 lbs and 5'11". Swing speed is right around 100mph most of the time. I started a designed golf swing speed concentrated workout at the gym in January and the goal is to get the SS up to 105. Seeing some gains so hope to have it there by summer and then maintain. I am a high ball hitter. Went through a Trackman session in 2016 and found out I have a +2-3 AoA. I fight spin due to an open clubface at the ball. Ironically my misses are left due to knowing I have to close the face down and pull it. I do love my Hzrdus Yellow but if I had to improve it I would want to bring launch down with it. Spin is usually very good but launch is high. I was going to get a Hzrdus Black but then I was chosen for this testing so the timing was perfect. Right of the top I want to sincerely thank Fujikura and GolfWRX for this opportunity. I'll update this post accordingly.

Looks and build:

This shaft looks fantastic. The pearl white is classic Fujikura. The shaft is understated but still manages to catch attention. They built mine to play 45.25" in my Epic with a Lamkin Fujikura grip. Because the Hzrdus is counterbalanced it plays at D3. The Atmos gets the swing weight up to D6. I went with no tipping.

Initial Feel Impressions:

Feel is always subjective but here goes. Got to the range today and was able to also get 9 holes in. I don't know Fujikura does it. I am always reminded when I come back to their shafts that they have a way of combining smoothness, stability and kick better than any other manufacturer. That is what you get here. Very stable. Don't let that worry you though. This shaft is not hard to load for my swing speed. This shaft seems to have what I call a "full length load kick". I really don't feel one part of the shaft jump out at me (i..e. tip or under the hands) I will drop some numbers in here. I was able to get on our monitor at the course and after warming up took 5 swings with each. I didn't drop any out so these are the shots I hit without any fudging. I was impressed and surprised immediately. I picked up a decent amount of ball speed which I cannot really explain. The Atmos is .25" longer and I did seem to find the center more often. Overall distance wasn't that different. I think there is some optimizing to be done. Launch was lower than the Hzrdus and spin was lower so I was seeing flatter flight and a touch more roll. You guys can dissect these but I was please with what I was seeing overall. I took some bad pics of the monitor screen and didn't want to try and put them in so I just transposed to a spreadsheet.

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First, a sincere thank you to GolfWrx and Fujikura- I plan to put this through its paces starting this weekend. It was delivered today (3/10), and initial impression is this shaft looks bad@$$. It's a different kind of white, almost candy-coating like.

About Me: I'm 31, 6'3", 235#s, happily married of 2+ years (June), once a collegiate baseball player (pitcher) and have been playing this crazy game since the ripe age of 6 years old. I was scratch in HS before taking baseball more seriously in college and laying off golf for 4 years -- only to realize I needed a competitive nature in my spare time and took golf more seriously about 2 years after graduating (figure, 2009 or so). Since then I've been scratch or better since 2015 -- qualifying for some New Jersey State Golf Association events, Metropolitan Golf Association events and trying out for the US Open the last 2 seasons.

2017 M2, M1 Drivers (Have the ability to test them all) in varied lofts, previous/preferred loft is 10.5*

45.25" playing length

New Decade MCC+4 standard grip with 2 wraps

Previously played (favorite) shafts:

- Kuro Kage XT 60TX

- Diamana W 70X

- Speeder 7.2 X flex (tipped 3/4")

Swing Tempo/Transition:

Smooth/Moderately Aggressive

Heres my current setup in my 2017 M1 440 10.5*:

3/15/2017 UPDATE:

After a flightscope session, the ball speed, launch, and accuracy was spot on, but slightly spinnier than id prefer. On worse swings though, the ball wanted to go left - which is not my favorite miss. Feel is phenomenal. Will have to judge this outdoors to see if the flightscope results translate to course.

Here's my summary:

3/17/2017 UPDATE:

After playing around with different head setups (10.5 M1 440, 460 and M2; 9.5 M1 440 and 460), weight configurations, loft adjustments, etc. I believe the spin issue is shaft related and not necessarily my swing.

I found regardless of loft and weight adjustments I made, the only thing that changed a significant amount was launch window. The launch window in a 10.5* head (specifically the M1 440) was perfect for me being around 11.5-12.5*; but the spin was just a bit high (mid-high 2000's) and caused my apex to be a bit higher than I'd prefer. I prefer the apex to be no more than 35y or so, and this was getting up to roughly 122-145ft.

now, that is THE only negative issue I've found regarding this shaft.

the positives are long, and I want to touch base on them.

- The looks: others have mentioned this already but the paint is what I could call 'white candy'; and the varied hues of blue are just simple and clean.

- The feel: the kick when the shaft is loaded properly is apparent, and provides feedback in a different way than I've experienced before; in that the harder you lean on it, the more 'kick' you can feel -- but performance is never sacrificed. if you need to hit with less than full you can. if you need to really lay into it, the shaft will not misbehave -- yes you'll feel the kick however it will not balloon, spin up, or go sideways on you. very very cool.

- The performance: Overall the shaft is quite stable and just wants to go straight. My typical shot has with previous drivers, as with this one, is a predictable 5-15y cut. This shaft does it 9/10 times -- but the one time or so that it does differently -- it goes left, and hard. I don't know if it's the kick or just a poor swing from time to time but, time will tell - I need to get rid of that left shot. I will say this -- it is VERY consistent with launching in the same window; meaning, if I have a 10.5* driver, it's almost a given that it will launch between 12-13*, if I have a 9.5 it will launch between 10-11*. makes for easy fitting in that regard. The dispersion is fantastic both front to back and side to side. The average of my shots were within a std deviation of roughly 7 yards front to back, and 26 yards or so side to side, about 10y right of center (GREAT for my preferred ball flight).

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First off, I want to thank GolfWRX & Fujikura for picking me to participate in the member testing of the new ATMOS Tour Spec. I can't wait to put this shaft through the paces. I haven't had a chance to hit this shaft yet, the weather in Ohio is a little crazy right now. It's only going to be in the 30's this week with a chance of snow, so it might be a week or so before I can really put it through the paces.

Initial Impression-

I will echo what the others have said, this is a great looking shaft. The laser etching of GolfWRX on the shaft just puts the cool factor over the top for me. It was a nice surprise to see that Fujikura had already installed the adapter, grip, and cut it to the recommended playing length for my driver.

About me and my current gamer--

I am a 3.6 handicap. Driving is the weakest part of my game. A few years back, I got into some very bad habits that really hurt my game, especially off the tee. The last few years, with the help of Monte, I've really improved my driving. I can swing freely now, without the fear of hitting it off the course . My swing speed is around 110 mph with the driver and I have a mid trajectory.

My current gamer is a Titleist 915 D3 with a Fujikura Pro 53K X-flex. The Pro 53K has been a really good shaft for me, it is light and stout without being boardy, a combo I love in a shaft. Before that I had been playing a Fujikura SIX TS for over a year in my driver. Here's a look at my Fujikura shaft's and the Atmos Tour Spec in my driver

Hopefully the weather won't be as bad this week as forecast. I had planned to play a few times before I got any launch monitor data, but I might have to change it up. I will update as soon as possible.

First off, a big THANK YOU to both Fujikura and GolfWRX for this giveaway. I enter most of the giveaways as a "that would be cool" and don't really think much more of it until the winners are announced, but this is one that I was genuinely hoping to be picked for and I couldn't be more grateful and excited to get this thing in action.

Mine got shipped to the office today. I wanted to leave a little something here before I jump out of town for the weekend. I'll have better pictures, much more information/updates next week.

I got a call saying I had a "tall skinny package" and got very excited.

Opened it up to see this beauty:

with this note:

Some more pictures (ignore the messy desk and the calendar that I am obviously not using)

Honestly, my favorite part about the looks of the shaft is the GolfWRX etching (and that is saying something because the shaft graphics are gorgeous). The etching exposes black fibers and it looks awesome.

As others have mentioned, the white on this shaft is definitely different than traditional white. It is a very pure white, and it looks amazing. I am a big fan of the new ATMOS Tour Spec graphics and I look forward to getting this put into my driver head to start testing out.

Everyone enjoy your weekend.

The shaft came in last Friday, and I unfortunately left immediately for a long weekend trip out of town. I made it back in and got things settled back down enough to get out and do some testing.

ABOUT ME / CURRENT GAMER

My name is Caleb, I am 28, and I live in far East Texas - about an hour from Louisiana. Right now I play to about an 8 handicap. My overall game has been improving so that should keep coming down through the warmer months. Distance (and driving in particular) has always been one of the strongest assets of my golf game. My current gamer is a 9.5* M1 430 with Fujikura Pro Tour Spec 83X shaft. I have been using this head as my gamer for a season and a half, and the Pro 83 shaft was added a few months ago. I don't have any issues generating enough speed for a heavier driver shaft, and I have always preferred a heavier weight to keep my tempo in check (this is something that I believe started with swinging a heavier bat back when I was playing baseball.) I have had good success with Fujikura shafts, and I am currently playing them in all of my woods/long irons. I also picked up a 2016 M2 in the same loft about the same time I got selected to receive this shaft. I will try not to turn this into an M1 430 vs M2 comparison, but I am testing the shaft in both heads to decide which is the best option. The 430 has been a solid gamer for me - the solid hits are LONG (I have had some of the best drives of my life with this head) but the mis-hits can be ugly. I put both heads on the scale, and the M2 is considerably lighter. I have a replacement weight for it on the way and it may eventually get hot melted. I originally intended to add some weight to the M1 head, but I decided that I was comfortable enough with the feel to not mess with it.

LOOK AND BUILD

As mentioned above, the visual design of these ATMOS Tour Spec shafts is unreal. I have been a big fan ever since the sneak peak pictures of these starting being released on Twitter. The graphics on these have been described as "mitochondria" by robrey - which is surprisingly nowhere near the first time that word has been used in the history of this forum, but it is certainly the first time it has been used to describe the graphics of a shaft. After reading that, the upper graphics do resemble some type of cellular structure. The shaft graphics are detailed but not busy. The outstanding upper graphics combined with the pure white base and the simple branding make this shaft easily one of the most visually appealing that I have ever seen.

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My ATMOS Tour Spec build specs

Shaft: Fujikura ATMOS Tour Spec Blue 8X

Playing Length: 45'' in M1 head

Tipping: 1"

Grip: Lamkin UTX Mid Blue (the colors of this grip match the shaft graphics perfectly)

I chose the blue because I am a low-spin player to begin with. I have a steep swing, and extreme low-low shafts paired with the super low spin M1 430 head sometimes end up hurting my distance. My current gamer was low-low and it was a good fit, but I wanted to try the mid launch of the ATMOS Tour Spec Blue to see if that would help squeeze out a few yards.

Range Testing

These are the shafts that I brought along for comparison:

I finally got out to the range last night to get this thing into action. I am lucky enough to have a great practice facility about 15 minutes from my house. It has a lighted range with plenty of mat bays as well as a large grass range. I grabbed a large bucket and went straight to the grass range to set up shop.

The temperature was 60 degrees with and windy (~10mph sustained winds / ~20mph gusts off my right shoulder - so helping and pushing a bit to the left). I started with a few wedges, 7 irons, 4 irons to get warmed up. I then moved to my current gamer M1 430 and Fuji Pro 83x to get a baseline. I hit probably 10-15 balls with that until I was comfortable with my swing and getting relatively consistent results. My ball flight with this combo is low/penetrating and I typically play a slight draw, but I can play a cut as well. The out/left wind was exaggerating my draw a bit more than usual. I switched over to the ATMOS Tour Spec Blue 8X at standard loft/lie adapter setting. The shaft looks great at address and pairs very nicely with the white/black crown of the M series heads. I set up just as I was with my current gamer and started taking swings. The first thing that I noticed was the feel of the shaft. The best way I can describe it is the shaft has a stout but lively feel. That may not make sense, so I'll explain further. I had mine tipped 1" and it is already a tip-stiff shaft, but I can still feel the shaft load. It has a smooth feel, but it also feels tight. This gives me the confidence to go after any shot without feeling like I am going to overpower the shaft. The second thing that I noticed was the ball flight. The flight was higher than my Fuji Pro TS 83, but not by an alarming amount - I would say it is on the lower end of the "mid" flight range. As I mentioned before, I went with the blue with the hope that it would raise my flight a bit without adding too much spin. That is exactly what this shaft did. Once I got it dialed in, my shot shape was very similar to my current gamer, but the ball seems to be staying in the air a little longer due to the higher flight. Distance looked great and I hit a few that seems to knuckle and just float out there a long way. I am sure that the strong helping wind played a little part in this, but I was pleased with what I was seeing. With other shafts, my miss is right when I try to go after it too hard and my transition gets out of sync - or left when I get lazy and turn my hands over without moving my lower body quick enough. The right miss is one that I was much more concerned with (the left miss is a laziness/swing issue not a shaft issue). Stability is one of the key factors in me putting a shaft in the bag - and the ATMOS Tour Spec Blue 8X delivers that without question. I put a few swings on it that were very aggressive with a faster transition than normal, and I did see a slight cut, but I never lost anything right. I mixed in a few shots with the GD AD-MD 8TX (my gamer before the Pro TS 83) but there's not much there worth discussing here other than to say that I like the ATMOS better.

Next, I switched over to the 2016 M2 head to put some swings on that. The lighter weight of that head was very evident, but I was still able to produce some good shots. I like to really be able to feel the head in my swing, and the lighter weight head didn't allow that to happen, so I'll report more back on that when my 10g weight comes in.

After some more tinkering with adapter settings on the ATMOS/M1 430 combo, I finally settled on the standard loft setting at the upright position. That was the closest shot shape to the slight draw I am used to seeing. That adjustment flipped the graphics up so I see them at address and turned the grip logo down which I don't hate either.

Conclusion / Going Forward

I really like the feel and performance of the shaft. The looks are just the icing on top. I feel comfortable enough with this shaft to put it in my bag for my rounds this weekend. I will be playing at my local course (weather permitting) so I will have more thoughts/updates then. When the heavier weight for my M2 head comes in, I will be doing some more head to head testing there to see which head will be my gamer this season (until I decide to move to the 17 M1 440). As far as shaft goes though - all signs are pointing to the Fujikura ATMOS Tour Spec Blue 8X being in my bag for the foreseeable future.

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Fujikura Atmos Tour Spec Review

Build Specs:

Shaft Choice- Atmos Tour Spec Black 7X

Head- Epic SubZero 9* set to 8* / N

Playing Length- 44.75”

Tipping- None

Grip- Tour Velvet Cord .60X***

Swing Weight- D3

***NOTE*** The Atmos Tour Spec shafts have a butt diameter ranging from .605 to .615. So if you happen to be a player who is sensitive to grip size or you're just insane like me you may need to adjust your build to accommodate your preferences. I typically use 2 extra layers of tape when installing a .60X grip on a .600 shaft but with the increase in butt diameter I will only require 1 extra layer of tape.

Previous Build Specs:

Shaft Choice- Graphite Design AD TP 6S

Tipping: 1”

Grip- Tour Velvet Cord .60x w/ 3 Layers

Initial Thoughts:

Without actually taking any swings with the shaft yet I will say that I am very impressed with the design. I love to tinker and try new products but I’ve always had a bias for a cleaner, less busy looking designs. For example, I always liked the Diamana Series for two reasons. 1. Their performance 2. It wasn’t a distracting product from address. The Fujikura Atmos’s white shaft with black and grey squiggly dots compliment each other well without being a distraction. My only concern is with a lot of white shafts you end up seeing rub marks from grips when your clubs get tangled in the bag.

I’m sure some Wrx’er will question my I went up in flex and weight from my current gamer shaft. My current AD TP 6 Stiff is tipped 1” because my fitter said I could handle either stiff or X but wanted me to lean towards softer when I may not be swinging my best. My swing speed can range anywhere from 105mph to 112mph depending on a multitude of reasons. The other reason I went up in flex and weight is that I'm looking specifically to improve my dispersion. With the higher weight and flex I have the ability to simply butt trip this shaft to accommodate a shorter playing length if I feel I need some added control.

On Course Thoughts:

The on course review took longer to get in than I anticipated. The weather here in Cincinnati really hasn't been cooperating lately. I've taken this shaft out for 2 rounds of 18 and I am very impressed. I'm going to admit that I ordered a shaft that is just a little too stout for me so the performance isn't quite where I want it to be but it is still very good. I have played X flex in my drivers since college with great success but with all the time I spend teaching and working in the shop my playing time has decreased and so has my speed a hair. With that evening said, I really enjoyed the consistency I am getting out of the ATMOS Black. Although it is pretty stout it does provide a lot of feel once I'm loose. My ball flight is a little lower than with my gamer AD TP and so is my spin. Just like on the range the shaft didn't want to go left on me when I really went after one which helps me quite a bit. My distance is a hair shorter than my AD TP simply because I need to spin it just a bit more to keep it in the air and the ground is soaked right now so we aren't getting any roll. Bottom line is I am getting what I wanted out of this shaft. My dispersion has improved and my launch decreased a hair. I think if I were playing a money game tomorrow I would be a little hesitant to put it in play simply because I don't trust my ability to carry a corner bunker with the low spin I'm getting. During the summer when I'm definitely in season this could be an absolute hammer.

Range Review: 3/12/17

So I finally was able to get this shaft outside for about an hour for some testing. I want Wrx’ers to take this part of my review with a grain of salt because it was about 30* and blowing about 15-20mph when I tested the Atmos. The driving range is where I care least on what I see from my clubs. I want them to perform on the course first and then confirm what I see on Trackman later. The driving range is used solely for me to get loose before a round with minor exceptions. I started off by warming up with a couple 7 irons then went to my current gamer with the AD TP. after I got into a little bit of a groove and saw a ball flight I was accustomed to I switched to the ATMOS Black Tour Spec. My initial impression is that this shaft is definitely stout. I struggled feeling where the club head was because I wasn’t feeling the shaft load which lead to a few heel balls which typically isn’t my miss. When I struck the ball well the flight was a hair lower than my AD TP. I noticed that the Atmos Tour Spec did not want to go left on me at all which is nice. Another thing I noticed about the Atmos is the contrast between the white shaft and black head really makes the head seem rather large to me which inspired some confidence. I felt like I had a much better chance hitting the center of the face. I expect to see much better results once I get it on the course since it was pretty cold today and it was tough swinging in a jacket and two extra layers. My first session really wasn’t very informative due to tough conditions and my limited playing history this winter.

***3/14/17 Update***

After two trips to the range I just could not get this sucker to load so I made a mad dash to the Mackepa Club Building Lab and added 4 more grams of head weight to the Epic SZ and shortened the shaft 1/4". After that quick adjustment I think I may have found the answer. I started to feel the shaft kick a little bit and it definitely felt more lively. It's still colder than an Eskimo's ice box outside but I felt fairly loose today so results seem promising. Launch was still lower than my AD TP and still didn't want to go left.

Trackman Review:

10.5* G430 Max Diamana BF 60

15* G430 Max Tour Shaft

21* Apex UW Diamana Ilima 80 22* (bent 23*) X Forged UT KBS Proto

Apex MB 5-PW $-Taper 

Vokey SM9 Raw 50F, 56F, SM10 Raw 60M

Jones Players Series 003

I love coming home to boxes.

Some quick pre-testing info:

Head used for testing: GBB Epic SubZero

Current shaft: Graphite Design AD TP 6s tipped 1" @44.75"

Shaft Chosen for testing: ATMOS Tour Spec Black 7x

***note*** Fujikura had inventory issues on my order so they pulled one from their tour stock that is painted as an ATMOS Black TX 70 but is actually a standard 70x

Also, mine came preinstalled to a playing length close to 45.5" which is stock for the GBB Epic. I've played every driver I've ever owned at 44.75" for at least the last 10 years and my current head has a couple grams of hotmelt to make it D3 at my desired length. I already shortened my ATMOS to my length to get a reasonable swingweight of D2. Originally the ATMOS was almost D7 due to all the hotmelt in my Epic head.

I plan on testing the ATMOS on the course first before getting on trackman. I want to see the ballflight at a playing speed and get an idea for what I feel. On course results are much more important to me than having ideal numbers from a Magic orange box. I use Trackman mostly to confirm what I see on the course and to then make finely tuned adjustments from there.

FOOTJOY16

First, a sincere thank you to GolfWrx and Fujikura- I plan to put this through its paces starting this weekend. It was delivered today (3/10), and initial impression is this shaft looks bad@$$. It's a different kind of white, almost candy-coating like. Heres my current setup in my 2017 M1 440 10.5*:  

That looks great. I'm very curious to know how this performs.

Titleist TSR4 8*  Ventus Black TR 6x Titleist TSr3 13.5 Ventus Black TR 7x Mizuno Pro 221 4-pw Modus 125x Vokey SM9 52.08F 56.08M 60.04T Scotty Newport Button Back or Scotty Select 1/500 Newport Black Mist

If u have any questions along the way, PLEASE ask away.

Okay.. first question.. how could I ever be lucky enough to be chosen for something like this? :) You said ask away...

Bit of luck, bit of experience around the wrx, i really have no idea.

  Honestly, my favorite part about the looks of the shaft is the GolfWRX etching (and that is saying something because the shaft graphics are gorgeous). The etching exposes black fibers and it looks awesome.  

I was going to post the same thing. The etching through the paint is awesome. When I first got the shaft I thought it was a sticker but then I looked closer. Very cool.

The person you need to ask this question to is mackepa. He got picked to go on the Callaway trip and to test this shaft, I think I have seen him in some other testing threads too. I think he has some pictures of the WRX guys that run these things. :busted_cop:

So the Fk'n FedEx guy made a delivery to the wrong house again, and the nice guy from a couple streets over brought my box over this morning :)

The crappy part is our temps dropped a little over 30 degrees between last night and today :( but we did some testing anyway.

First things first, Thanks so much to GolfWRX and Fuji for letting me test this bad boy.

Lets open the box!

As the others have said, the GolfWRX etching is super cool and is actually burned through paint and down to the fibers.

Shipped with a nice letter from Fuji, capping it off with some Atmos TS swag to follow :)

Here is a little comparison of the paint on the Atmos TS to the Motore Speeder TS paint. The Atmos TS has more of a gloss white finish as opposed to the older satin finish. Both are t**** in my opinion ;)

And, a little Fuji pr0n! I can't lie, I have been a fan of their stuff for awhile now.

And, this is the competition for this first day of testing. Atmos TS 6 vs. Speeder 757 Evo

The Speeder is a standard TM build and it comes in at about an half inch longer than the Atmos build from Fuji.

Both are going to be played in a '16 M2 for the majority of my testing

So, my neighbor dropped off my shaft, and I said screw it, lets go out to the course. Going out there today had its pluses and minuses. The temps dropped down to 30 degrees, which really sucks, but because of the crappy weather my course covered the greens, which gave me the perfect opportunity to just go out and tee up 6 balls for each variable and chase each one down, nobody else was on the course :). All were measured with a Garmin GPS and balls used were TM TPX.

I decided to try 3 different heads today to see what each one produced. We have had a ton of rain here in central Arkansas, so all distances were pretty accurate carries as each one was only getting a yard or 2 of roll, and some were plugging.

A little about my game. I am a 3.4 capper. Not a super long guy, but in the middle of the summer I get it out there ok. I generally swing driver around 105 mph and get up to 110 on my harder swings. I am a high spin guy and I don't have any trouble getting anything up in the air.

I am sorry for the puny yardages below and will turn in my WRX card later. As I mentioned, It was cold as sh!t and I was double layered up. I promise to do better when it gets warmer. I doubt that I had many swings today that touched 100 mph.

M2 9.5 loft set in standard setting. Best drive with Atmos TS = 253, ---- 757 Evo = 265

SLDR JDM 9.5 loft in the standard setting. Best drive with the Atmos TS = 261 ------ 757 Evo = 249

R1 10* loft in the standard setting. Best drive with the Atmos TS = 256 --------757 Evo = 251

I hit 6 balls with each setup, and I didn't exactly have my best stuff.

I decided to try the M2 with the Atmos for 6 more whacks, this time I set it 1 notch lower, so essentially at 9* loft and my best one of this bunch carried 264 yds.

So, my initial impression is...good for good - distance between the Atmos TS and the Evo are going to be damn close!

Ball flight. Both were damn close in this area as well, I would say that the Atmos is the higher launching of the 2. The Atmos Black is spec'd as a low/low shaft. I would say that if you produce a decent amount of spin, don't be scared that it won't launch high enough. My well struck shots were hitting an apex well above the tree tops.

Here is where they differ. The Evo feels like lumber. Like seriously 2 x 4 lumber. I honestly feel no kick in this shaft. This is not necessarily a bad thing as I don't mind the feel of lumber, it allows me to tell where the clubhead is at through the entire swing. The Atmos TS has a nice pronounced kick that I can feel right in the center of the shaft, yet I can still tell where the clubhead was at. It was a pretty nice feeling. Both shafts for me took whatever I threw at them, with my worst shots coming from the Evo, which ended up being moon shots out to the right. Both shafts are anti left for me, but with the Evo, if I lay off of it a little I have trouble keeping it on the planet, it's going deep right. The Atmos did not punish me in the same way. No big misses left or right.

I think that with a bit warmer temps that the Atmos is going to produce some really stellar drives.

Next up battle is going to be Atmos TS vs. Xphlexxx Agera. The Agera is my gamer in my Fast 12 LS that kicked my 6.2 TS out of the bag, but I have another lying around that has a TM tip on it ;)

The Atmos TS feels super solid, and I could tell right now that I would have no trouble right now bagging this bad boy. It's going to be a great fight with the Agera.

Sorry if some of this seemed scatter brained as I was trying to put it all together :P

Update 16 March

Quick range session this evening. 50 degree weather so I was swinging a little bit looser.

At risk of just sounding like a fanboy that received some free gear from a vendor, I am really starting to like this shaft. So I have been on the fence with my '16 M2 since I picked it up. I have never hit so many friggin balls out of play as I have since I picked this club up. While I have only had it on the course with the Atmos twice, and it was mostly just screwing around and not really playing for score, I have not hit a single ball out of play with this combo yet...not 1!

Range session tonight was a little bit warmer than it has been, so I started swinging a bit harder with it. My miss when I go at something hard is generally a nasty hook. The harder I swung tonight, the straighter this combo went. And this shaft feels AWESOME when it is loaded up properly! Shots where I am damn near sure would have ended up in the trees to the left were just roped with a 5-10 yard cut. Nice piercing ball flight for the first 200 yards and then just flattens out.

I am playing in a goofy golf 1-man scramble this weekend and the Atmos TS is in play!

Update 17 March

Played today, hit ball like IDIOT. Nothing to report!

Update 18 March

Played in a 1 man goofy golf scramble today. Hit the ball like a CHAMP!

Atmos TS was $Money$ today. Pulled driver on 12 holes and was 10/12 for fairways and the ones that I did miss were only 15 yards left of fairway still in play and still managed a birdie on the #1 cap hole, so it was of no consequence...and 10 yards right of fairway and still managed birdie on that hole as well.

Driver was not the club that got me into trouble today, and the Atmos TS was super reliable.

Seriously, the only thing that has kept me from BST'ing my '16 M2 is the Atmos, cuz that club was on the chopping block.

And thanks Fuji for the swag ;)

Awesome! It looks so gorgeous, and then I put it in my M1 head and holy hell was it sexy looking! Not to mention the sickening job Fujikura did with the GOLFWRX etching. It's literally etched into the paint. It's so 1337! Haha.

Those were my initial thoughts about the ATMOS Tour Spec

First and foremost, thanks to Fujikura and WRX for choosing me as a tester because I have been so frustrated with my current driver as well as my fairway woods setup that I have borderline traded them in numerous times. There's a good chance if this shaft proves to improve my ball striking, accuracy and consistency, that I will not only replace my current driver shaft with it but also my fairway woods. You'll know the answer to this question if you see my Handcrafted HZRDUS Black and my two HC HZRDUS Reds on the BST, haha.

Second, let me say that this shaft arrived at the perfect time. I'm playing twice this weekend, one of which is going to be with drewtaylor21 so I am hoping to get his thoughts on how this shaft feels as well. Upon receiving the shaft, I couldn't wait to rip open the box to see the shaft. I thought it was going to be an uncut shaft and we'd have to get everything done to it ourselves but as it turned out Fujikura was awesome enough to spare me an additional $20 by building it for me. At first I was concerned if it was put straight in or if it was tipped and although I'm not overly concerned anymore, I'm still waiting to hear back from Fujikura if it was tipped or not. Based on rumblings in the current ATMOS TS thread, I was concerned if it was tipped because a few people said that the 7X tipped 1" was and I quote, "STTTTTTTIIIIIIFFFFFFFFFF" and "STOUT", lol. My mind was just racing thinking all kinds of "Oh no, it's going to be the HZRDUS Black escapade all over again." and to be frank, I was nervous as all hell.

Let me throw in a real quick blurb about my HZRDUS Black escapade. A while ago, I traded a MR Tensei Blue 60x for a Non-HC HZRDUS Black 62g 6.5, untipped. It was probably the best shaft I had used to that point. It felt fantastic, loose enough to feel the flex but stout enough to not feel like a noodle. I loved it. Unfortunately though, at one point, my adapter was rotating and coming off so I took it in to my guy at my local shop who was so slammed that it was going to be two days til he got to it. I told him, I couldn't have that because I had a money match to play that weekend. Well, he offered to trade me the same shaft that he had in a demo bag and without really thinking about the consequences, I agreed. At this time, I did not realize that it was tipped an 1". The two shafts, couldn't have felt and played any more different than they did. It was awful. Eventually, I tried to go back and get the old one but it had disappeared so he gave me a 75g Black with no improvement that turned out to be tipped 1" as well and then I decided to try and buy an untipped Hand Crafted Black. While ole boy said it was untipped, it doesn't feel like it. I'd say my first HZRDUS played like an X, the next two played like XX and this current one is playing like a X.5. I've been tempted numerous times to buy a new shaft but always decided against it after drewtaylor21 convincing me I don't need to yet, lol.

Okay! Now we are up to date! Lunch came around yesterday and I rushed home to put the club together. The first thing I noticed was that Fujikura used a TM TP adapter. (nice!) I believe the difference is that the TP adapter is all metal as opposed to the retail version which is partially plastic. 2017 M1/M2 models may have been switched to all metal adapters, but not sure.

Anyway, I measured the swingweight and it was at D6, heavy. I was going to hit it as is but I knew I wouldn't have liked it so I said screw it, I'm just going to cut the grip off, preserving the grip tape, cut the shaft down roughly 0.75" and the use my air compressor to blow a new midsize Lamkin UTX grip on. That ended up working out because I measured the swingweight again and it was a perfect D2, golden! For comparisons sake of this shaft to my current one and no other reason other than to use my new swing weight/total weight scale I just recently bought, I measured the total grams and length of each shaft. My HZRDUS Black was 141g measuring just under 43 5/8 while the pre-cut ATMOS TS was 140g measuring 44 1/4. Post cut and grip change, it weighed 137g and measured about 43 3/4. From here, I decided I was ready to take it out to the backyard and throw down some swings.

On a side note; I'm not real sure why the ATMOS TS is lighter with the same grip and adapter yet a little longer. The uncut weight on the website shows as 69g and the uncut weight of a HZRDUS Black is 62g. I'm thinking that maybe the ATMOS TS is tipped an inch and the tip is a hefty part of the shaft, but I'm really not sure. I am only speculating.

Other than swinging the new build in the air, I didn't have time for a warm up but my first swing, I immediately knew I liked it. It felt so much smoother than the HZRDUS and I could feel that it wanted to just whip through impact. It was the feeling I have been looking for. The feeling of the shaft slightly flexing, properly being loaded and a powerful whip through impact. ATMOS TS felt very responsive and alive as opposed to that dead feeling I have with the HZRDUS, not to mention, looking down at white, mentally, gives me a better picture than looking down at not only black, but matte black, haha. It sounds stupid, I know. It's also really clear to me that the kick point or bend point is towards the handle, it's just a night and day feeling compared to the HZRDUS. I can't remember what the profile is for the ATMOS TS but it feels pretty damn good! It feels so much better than the HZRDUS. I took a total of about 8 or so swing with the ATMOS TS, with every swing feeling like I was swinging hard but didn't need to over swing like I feel like anytime I hold the HZRDUS. I went back to the garage and swapped shafts from the ATMOS TS to the HZRDUS then back out to the backyard and man, there was legit, no need to compare anymore. The HZRDUS made me feel like I had to swing out of my shoes after swinging the ATMOS TS, not to mention it felt so dull and unresponsive.

So as it stands right now, I'm loving this shaft and can't wait to put it in play this weekend. I'm going try and get to the range tonight to see some ball flight characteristics and I will report back.

It also looks like drewtaylor21 might be able to bring his FS to the range when we play on Sunday so hopefully we can get some data to share and include some of my numbers and his numbers.

Here's the final look of what I installed. (It looks so much better with a black grip, lol. )

I've been extremely fortunate to be picked for the Callaway Trip and the Fujikura shaft testing. I certainly don't know the exact way they go about picking winners but I know they don't go by post volume. Im under the impression that they look for guys that have a history of avoiding controversy and just being a positive contributor to the site. I've been on Golfwrx for almost 10 years now and I've seen some really good guys on here that are happy to help others and provide unbiased insight. I'd start there.

It also doesn't hurt if you've got some pictures of Hipcheck ;)

***The previous sentence was obviously a joke and I do not condone blackmailing the moderators***

    Awesome! It looks so gorgeous, and then I put it in my M1 head and holy hell was it sexy looking! Not to mention the sickening job Fujikura did with the GOLFWRX etching. It's literally etched into the paint. It's so 1337! Haha.             Those were my initial thoughts about the ATMOS Tour Spec   First and foremost, thanks to Fujikura and WRX for choosing me as a tester because I have been so frustrated with my current driver as well as my fairway woods setup that I have borderline traded them in numerous times. There's a good chance if this shaft proves to improve my ball striking, accuracy and consistency, that I will not only replace my current driver shaft with it but also my fairway woods. You'll know the answer to this question if you see my Handcrafted HZRDUS Black and my two HC HZRDUS Reds on the BST, haha.   Second, let me say that this shaft arrived at the perfect time. I'm playing twice this weekend, one of which is going to be with drewtaylor21 so I am hoping to get his thoughts on how this shaft feels as well. Upon receiving the shaft, I couldn't wait to rip open the box to see the shaft. I thought it was going to be an uncut shaft and we'd have to get everything done to it ourselves but as it turned out Fujikura was awesome enough to spare me an additional $20 by building it for me. At first I was concerned if it was put straight in or if it was tipped and although I'm not overly concerned anymore, I'm still waiting to hear back from Fujikura if it was tipped or not. Based on rumblings in the current ATMOS TS thread, I was concerned if it was tipped because a few people said that the 7X tipped 1" was and I quote, "STTTTTTTIIIIIIFFFFFFFFFF" and "STOUT", lol. My mind was just racing thinking all kinds of "Oh no, it's going to be the HZRDUS Black escapade all over again." and to be frank, I was nervous as all hell.   Let me throw in a real quick blurb about my HZRDUS Black escapade. A while ago, I traded a MR Tensei Blue 60x for a Non-HC HZRDUS Black 62g 6.5, untipped. It was probably the best shaft I had used to that point. It felt fantastic, loose enough to feel the flex but stout enough to not feel like a noodle. I loved it. Unfortunately though, at one point, my adapter was rotating and coming off so I took it in to my guy at my local shop who was so slammed that it was going to be two days til he got to it. I told him, I couldn't have that because I had a money match to play that weekend. Well, he offered to trade me the same shaft that he had in a demo bag and without really thinking about the consequences, I agreed. At this time, I did not realize that it was tipped an 1". The two shafts, couldn't have felt and played any more different than they did. It was awful. Eventually, I tried to go back and get the old one but it had disappeared so he gave me a 75g Black with no improvement that turned out to be tipped 1" as well and then I decided to try and buy an untipped Hand Crafted Black. While ole boy said it was untipped, it doesn't feel like it. I'd say my first HZRDUS played like an X, the next two played like XX and this current one is playing like a X.5. I've been tempted numerous times to buy a new shaft but always decided against it after drewtaylor21 convincing me I don't need to yet, lol.   Okay! Now we are up to date! Lunch came around yesterday and I rushed home to put the club together. The first thing I noticed was that Fujikura used a TM TP adapter. (nice!) I believe the difference is that the TP adapter is all metal as opposed to the retail version which is partially plastic. 2017 M1/M2 models may have been switched to all metal adapters, but not sure.       Anyway, I measured the swingweight and it was at D6, heavy. I was going to hit it as is but I knew I wouldn't have liked it so I said screw it, I'm just going to cut the grip off, preserving the grip tape, cut the shaft down roughly 0.75" and the use my air compressor to blow a new midsize Lamkin UTX grip on. That ended up working out because I measured the swingweight again and it was a perfect D2, golden! For comparisons sake of this shaft to my current one and no other reason other than to use my new swing weight/total weight scale I just recently bought, I measured the total grams and length of each shaft. My HZRDUS Black was 141g measuring just under 43 5/8 while the pre-cut ATMOS TS was 140g measuring 44 1/4. Post cut and grip change, it weighed 137g and measured about 43 3/4. From here, I decided I was ready to take it out to the backyard and throw down some swings.                 On a side note; I'm not real sure why the ATMOS TS is lighter with the same grip and adapter yet a little longer. The uncut weight on the website shows as 69g and the uncut weight of a HZRDUS Black is 62g. I'm thinking that maybe the ATMOS TS is tipped an inch and the tip is a hefty part of the shaft, but I'm really not sure. I am only speculating.   Other than swinging the new build in the air, I didn't have time for a warm up but my first swing, I immediately knew I liked it. It felt so much smoother than the HZRDUS and I could feel that it wanted to just whip through impact. It was the feeling I have been looking for. The feeling of the shaft slightly flexing, properly being loaded and a powerful whip through impact. ATMOS TS felt very responsive and alive as opposed to that dead feeling I have with the HZRDUS, not to mention, looking down at white, mentally, gives me a better picture than looking down at not only black, but matte black, haha. It sounds stupid, I know. It's also really clear to me that the kick point or bend point is towards the handle, it's just a night and day feeling compared to the HZRDUS. I can't remember what the profile is for the ATMOS TS but it feels pretty damn good! It feels so much better than the HZRDUS. I took a total of about 8 or so swing with the ATMOS TS, with every swing feeling like I was swinging hard but didn't need to over swing like I feel like anytime I hold the HZRDUS. I went back to the garage and swapped shafts from the ATMOS TS to the HZRDUS then back out to the backyard and man, there was legit, no need to compare anymore. The HZRDUS made me feel like I had to swing out of my shoes after swinging the ATMOS TS, not to mention it felt so dull and unresponsive.   So as it stands right now, I'm loving this shaft and can't wait to put it in play this weekend. I'm going try and get to the range tonight to see some ball flight characteristics and I will report back.   It also looks like drewtaylor21 might be able to bring his FS to the range when we play on Sunday so hopefully we can get some data to share and include some of my numbers and his numbers.   Here's the final look of what I installed. (It looks so much better with a black grip, lol. )    

Mine also came out a little heavy and I've shortened it a hair and landed right on D2

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I've been extremely fortunate to be picked for the Callaway Trip and the Fujikura shaft testing. I certainly don't know the exact way they go about picking winners but I know they don't go by post volume. Im under the impression that they look for guys that have a history of avoiding controversy and just being a positive contributor to the site. I've been on Golfwrx for almost 10 years now and I've seen some really good guys on here that are happy to help others and provide unbiased insight. I'd start there.   It also doesn't hurt if you've got some pictures of Hipcheck ;)   ***The previous sentence was obviously a joke and I do not condone blackmailing the moderators***

Wow.. good for you man, lol! So what did you get fit for at CallaWRX? I can see why they would pick you, after a full bag fitting at ECPC should be an interesting baseline to compare the new Atmos. Assuming the driver you were fit for was a good fit and you still are liking it on the course. :good:

Callaway Epic Flash SZ 7.5 - PX Hulk 65g

Callaway Epic Flash SZ 13.5 - PX Hulk 85g PXG Hybrid 19 - GD HYB 95

Miura MC 501 - DG X100

Miura Tour 50, 54 - DG X100

Vokey 60V - PX LZ

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At Callaway I was fit for an Epic SubZero 9* set at 8* / N with an AD TP 6s tipped 1" at 44.75" and right on a D3 swing weight. The contender is a Fujikura ATMOS Black 7x Black at 44.75" that swingweights at D2. So I've got the playing lengths exactly the same and the difference in swing weight probably won't be noticeable to me. The difference in flex was done because I'm honestly a little faster than I was while at the ECPC and my fitter said I could go either Stiff or X but wanted me to go a hair soft and tip it more to maintain feel.

The ATMOS is really intriguing with the rumors of increases in ballspeed. It's hard to imagine gaining even more than what I've already gained this offseason but I certainly won't be upset if I see it. I really like the appearance of the ATMOS. The white shaft blends really well with the gloss black of the Epic head.

Definitely interested now as I'm playing the TP from the GBB I got fit at ECPC. I have already hit the 7TX but tipped 1" it's a beast. It definitely wasn't shorter than the TP in the same head, but didn't hit it a ton on the course. The person picking up the MPH (among others) was Billy Horschel, but heard there are many others with similar results in ball speed. If a shaft can do this, it could be a game changer, essentially bringing my GBB up into Epic BS territory w/o having to but the Epic.

Homerun2Birdie

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Thanks to WRX and Fujikura for allowing myself and others to partake in this review. It’s a blast to be a part of these things.

I am going to use a similar format I have used in a past review, as I think it was decently well received. Also my post is quite long, and think it just helps to know what content is in the review and where it is located ahead of time to expedite the process a bit for the reader should they not want to weed through the entire post.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1. Personal Introduction

2. Gamer (HZRDUS Black 75 6.5) Overview

3. Fujikura ATMOS Tour Spec Blue 7X Review

4. Launch Monitor Results *Hope to provide the week of 3/20*

· Plan is to compare: HZRDUS Black, Motore Speeder VC 7.2 TS, Full Line of ATMOS TS

5. Final Thoughts

1. PERSONAL INTRODUCTION:

Former baseball player, and have been playing golf for about 3.5 years or so now. I’ve been hovering around a 2-3 handicap for the last 6-8 months, and I am working hard to shave the last few strokes off my game to get to a 0.

Driving is definitely the next step in my quest for scratch, though I have seen a significant improvement since moving to the M1 440 early this year. My playing swing speed stays around 117-118. I have an average back swing tempo/length with a late wrist set, and my transition is mildly aggressive. I’ve committed to playing a cut since moving to the M1 440, and have been working to zero in on a repeatable flight and move.

I have selected the Blue 7X because I already have two very Low Launch/Low Spin shafts, and since moving to the 440 the need for reduced spin and launch is almost completely eliminated, in fact I was hoping this shaft may increase my spin just a hair.

2. GAMER – 2017 M1 440 8.5° + PROJECT X HZRDUS BLACK 75 6.5 (TIPPED 1”):

For those who don’t already know the ’17 M1 440 is quite low spinning – When selecting a shaft I did not know that the club head would be so sufficient at killing spin, and I opted to go with the HZRDUS Black 75.

The best way I can describe this combination (for my swing anyways) is like a modern day SLDR – Balls struck perfectly with the optimal launch angle are nuclear, and get tremendous amounts of both carry and roll. However, it seems to really highlight my misses, as there is just zero spin on some of the balls, which can be detrimental in a number of ways.

While the shaft does exactly what it was designed to do, in my opinion it severely lacks feel. I have hit and gamed; Oban Kiyoshi Black, Motore Speeder VC 7.2 TS, and a number of the Diamana White Board series shafts, and to me the HZRDUS Black is the boardiest of them all. Though, I chose to stick with it for a while because it was incredibly stable and has really assisted in eliminating the left, which has been my nemesis for the last year and a half.

3. FUJIKURA ATMOS TOUR SPEC BLUE 7X REVIEW:

As others have said this is a really beautiful shaft as far as graphics, finish, and design are concerned. I personally really loved the flat pearl white finish the Motore Speeder VC 7.2 TS had, but the high gloss white finish of the ATMOS is really clean looking. I will say I’d like to see how it holds up over time going in and out of the bag.

I love simple graphics, I can’t stand busy design on golf clubs, shafts, grips, etc. Fujikura hit the nail on the head with the graphics on this one if you ask me – They went back to their fool proof color coded launch system with a little modern flair.

I feel like the words “smooth” and “stable” are severely overused on this site when referring to any and all shafts, so I will do my best to refrain from falling into that trap. That being said, this shaft just feels so damn good to hit - I wanted to just keep teeing up ball after ball at the range because it was so much fun to swing.

My first few swings with it I immediately knew I made the right decision in going with the Blue. At last I had a shaft that had some feel to it. It has a very noticeable and distinct load at the top of the swing, not the floppy loose rubber band feeling that other Mid/Mid shafts may have. The best way I can describe the feeling of the load is that it is sturdy. You can feel it engage and you know you’ve loaded it, but it’s got some heft to it if that makes any sense at all.

Once you’ve loaded up you’re ready to rock and fire - Again there is a really distinct feeling at impact. In the past I’ve experience too much of a “kick” from Mid/Mid shafts; Accra, Diamana, Aldila to name a few. These shafts all felt a little loose and soggy to me and seemed to require excellent timing to get the desired ball flight. The ATMOS Blue most certainly has a kick, as I suspect this is the reason some of the PGA Tour fellas have seen some increased ball speeds. However, the kick is by no means loose and wild, in fact it feels EXPLOSIVE and the ball flight certainly shows this.

In attempt to summarize the feel while refraining from using the aforementioned “smooth” and “stable”, this shaft is like a world class athlete – It has finesse and agility while somehow remaining explosive and powerful... Dare I say the Lebron James of golf shafts?

I have tried a few Mid/Mid shafts over the years and have since strayed away from them as I always seem to hit the ball way too high with them. A number of them have felt quite nice, but I got sick and tired of walking up to my ball in the fairways and seeing my pitch mark and ball within 8 inches of one another. Basis this I would be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous this shaft would result in much of the same, but figured what the heck since I already have two very capable Low/Low shafts.

After 18 holes, and countless range balls this shaft is by no means in the same category of flight and launch as other Mid/Mid shafts. If this is considered a Mid launch it is without question on the lowest end of that spectrum. I would say it is in the realm of the Aldila Tour Green, MRC Kuro Kage XT, and Tour AD-BB in my experience with these shafts – I understand others may have differing opinions on these and other shafts, so please keep in mind I am only speaking from my own experience.

The point I am trying to drive home here is the flight is much, much more boring and penetrating than I have seen from other shafts advertised as Mid/Mid. It is akin to some of the lower launch offerings on the market. That being said the feel of the shaft seems to offer a level of forgiveness over the HZRDUS Black due to the fact you don’t need but a fraction of the effort to load the shaft.

Though, one of the reasons I enjoyed the HZRDUS Black was in fact because it was so stout. This made it quite difficult to get the ball moving left. Something I was really surprised with from the ATMOS Blue was how similar it preformed in that regard – My ball flight was actually quite straight with a bit of cut, and I haven’t yet experienced any of the tee shots start leaking left. Due to this my dispersion improved immediately as I was able to maintain a controlled approach and swing, rather than having to work to get the shaft locked in on every swing. At the same time the ball was still holding a straight to slightly left to right flight rather than the much scarier right to left.

4. LAUNCH MONITOR RESULTS:

*Hope to provide the week of 3/20*

Hoping to be able to provide results from the Fujikura facility (below), and include the full array of ATMOS offerings, as well as a couple others.

5. FINAL THOUGHTS:

To keep it short and sweet, the shaft is in the bag and my bag is set for the remainder of the year.

Also I would like to add the shaft was built to 45.25” with no tipping - I have always played my driver to 44” or 44.25”. As a result of playing a shorter driver I have a decent amount of hotmelt in the head to get the swing weight to D4. Thus when I popped in the 45.25” shaft it really pumped up the swing weight. Nevertheless, I wanted to test the shaft out in its totality before chopping it up, and also to provide a review for those who may not play their shafts to the length and tipping that I do.

Since doing the review I have tipped the shaft 1” and it is now playing 44.25” and is playing just a hair over D4. It is absolutely perfect - Shaft has maintained the feel I described above but it has been tightened up just a hair, which suits my personal feel preference to a tee. The tipping might have lowered the trajectory just a hair, I would need to see LM data to know for sure as it was nearly impossible to tell with the naked eye. The flight is exactly what I was hoping for when selecting a Mid launch shaft to pair with the ’17 M1 440 head, and I couldn’t be happier with the product Fujikura has provided me and others.

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After testing the Blue for a brief range session today I can see how some folks may grab a few more MPH as there is definitely a nice kick to it, but for me what makes it unique is it seems to be able to still remain crazy stable. For the most part shafts I've used in the past that have pronounced kick go left and they go left in a hurry, thus I have never really gamed one in my driver. I am not exaggerating or lying when I tell you I didn't have one ball go left on me today, granted it is one session, but it was a pretty sweet first impression I must admit.

Looking forward to gathering some numbers against other shafts, as well as hopefully comparing the entire line of ATMOS.

Edit: Meant to add Fuji rep shared that when the tour player saw the MPH increase he was actually testing shafts from two of the other major players in the shaft industry and all the reps around him saw the numbers spike when he started using the ATMOS. Needless to say Fujikura was pleased with the results during that testing.

Shaft is here :D

Is everyones shafts coming via FedEx? I don't think they deliver on Saturdays if I recall. Shipping companies messing with my emotions :P

Yes, mine came from Fedex

Hey gents! I made it out to the range last night to hit the ATMOS Tour Spec and here are my thoughts from last nights range session:

My current driver setup is an 16' M1 460 9.5° (turned down two notches to 8°) w/ a HZRDUS Black 6.5 62g and it plays to 44.5/44.7 @ D1 SW. For my shaft pick I opted to go with the ATMOS TS Black so I could compare a low/low shaft to another low/low shaft.

To start out the night after warming up, I put my gamer shaft in play so I could compare the differences with both shafts with the current status of my swing. Let me just tell you that it was so much easier to put a good swing with the ATMOS TS. It really is an unbelievable shaft. I feel like it even makes a different sound when it just whips through the air as you swing it but that's probably just excitement, lol. Anyway, taking a few swings with my gamer, my ball flight was a little lower than I'm used to seeing (swing changes) so upon switching over to the ATMOS TS when I noticed a similar ball flight I cranked up the loft another notch to 8.75° and the ball flight looked so much better, I'm curious what the spin numbers will look like. Most of my good swings were slow rising penetrating mid/mid high flight. It was an awesome looking flight. I continued to hit balls with the ATMOS TS and was hitting some decent draws with a couple unintentional fades. The really good news is on my misses, I noticed most were what I consider to be playable misses. Nothing was really going extreme right or extreme left and with me always trying to take out the right side of the course, my misses are usually low spin hooks. I was really excited to not see any of those like I normally do with my gamer. I have to say, to reiterate on my OP, this shaft just feels so smooth and responsive. It talks to me when it rips through the ball at impact and you know when you don't put a good swing on it. With my HZRDUS, I always felt like I put a similar swing (clearly not) on it with different results because I was receiving no feedback from the shaft.

I also cannot get over how sexy this shaft looks, I mean, the candy white coupled with the mitochondria looking graphics closer to the handle and my favorite part is the watermark "ATMOS" behind the foreground "ATMOS" ! It's such an awesome look. (refer to my OP to see this) Add this to the top sole of the M1 and wow, you have a really sexy and gorgeous looking piece of equipment.

I'm about to head out to play Angel Park Palm Course in Summerlin so I will update on how it goes later today.

Just when I thought spring was here we end up getting hit with a week of winter temperatures. I'll be changing my plans a bit and getting her on trackman first.

Did robrey really just use mitochondria in a test review...?

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I am out of town this weekend and can't post any reviews

But I do want to say thank you, again, to Fujikura Golf and GolfWRX for the opportunity to test the latest shaft offering.

UPDATE 03/12/17: Pictures after finally getting to pick up from the shop. I have mine installed in a Nike Vapor Flex 440 as this driver has been in the bag for "some time." I have a love/hate relationship with this driver, but after I've pitted it against a '16 M2 with Speeder Evo 6x and long time favorite SLDR with Kaili 70x, I realized I could live with my misses with the Flex440.

I just picked up the shaft as my family and I were busy and away this weekend. The shaft arrived uncut and uninstalled as Eric (from Fujikura) explained they didn't have the Flex Loft adapters for Nike; understandably so since Nike's out of the equipment business. So I took care of the installation part, with recommendation from Fujikura of zero tipping and butt trim to length.

I gotta give a shout out to Gerry from PGA Tour Superstore from Irvine who always does a phenomenal job on all club repair needs. I asked him to cut and install the shaft to the same exact length of the Diamana and he did it to perfection. Here are some pics (as if there aren't enough from the other testers already) to show my set up. Like all Fujikura shafts the came before, I think the shaft looks fantastic. I love how mine ended up looking!

Mob

I feel honored and excited to have been chose to participate in this testing thread. My shaft came yesterday, and of course it is going to be in the 30's all week here in Indianapolis. I am going to see if I can go to True Clubs in Carmel and get some numbers comparing the Atmos Black 6S to the HZRDUS Black in my new Epic driver.

Little information about me: I am currently a 6 handicap, I try way too many shafts and drivers than I should, I typically carry my driver anywhere from 250-265 yards depending on the contact. My big miss is a high block left (I am a lefty), which I think comes from standing up at impact and losing my spine angle. My miss is typically off the heel, which bumps my spin up from 2400 rpms to 3000rpms. I can play both stiff and x stiff shafts, depending on the bend profile. I just started playing the Epic in January after extensive testing between it and the SZ. I just got back from a meeting, and managed to squeeze 2 rounds in while in Las Vegas. I am liking the Epic, and really feel that it has improved my dispersion on mishits.

Current driver: Epic set at 9 degrees. Head was hot melted by Callaway and weighs 200 grams without the adapter. Driver length 44.5 inches and SW is D3. I typically hit this driver somewhat high, so I went with the HZRDUS Black to lower the launch angle. Also chose the Atmos Black for this same reason. I will post numbers as soon as I can. I am scheduled to go on a special golf trip later this week, and will take the shaft with me, to see how it performs on the course as well.

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Look forward to reading the reviews. Is anyone who received the Atmos currently playing the Mitsubishi DC? Would love to see a comparison DUAL CORE vs ATMOS!

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Fujikura Speeder Pro Tour Spec Golf Shaft Review

I. Who is the Fujikura Speeder Pro Tour Spec Golf Shaft For:

This low/mid-launching low-spinning golf shaft is for the player who is looking for a counterbalanced premium quality golf shaft with the industry’s finest materials, craftsmanship, and standards. The Fujikura Speeder Pro Tour Spec makes use of 40-ton modulus graphite and all of Fujikura’s innovative technologies. Players who have moderate tempos, mid/late releases, moderate swing speeds,  desire a low/mid-launching bend profile, low spin rates, want to be able to load the shaft effortlessly with a smooth/stable kick through impact will benefit from this shaft!

II. What Do I Need to Know About the Fujikura Speeder Pro Tour Spec Golf Shaft:

The Fujikura Speeder line is one of great heritage, history, performance, and success. The Speeder Pro Tour Spec was introduced in 2016 as their flagship counterbalanced offering with a reinforced tip section for lower spin rates , which allows for players to play longer driver lengths or balance the heavy head weights of many of today’s low-spin driver heads. Made with premium 40-ton modulus graphite, and Fujikura’s signature “tight” feel,” this shaft benefits from all of the engineering technologies developed by Fujikura over the years (ENSO, HIT, CAGE construction, and Phantium Finish).

The overarching theme of this shaft is to create an easy to load , counterbalanced low/mid-launch low-spin shaft so that players looking to play longer driver lengths or control the heavier low-spin driver heads can easily generate speed, stability, and distance for great results on the golf course!

Player Profile:  Tempo: moderate, Transition: moderate, Release: mid, Swing Speed: Moderate, Trajectory: mid, Spin: low.

III. Other Golf Shafts to Compare to the Fujikura Speeder Pro Tour Spec Golf Shaft:

-Fujikura Speeder Evolution Tour Spec

-Graphite Design Tour AD BB

-Mitsubishi Kuro Kage XT

-Project X HZRDUS Black

-Oban Kiyoshi Black

-Veylix Rome

-Veylix Arcane

IV. Additional Information About the Fujikura Speeder Pro Tour Spec Golf Shaft:

This golf shafts is a perfect example of a low/mid-launch bend profile with a counterbalanced design and reinforced tip section, and will definitely benefit some one looking to get a penetrating ball flight with a longer playing length or heavier low-spin driver head.

General Swing Speed Recommendation:  Regular (R): 81-90mph, Stiff (S): 91-105mph, X-Stiff (X): 106+mph.

V. Summary:

If you are planning on playing a longer than standard length or with a heavier low-spin driver head, then this mid-launch low-spin golf shaft will help you achieve the gains you are after!

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With efficient energy transfer and enhanced structural stability from 7-Axis Technology, the Motore Speeder allows you to swing fast with confidence. That’s because the uniform reinforcement provided by our Quadra Axis Composite and Triax woven material helps you return the head more consistently to impact. This translates into longer and straighter drives. That’s why the Speeder brand has won more events than any other shaft in Tour history.

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    Conclusion. In my opinion, Fujikura has produced another Tour Spec winner with the Pro Tour Spec shaft. It hits a great middle ground between kick and stability, but has a little extra heft for the big hitters. With this latest addition, Fujikura has rounded out a truly impressive 2014 line up. If you need some extra horsepower in your driver ...

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    The 6.1 is a bit softer, and the 6.2 and Tour Spec 6.3 are nearly equal. Fujikura's Motore Speeder shafts have an MSRP of $300, $400 for the Tour Spec models, and can be purchased through most high end club fitters. ... Pretty amazing review! I have a Tour Spec Speeder 7.2x that I have not yet tried because my Ahina 72x (tipped extra 1 ...

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    Russ Ryden, Golf Digest America's 100 Best Clubfitter. Fit2Score, Dallas Fort Worth, Texas. Fujikura offers a Tour Spec version of most model. The Speeder Evolution Tour Spec model is different enough from the Speeder 757 that it deserved a separate review. This shaft is one of the standard option in the 2015 TaylorMade R15 driver.

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    The performance differences were predictable to me based on the feel. The Pro XLR8 is a solid, workhorse shaft. The tip is stout enough that I was able to swing hard without worrying about a hook, and it has enough kick to add some speed and feel good. The Speeder Pro XLR8 is more of a race horse . The feel is lively and there's a lot of kick.

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    SPEEDER TOUR RATED. The Speeder TR ("Tour Rated") is designed based on the request of Tour professionals for a specific feel and maximum performance. ... 84: 4.5: 3.0: 0.610: H: low: mid-low: ... Become a Fujikura Insider and stay up to date with news, releases, special offers, and all things Fujikura. Email. Name. This field is for ...

  10. Fujikura Speeder NX Shaft Review

    The Speeder NX marks the rebirth of Fujikura's most prestigious family. Learn all about this new shaft in Matt's review. ... Voice Caddie Laser FIT Rangefinder Review June 4, 2024; Tour Edge Hot Launch C524 & E524 Fairway Wood Review June 4, 2024; 50 Words or Less.

  11. Fujikura Motore Speeder 6.2 Tour Spec

    The new Motore Speeder Tour Spec 6.2 goes lower in both launch and spin compared to the Motore Speeder 6.2 shafts. I have enjoyed every Motore Speeder shaft for various reasons and have had great success with all of them. I also found that pairing the right shaft with the right head was often the key too. Most of my previous shaft testing was ...

  12. Fujikura Pro Shaft Review

    Fujikura Pro Shaft Review. The Fujikura Pro 2.0 7 Tour Spec Shaft is a high-performance golf shaft that offers exceptional performance and customization options. It features ENSO technology and a proprietary HIT High Inertia tip, which work together to deliver low launch and spin characteristics. The shaft also includes an adjustable sleeve ...

  13. PDF 2017 // SHAFT COLLECTION

    Since 1995 Fujikura has set the bar for quality, innovation, and excellence in ... SPEEDER PRO TOUR SPEC FLEX WEIGHT TORQUE 74 S 78 3.2 X 79 3.1 FLEX WEIGHT TORQUE 84 S 89 3.1 X 89 3.0. 14 PRO The PRO is designed for the golfer seeking feel in the handle section with the stability and control of a stiffer

  14. Fujikura Speeder Evolution Shaft Comparison

    While each of the three models is unique, that common element ties the family together. The original (blue) Speeder Evolution has the softest feel from butt to tip. It feels like the energy of your swing is smoothly transferred all the way to the club head. The Speeder Evolution 2 has the firmest tip .

  15. Fujikura launches new Pro 2.0 and Pro 2.0 Tour Spec shafts

    Fujikura has announced the launch of the second generation of its Pro series shafts: the Pro 2.0. The first iteration of the Pro shafts were designed with a soft handle section to aid in loading. The Pro 2.0 presents an even more effective loading zone, according to the company, which also says torsional stiffness is 14 percent greater in the 2.0.

  16. Speeder Pro

    A Fujikura Charter Dealer exclusive and absolute legend on Tour, the Fujikura Speeder PRO line was designed from the beginning to provide greater feel and the ability to load the club the same every time within a golf swing.

  17. REVIEWS: Fujikura ATMOS Tour Spec Testing. Read what member ...

    3. FUJIKURA ATMOS TOUR SPEC BLUE 7X REVIEW: - LOOKS As others have said this is a really beautiful shaft as far as graphics, finish, and design are concerned. I personally really loved the flat pearl white finish the Motore Speeder VC 7.2 TS had, but the high gloss white finish of the ATMOS is really clean looking.

  18. fujikura pro tour spec demo driver golf shaft

    Fujikura Speeder Pro Tour Spec Golf Shaft Review. I. Who is the Fujikura Speeder Pro Tour Spec Golf ShaftFor:. This low/mid-launching low-spinning golf shaft is for the player who is looking for a counterbalanced premium quality golf shaft with the industry's finest materials, craftsmanship, and standards. The Fujikura Speeder Pro Tour Spec makes use of 40-ton modulus graphite and all of ...

  19. Motore Speeder Tour Spec 8.8HB

    Motore Speeder Tour Spec 8.8HB With efficient energy transfer and enhanced structural stability from 7-Axis Technology, the Motore Speeder allows you to swing fast with confidence. That's because the uniform reinforcement provided by our Quadra Axis Composite and Triax woven material helps you return the head more consistently to impact.