With the Fujikura Ventus and Ventus TR bossing tour counts, we set out to see how all six models compare to each other and a stock Callaway Mitsubishi Kai Li White shaft.
We show how the Ventus Red, Red TR, Blue, Blue TR, Black and Black TR all compare for ball speed, launch angle, backspin, shot height, descent angle, carry distance and shot area. Whilst also offering buying advice as to who each will best suit.
Timestamps:
1:02 How popular are the Fujikura Ventus and Ventus TR driver shafts on tour?
2:04 Everything you need to know about the Fujikura Ventus and Ventus TR driver shafts.
4:55 How all six Fujikura Ventus and Ventus TR driver shafts compare to each other, and a standard stock driver shaft in data.
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15 Comments
Great subject, any reason not to compare each to the non velocore versions as surely that’s the fairest comparison?
Nice that you did this one. 👍 I recently had a Titleist fitting putting me in the TSR3 with the stock Tensei Blue 60 S. However, they then put the upcharge Graphite Design Tour AD UB6 S in my hands, and the dispersion immediately narrowed, and even before knowing the result, the feel was just so much better and more connected, albeit also firmer (though not "boardy" as you state with the Ventus TR). I'm currently contemplating going standard or upcharge, but I feel that I will have more confidence with the Tour AD, and thus will swing it more freely and better (and enjoy it just that bit more). I'm just a normal middle-aged HCP 10 ss 95-ish mph, so no pro by a long way.
What are your thoughts on this and experience from similar fittings?
Would you always recommend standard if it's somewhat near the same performance ligke it seems you are doing here?
Can we get a video matchup of Nonvelocore vs Velocore?
Good way to think about these shafts: Standard is the base non-upcharge version. Ventus Velocore is the tipped version of the standard. TR is the tipped version of the Velocore. So if you want to save some money get the standard version and tip it to get the torque stiffness that you desire.
I would say absolutely Shafts are just as Important as the Driver Head.
Great Video, looking at a new driver. I have 100 mph driver swing with an aggressive transition. Which non Tr Ventura shaft be best for me. Read, blue or black?
So I’m a bit confused, and hoping you can clear things up for me. If you buy a new Ventus or Ventus TR both have velocore technology – is that right? You did say there are Ventus shafts without velocore – are they only old models? Or can you still buy a new Ventus that’s non velocore?
Thanks
The kai’li is a premium shaft. Stupid comparison. Better comparison would be the made for non velocore ventus vs the velocore TR.
If you do fancy trying a Velocore shaft make sure you know how much extra they are over the other custom shafts available at nil cost, otherwise you might be in for a bit of a shock as £500 for a premium driver is bad enough as it is without the significant uplift you'll need to pay extra out for one of those IMO
this video would have been better if you ran the stock ventus versus the Velocore to show the differences then maybe some of the tests you ran….
Great review. Sure wish it was an extra $100 for those 😊.. which red & blue r u playing, Red reg and blue x? I'm at 97mph and thinking red stiff?
Another great review and stock ventus on the Taylormade clubs really have helped for the the mass golfers. Ok Simon you are being honest and truthful with your 89 mph swing why don’t you test the regular ventus shafts and give us your input? I hit 85 mph and in the summer it’s a littler more but I would like to see you test the R flex ventus shafts…most of us are mear mortals 😊
I currently play Ventus Blue stiff flex with Velacore. I feel like the shaft get a little sloppy in the middle section and lower. Would an older player (54) with an aggressive/ quick transition and an early release and a 105/ 107 swing speed and a high ball flight/ high spin be more suited to the Ventus Blue TR in an X flex or Ventus Black TR in a stiff flex? Thanks!! I wish I could still swing 110 to 113, but sadly no.
Do you think you have tighter dispersion with the upcharge shafts because you tend to hit the middle more often?
Is the Ventus Black going to be a little more “forgiving” for off-center strikes than the Ventus Black TR or is it the other way around?