New Fujikura Ventus TR Black and TR Red

Fujikura is including two shafts to the Ventus line: TR Black and TR Pink.
The TR fashions function elevated torsional stiffness within the deal with part.
MSPR is $350.

The Fujikura Ventus shaft household is getting two new siblings—TR Black and TR Pink. That brings the overall variety of Ventus kith and kin to 6. In 2019, Fujikura launched Ventus Blue. Shortly thereafter, it added Ventus Black and Ventus Red.

Aspect Observe: Three years for a flagship shaft is an extended tenure. The truth that it was extra fashionable at retail and on Tour in its second yr is equally irregular. The Fujikura Ventus is the reigning heavyweight champion of the shaft world. As an alternative of a gaudy belt, it boasts retail gross sales figures and Tour utilization stats that border on the absurd. It’s not irregular to see +/- 25 p.c of gamers in PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions with some model of Ventus within the driver.

At instances, it looks like it will be affordable to counsel that Fujikura Ventus is the inventory shaft of the PGA TOUR. Certainly, I jest.

OK, shifting on. Earlier this yr, Fujikura launched Ventus Blue TR which maintained the VeloCore architecture of the Ventus Blue profile however with an extra layer of unfold tow of ultra-stiff carbon fiber within the mid-handle part. With TR Black and TR Pink, Fujikura utilized the identical supplies because it did with Ventus Blue TR, with the identical intention: to decrease launch and spin by growing the torsional stiffness “the place golfers want it most” in keeping with Fujikura.

With any profitable utility of a brand new materials, the query then turns into whether or not that materials can produce the identical profit in different profiles. Fujikura’s reply is a convincing, “Hell ya.”

VENTUS TR BLACK and TR RED

If TR Blue sits between Ventus Blue and Ventus Black, then TR Black is principally the Tremendous Ventus. Ventus Black is a stout profile. Ventus Black TR is hulking. The salient level is that TR Black is precisely what Fujikura says it’s. It’s a lower-launching, lower-spinning Ventus Black with a stiffer deal with part.

Likewise, Ventus TR Pink is a barely beefed-up model of the usual Pink. And, once more, the distinction is as a result of addition of a virtually weightless layer of unfold tow composite material within the deal with part.

What makes a Fujikura Ventus a Ventus is the full-length Pitch 70 fiber within the bias layer. That’s the key sauce and what drives an excellent little bit of the story round efficiency. To make clear, VeloCore expertise stays the defining materials and technological attribute of all Ventus “VeloCore” branded shafts. Comparatively, the Ventus TR sequence maintains the identical general really feel as the unique Ventus counterpart however with amplified torsional stiffness within the deal with part.

As such, I’d characterize the launch and spin profile of every Ventus/Ventus TR sequence roughly like this: Ventus Pink (excessive/excessive), Ventus TR Pink (mid/excessive), Ventus Blue (mid/mid), Ventus TR Blue (mid/low), Ventus Black (low/low), Ventus TR Black (ultra-low/low).

Let me provide a phrase of warning when discussing the launch and spin traits of any shaft. First, shaft traits are relative. For instance, the Ventus Blue might need a mid-launch/spin profile inside the Ventus line. Nevertheless, the complete Fujikura Ventus line tends to skew a bit decrease relating to launch and spin than many rivals.

It’s like having two lecturers that each educate Algebra I in the identical faculty however the college students all know which class is harder. Moreover, you could contemplate that, no matter profile, shafts will carry out otherwise based mostly on particular person swing traits. On this and each different case, it’s advisable to work with a qualified fitter to avoid a $350 mistake.

FUJIKURA VENTUS TR COSMETICS

As said, the bottom coloration scheme for Ventus TR stays unchanged. The 2 noteworthy beauty updates with Ventus TR are the small, yellow “TR” emblem and the uncovered carbon fiber within the deal with part. I admire the refined adaptation and any alternative to showcase visible expertise tends to be nicely obtained by customers.

MY $0.05

I’ve performed the Ventus Black 6x in my driver for the final two years. It’s a super match for my semi-violent transition and over-active palms. However most significantly, it’s environment friendly. Put otherwise, my top-end ball pace is perhaps 1-2 mph sooner however the frequency with which I generate that ball pace is extra constant.

Previous to giving the Ventus TR Black a spin, I had no intention of changing my Ventus Black. Why would I? It’s a shaft with none noticeable deficiency, for me. However I used to be curious. And although I haven’t made up my thoughts simply but, preliminary testing suggests the Ventus TR Black is marginally decrease spinning with about one diploma decrease preliminary launch. Once more, these are my numbers.

Much less spin isn’t essentially an excellent factor while you play at an elevation of 5,000 toes. I wish to reside near +/- 14 levels launch with 2,500-2,700 rpm backspin. My Fujikura Ventus Black 6X sits just about in the course of that vary. The upside of TR Black is that my high-right block, which tends to spin far an excessive amount of, spins a bit much less. Nevertheless, the spin ground for TR Black may show to be a bit lower than ultimate. My present considering is to bump up my driver loft to 10 levels and see what occurs. Keep tuned.

I’m equally intrigued to see how the Ventus TR Pink stacks up towards the Ventus Pink 8X in my 5-wood. Once more, the Ventus Pink 8x is a strong match for me however I did tip it an additional inch to get the spin/launch the place I wanted it.

The problem with any sophomore launch is to in some way enhance upon the unique whereas in some way making it unequivocally higher. Most sequels are Caddyshack II and never High Gun: Maverick, proper? Therein lies the onerous job and it’s smart for Fujikura to capitalize on probably the most profitable product within the firm’s historical past by increasing the Ventus line versus changing it.

In the end, Ventus TR is probably going the perfect match for the golfer who required additional tipping on the usual Ventus Black or Ventus Pink to dial in launch and spin. Past that, all three Ventus TR shafts give fitters further discrete choices to assist dial within the ultimate launch and spin necessities for every participant. Transferring ahead, it’s affordable to ponder the place Fujikura may go subsequent. Shaft gurus will word that Graphite Design constructed a complete franchise based mostly successfully on a dominant profile (Tour AD) which it then tweaked and leveraged into roughly 13 completely different profiles. May Fujikura assemble one thing related with Ventus?