RECAP: New Fujikura Speeder Evolution V Live Chat! Ask Your Questions Now!

[knudson81]

 

 

Join us for a LIVE Q&A With Fujikura Golf on the new Speeder Evolution V shaft!

 

Submit your questions now, and follow along during the chat.

 

About Fujikura Speeder Evolution Shafts

All Speeder Evolution shafts utilize the most premium shaft technologies and composite materials currently available. We have integrated the latest cutting-edge tech such as a new intermediate modulus 70 ton material, 90-ton Carbon, Engineered Outer Bias Layer and more. Additionally, Fujikura was the first performance shaft manufacturer to utilize T1100G. T1100G is both a high strength and high modulus premium material that enables Fujikura engineers to dial in the stiffness zones of the shaft without adding weight or sacrificing feel.

 

The new Evolution V is the most advanced model in Fujikura’s line of iconic, tour-proven Speeder shafts, engineered with unparalleled technology and materials, the EVO V is designed to replace and improve upon the original Evo 1 (blue) profile. In addition to a sleek aesthetic, its softer mid-to-tip section increases the launch angle for greater carry while simultaneously maintaining low torque and spin.

 

Who's On The Chat?

Marshall Thompson - Technical Services & Tour Representative

 

When Is It?

Tuesday, August 14th, 5:30 PM ET/2:30 PM PT

 

Giveaway

Two (2) lucky GolfWRX members who have their questions answered will win a Fujikura Speeder Evolution V shaft of their choice. Posts chosen at random.

 

GO TO THE START OF THE Q&A HERE!

[azkaevolution]

Thanks for taking questions...Have you moved the kickpoint in this new series? And does the 757 still feel as stout as the prior model?

[sjugolf64]

You mention the Evolution V is designed to replace and improve upon the original Evo 1. The Evo 1 seemed to have the softest mid-to-tip sections of the versions I’ve tried (1-3) and caused a left tendency for my swing and higher spin rates, but loved the feel so the lower torque and spin numbers intrigues me. Can you explain exactly what these new materials will do to enhance the performance of the shaft? And how does that correlates for someone looking to eliminate a left tendency?

[Oaks]

The original TourSpec 757 was one of the "Founding Fathers" of modern shaft design for its feel and it's playability. What elements does Evolution V carry over from the original design and what makes the new model once again be the shaft that is "The Shaft to play"

[getair23]

When working on the new profile. Who did you have in mind more, tour players or average golfers?

[jokerusn]

How does the Evo V compare in performance to the Evo 1 it's designed to replace? On tour, I've seen a lot of Evo 1s in drivers. When a wood shaft is designed, do you look at profile or a particular application/club to fit? Thank you for your time!!

[2012BFT]

Thanks for the Q&A session!

 

What has had a bigger impact in shaft technology lately, the new materials being used or the actual layering/patterns of actually rolling the shaft?

 

What are some of the biggest highlights of the new Evo 5? I really enjoyed the feel of the Evo 3 and 4 series, how will the 5 improve on these performance wise? In reading the description of the new shaft, I like the softer mid/tip section for increasing launch! This sounds like it would be fun to try paired in my G400 LST!

 

Thanks!!

[gprubes]

Do you guys have any input, or do you reach out to any of the equipment manufacturers to gather information to gear technology towards what they are doing as well? Or do you guys use "dummy" heads to check performance?

[tigercolt77]

How would the Evo iv TR compare to the new Evo V?

[1s1k]

If the Evolution V is replacing the original blue shaft Evolution in what ways are they the same?

 

What ways are they different?

[NAM2212]

Is the plan to slowly replace all the original Evolution I-IV shafts? I absolutely love the Evo II and have been playing it for a few years now. Plans to replace it?

[Hairpie]

I am intrigued by these as I like a softer mid to tip section. But as I'm aging I'm also going lighter weight. I've always had some success with the 661 and wonder does the softness increase as the weight of the shaft decreases? In other words will I notice a drastically different feel if I move down in weight to the 569 or will that mid to tip feel remain consistent from the 661 to the 569?

[Miles of Lief]

I'm already a high ball hitter with my driver. With the new Evolution V shaft having a higher launch angle, is it possible its too high of a launch for some?

[ITBVolks]

Where does the Evo5 and Speedster line in general fit relative to your other PL offerings? How do you provide meaningful differentiation in a marketplace flooded with copy's and me too products?

[jchaywood]

Are there any guys on tour using this shaft currently? If so, what has the reception been like (vs Evo I-IV, etc)?

[DblEgl]

Thanks for taking our questions.

 

Seems like this new shaft would benefit the moderate swing speed player quite a bit.

Is that the case ?

[CallawayLefty]

With all the hype on counterbalanced shafts lately, have you played with the balance point at all?

 

Thanks!

[Johnny T]

First off, I play a Evo IV 757 in my driver and love it.

 

With that in mind, how much different are the IV and the new V in terms of launch and spin? Will the V still be low torque?

 

During my fitting for the IV, I found the Evo III and IV to be very close to each other in terms of launch and spin with the IV launching ever so slightly higher. Is there a larger separation in launch and spin between the IV and V? Or will the V be just as close as the III currently is?

[radiman]

How is a high launch, low spin design obtained? I have always been under the impression that increasing the launch will increase the spin by default. Of course, shaft design has evolved so much in recent years.

 

Also, do you find the tour players gravitating to really low torque rates shafts? It seemed that the top players were always going for a very stiff profile with low torque. Does modern shaft design allow you to increase torque/feel while maintaining stability?

 

Also, given the launch characteristics, do you see this being adopted more as a fairway shaft? Are you seeing any tour interest in driver?

[JPNC1977]

Can you talk about the "metal composite" technology? More specifically, I'm interested in what the "metal" refers to

[8602081]

Evolution V is a high launch low spin shaft?

If the images is correct, I love the idea (I'm a low ball hitter)

Technology seem very similar to each other in the series..

How was this achieved?

 

 

 

[Fujikura Golf]

Keep 'em coming guys, some great questions so far! Thanks everyone.

[4rheel]

IMO, it seems like the Tensei Pro Orange is the popular shaft right now. With all the high-end materials used in the new Speeder V, how come you guys chose to pursue a different profile than this one? Not to say Fuji needs to follow suit but I'd gladly welcome a Pro Orange killer into my bag.

[cota0429]

I heard that Fujikura has been rebadging old profiles. One of the reasons I went alway from your company. How true is this?

[pdaero]

All shafts released from various manufacturers with T1100 involved have been some of (if not THE) lowest shaft that they have produced, yet this model seems to be a healthy blend of low-mid according to the releases I've seen - how was your use of T1100 different than some of the other manufacturers?

[ram01002]

Where does the original white remake of the OG 757 fit in terms of profile?

[yesac104]

cant go wrong w speeder

[royalgingerness]

I've been a very long time user of the original Speeder 757, specifically the taylormade branded red/silver ion version. I keep gravitating back to it and have had loads of them over the years.

 

In really simple terms, which of the 757 variants in your current line-up (Evos and TR) would be the closest to this old school shaft, which still feels and performs great?

 

Thanks

[Tc_631]

How would you compare the speeder 5 vs ATMOS TS BLUE..? What’s are the differences? Which will have a lower spin profile but maintain a high/mid launch? Also is this a mid active section or a more one piece feel? Like a xlr8 or fuel.. thank you

[RobYakes]

Played the original Speeder Evolution I 757, can you walk through -- besides the material upgrades -- the changes that we should see between the original and the new Evo V? How does Fujikura provide a mid/high launch shaft while keeping spin low? Many thanks!