MEMBER REVIEWS: Fujikura Ventus HB Hybrid & Utility Shafts! See What Members Are Saying!

[stevechooster]

1 minute ago, golffeen007 said:

The GOST will feel quite a bit firmer over all than the blue. It's basically built off of the Modus3 105 steel shaft platform with graphite infused properties. I found myself really working less to get the same results with the Ventus and with better feel. 

 

Interesting and good to hear. As long as the GOST shaft doesn't feel as firm as a HZRDUS Smoke, I'll be happy lol. 

[golffeen007]

4 minutes ago, stevechooster said:

 

That's good to hear. Any notable differences between the GOST and Ventus? 

 

** Updated** I guess with what Nippon produces, I rarely hear people with negative feedback on the brand and I know this GOST shaft is something that may be a forethought of how future iron shafts can be produced. Just want to know what other people's comparisons are between the GOST and Ventus and how I can possibly keep the GOST in another shaft rather than selling it off (assuming I keep a Ventus HB shaft). 

They're really two totally different bend profiles. I've never played the Black HB so maybe someone can compare. The Ventus HB blue almost feels like it adjusts to the speed of the swing you put on it. I can hit a variety of shots with it and feel comfortable doing so.  Earlier in the year , the GOST TX was a good fit for me,  but I had to bring it to get the correct launch or it would fall out of the sky. What I love about the HB , It can handle whatever I put on it and if I wanted to just pepper one or hit it into a green with height , I feel confident. The GOST and the word height for me didn't belong in the same sentence. 😉

[stevechooster]

5 minutes ago, golffeen007 said:

They're really two totally different bend profiles. I've never played the Black HB so maybe someone can compare. The Ventus HB blue almost feels like it adjusts to the speed of the swing you put on it. I can hit a variety of shots with it and feel comfortable doing so.  Earlier in the year , the GOST TX was a good fit for me,  but I had to bring it to get the correct launch or it would fall out of the sky. What I love about the HB , It can handle whatever I put on it and if I wanted to just pepper one or hit it into a green with height , I feel confident. The GOST and the word height for me didn't belong in the same sentence. 😉

 

Very interesting to hear... couldn't really find insightful comments/feedback on the GOST shaft, so this helps a bunch!!

[icemakr]

First time out in several weeks,

Half Moon Bay Ocean course. Par 3 17th 191 into the wind, back left pin.

Ventus Blus 8S comes thru again.

Can’t say enough good things about this shaft...

 

 

[BeyondVision]

I have blue 8x in my sim max hybrid 3 and it is by far my favorite ventus blue shaft.  I have a 6x in my Sim driver and a 7x in my 3 wood and I have actually switched both back to the stock diamana limited S staff that it came with.  Both were too inconsistent for me whether it was a 70-80% swing or 100%.  The hybrid shaft is so versatile and seems to react appropriately to lighter swings and all out swings.  This is not the case (in my experience) with the other two.  I can push my sim max hybrid to 240+.  Maybe it also has to do with the head too.  Overall I just think it's a great club. 

 

I have a TSI2 10 driver coming and TSI2 16.5 degree (came today) both with tensei white raw x that were much easier to launch vs. the ventus for me.  I am contemplating about testing the Blue or black S tipped .5" or to get it right between S and X...but if the tensei's work i'll just stick to that.  Don't really want to spend another $600+ and not have the shafts work out.  

[ILove2Golf123]

On 11/30/2020 at 2:52 PM, stevechooster said:

 

Interesting and good to hear. As long as the GOST shaft doesn't feel as firm as a HZRDUS Smoke, I'll be happy lol. 

I have a Nippon GOST Hybrid X-Flex shaft in my Taylormade UDI 2 iron and it is arguably my favorite club in the bag. I am getting ready to switch over though and play the Ventus Blue 9 X in the Callaway X forged UT because I want to see if I pick up a little more yardage out of my 2 iron. I originally had the Taylormade UDI 2 iron I had built cut down to the 3 iron length and bent 2° weak so it fit my yardage gaps better, but I've changed a few things at the top end of my bag. Now, I want to max out the yardage I can get out of so it becomes a more competitive back up option off the tee.

[HackinNut]

Been too much going on for me to get out lately, so I've been stuck with hitting the ball in the back yard.  

Still love the way this shaft feels, it's so damn consistent.  Even on mishits they rarely get far offline.  It's been a while since I've used the 2iron off the tee & I've missed the fairway to where it's been unplayable.  No more wayward shots like when I had the V2 shaft in.  

I really need to get this Velocore Blue in my driver.  But if I dropped $300 on a shaft right now, Mrs. Nut would kill me!  Haha!  

[getitdaily]

13 minutes ago, HackinNut said:

Been too much going on for me to get out lately, so I've been stuck with hitting the ball in the back yard.  

Still love the way this shaft feels, it's so damn consistent.  Even on mishits they rarely get far offline.  It's been a while since I've used the 2iron off the tee & I've missed the fairway to where it's been unplayable.  No more wayward shots like when I had the V2 shaft in.  

I really need to get this Velocore Blue in my driver.  But if I dropped $300 on a shaft right now, Mrs. Nut would kill me!  Haha!  

Do it. You'll love it in driver too...

[lhahn]

On 11/25/2020 at 8:32 AM, Fujikura Golf said:

@HackinNut These are the stories we love to hear! No inside ploy, I promise! haha

 

Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving! Stay safe and tee it up if you can!

 

- Austin - Fujikura Golf

 

After a few rounds under the belt now and a bunch of range sessions, I am LOVING the Black 6x in my new TSI3. I just received my P770 3 iron and got it with a stock Modus 120x shaft but not loving the weight. Was hoping for your help on which of the HB shafts would be best. ~90 grams? ~100 grams?

 

I was thinking the blue 9x. FYI my driver ball speed is low 170s and I'd be using it mainly off the tee but maybe once a round from the fairway.

 

Also, would 40" length be best? Thanks!

[getitdaily]

8 minutes ago, lhahn said:

 

After a few rounds under the belt now and a bunch of range sessions, I am LOVING the Black 6x in my new TSI3. I just received my P770 3 iron and got it with a stock Modus 120x shaft but not loving the weight. Was hoping for your help on which of the HB shafts would be best. ~90 grams? ~100 grams?

 

I was thinking the blue 9x. FYI my driver ball speed is low 170s and I'd be using it mainly off the tee but maybe once a round from the fairway.

 

Also, would 40" length be best? Thanks!

I'm sure austin will reply, but I'll give my $.02

 

If you're looking for a mostly tee shot shaft then black will likely produce better results. The flight will be flat and powerful so you'll get a ton of rollout while also getting supreme control. If you want higher trajectory then go blue. From.personal experience, the 100g range for a 3i/udi is awesome. Great weight to provide just q touch more control while also enabling good clubhead speed. So 100g blue or black would be my recommendation. 

[lhahn]

1 minute ago, getitdaily said:

I'm sure austin will reply, but I'll give my $.02

 

If you're looking for a mostly tee shot shaft then black will likely produce better results. The flight will be flat and powerful so you'll get a ton of rollout while also getting supreme control. If you want higher trajectory then go blue. From.personal experience, the 100g range for a 3i/udi is awesome. Great weight to provide just q touch more control while also enabling good clubhead speed. So 100g blue or black would be my recommendation. 

 

Thank you kind sir. That helps!

 

I'm leaning black but some of the reviewers had me thinking blue. I do generally like a softer butt feel but for reference, I find the black 6x to be butt soft.

 

So far I've squeezed about 15-20 yards more out of the P770 compared to my stock T100 3 iron but looking for another 10-15 ideally.

[getitdaily]

52 minutes ago, lhahn said:

 

Thank you kind sir. That helps!

 

I'm leaning black but some of the reviewers had me thinking blue. I do generally like a softer butt feel but for reference, I find the black 6x to be butt soft.

 

So far I've squeezed about 15-20 yards more out of the P770 compared to my stock T100 3 iron but looking for another 10-15 ideally.

I don't think you can go wrong with either. The blue is no slouch. It'll give a bit more height so that 3i would be a bit more playable into par 5s. 

[Fujikura Golf]

5 hours ago, lhahn said:

 

Thank you kind sir. That helps!

 

I'm leaning black but some of the reviewers had me thinking blue. I do generally like a softer butt feel but for reference, I find the black 6x to be butt soft.

 

So far I've squeezed about 15-20 yards more out of the P770 compared to my stock T100 3 iron but looking for another 10-15 ideally.

@getitdaily you know your Ventus HB. Great response!

If you're looking for a traditional driving iron at your speed I would say black 10TX. IF, that's the sole intention for this club. If you're looking for a little more versatility, 10X Blue would be perfect. Based on your intentions, I would suggest Blue 10X. It's still really stiff overall and will give you a nice playing weight and likely a bit more speed vs your current 120. If you can find a place that has both, go check them out and find the right one for you.

 

- Austin - Fujikura

[MPAndreassi]

6 hours ago, lhahn said:

 

Thank you kind sir. That helps!

 

I'm leaning black but some of the reviewers had me thinking blue. I do generally like a softer butt feel but for reference, I find the black 6x to be butt soft.

 

So far I've squeezed about 15-20 yards more out of the P770 compared to my stock T100 3 iron but looking for another 10-15 ideally.

You should be able to handle the Black just fine off of the fairway for the limited use you’re looking to use it. I have a Black 10tx in my SIM UDI and it’s been great. I’m playing mine at 40” to answer that question as well. I think TaylorMade standard is 39.75”

[HackinNut]

21 hours ago, getitdaily said:

I don't think you can go wrong with either. The blue is no slouch. It'll give a bit more height so that 3i would be a bit more playable into par 5s. 

I have no problem getting the Blue high enough to stop.  Grant it, the greens have been really soft as of late but I've hit two par 5's in 2 my last round that had no rollout whatsoever.  Hit & stop not far from the pitch mark.  

[lhahn]

Thanks everyone! Helps a lot

 

Part of the issue is, and the reason I'm asking is I have no where to test both. 

 

Should I report back afterwards? Though my season is ending VERY shortly

[getitdaily]

1 hour ago, lhahn said:

Thanks everyone! Helps a lot

 

Part of the issue is, and the reason I'm asking is I have no where to test both. 

 

Should I report back afterwards? Though my season is ending VERY shortly

Yeah, report back. Never know when someone else will be looking for the exact info/questions you posed and has very similar swingspeed.

[pdaero]

This could be kind of a long shot, but has anyone hit both the Pro Blue 90TX and the Ventus Blue 9X? Potentially interested in these - currently playing the Diamana S+ 90 X which has been wonderful.

[getitdaily]

4 hours ago, pdaero said:

This could be kind of a long shot, but has anyone hit both the Pro Blue 90TX and the Ventus Blue 9X? Potentially interested in these - currently playing the Diamana S+ 90 X which has been wonderful.

Not a long shot at all. Read my first post in this thread...

 

I've owned both. The pro blue 90tx is a very stout shaft. Very, very firm handle. I'm 108-110 with driver and prefer a stout "blue" profile shaft and the pro blue 90tx was too much for me. I couldn't consistently find the middle of the clubface and hit about every 3rd shot fat with that shaft. I eventually sold it. The ventus 9x is completely different. Softer handle but very, very in control feel throughout the swing. Middle of my hybrid face is peppered with contact marks with it and I haven't hit a bad shot with it yet. 

 

If you can handle the stiffness of the pro blue then it's a very good shaft. Th3 ventus is just a lot smoother and every bit as tight on dispersion. 

 

If you like that diamana s+ then you will LOVE the ventus. Very similar feel but the ventus' dispersion will be better.  I actually got into the pro blue 90tx because I was after the diamana s+ 90x but it was discontinued. Shaft retailer said the pro blue 90tx and the s+ 90x were the same profile. I got snookered. They're completely different. Ventus is a lot closer to the s+ feel. 

Edited December 11, 2020 by getitdaily

[golffeen007]

Finally had a opportunity to get some outdoor numbers with the Blue 10x HB in my U500. It's been weeks since I've played or hit balls but this thing help up very well with the swings I put on it. Draw or fades with ease.  

 

[Latetogolf76]

any advice over black or blue ventus hybrid appreciated currently play black 6x untipped in driver at 45inch  epic flash sz 9* head and it has become more accurate than my 3 wood i currently play mitsubishi diamana s+limited blue tx 70/80g in tour issue m6 14 and 18 degree 3 and 5 wood both tipped 1 and 1.5 inch but will be changing these into ventus of some description in the new year hybrid wise im playing 818 h2 19 @21 open with kuro kage tiny 90tx hybrid tipped 1.5 gives me a mid/high launch and plenty of stopping power when needed  around 115 with driver very aggressive transition i want to put a ventus hb into a pxg gen 2 hybrid at 22* and was edging towards black but feel with comments made here that might be a bit much.

[getitdaily]

4 hours ago, Latetogolf76 said:

any advice over black or blue ventus hybrid appreciated currently play black 6x untipped in driver at 45inch  epic flash sz 9* head and it has become more accurate than my 3 wood i currently play mitsubishi diamana s+limited blue tx 70/80g in tour issue m6 14 and 18 degree 3 and 5 wood both tipped 1 and 1.5 inch but will be changing these into ventus of some description in the new year hybrid wise im playing 818 h2 19 @21 open with kuro kage tiny 90tx hybrid tipped 1.5 gives me a mid/high launch and plenty of stopping power when needed  around 115 with driver very aggressive transition i want to put a ventus hb into a pxg gen 2 hybrid at 22* and was edging towards black but feel with comments made here that might be a bit much.

My guess would be black. That heavy/strong load probably won't sit well with the blue and its softer butt.

 

Don't go crazy with tipping on the ventus shafts tho.  I'm 108-110 with driver and play a 9x blue tipped 1/2 inch in a clk 19 turned down to 18 and it spins about 3200-3400. They're low spin inducing shafts. 

Edited December 22, 2020 by getitdaily

[Latetogolf76]

3 hours ago, getitdaily said:

My guess would be black. That heavy/strong load probably won't sit well with the blue and its softer butt.

 

Don't go crazy with tipping on the ventus shafts tho.  I'm 108-110 with driver and play a 9x blue tipped 1/2 inch in a clk 19 turned down to 18 and it spins about 3200-3400. They're low spin inducing shafts. 

i think black worries me from a spin perspective also the pxg gen 2 is fairly mid/high launch for me  but already spins quite low which pushes me to blue 9x possibly tipped half inch as i don't think i am as aggressive with other clubs as i am with driver maybe @Fujikura Golfcould chip in i have no way of testing the ventus hb am looking at new 3/5 wood with ventus also as i just love the stability and consistency it offers in the driver and i'm assuming this is the case in fairways and hybrids also.

[Fujikura Golf]

1 hour ago, Latetogolf76 said:

i think black worries me from a spin perspective also the pxg gen 2 is fairly mid/high launch for me  but already spins quite low which pushes me to blue 9x possibly tipped half inch as i don't think i am as aggressive with other clubs as i am with driver maybe @Fujikura Golfcould chip in i have no way of testing the ventus hb am looking at new 3/5 wood with ventus also as i just love the stability and consistency it offers in the driver and i'm assuming this is the case in fairways and hybrids also.

@Latetogolf76 - happy to chime in here and help. 

 

From your description, it sounds like a Ventus HB Blue 9X would fit the build here. My clubhead speed is similar to yours with driver, around 116mph. I don't find the Blue 9X soft in any way, but can feel it load, as a shaft is supposed to do. My typical rule of thumb with these two models is to first determine the club you'll be using the shaft in. Since you're planning to use it in a hybrid head I would suggest the Blue model as you're likely going to be using this club for a variety of shots. I'd rather it launch a touch too high than too low as you may lose some carry distance with a lower launching shaft. If this club were strictly being used off the tee, I would suggest Ventus HB Black 9TX as you're looking to essentially get the ball on the ground faster with rollout. 

 

Hope these suggestions help point you in the right direction. 

 

Happy Holidays!

 

- Austin, Fujikura

[golffeen007]

45 minutes ago, Fujikura Golf said:

@Latetogolf76 - happy to chime in here and help. 

 

From your description, it sounds like a Ventus HB Blue 9X would fit the build here. My clubhead speed is similar to yours with driver, around 116mph. I don't find the Blue 9X soft in any way, but can feel it load, as a shaft is supposed to do. My typical rule of thumb with these two models is to first determine the club you'll be using the shaft in. Since you're planning to use it in a hybrid head I would suggest the Blue model as you're likely going to be using this club for a variety of shots. I'd rather it launch a touch too high than too low as you may lose some carry distance with a lower launching shaft. If this club were strictly being used off the tee, I would suggest Ventus HB Black 9TX as you're looking to essentially get the ball on the ground faster with rollout. 

 

Hope these suggestions help point you in the right direction. 

 

Happy Holidays!

 

- Austin, Fujikura

@Latetogolf76 I second Austin here. I originally went with the blue 10x in a driving iron and couldn't be happier. I have since built up a G410 22* hybrid with the blue 9x that I tipped 1". I don't keep the 3i on the bag now and found I really needed a smooth 230ish club for longer par 5's that would come in with some height and it overshot my expectations. It's so smooth but not loose in anyway , even when I want to step on it. I turned it down a degree (21*) and 1* flat and I averaged 243 carry ,150.23 BS , 108 club speed ,4600 spin , launching around 12 with 45 decent angle at -5 AOA. 

[golffeen007]

3 hours ago, Latetogolf76 said:

i think black worries me from a spin perspective also the pxg gen 2 is fairly mid/high launch for me  but already spins quite low which pushes me to blue 9x possibly tipped half inch as i don't think i am as aggressive with other clubs as i am with driver maybe @Fujikura Golfcould chip in i have no way of testing the ventus hb am looking at new 3/5 wood with ventus also as i just love the stability and consistency it offers in the driver and i'm assuming this is the case in fairways and hybrids also.

I went with the blue 8x in my 3 wood. as you can see , I tried a variety of shots from a big draw, fade or the first one there that was played as a stinger. The blue is money in the fairways for me. 

 

[Latetogolf76]

@golffeen007@Fujikura Golfthanks gents im going to go with 9x blue tipped a half inch to start will leave it a bit long in case i need to take a little more off the tip will look at blue 70 3 wood and blue 80 in five wood 

[lhahn]

Picked up a black 9x HB shaft last week and had it installed over the weekend in my P770 3 iron to play at 40". Finally got out to the range last night to give it a good test. Club is bent to 19* and almost 3 degrees flat. Previously had the stock Modus 120x at 39.5" and man that thing was a lot of work to swing. Felt like I was at the gym.

 

Now with the Ventus, the club feels not too light, not too heavy and at first I was hitting pretty big push cuts but after 4-5 balls i started to hit my stock shot. Club feels great, contact was consistent and as for ball flight I would say it was flying at about a medium traj. All in all, love the shaft and the way my driving iron performs now. Don't think it'll stop too quickly on par 5s but it'll be mostly a club for tee shots anyway. Couldn't really gauge distance as it was 0 degrees (32 Fahrenheit) and the balls were cold.

 

Glad I didn't get the blue as I imagine it would've felt a bit too soft. Like the Black 6x in my driver, I find it already soft enough in the butt.

 

Thanks Austin and everyone else for the advice!

 

L

[HackinNut]

Snow on the ground is killing me!  I can't even hit balls in my mini backyard range 😞  I hate this time of year for golf .... very frustrating.  Good thing I hunt to take my min doff golf but I still love hitting this club.  

 

Happy Holidays Everyone! 

[rochestergolfer36]

Anyone have a comparison who’s played Accra TZ5 M5 95H? 
 

I put that in a ping g410 21 degree this past spring and it has been pretty solid. 

 

I’d like to be able to go after it a bit more when I need the extra carry into a par 5 without spinning it too much. Flight and spin are pretty solid otherwise. I never have an issue launching the ball high when I want to which makes me interested in the black but I want to make sure to have the carry distance for reaching longer par 5s. I do need to flight it into 220-230 par 3s when it’s windy and that has been avg with Accra. Also I’ve never been worried of the left with hybrids person even though I play a tiny draw.