Buy a Ventus w/ Velocore not a new driver

[GolfTurkey]

Thinking about this (Ventus Velocore instead of new driver for my purposes). It’s  impossible for me to test where I live in Australia (AFAIK only Cool Clubs has Ventus near me but they only stock the black and I don’t do well with black profiles, too stiff/boardy for me).

 

Currently playing OG  Sim Max 12 set at 10 degrees with a Rogue Silver 110 MSI stiff flex at 45.75”. I’m not getting the most out of it, seems a bit high and spinny. The other problem is that I hit the a major disaster shot almost every round that I very seldom hit with the 44.5” drivers I used to play.

 

I’m looking to improve dispersion and significantly reduce disaster shots while not dropping speed/distance. Ball speed is 166/7 swinging out my shoes but typical shots are low 160’s BS. Thinking a 45” Ventus Red 6X or Blue 6X and adding a heavier back weight to the head (194g at the moment). Does this make sense...any suggestions?

Edited March 14, 2021 by GolfTurkey

[hooperpsu]

Lots of love in here for the blue, but I just really can't quite seem to get it dialed in my SIM. I've played an AD-DI 7X for nearly a decade and the Blue (yes, w/velocore) just feels like a board in comparison.

 

Have any of you played those two back to back? Any tips on tempo/transition to get the blue to sing??

 

Willing to give it another run, but otherwise BST here she comes!

[Red4282]

4 hours ago, GolfTurkey said:

Thinking about this (Ventus Velocore instead of new driver for my purposes). It’s  impossible for me to test where I live in Australia (AFAIK only Cool Clubs has Ventus near me but they only stock the black and I don’t do well with black profiles, too stiff/boardy for me).

 

Currently playing OG  Sim Max 12 set at 10 degrees with a Rogue Silver 110 MSI stiff flex at 45.75”. I’m not getting the most out of it, seems a bit high and spinny. The other problem is that I hit the a major disaster shot almost every round that I very seldom hit with the 44.5” drivers I used to play.

 

I’m looking to improve dispersion and significantly reduce disaster shots while not dropping speed/distance. Ball speed is 166/7 swinging out my shoes but typical shots are low 160’s BS. Thinking a 45” Ventus Red 6X or Blue 6X and adding a heavier back weight to the head (194g at the moment). Does this make sense...any suggestions?

Have you hit the black yet? For a “black” profile, its actually pretty smooth. Much smoother than the atmos ts i had. The red is pretty similar to the black, just a softer version of it. Blue is completely different than both of those, you either love it or hate it. I personally didnt like the soft feeling right under the hands. 

[GolfTurkey]

17 minutes ago, Red4282 said:

Have you hit the black yet? For a “black” profile, its actually pretty smooth. Much smoother than the atmos ts i had. The red is pretty similar to the black, just a softer version of it. Blue is completely different than both of those, you either love it or hate it. I personally didnt like the soft feeling right under the hands. 

I haven’t tried any Ventus. My only option to hit the black is Cool Clubs (they don’t have red or blue)  and then it’s $175 for a driver fitting.
 

I figure that with some help I could make my best guess at which one suits me and if I guess wrong and have to sell it I would still lose less money on it than the $175 fitting. The “blacks” I’ve hit before are Hzrdus (totally not for me) and Evenflow which didn’t work either but that was more of a weight issue. Typically “blue” profiles suit me best (moderate tempo)

[dmeeksDC]

I typically go with Blue profiles. In Ventus I like the Red. It does not launch particularly high, definitely not higher than other brands’ mid-launch shafts I’ve played. Have the Red 7S in a fairway. A 6S for driver could definitely be next. Red has a firm handle that I like, but it’s not a boardy feel. 

 

Swing it smooth or go hard and impact is a joy. Usually tend to like Fuji shafts so no surprise it’s good, but Ventus may indeed be their best — feels fast and I am middling it easily. Don’t fear that this shaft hits moon balls. It doesn’t. Easy to hit screamers with it if you want. 
 

[hooperpsu]

46 minutes ago, dmeeksDC said:

I typically go with Blue profiles. In Ventus I like the Red. It does not launch particularly high, definitely not higher than other brands’ mid-launch shafts I’ve played. Have the Red 7S in a fairway. A 6S for driver could definitely be next. Red has a firm handle that I like, but it’s not a boardy feel. 

 

Swing it smooth or go hard and impact is a joy. Usually tend to like Fuji shafts so no surprise it’s good, but Ventus may indeed be their best — feels fast and I am middling it easily. Don’t fear that this shaft hits moon balls. It doesn’t. Easy to hit screamers with it if you want. 
 

 

Great feedback here. I may have to try the red because the blue - which on paper should be close to the AD-DI in performance feels wayyyy lower launch. 

[OhYeahPlayer]

Following up here - I've been testing my setup (410LST, 9, Ventus Blue Velocore 6S) over the winter and put that against TSi3, Sim 2, Ping 425 (Max, not LST, to be fair, as I don't want to drop spin any more) and Epic Max LS. Only Max LS was able to get close in launch conditions and dispersion - had a really bad time with Sim 2, 425 Max and TSi3 were alright. I couldn't reach the ball speeds I was getting with my own setup either, was consistently 2-3mph slower. Small test, quick and dirty at a PGA SS, but enough to give me some peace of mind. No desire to swap out my setup anytime soon. 

Edited March 15, 2021 by arenapoutine

[Pepperturbo]

On 3/13/2021 at 11:26 PM, hooperpsu said:

Lots of love in here for the blue, but I just really can't quite seem to get it dialed in my SIM. I've played an AD-DI 7X for nearly a decade and the Blue (yes, w/velocore) just feels like a board in comparison.

 

Have any of you played those two back to back? Any tips on tempo/transition to get the blue to sing??

 

Willing to give it another run, but otherwise BST here she comes!

AD DI 7X at 75g, IMO has a different bend profile compared to Ventus Blue 7X at 77.5g.  Weight is similar and flex is the same, but that's about it.  Ventus Blue not only has an ultra-stiff tip but a stiff mid-section which leads to a more stout feel.  If you really like Ventus, try an "S" flex.  I think Ventus shafts tend to play a bit more stout throughout the colors.

[djhgolf]

On 3/14/2021 at 4:22 PM, GolfTurkey said:

I haven’t tried any Ventus. My only option to hit the black is Cool Clubs (they don’t have red or blue)  and then it’s $175 for a driver fitting.
 

I figure that with some help I could make my best guess at which one suits me and if I guess wrong and have to sell it I would still lose less money on it than the $175 fitting. The “blacks” I’ve hit before are Hzrdus (totally not for me) and Evenflow which didn’t work either but that was more of a weight issue. Typically “blue” profiles suit me best (moderate tempo)

Get in touch with Greg Sydney Golf tech - great guy and will send you the shafts you ant to test with the desired tips for a small fee, will contribute if you buy one.

 

$175 is a complete rip for a driver only fitting.

 

Like their prices on items.

 

 

[Tdsjfb]

G425 Driver with Ventus Velocore Blue is an incredible combination. Never in my life has my driver found the fairway as much as it has with this combo. 

[Rbsiedsc]

Did anyone have a break in period with the Ventus? Compared to my rdx I wasn’t as efficient. I think I just need more time and play with the head weighting. 

[Nick_E]

57 minutes ago, Rbsiedsc said:

Did anyone have a break in period with the Ventus? Compared to my rdx I wasn’t as efficient. I think I just need more time and play with the head weighting. 

No break in at all from my experience.  It felt great first swing.   Yes I adjusted weights a bit but it was clear after first swing it was a great fit for me.  End of the day it won't fit everyone