Fujikura Ventus Blue VeloCore+ (2024 edition)

[btyh]

12 hours ago, StoutKing said:

I probably sounds old but I have no idea who you're referring to LOL

 

[knudson81]

 

On 2/20/2024 at 2:00 PM, Pepperturbo said:

Didn't actually test the shaft, just reviewed the shaft's specs, and found them too close to my TR Blue.   I have 2 Red and 2 Blue fujikura shafts, including original and TR.  IMO, because of similarities, the new shaft in my hands, isn't going to offer any improvement.  Of the 3 blue shafts, TR fits me better because it has a stiffer butt of the 3, thus fits my fast tempo and transition.

 

The new Blue has a firm butt, and so does the original Blue.  However, TR Blue has a stiffer butt at 82, but not as stiff as my older Tour Spec at 78.

 

Original Blue is 65g, has 93 tip and 85 butt.

New Ventus Blue 65.5g has 95 tip and 86 butt

TR Blue 68g has 94 tip and 82 butt

 

My 2013 Fuel Tour Spec 65g has 95 tip and 78 butt is closer to Ventus TR Black.

 

I have only put in a few swings on the 2024 Ventus Blue so far but I think it is a very similar feel to the original Ventus Blue. While the numerical difference might look to be small, the handle section feels softer than TR Blue. I will get a few more swings in with it today and will definitely compare the 3 Blue models soon.

[Pepperturbo]

37 minutes ago, knudson81 said:

 

 

I have only put in a few swings on the 2024 Ventus Blue so far but I think it is a very similar feel to the original Ventus Blue. While the numerical difference might look to be small, the handle section feels softer than TR Blue. I will get a few more swings in with it today and will definitely compare the 3 Blue models soon.

Thanks.  I expected a softer handle.  Great color.

[Mookie91]

5X delayed 🤷‍♂️

[GolfTurkey]

59 minutes ago, Mookie91 said:

5X delayed 🤷‍♂️

 

That's disappointing, I was about to order an ai Smoke with that shaft.

[Mookie91]

1 hour ago, GolfTurkey said:

 

That's disappointing, I was about to order an ai Smoke with that shaft.

Some are saying 4/1 

[nbigg]

I thought all the reviews would drop this morning. So far, crickets. Wonder if it’s just a new paint job and nothing more. Or I’m just expecting too much. Lol

[btyh]

1 hour ago, nbigg said:

I thought all the reviews would drop this morning. So far, crickets. Wonder if it’s just a new paint job and nothing more. Or I’m just expecting too much. Lol

Basically a new paint job. But it's worth picking up on the bst for a discount.

[LeftDash14]

 

“Minimizing miss hit shots through stability” 

 

 

I play Ventus blue 6x/tx in driver & 7x in fairway. It’s an amazing product. I’d love to see some data from tour player testing/“enzo” to show the upside in the new product. It looks great & I may buy one for fun but I’m struggling with how I’ll get more ballspeed when I’m getting 1.49/1.50 smash on good swings. 

[GolfTurkey]

2 hours ago, nbigg said:

I thought all the reviews would drop this morning. So far, crickets. Wonder if it’s just a new paint job and nothing more. Or I’m just expecting too much. Lol

 

I saw an interview with someone from Fuji claiming that 85% of players were getting an extra 2-3 mph BS. 

 

That's a big claim and I've placed my order for the ai Smoke Max with the 5X, I figure I've got a month to change the shaft to something else if the reviews don't meet the claims.

[third-times-a-charm]

12 hours ago, GolfTurkey said:

 

I saw an interview with someone from Fuji claiming that 85% of players were getting an extra 2-3 mph BS. 

 

That's a big claim and I've placed my order for the ai Smoke Max with the 5X, I figure I've got a month to change the shaft to something else if the reviews don't meet the claims.

vs their prev model or other shafts?

[HarborMike]

21 minutes ago, third-times-a-charm said:

vs their prev model or other shafts?

Possibly if they were actually fit into the shaft (by the Fujikura staff) vs. buying off-the-rack/not fitted. But yeah, 85% for 2-3 mph ball speed is a big claim. Unfortunately, most fitters don’t give quite the TLC as the Fujikura fitters with Enzo technology in their fitting studio. 
 

With that said, mine will be here next week to go into my PXG Black Ops driver. Was fitted into the older model when fitted at PXG. Was super straight and hard to get offline. Decided to wait and hold out for the newer 2024 model. Hopefully it’s a seamless transition.

Edited March 1 by HarborMike

[jetmech879]

25 minutes ago, third-times-a-charm said:

vs their prev model or other shafts?

Vs the original Ventus blue. Bold claim so what can I do but buy one for fun to try🤣. I should have it in hand tomorrow 😁

[J_Birdie]

2-3 BS would be amazing. I wanna see some numbers

[LeftDash14]

 

🤐

[GolfTurkey]

4 hours ago, third-times-a-charm said:

vs their prev model or other shafts?

yep, as @jetmech879 answered , their previous model.

[Trippels]

1 hour ago, LeftDash14 said:

 

🤐

So they've already got the velocore plus black and red in the video, strange they delay them for release

[nbigg]

1 hour ago, LeftDash14 said:

 

🤐

First sighting of the red and black for me. Feels like a paid advertisement more than an actual review but very positive nonetheless. Thanks for sharing

[phizzy30]

28 minutes ago, Trippels said:

So they've already got the velocore plus black and red in the video, strange they delay them for release

Probably fine tuning and doing final testing before official release. 

[LeftDash14]

59 minutes ago, phizzy30 said:

Probably fine tuning and doing final testing before official release. 

The new shaft graphics in general look great. I just spent an hour testing equipment in my Tx Blue. Only getting 1.48-1.49 smash at 115 club head speed. Maybe this is the missing link 🤣

[PSUJJH86]

4 hours ago, Trippels said:

So they've already got the velocore plus black and red in the video, strange they delay them for release

When are they supposed to be released, again?

[Redbird]

Mine will be here tomorrow.  😈

[LeftDash14]

5 minutes ago, Redbird said:

Mine will be here tomorrow.  😈

Go to Trackman and test it side to side vs og blue! Jk (sorta)

 

Hope its great!

[GolfTurkey]

On 3/1/2024 at 12:42 PM, GolfTurkey said:

I've placed my order for the ai Smoke Max with the 5X

 

As per usual, the 100% guaranteed way to make a club perform is to order its replacement.

 

I can't remember the last time I drove it better than today.

 

[Avidswampthing66]

9 hours ago, LeftDash14 said:

 

🤐

While I was watching this all I could think was "YO bro, that's the shaft from the good good video, how do I get one"  Link in description...

[BubbaBallesteros]

16 hours ago, nbigg said:

First sighting of the red and black for me. Feels like a paid advertisement more than an actual review but very positive nonetheless. Thanks for sharing

[btyh]

Should have made the black plus in a dark grey with this new matte look

[HarborMike]

16 hours ago, phizzy30 said:

Probably fine tuning and doing final testing before official release. 

They had different release dates with the original versions too. Blue was in the spring of 2019 and black and red were released together later in the fall. I’m thinking they’ll come out a lot sooner, but probably wanted to get the blues out the door first since it’s targeted towards a bigger market of golfers. 

[jlaw27]

Just picked up my 6x. Gonna throw a grip on it and hit the range this afternoon 

[PSUJJH86]

10 hours ago, jlaw27 said:

Just picked up my 6x. Gonna throw a grip on it and hit the range this afternoon 

Well….?!