Should you buy a premium after-market driver shaft? Fujikura Ventus Black vs Blue vs Red

With the World #1, #2 and #3 golfers all playing Fujikura Ventus shafts, TG Test Pro Neil Wain and Equipment Editor Simon Daddow discuss what benefits premium after-market driver shafts bring to the table.

We also show how the Ventus TR Black, Blue and Red shafts compare in data, whilst offering buying advice as to who each will best suit.

[Murf]

Great review, I agree with the up grade, but like you said it does get very expensive, I up graded my TSR 3 driver with Graphite Design DI, but Tietilist has a nice deal only $200 up charge for a great shaft, I also up graded with my Callaway 7 wood with the Ventus red velocore but it was $350 in price, but like you stated I have the shafts now so if I wanted I could put another manufacturer tip on, just mentally it gives me more confidence lol because golf makes you mental lol!! Thanks guys love the 2023 reviews, a lot of work so Thanks!!

[GolfLifeGrandview]

I purchased the TR Blue 50S this past season. Saved some poor strike drives and my best strikes were better. I couldn’t be happier!

[jasonmaestre]

Can't believe the accuracy iv'e gained since switching to the ventus black. Both the black and the blue do a really good job keeping the spin down for that x-tra carry and the red is really nice with the fairway woods.

[zarlodious]

Ventus Blue 8 TX (non TR) seeing 300+ never gets old! Straight too!

[bamburo]

I guess that I’m the exception. Because of age my swing speed has become moderate (94mph) but I can honestly say that the Ventus TR Blue 55 R tipped 1.5 inches has given me a great feel and ball flight, and moreover has helped me to get rid of the nasty hook.

[thegolfingmusician]

Using the Red in my Tour Edge Exotics fairway woods and get great distance and dispersion. Highly recommend!

[chrisjzmarr]

Big fan of the blue, didn't find it gave me the best dispersion but lots of power. Would love to try the black but feel it's going to be a bit much for me.

[omarfarid]

Hi great review, where can I test these near London?

[moosehook]

Can you tell me what a stock Ventus Blue on a new "leftover" Taylor Made Sim 2 Max would have? Thanks!

[GOLFADDICT]

question ? would the HZRDUS SMOKE RED RDX suit me ... 58 years -11 handicap....90-94 mph driver speed....was thinking in the 5.5 flex....i am unable to test clubs so am ordering on line....was this shaft or the FUJI Ventus red really like your thoughts...cheers from Alberta

[shannon-the-cannon-Briggs]

Where is the best and nearest place to scarbrough that I can test the Ventus range of driver shafts please?

[timothywang]

Could I put black in my irons? And which spec
I'm swinging at around low 90s on my mid irons

[ryandavidtrapasso]

What I love is that I can play the red in its lightest weight in R like my swing speed wants and it still feels soft even though I don’t snap hook it off the planet. It’s a unicorn

[per_growth]

Are there fujikura ventus shafts for ladies swing speed?

[GRIFF]

Premium shafts are good, however looking at those number, there's not a massive difference between distances in previous video's. A lot of manufacturers stock shafts are also premium...the Hzrdus 4G in the TSR being a perfect example.

[jlar]

So basically speaking, manufacturers are making poor quality shafts and unless you pay for the quality upgrade you won’t get best results. Lame. How bout we make a good standard shaft since they’re charging over $600 for a new driver.

[Justwanthavefun_]

Just get a fitting for your clubs . Buying aftermarket shafts is a niche market for specific players whom have high swing speed and playing higher tournaments or just wasting your money.

[jporter]

Save the money and use it for golf lessons. In the end it will pay bigger dividends.