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Fujikura launches new Atmos Tour Spec shafts on PGA Tour

Fujikura’s new Atmos Tour Spec shafts made their official debut on the PGA Tour last week, where several players were testing them in their metal woods.

The new shafts are “designed and developed for the tour,” according to Fujikura, and distinct because of their “flighted” design. They’re available in three different models and will sell for $300 each when they’re released on March 1.

Fujikura describes the Atmos Tour Spec shafts as “flighted” because of their progressive construction, which seeks to help golfers optimize their performance with each of their metal woods. Each Atmos Tour Spec shaft is designed with the same flex in its handle section, giving all three shafts a similar feel, but the construction of each model’s mid and tip sections are different to create three distinct trajectories.

• Atmos Tour Spec Red: Highest-launching Atmos shaft
• Atmos Tour Spec Blue: Middle-launching Atmos shaft
• Atmos Tour Spec Black: Lowest-launching Atmos shaft

The Atmos Tour Spec Black has the stiffest mid and tip sections to create the lowest trajectory, while the Atmost Tour Spec Red has the softest mid and tip sections to create the highest trajectory. The Atmos Tour Spec Blue fills the middle ground.

More weights and flexes will be available for PGA Tour players to test this week at the Career Builder Challenge in La Quinta, Calif. The shafts will also be available for golfers to test at the PGA Merchandise Show January 24-27 in Orlando, Fla.

Related: See what GolfWRX Members are saying about the Atmos Tour Spec shafts in our forum. 

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Best hybrids 2024: Expert fitters recommend the hybrids for your game

At GolfWRX, we believe the best hybrid for your game is going to be the one that gives you the greatest opportunity to both score and save shots during your round of golf.

In 2024, we have seen a continued expansion of hybrid options from every manufacturer with models designed to fit golfers of all skill levels and clubhead speeds. Some manufacturers offer models all the way down to 8-iron-replacement lofts.

That being said, ultimately the best way to find the best hybrid or hybrids for you is to work with a professional fitter using a launch monitor and gap them accordingly. The difficult part is a lot of people don’t have easy access to fitters, launch monitors, and club builders — so at GolfWRX, we have done a lot of the work for you.

We want to give you the tools and information to go out and find what works best for you, and we’re offering recommendations based on exactly what you need from your hybrids.

We have again broken our 2024 best hybrid list into two categories.

• Best hybrid for golfers seeking forgiveness
• Best hybrid for golfers seeking versatility

We reached out to our trusted fitters to discuss how they sort through the hybrid club options available to golfers. Forgiveness and versatility were the highest-ranked choices.

Most versatile hybrids of 2024

Titleist TSR2

“Forgiving speed and performance,” is the branding for the TSR2. TSR2 hybrids remain slightly longer with a classical shape. Center of gravity is lower and deeper in the TSR2 for higher launch and maximum forgiveness.

For more information, check out our launch piece.

In all of the G430 fairway woods and hybrids, Ping developed Carbonfly Wrap in a bid to deliver more distance by positioning the CG closer to the face line in design to maximize ball speed, resulting in higher, longer carries. The lightweight composite crown wraps into the heel and toe sections of the skirt, creating weight savings of 10 grams, which are reallocated to achieve a lower CG and increase ball speed.

Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke

Leveraging the company’s new Ai Smart Face, Callaway’s Paradym Ai Smoke hybrid has been reshaped and features a larger profile for greater forgiveness and a refined sole camber for better turf interaction. The Tungsten Speed Cartridge is positioned in the front of the club for lower spin and ease of launch.

TaylorMade Qi10 Rescue

The Qi10 Rescue is designed with an all-new Carbon Crown that helps free up weight for improved weight distribution in the heads. The club has split internal weighting to achieve more distance and a higher launch.

TaylorMade Qi10 Tour Rescue

The Qi10 Tour Rescue model features a C300 face with a more compact look and a higher-toe design. It’s designed for better players who seek to combine distance and control with iron-like turf interaction, workability, and precision.

Most forgiving hybrids of 2024

TaylorMade Qi10 Max Rescue

Qi10 Max Rescue clubs are designed with all-new Carbon Crowns that help free up weight for improved weight distribution in the heads. The Qi10 Max has an ultra-low CG (center of gravity) and a shallow face height for even higher launch and greater forgiveness.

Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke HL

Designed for players with moderate to average swing speeds who are looking to hit the ball higher to maximize carry distance, the Paradym Ai Smoke HL leverages the company’s new Ai Smart Face. It features a larger profile for greater forgiveness and a refined sole camber for better turf interaction. The Tungsten Speed Cartridge is positioned in the front of the club for lower spin and ease of launch.

Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max Fast

The Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max Fast is designed for moderate-swing-speed players. In addition to Ai Smart Face, Max Fast features a larger profile for greater forgiveness and a refined sole camber for better turf interaction. The Tungsten Speed Cartridge is positioned in the front of the club for lower spin and ease of launch.

Titleist TSR1

Titleist’s new TSR1 hybrids are built with a larger, “wood-like” size to help golfers find more speed and forgiveness. They’re also built 0.5 inches longer than standard to provide additional assistance in creating speed.

Best hybrid of 2024: Meet the fitters

• Adam Rathe: Club Champion
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• Adam Seitz: Club Champion
• Aidan Mena: Club Champion
• Alex Dice: Carl’s Golfland
• Alex Praeger: Club Champion
• Ben Giunta: The Tour Van
• Blake Smith, PGA: True Spec
• Bo Gorman: True Spec
• Brad Coffield: Carl’s Golfland
• Brett Ott: Club Champion
• Brian Riley: Club Champion
• Cameron Scudder: Club Champion
• Carmen Corvino: True Spec
• Christian Sandler: Club Champion
• Clare Cornelius: Cool Clubs
• Dan Palmisano: Club Champion
• Dane Byers: Club Champion
• Darren Joubert: Club Champion
• Dennis Huggins: Club Champion
• Drew Koch: Club Champion
• Eric Touchet: Touchet Performance Golf
• Erik Gonzales: Club Champion
• Evan Morrison: Club Champion
• Gus Alzate: True Spec
• Jake Medlen: Stripe Show Club Fitters
• Jake Woolston: Club Champion
• Jake Wynd: Club Champion
• Jay Marino: Club Champion
• Jeremy Olsen: Club Champion
• Jim Yenser: Club Champion
• Joe Stefan: Club Champion
• Joey Simon, PGA: Club Champion
• Jonathan Kaye: Club Champion
• Jordan Patrick: True Spec
• Jordan Rollins: Club Champion
• Kevin Arabejo: Club Champion
• Kevin Downey: Club Champion
• Kirk Oguri: Pete’s Golf
• Kyle Lane: Club Champion
• Kyle Murao: Club Champion
• Marc Roybal: True Spec
• Mark Hymerling: Club Champion
• Mark Knapp: Carl’s Golfland
• Matt Miller: Club Champion
• Matt Rish: Club Champion
• Matthew Gandolfi: Club Champion
• Mike Martysiewicz: Club Champion
• Mike Weis: Club Champion
• Mitch Schneider: Club Champion
• Nicholas Barone: Club Champion
• Nick Sherburne: Club Champion
• Nick Waterworth: Haggin Oaks
• Preston Vanderfinch: Club Champion
• Rick Lane: Club Champion
• Rob Anderson, PGA: Club Champion
• Russell Hubby: Club Champion
• Ryan Fisher: Grips Golf
• Ryan Grimes: Club Champion
• Ryan Johnson: Carl’s Golfland Bloomfield Hills
• Sam Kim: True Spec
• Scott Sikorski: Club Champion
• Scott Felix: Felix Club Works
• Scott Trent: Club Champion
• Sean Pfeil: Club Champion
• Shaun Fagan: True Spec
• Steve Harrow: Club Champion
• Tad Artrip: Club Champion
• Thomas Mattaini: Pull the Pin
• Tony Rhode: True Clubs
• William Buse: Club Champion
• William Cho: NovoGolf
• William Fields: Club Champion

The fitters consulted for this piece have accumulated data from thousands of fittings with golfers just like you. From beginners to tour players, their feedback and information can’t be undervalued.

Join the discussion about the best hybrids of 2024 in the forums.

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Whats in the Bag

Nelly korda witb 2024 (march).

• Nelly Korda’s WITB accurate as of her win at the Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship.

Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 Max (10.5 degrees) Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana GT 60 S

3-wood: TaylorMade Stealth 2 (15 degrees) Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Red 7 S

5-wood:  TaylorMade Stealth 2 (21 degrees) Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 7 S

Hybrid:  Ping G425 (26 degrees) Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue HB 7 S

Irons: TaylorMade P770 (5), TaylorMade P7MC (6-PW) Shafts: AeroTech SteelFiber i80 cw

Wedges: TaylorMade MG4 (50-09SB, 54-SB), Vokey Design WedgeWorks (58-T) Shafts: AeroTech SteelFiber i95 cw

Putter: Scotty Cameron Special Select Squareback 2 Prototype

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet

Ball: TaylorMade TP5x

From the Forums: Should I play a 3-wood or 5-wood?

In our forums, our members have been discussing 3-woods, 5-woods and bag setups. WRXer ‘Cole Fleming’ is currently unsure of his setup, and reached out to fellow members, saying:

“Thoughts on people playing 3 vs 5-wood? I have a high SS 118 with driver 280s + carry. I really never use my 3-wood now as my course doesn’t really have the need unless I move to the back tees. I usually carry it about 260+. I’m ultimately looking for something easier to hit and maybe start trying to use it off the tee some to keep me out of trouble.

I also play a 7-wood. Love it so don’t want them to be to0 close. Ive never even considered or looked at a 5-wood. I have a fitting today so I’m sure I could test them, but wanted somewhat of an idea going into it to tell the fitter so I’m not swinging so many clubs.”

And our members have been sharing their thoughts on the matter, as well as mentioning what has worked best for their game.

Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

• pu_golf88: “I’m dropping the 3 wood this year for a 5 wood. I hit my drivers a similar distance as you and find that my 3 wood isn’t a fairway finder, I really only use it if there’s a dogleg where a driver would go thru where I want to land the ball. I think a 5 wood goes far enough to use it as a fairway finder off the tee when I want more distance than hitting my 3 driving iron.”
• T626G: “I myself have decided to try a 5-wood. Never really had much luck or need with a 3-wood. Should be easier to hit. I’m going to cut it down a 1/2″ just to help control it and swing easier.”
• jedc: “Adjustable 5-wood turned down to 4-wood loft (and open looking face is nice). I had a fitting last month and really liked the PXG Black Ops 5-wood.”

Entire Thread: “From the Forums: Should I play a 3-wood or 5-wood?”

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Fujikura Pro Tour Spec Shaft Review

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The Fujikura Pro Tour Spec shaft has the same balance of kick and stability that the Pro does, but with a higher kick point and a slightly more stout feel.

Introduction

With three of their latest models, the Speeder, Fuel and Pro, Fujikura has introduced a standard and Tour Spec model.  While both versions of each line have been successful, it’s no surprise that the Tour Spec models are the ones that garner the most attention – who doesn’t love “Tour” equipment?  In this review, I’ll discuss the key differences between the Pro and the Pro Tour Spec so you can pick the right model for your game.

As you would expect, there is a pronounced difference in feel between the Fujikura Pro and Pro Tour Spec.  The first thing I noticed was that the Pro Tour Spec was much more stout – there’s less kick than the Pro given the same swing.  Beyond that, the kick point is a little bit higher, closer to the grip, than in the Pro.  Overall, this gives the shaft the feeling of more stability .

Even with these differences, I would still rate the Pro Tour Spec as being between the Speeder and Fuel lines in terms of feel.  It’s not as smooth or active as the Speeder, but it has more kick than the Fuel.

The Fujikura Pro Tour Spec has the same graphics as the Fujikura Pro, but in a black and white color scheme as opposed to black and blue.  For me, and everyone else who’s seen it, the graphics here check all the boxes: they’re unique and instantly recognizale without being distracting at address.  As a bonus, the black and white will look great with any driver, be it a traditional black crown or a wild Cobra orange.

Performance

On the launch monitor, the Fujikura Pro Tour Spec performed very similarly to the Pro, but with some small, predictable differences.  The launch and spin were both slightly lower, which is what I expected from a shaft with a higher kick point.  I attribute the differences in club head speed and ball speed to the fact that I felt more comfortable with the Pro Tour Spec compared to the Pro.  I could easily play either one, but I felt “in sync” with the Pro Tour Spec from the get go whereas I needed a few swings to get in a groove with the Pro.

What was interesting to me is that the trajectory difference between the Pro and Pro Tour Spec was much more pronounced when I tested them on the range.  The Fujikura Pro launched the ball noticeably higher, though the ball flight was still quite strong.  The Pro Tour Spec had a much lower, more penetrating trajectory .  With both shafts, my shots were ending up in approximately the same place, they just took different paths to get there.

In my opinion, Fujikura has produced another Tour Spec winner with the Pro Tour Spec shaft.  It hits a great middle ground between kick and stability, but has a little extra heft for the big hitters.  With this latest addition, Fujikura has rounded out a truly impressive 2014 line up.  If you need some extra horsepower in your driver, find your nearest Fujikura fitter.

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21 Comments

Hi Matt, Out of the two shafts, I take it you prefer the 73TS in stiff. My swing is about 108MPH with a quicker trainsition I’m trying to smooth out.

You think the X flex might be too much?

Yes, I preferred the TS. As for a recommendation, I wouldn’t buy anything without a proper fitting with a Fujikura Charter dealer.

Hi Matt, I have read many of your reviews and these spin rates look like the lowest you have had. This shaft looks almost ideal for you if you could increase your launch angle closer to the 17 degree mark and maintain these spin rates. Is it possible to achieve the launch angle with this shaft? Just wondering? Using the 17/1700 rule for maximum distance.

First, it’s important to recognize that 17/1700 is not a rule, it’s a product of TaylorMade marketing. Optimum launch and spin are relative to ball speed. Beyond that, the numbers that we post should not be used for apples-to-apples comparisons. Shafts are tested at different times and under varying conditions, so they’re only there as a rough guide to how the shaft performed for the reviewer. All that said, there’s no reason a player couldn’t launch the Pro Tour Spec at 17* with the right head and swing.

Looking for a 3 wood shaft for 915F. I currently have TEE CB5 with Ka’ali 70x. From time to time it gets a little spinny and balloons on me. I’m trying to decide between this Fuji Pro TS, Aldila Rogue silver 110 or Diamana W. All in 70-80g range. Do you prefer one over the other? Thanks

All three are quality. I would make a decision in a fitting where I tested each one.

I currently am playing an 8.5 Srixon driver with the graphite design AD-BB8x and my ball flight is a little lower than i would prefer. My old instructor told me to look into this shaft in 80g or 90g version. would this shaft launch higher than my current shaft? my sping speed is 118 and my carry is 255 total 285 with current set up. Thank You

If you’re only getting 255 carry with 118 swing speed, either you’re greatly exaggerating your SS or you are in desperate need or a fitting. You’re leaving up to 40 yards of carry on the table. I don’t make any recommendations about shafts here because no one can do a good job with that over the internet. You need to find a fitter that can let you try these shafts to find out what they actually do for you.

Hi there,i was wondering how would you compare the 2 shafts , I am comparing the Speeder Evo TS in stiff and Pro 63 TS in stiff. My club head speed is 92-95mph, moderate tempo. I like a low to mid launch and looking for more accuracy/dispersion and distance, like we all. Which would be the one to go for. Cheers

I would recommend a high quality fitting. Investing several hundred dollars in a shaft based on a guess is not a smart play.

Where is the balance point on this shaft? Tip or high balance point?

Neither tip nor high, it’s well balanced.

Hi Could you tell what is the lowest spin and launch shaft in the fujikura range

The shaft that actually produces the lowest launch and spin will vary by the individual. Fitting is everything.

What is the difference between the Hybrid Fujikura PRO 73 HB- S 42 76.00G and the PRO 80h Fujikura? I was fitted with the 73 HB and received the PRO 80h so just want to be sure I’ve got the right shaft or best available based on my fitting. Thanks, David

I’m not well versed enough in the hybrid line up to answer that question. I would suggest contacting Fujikura.

So I know I am diving into an old thread. Is this the same shaft that is coming in the Titleist 917? Is so how does this compare to the Mitsubishi Rayon Diamana ‘Ahina? I worked at a golf smith and in my down time tested with the Ahina extra stiff and if far and away performed the best for me. Just curious if I should front the cash for the upgrade or go with this.

The aftermarket, “real deal” Diamana Ahina does not come stock in any driver to my knowledge.

I went through an hour long fitting a few years ago and was fitted in a Taylor Made R1 set at optimal launch and 3 degrees open so I wouldn’t keep overcooking it or hooking it. It was an X stiff too. Long story short, I went out and played with it for a few rounds and borrowed my friend’s Taylor Made RocketBallz Stage 2 non-adjustable 10.5 in stock stiff and boomed it 15 yards past my R1. I now play my RBZ stage 2 in 10.5 stiff and love it.

Curious what loft and driver head you used to test the Pro and Pro Tour Spec? Thanks!

I believe it was a PING G or G30 LS Tec, 9.5 or 10.

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