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The Fujikura Ventus White shaft is one of the softest, smoothest-feeling shafts I’ve tested. Very consistent for the smooth swinger.
Introduction
Just when I thought Fujikura was done with their latest Ventus line, having introduced updated versions of the Black, Blue, and Red, they announced a new addition. The Fujikura Ventus White is a lighter, softer option for players that need higher launch and spin but still want to take advantage of the consistency that has helped to fill the Ventus trophy case.
Looks
It will comes as no surprise that Fujikura kept the look of the Ventus White consistent with the Ventus Black [review HERE] and the rest of this line. They’ve developed an aesthetic that’s immediately recognizable on TV and at the course, so there’s no reason to deviate. The now-famous Ventus graphic sits just below the grip and above the light “Ventus” branding.
The most noteworthy thing about the Fujikura Ventus White is its color. I don’t think of white as a particularly bold color choice, but it stands out pretty dramatically in the shaft world. Among all the neon colors and bold designs, the Ventus White feels like a business suit among graphic t-shirts. Which isn’t a bad thing if you’re ready to get down to business.
Feel
The Fujikura Ventus White is the softest Ventus. According to Fujikura, it’s Soft in the handle, Medium in the middle, and Firm in the tip. For comparison, the Ventus Red is rated as Ultra-Stiff, Firm, Stiff and the Blue [review HERE] is Firm, Stiff, Ultra Stiff. The Ventus White also has the highest torque rating – 5.0 – which is substantially more than the second highest, the Ventus Red, at 3.8.
Leaving the realm of numbers and specs, the Fujikura Ventus White has one of the biggest wiggles I’ve seen in a bit. During the swing, it’s insanely smooth. It feels like it’s made out of rubber. It gives you no choice but to swing as smooth as it feels. There’s not a big, energetic kick – the shaft just operates on it’s own time and will not be rushed.
*I tested the Ventus White in 4-S, the heaviest, stiffest available, but I normally play a 6-X. This is not an apples-to-apples comparison with the other Ventus shafts.
Performance
When I started swinging the Fujikura Ventus White, I knew that I was going to have to be gentle. My first couple swings felt like 85%, and the results were mediocre – the ball flew left and right unpredictably. Then something clicked – I started thinking of the Ventus White like the GForce NXT-GEN [review HERE].
The GForce NXT-GEN is a training aid that genuinely changed how I swing the golf club. It taught me how to swing without stressing the shaft. It feels like swinging at 60%, but the instant I started doing that, the Ventus White came to life. The ball flight became predictable, and the shaft showed it’s ability to create speed.
Once I synched up with the Fujikura Ventus White, I saw a steady diet of draws. Surprisingly, I was able to manufacture a variety of shot shapes, but the draw is what the Ventus White did best. As long as I kept my swing – particularly the transition – mellow, the draws were gentle and playable. And, relative to my effort, the ball speed was excellent. My numbers here aren’t anywhere near my normal best, but I was fitting my swing speed to the shaft.
Turning to launch and spin, Fujikura bills the Ventus White as medium/high spin and high launch. This is the highest spin and highest launch Ventus; the Ventus Red [review HERE] is closest with medium spin and medium/high launch. For me, the launch and spin were not particularly high, but that’s about my personal interaction with the shaft. In my hands, the Ventus White was more like mid/high launch with mid/low spin because of the draws I was consistently hitting.
The Fujikura Ventus White is available in just one weight – 49.5 grams. There are three flexes offered: R2, regular, and stiff.
Conclusion
The Fujikura Ventus White does exactly what it claims, offering golfers a lighter, softer shaft that still has the consistency that has made Ventus famous. If you’re looking for a shaft that can help you produce more speed or keep the ball in the air longer, give this a try with your favorite Fujikura fitter.
Visit Fujikura HERE
He founded Plugged In Golf in 2013 with the goal of helping all golfers play better and enjoy the game more.
Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters.
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4 Comments
Did you give Meeker a chance to hit this? He seems the more likely profile for this shaft.
Alex,
Meeker and I live 1,000 miles apart, so joint reviews are not a possibility.
-Matt
Hi , Matt. Wondering if there are going to be reviews for Graphite Designs’ Game Changer (GC) & Conquest (CQ) shafts. Recently tested some pipes & was told I need my spin to come up , because , my ss is anemic. GC & CQ are both on the higher end of spin/launch chart. I know you seem to like the low/lows , but , I would like to possibly get a read on where these would fit in numbers wise. Thanks. Always love Plugged In Golf reviews. Happy golfing & have a great day.
Grant,
I will reach out to Graphite Designs about these now. Thanks for the question!
Best,
Matt