Golf News Magazine | Pro Tour News | Interviews & Golf Travel https://golfnews.co.uk/ The UKs no 1 most read Golf Magazine Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:14:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://golfnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-GN0125_01_Cover_masthead_stack_noline-32x32.jpg Golf News Magazine | Pro Tour News | Interviews & Golf Travel https://golfnews.co.uk/ 32 32 216808453 Fujikura Unveils Next-Gen VENTUS TR Blue With Enhance Technology https://golfnews.co.uk/golf-equipment-and-gear/fujikura-unveils-next-gen-ventus-tr-blue-with-enhance-technology/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:14:59 +0000 https://golfnews.co.uk/?p=31609 Fujikura has lifted the lid on the next evolution of its hugely successful VENTUS range with the introduction of the new VENTUS TR Blue, featuring upgraded VeloCore+ Technology designed to deliver even greater stability, feel and consistency. Building on one of the most trusted profiles in modern shaft design, the new VENTUS TR Blue is aimed at golfers seeking powerful, controlled performance without sacrificing the familiar mid-launch, low-spin characteristics that made the original TR Blue such a standout. Engineered for […]

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Fujikura has lifted the lid on the next evolution of its hugely successful VENTUS range with the introduction of the new VENTUS TR Blue, featuring upgraded VeloCore+ Technology designed to deliver even greater stability, feel and consistency.

Building on one of the most trusted profiles in modern shaft design, the new VENTUS TR Blue is aimed at golfers seeking powerful, controlled performance without sacrificing the familiar mid-launch, low-spin characteristics that made the original TR Blue such a standout.


Engineered for Stability and Speed

Developed using Fujikura’s proprietary enso® 3D motion capture technology, the new shaft has been refined through extensive testing to enhance energy transfer, tighten dispersion and improve overall feel throughout the swing.

The result is a profile that maintains the DNA of the original VENTUS TR Blue while offering increased stability and smoother feedback at impact. According to Fujikura, more than 80 per cent of players tested recorded gains in clubhead speed, alongside better centred contact and improved clubface awareness.


VeloCore+ Takes Performance Further

At the heart of the upgrade is the integration of VeloCore+, Fujikura’s latest material innovation. Paired with advanced spread tow fabric, the new construction delivers maximum consistency and added resistance to shaft deformation — particularly beneficial for players who load the shaft aggressively or fight a pull.

The enhanced stability allows golfers to swing with confidence, producing more consistent ball flights without altering the proven launch and spin window of the original model.

Fujikura VENTUS TR Blue VeloCore
Fujikura VENTUS TR Blue VeloCore

A Key Addition to the VENTUS Family

The new VENTUS TR Blue sits neatly between VENTUS Blue and VENTUS Black in the Fujikura lineup, offering a compelling low-spin option for a wide range of swing types. Available in weights from 50g to 90g and flexes from Regular through to Extra Stiff, the shaft is designed for both driver and fairway wood setups.

Its arrival continues the remarkable momentum of the VENTUS brand, which in 2025 achieved a historic milestone by being the driver and wood shaft of choice for all four men’s Major Championship winners.


What Fujikura Says

TJ Spidle, Product Manager at Fujikura, said:
“The original TR Blue was such a trusted profile, so we wanted to keep what golfers already loved and see how far we could take it with VeloCore+.

As soon as testing began, the improvements were clear. We saw more stability, better centredness of contact and increased clubhead speed for the majority of players. The feedback matched the data perfectly.

For golfers looking for added stability and a smoother feel without losing the balance of the original TR Blue, this is a very compelling option — though, as always, proper fitting is key.”


Availability

The new VENTUS TR Blue with VeloCore+ Technology will be available at retail from January 9, 2026, through authorised Fujikura Global Charter Dealers and select OEM custom programmes. The shaft will carry an MSRP of $350.

With its blend of tour-proven pedigree and next-generation materials, the new VENTUS TR Blue looks set to be one of the most talked-about shaft launches heading into 2026.

Fujikura has over 600 Charter Dealers located across North America, Europe and Asia. Click here to find your local Charter Dealer with Fujikura’s Dealer Locator and get fit for VENTUS today.

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FUJIKURA HELPING TO DRIVE THE GAME’S FUTURE WITH UNDERRATED GOLF TOUR https://golfnews.co.uk/golf-equipment-and-gear/fujikura-helping-to-drive-the-games-future-with-underrated-golf-tour/ Fri, 25 Jul 2025 06:30:53 +0000 https://golfnews.co.uk/?p=30465 Fujikura the high performance golf shaft company has teamed up with UNDERRATED Golf for the 2025 Founded in 2022, UNDERRATED Golf aims to open up playing experiences and pathways in the game for young people from diverse cultures and underrepresented communities, overcoming obvious barriers such as financial constraints that are preventing more children from taking up the sport. The brainchild of two-time MVP and four-time NBA Champion Stephen Curry, UNDERRATED Golf is a purpose-driven business endeavor with an overarching commitment […]

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Fujikura the high performance golf shaft company has teamed up with UNDERRATED Golf for the 2025

Founded in 2022, UNDERRATED Golf aims to open up playing experiences and pathways in the game for young people from diverse cultures and underrepresented communities, overcoming obvious barriers such as financial constraints that are preventing more children from taking up the sport.

The brainchild of two-time MVP and four-time NBA Champion Stephen Curry, UNDERRATED Golf is a purpose-driven business endeavor with an overarching commitment to provide equity, access and opportunity for junior golfers.

Diverse communities remain significantly underrepresented in golf. With less than 2% of all golfers being Black or LatinX, UNDERRATED Golf has a vision to change this statistic, while also trying to close the gender gap by providing girls and young women the same opportunities as their male counterparts.

Following a thrilling start to proceedings in June at Eisenhower Golf Club in Colorado Springs and then at French Lick Resort in Indiana, and PGA West in Palm Springs, California, the final event of the regular season looms at the iconic TPC Sawgrass at Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, on August 4-6.

The Tour will conclude with the top 24 boys and girls advancing to The Curry Cup at Liberty National Golf Club in New Jersey.

WHERE IN THE UK?

What started as a US-only Tour expanded last year into Europe, which included a tournament at Walton Heath  Events in 2025 will be held at Foxhills Resort in Surrey, and Fairmont St Andrews, Scotland.

Fujikura has been the #1 driver shaft on the PGA Tour for the past five seasons, with more players having won with the brand’s shafts in their driver than any other manufacturer over the last three years, including the first three Majors of the 2025 season.

But in addition to supporting the world’s best players, the brand’s mission is to elevate every golfer’s game by helping them unlock greater potential in every swing – from beginners and club players to seasoned professionals and Major Champions.

TOUR PRO EXPERIENCE

By supporting the UNDERRATED Golf Tour, Fujikura will be on site throughout the season, including at The Curry Cup finals, offering driver and wood shaft fittings to the student-athlete competitors, providing the same opportunity and professionalism that is given to Tour players in the world’s most prestigious events.

Fujikura Ambassador and golf internet personality, Will Lowery, is also an ambassador for UNDERRATED Golf, highlighting an alliance and vision to help amplify the positive messages around the Tour.

David Schnider, President and CEO of Fujikura, said: “While Fujikura has built a name for itself helping the game’s top players compete in the game’s biggest events, we pride ourselves on being a brand that is here to help all golfers elevate their game.”

“It is important for Fujikura to support the UNDERRATED Golf Tour because it is helping shape the future of golf. By amplifying its mission, we are giving its players the same access to the best equipment and custom-fitting benefits that are trusted by the top players in the world.

“That kind of exposure can inspire confidence, elevate talent and help drive meaningful growth in diverse, underrepresented communities.”

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Making Major History: How Fujikura and VENTUS made it a clean sweep in 2025 https://golfnews.co.uk/golf-equipment-and-gear/making-major-history-how-fujikura-and-ventus-made-it-a-clean-sweep-in-2025/ Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:14:53 +0000 https://golfnews.co.uk/?p=30433 History was made at Portrush as Fujikura made it a clean sweep of winners across all four Major Championships in 2025.   In a season of unprecedented glory and worldwide wins, the position of Fujikura as the consistent choice of champions and the global leader in shaft innovation was confirmed with all four Major winners using VENTUS shafts in their driver – the first time a specialist driver shaft brand has achieved such a feat*.   Fujikura registered its first […]

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History was made at Portrush as Fujikura made it a clean sweep of winners across all four Major Championships in 2025.

 

In a season of unprecedented glory and worldwide wins, the position of Fujikura as the consistent choice of champions and the global leader in shaft innovation was confirmed with all four Major winners using VENTUS shafts in their driver – the first time a specialist driver shaft brand has achieved such a feat*.

 

Fujikura registered its first Major win in 2001, and over the last five years has become the most used driver shaft on the PGA Tour with countless more victories across golf’s biggest tournaments.

 

The 2025 Major Championship at Portrush demanded the very best in power and accuracy, due to the course’s tight and dog-legging fairways, and greens protected by devilish pot-bunkers and viscous run-off areas.

 

Ultimately, an ability to control the trajectory of the ball from the tee – as well as being able to attack the par 5s with confidence from the fairway – ensured the winner, Scottie Scheffler, remained in control over the closing two rounds after topping the leaderboard following Friday’s second round.

 

The win in Portrush was the second Major success of the year for Scheffler, following another runaway victory in the 107th PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. On both occasions, he was able to play with great control from the tee, utilizing the consistency in his long game with a VENTUS Black 7-X in his driver.

 

The American also trusted VENTUS in his wood shafts, using a VENTUS Black 8-X in his 3-wood (Royal Portrush and Quail Hollow), and VENTUS Black 9-X in his 7-wood (Quail Hollow). It was a shaft line-up that proved critical in delivering two of the most dominant wins of the season across two vastly different layouts.

 

Fujikura’s journey to making history began in April, with Master’s Champion Rory McIlroy showcasing the ultimate levels of power from the tee and fairway.

 

Before overcoming the pressure of a play-off, McIlroy had been able to stay in contention and control during regulation play by hitting fairway after fairway with a VENTUS Black 6-X in his driver. The Northern Irishman’s wood shaft line-up included VENTUS Black 8-X and VENTUS Black 9-X (3-wood and 5-wood respectively).

 

Of all the Major wins in 2025, there was none more thrilling than the third of the year in Pennsylvania, where JJ Spaun claimed the US Open at one of the toughest courses in Major Championship history at Oakmont.

 

Under the most intense pressure as players struggled with the course’s defences over the back nine on Sunday, Spaun was able to close out victory using the new VENTUS Black 6-X shaft in his driver with tournament-winning birdies at the 71st and 72nd holes, which included driving the green on the 314-yard par-4 17th.

 

Designed with advanced VeloCore+ technology – Spaun’s victory at Oakmont was the first Major win registered for the new line of VENTUS with VeloCore+ – the VENTUS Black 6-X shaft would provide the stability, accuracy and distance needed to overcome one of the most gruelling tests in golf.

 

Fujikura also backed up its position as the most used driver and wood shaft among the world’s best players. At the final Major of the year in Northern Ireland, an impressive 43.9% of the field chose the brand’s shafts in their driver (69 out of 157), with 39.3% of players trusting Fujikura in their wood shaft line-up.**

Tiger Woods welcomed Rory McIlroy to golf’s most exclusive club after his Masters triumph
Rory McIlroy used Fujikura (VENTUS Black) shaft in his driver to win The Masters

 

However, across all four Majors, the numbers prove even more impressive, with 44.9% trusting the brand’s shafts in their driver (255 players out of 568), and 40.7% playing Fujikura in their wood line-up.**

 

Eric Recher, Director of Marketing at Fujikura, said: “We are proud to have made history by supporting the winners of all four Major Championships in 2025.

 

“It is testament to the innovation and technology that goes into our driver and wood shafts that so many of the world’s best players rely on the consistency of VENTUS when the pressure is at its most intense.

 

“Fujikura’s success across the 2025 Majors only adds to our storied history of powering global victories across the professional tours. But we believe the innovation that goes into every product we make will ensure there is a VENTUS shaft option for every level of player throughout their woods and utility clubs.

 

“Whether you are chasing a Major or your best round at your local course, VENTUS and Fujikura’s full line-up of shafts are designed to elevate every player’s game.”

Purchase Fujikura driver shafts from authorized distributor ValueGolf.com

 

*Records taken from Darrell Survey

**All figures taken from Darrell Survey

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Fujikura extends VENTUS TR shaft range https://golfnews.co.uk/features/fujikura-extends-ventus-tr-shaft-range/ Tue, 09 Aug 2022 07:26:39 +0000 https://golfnews.co.uk/?p=15825 Leading shaft brand Fujikura has unveiled the latest additions to its popular VENTUS TR range of shafts, with the launch of the new VENTUS TR Red and VENTUS TR Black. The extended VENTUS TR line up now features three launch profiles – mid-high, mid, and low – that are designed specifically to stiffen torque in the section of the shaft where golfers need it most, leading to increased stability and consistency. While VeloCore Technology remains at the heart of all […]

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Leading shaft brand Fujikura has unveiled the latest additions to its popular VENTUS TR range of shafts, with the launch of the new VENTUS TR Red and VENTUS TR Black.

The extended VENTUS TR line up now features three launch profiles – mid-high, mid, and low – that are designed specifically to stiffen torque in the section of the shaft where golfers need it most, leading to increased stability and consistency.

While VeloCore Technology remains at the heart of all VENTUS TR products to provide an incredibly stable overall platform, an added layer of ultra-strong and ultra-lightweight ‘spread tow’ carbon fabric reinforces the mid/handle section to increase torsional stiffness. Each VENTUS TR profile provides similar feel to its original VENTUS counterpart, but with enhanced stiffness and reduced launch and spin.

Analytics carried out at Fujikura have shown one of the highest stress points of the shaft is the mid/handle section during the transition and downswing. Fujikura’s engineers targeted this specific section in VENTUS TR shafts to reduce twist and ovalisation, providing golfers maximum stability and consistency for straighter shots and improved mishits.

Talking about the new models, Spencer Reynolds, Fujikura Product and Brand Manager, said: “Any time we incorporate a new technology into a shaft offering, it’s always in the conversation to expand and integrate that technology into additional profiles. The immediate adoption, success, and performance gains we saw from VENTUS TR Blue led us to enhance the line with additional profiles.

“Expanding VENTUS TR offerings provides fitters more options in the VENTUS line to fit, and ultimately help a wider range of players improve the performance of their drivers and fairway woods. With six VENTUS profiles available with varying performance characteristics, the VENTUS line is truly firing on all cylinders.”

Launched in 2019, VENTUS has quickly become Fujikura’s best-selling shaft line. It was the most played driver and wood shaft during the 2020/21 PGA Tour Season and continues to be the most played in the 2021/22 season. In its first year on global Tours, VENTUS TR Blue has already been used by players in drivers and fairways to rack up an impressive number of wins, including The Players Championship, The Open Championship, The Senior Open Championship and multiple wins on the DP World Tour. The current No.2 ranked player in the world uses TR Blue in both his driver and 3-wood.

VENTUS TR Red and Black shafts are available in a wide variety of weights and flexes across all profiles; TR Red (R2-X flex, 59g– 89g), TR Black (S-X flex, 59g – 89). They will be available at retail later this month through authorised Fujikura dealers and select OEM custom programmes.

For more details, visit www.fujikuragolf.com/ventus-tr

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