Fujikura has grabbed the headlines this year with the historic performances in the professional game, so here’s a breakdown of each Ventus driver shaft.
Fujikura’s Ventus range has taken the professional game by storm, with the Black model alone sweeping all four men’s majors in 2025. This sort of dominance has putt the golf world on notice.
As part of the Ventus range Fujikura has released four shafts, Red, blue, Black and White. Each promise their own unique and different launch, spin, and stability characteristics, so choosing the right one is imperative for better performance out on the golf course.
We put each Ventus shaft through its paces head-to-head to see just how good they really are and if they live up to the hype. From higher-launching forgiveness to low-spin consistency, here’s what you can expect from each shaft…
Fujikura Ventus Red – Higher Launch, Forgiving Stability
The Ventus Red is designed with a stiff handle, stable midsection, and a slightly softer tip. That profile helps players add launch and keep the ball airborne without excessive spin. In testing, our PGA Pro Jack Backhouse found it delivered four miles per hour more ball speed than a stock shaft, and cut spin by around 400 rpm. These are impressive numbers that ultimately lead to a 14-yard gain in carry off the tee.
Additionally, Jack felt it was a lot easier to fight the centre of the club face with a stiffer tip. Finding the sweet spot was more accessible than what he experienced with a stock shaft.
What stood out most was the forgiveness. Even on thin strikes the spin rates still held up and were extremely playable, whereas the stock shaft ballooned. For golfers who need help launching the ball or tend to be low-spin hitters, the Red offers a lively yet controlled feel that still tightens dispersion and doesn’t result in wayward strikes off the tee.
All in all, this can definitely be considered a brilliant fit for players wanting extra launch and a touch more carry without losing control.
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Fujikura Ventus Blue – Balanced Performance with Extra Distance
Often described as the ‘all-rounder’ of the line, the Ventus Blue is designed to blend stability with versatility. The tip is firmer than Red, which you can feel. This helps to produce a lower, more penetrating flight with reduced spin. In testing, Jack found it produced the fastest ball speeds of the day, up to 164 mph, and carried around 8 yards further than Red, peaking at nearly 280 yards.
Despite its firmer feel, the Blue maintained a very playable trajectory. Off-centre strikes still performed respectably, and testers reported excellent consistency across multiple shots. For many, this shaft strikes the ideal balance between distance and dispersion.
Although it does feel harder to work the ball with, compared to the Ventus Red shaft. Jack noted he felt he was required to work a bit harder when swinging the golf club, because of the stiffness.
This is definitely the sweet spot of the range for us. It’s long, stable, and consistent. If you’re unsure which Ventus is for you, we recommend you start here.
Fujikura Ventus Black – Tour-Level Stability
This is the one that has got everyone talking on tour. The Ventus Black is Fujikura’s most demanding profile, with a stiff handle, stiff midsection, and ultra-stiff tip. It is designed for players with faster swing speeds and prefer not to feel any lag throughout their swing.
As soon as Jack got his hands on it he said he could feel its aura. The design is really cool, sleek and deep down its the shaft we all want to put in the bag. After all if it is good enough for Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy’s drivers, then it should be for the club golfer.
In his review, Jack said it felt a bit like swinging a lamp post, but its purpose is clear, to offer maximum stability and dispersion control.
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Distance wasn’t its strongest suit Jack discovered. it produced slightly less ball speed and similar carry to the Blue Ventus, but every shot launched with desirable consistency. Spin, launch, and carry numbers stayed tightly grouped, just as Fujikura promises.
This certainly won’t be the golf club shaft for everyone, but if you generate high clubhead and are looking to find more fairways, then this is the shaft you want.
Final Thoughts
Across the board of our testing, the Ventus line outperformed a stock shaft by 15–20 yards of carry and significantly tighter dispersion. Red helps with launch, Blue balances speed and control, and Black locks down dispersion for elite ball strikers.
For golfers serious about lowering scores, an upgrade to a fitted Ventus shaft could be worth multiple shots per round – and, as the pros have shown in 2025, it can be a winning formula.
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