Johnny Wunder tests Fujikura Ventus TR Black shaft

Golf equipment expert Johnny Wunder visited Fujikura headquarters in Carlsbad to evaluate the new Ventus TR Black VeloCore+ shaft.

Wunder, a 49-year-old golfer with a distinctive swing featuring multiple moving parts, compared the new TR model against his previous Ventus Black VeloCore+ 6-X setup. Testing showed improved ball speed of 164.9 mph and a launch angle of 10.7 degrees with the TR version, while maintaining similar spin rates around 2398 RPM. The TR Black uses Spread Tow carbon fiber in the handle for added torsional stiffness suited to aggressive transitions.

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Vokey reps adjusting SM11 wedges on wet Kikuyu grass at Riviera during Genesis Invitational.
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Vokey reps tackle Riviera's Kikuyu grass challenges with SM11 wedges

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At the Genesis Invitational, Titleist Vokey Tour representatives addressed unique challenges posed by Riviera Country Club's Kikuyu grass and wet conditions, adjusting players' SM11 wedges for optimal performance. Reps like Aaron Dill and Shane Dyel emphasized adapting sole grinds to maintain ideal strike points amid the moisture. These tweaks highlight the versatility of the new SM11 line, as seen in fittings and on-course changes.

Adrian Rietveld, the TaylorMade fitter who works with pros like Rory McIlroy, conducted a detailed session to customize the new Qi4D driver for Johnny Wunder, Golf.com's director of equipment. The fitting focused on matching the club's technology to Wunder's swing without altering his ingrained habits. Results showed improved consistency and eliminated his typical miss.

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Jimmy Walker, the 2016 PGA Championship winner, is testing regular flex graphite iron shafts to potentially ease his swing effort. The shafts have produced higher ball speeds while maintaining spin and launch. This trial highlights a shift from traditional heavy steel shafts on the PGA Tour.

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Cameron Young secured his first marquee PGA Tour victory at the Players Championship, using a distinctive set of Titleist clubs. He made recent adjustments to his driver and other clubs to optimize performance. The win came seven months after his breakthrough at the Wyndham Championship.

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