Alright – the info we’ve all been waiting for.  The latest shaft for Fujikura – the Motore Tour – will have 13 models.  The numbering system for the Tour player shafts start at 1.1 and progress to 5.1, each with a different set of specs like launch, kickpoint, etc.  TaylorMade will feature three of the Motore shafts in their new line that are different than those in the the Tour player numbering system.  There is also a Motore hHybrid shaft that is 85g which will be available to the public.  The other publicly available shafts are 55g, 65g, and 75g.  There is not a release date for theTour model to the public, however the other Motore shafts should be in stores sometime in February 2009.

HIT = High Inertia Tip Technology: this stores more energy during the downswing and releases the energy just before impact while maintaining stability.  In addition, "smart" shaping of the tip enables these benefits while minimizing the weight.  This allows the tip end to accelerate faster than conventional tips.

Three weight shaft system: maximizes speed for all players which results in a tour proven ball flight.

The performance of the shafts is certified at the Fujikura Fit-On Academy.  Swing Sync methodology is used for designing the shafts for optimal flexural rigidity (EI).