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The Gear Dive Special Edition: Fujikura Tour rep Marshall Thompson on the Ventus shaft and the buzz surrounding it

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Johnny Wunder had a chat with Fujikura’s Marshall Thompson, the company’s Fitting and Tour Representative, about the popularity of the new Ventus, thanks to its dispersion-tightening VeloCore technology.

The shaft, which debuted at the 2018 Safeway Open, has found its way into the bags of a number of players. Patrick Reed put the Ventus 6X in his driver at the WGC-Mexico Championship, and most recently, Jimmy Walker, Lucas Glover, and Morgan Hoffman all put the Ventus in their drivers for the Honda Classic. According to Fujikura, there are nine Ventus shafts in play in the tournament, the most of the season.

Below the embed is a portion of Wunder and Thompson’s conversation, and we’ve included time stamps for the rest of the talk as well.

JW: How’s the Ventus shaft doing on Tour?

MT: It’s a part that was missing from our lineup. We Enso-verified it with all the cameras, and it just tested really, really well. It minimized the clubface…twisting through impact, and we noticed that guys were hitting it more centered on the face. Vertical and horizontal impact locations significantly improved. If you’re hitting it center face, you’re getting a little more ball speed. It’s a very straight-flying shaft. There’s not a lot of movement either right or left in it, because I think guys are hitting it more centered. When you start hitting it toe side or heel side…that gear effect comes into play…

Like Atmos, when it started out, guys weren’t familiar with the part. By [the] Honda [Classic], we had like 30 in play. This year, it was kind of the same thing…we’ve had like 15 guys put it in the bag…and it’s growing…

Guys are finally figuring out which driver head–you know, there’s a lot of free agents out there…and they’re testing all the different OEMs. Once they finally settle on a head, they’re trying different shafts…

2:40: Enso testing…

4:15: The primacy of ball speed in shafts has started to give way to a stability focus…

7:00: Shafts allowing players to find speed in different ways

8:30: Key Ventus technologies…

MT: T1000g was a product that we used in the past for some of the Speeder Evolution projects…this is three times stiffer than that…and it’s how we laid that material on that mandrel that is the unique story. It’s VeloCore technology. It’s velocity at its core…you have fibers that run down the length of the shaft at zero degrees, and you have fibers that run at a 45-degree angle, and those are called bias sheets and bias layers…the ones that run down the length of the shaft, those effect bending stiffness, and the ones that run at a 45-degree angle, those effect twisting stiffness. So, what we did was we have a multi-material bias core that’s made up of that pitch 70 ton material…which is three times stronger than your standard mod, mixed in with an HR 40, and those run on the bias sheet…so that’s how we were able to minimize the head from twisting at impact…from those multi-materials layered up…

We made the tip section incredibly stable. We also have an accelerated taper rate, and that’s where a lot of players are getting that incredibly smooth feel from, and they’re able to load that product, but they’re getting that…stability down low from that tip section.

…We only had seven parts when we showed up to the Safeway, and we got two of them in play immediately. By the time we started the season, we had more parts available, and you’re getting more guys who are willing to test…this is the first time I’ve had Tour pros call me and go, “What is this shaft? I’ve seen it everywhere, and I’m dying to hit it.”

11:10: Available weights in the Ventus…

11:30: What player most benefits from the Ventus?

12:50: The Ventus buzz…

 

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  1. martin barrier

    Feb 28, 2019 at 9:11 pm

    The Fujikura Ventus is a great shaft with a good feel and it does work. This shaft creates less twisting and reduces the torque factor which will allow for better center hits.

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Golf’s Perfect Imperfections: Amazing Session with Performance Coach Savannah Meyer-Clement

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In this week’s episode, we spent some time with performance coach Savannah Meyer-Clement who provides many useful insights that you’ll be able to implement on the golf course.

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Golf’s Perfect Imperfections: Live from Mexico Open + Insight on how the pros stay ready

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In this week’s podcast, we are catching up with Shawn on his experience at the Mexico Open and we dive into some of the techniques pros are using to stay ahead of the game.

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GPI: 3,000 years and no change in how we exercise our bodies…until now

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EMS (Electro Muscle Stimulation) training is a highly effective and time-efficient workout that can benefit people of all ages and fitness levels. It involves using a special suit that delivers electrical impulses to the muscles, causing them to contract and work harder than they would during traditional exercise. The Team at Wisdom in Golf has partnered with the Katalyst team, which has sought to bring EMS training at the leisure of your own home. Their ultimate goal is to help everyone develop with this technology at their own pace.

In a recent podcast, we did, with the CEO & Founder of Katalyst, Bjoern Woltermann, set the tone for what the EMS training is all about and what potential it has for every golfer out there, amateur or professional:

[Minute 02:09] “We’re talking about a new way of working out for the first time in 3000 years. Because for 3000 years, if we think about it, the Olympic Games are still the same, right? We wrestle, and we throw things, and we run, and we lift things. You know, it sure to be a rock, and now it’s a little bit more refined, but at the End of the day, we measure how much we can lift over our head. That’s literally what we measure.” – Bjoern Woltermann, CEO & Founder of Katalyst

This technology has been used for decades in physical therapy and rehabilitation settings but is now gaining popularity as a workout tool. One of the main benefits of EMS training is that it allows people to achieve maximum results in minimal time. A 20-minute EMS session can be equivalent to a two-hour traditional gym workout. This is especially beneficial for busy professionals and those with hectic schedules who struggle to find time for exercise.

Whether you want to lose weight, build muscle, or improve your overall health, EMS can help you achieve your objectives more efficiently than traditional exercise. Another advantage of EMS training is that it can be customized to suit individual needs and fitness goals. Within a month (Mid-March to Late-April) of utilizing the Katalyst Suit, the team at Wisdom in Golf claims to have seen profound gains in their golf swing, improvement with mind and body connection that is enhanced by the suit, and a better sense of well being.

Here is what Shawn said after using it for a month:

[Minute 35:09] “I did notice in the last week and a half I feel stronger over the ball, and I’m feeling more capable, and that’s, that’s a really fun feel to have for your confidence. So then I proceed to go through my practice session […] my beginning clubhead speed lately has been 102mph-104mph, and I can ramp it up to 110mph-112mph clubhead speed, and that’s pretty much where I have been staying. Last year it was at 114mph clubhead speed”, [35:53],” I haven’t been at 117mph clubhead speed since my 40s, I’m 57 years old, so I ramp it up to 114mph, Wow that’s pretty cool!”,[36:52],” Here I am at a 117mph clubhead speed at 57 years old, and I’m thinking I’m the king of the world right now, and then when I had a nice moment of gratitude, and I thought of you guys {Katalyst Team}.” – Shawn Clement

Furthermore, EMS is low impact and can be adapted to suit all fitness levels, making it an excellent option for people of all ages and abilities. It’s also ideal for those with joint or mobility issues, as the electrical stimulation can be used to target specific muscles without putting additional stress on the joints. Overall, EMS training is a highly effective and versatile workout tool that can benefit every demographic. With its time-saving and customizable approach, it’s no wonder why it’s quickly becoming a popular choice for those looking to achieve maximum results in minimal time.

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