Equipment

Fujikura officially introduces Speeder Evolution IV shafts

Published

7 years ago

Sep 27, 2017

All the way back in the beginning of August at the 2017 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, we spotted a new, “Japan” release of a Fujikura Speeder Evolution IV shaft — we were left to speculate about its materials, specs and profile, however. Today, Fujikura officially introduced the Speeder Evolution IV shafts, and we now have all of the information.

Discussion: See what GolfWRX members are saying about the Speeder Evolution IV shafts

Fujikura’s line of Speeder shafts began with the Speeder 757, and it has been one of the most popular shaft lines on Tour since the late 1990s. Before this release, there was also a Speeder Evolution I (highest launch, mid-spin), II (low-to-mid launch, low spin) and III (mid-launch, mid-spin). The new Evolution IV is most like the Evo II; it’s designed for low launch and low spin, but “has a slightly softer mid-to-tip section to increase launch angle while maintaining low torque and spin,” according to Fujikura.

SpeederEvoIV

The Evo IV shaft also uses new materials and constructions including a new high-performance intermediate modulus 70-ton material for lightweight stability, and an “Engineered Outer Bias Technology” for a smoother loading feel. Like previous Speeder Evolution shafts, the Evo IV uses Metal Composite Technology, 90 Ton Carbon Fiber and Maximum Fiber Content pre-preg.

Fujikura’s Evolution IV will be available from 56-to-77 grams (569, 661 and 757) with flexes ranging from SR up to X. They will be available for $400 (MSRP) starting on October 1, selling exclusively at JDSClubs.com, and available through Fujikura’s national charter dealer on November 1.

Discussion: See what GolfWRX members are saying about the Speeder Evolution IV shafts

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18 Comments

Maruman

Oct 28, 2017 at 7:31 am

you guys sound worse than addicts…just don’t buy if you don’t want to..i am happy they keep trying to improve..for the next buyer.

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Bugs

Sep 29, 2017 at 1:13 pm

Is everything going to be painted gold now?

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M Smizzliest

Sep 28, 2017 at 6:25 pm

LH ping adapter needed!

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Teaj

Sep 28, 2017 at 8:51 am

So a site that entrenches itself in the equipment world of golf should not be mentioning the release of a new version of a shaft that was vastly popular? And Heaven forbid a manufacture try to improve on a popular model using new tech and materials.

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- Da Judge
  
  Sep 28, 2017 at 10:50 pm
  
  What was wrong with the previous old models? Should they all be chucked out and replaced with the new and improved model shafts so you can finally hit the ball solidly? And what happens when they come out with another model claiming superiority over the previous model? Watcha gonna do then??
  
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  - Teaj
    
    Oct 2, 2017 at 10:40 am
    
    I didn’t say that there was anything wrong with the new models, but as far as performance goes using new tech and new materials could improve a shafts play-ability, feel, consistency. if a company is not improving on there current line of products they wouldn’t be in business for very long.
    
    Also just because a company comes out with a new model doesn’t mean its going to out perform for some players, I get that but for some it can. The what was wrong with the previous model comment is an odd one because everything over they years have had new renditions not just in golf but cars, structures. everything evolves (pun intended) over the years why would that stop with shafts? Unless you are still hitting your driver with a TT DG S300 driver shaft that is.
    
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Mad-Mex

Sep 28, 2017 at 12:01 am

Why do I keep coming back ?!?!?!? this is like a woman’s magazine!! full of adds !!!!

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- OV
  
  Sep 28, 2017 at 1:12 am
  
  “adds”? …. or, “ads”? …. big difference….!!!
  
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  - AD
    
    Sep 28, 2017 at 11:17 am
    
    We’re all ADD
    
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    - Doobie
      
      Sep 28, 2017 at 7:09 pm
      
      Speak for ….. and today is Thursday, right?
      
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- C
  
  Sep 28, 2017 at 7:48 am
  
  Only you know the answer to that question. And if you aren’t talking about the information about upcoming products, why not use things like NoScript and uBlock Origin?
  
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  - Doobie
    
    Sep 28, 2017 at 7:10 pm
    
    upcoming…. upcoming…. upcoming …. …. when will it stop!!!!!
    
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AD

Sep 27, 2017 at 9:02 pm

Another repaint job huh

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- BB
  
  Sep 27, 2017 at 9:07 pm
  
  How can you say that when the GolfWRX staff mimics Fujikura with this information?:
  “The Evo IV shaft also uses new materials and constructions including a new high-performance intermediate modulus 70-ton material for lightweight stability, and an “Engineered Outer Bias Technology” for a smoother loading feel. Like previous Speeder Evolution shafts, the Evo IV uses Metal Composite Technology, 90 Ton Carbon Fiber and Maximum Fiber Content pre-preg.”
  It’s just gotta feel and play better than anything before!!!!!!
  
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  - OV
    
    Sep 28, 2017 at 1:13 am
    
    It all makes sense to me, and my game ….. NOT!!!!!!!!
    
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  - AD
    
    Sep 28, 2017 at 11:16 am
    
    We’re all brothers in sarcasm
    
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    - Doobie
      
      Sep 28, 2017 at 7:08 pm
      
      Gearhead golf is a joke.. a bad joke …lol
      
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      - Da Judge
        
        Sep 28, 2017 at 10:52 pm
        
        Now now ….. gearheads have feelings too and want to feel what their favorite pro golfer is swinging. They are only toys for boys.
        
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