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For the better part of the last year and a half or so, the Fujikura story has been primarily ATMOS driven. With 3…at present 4 distinct TOUR SPEC models, ATMOS routinely accounts for more than than thirty of the driver shafts in play each week on PGA Bout. That's impressive given that trends – fifty-fifty on tour – favor the latest and presumably greatest.

With ATMOS maintaining and even gaining steam, Fujikura has recently released PRO 2.0, which as its proper noun should make plenty obvious, is the 2d generation of Fujikura's PRO serial.

The original PRO, in i grade or another, found its way into OEM lineups, got plenty of play on tour and sold well in the aftermarket. PRO was and remains a expert blueprint, but armed with insights gleaned from its proprietary ENSO organisation, Fujikura felt information technology could build on the PRO platform and make information technology fifty-fifty better.

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"Easy Loading"

While we're accustomed to shaft manufacturers speaking in terms of launch and spin, the primary operation feature of PRO is increased shaft load. Using ENSO, Fujikura has determined that virtually 3.5 inches of load at the betoken of maximum deflection (generally in transition) is ideal. Most amateurs, especially those with swing speeds in the 70-MPH range, produce only about 1.6-2.2 inches of deflection.

To help get your 1.half dozen closer to 3.5, PRO and now PRO 2.0 is designed with a softer, easier loading handle to help golfers create and store more energy and produce greater clubhead speed.

Described in full general terms, PRO two.0 has a soft handle with stiff center and tip sections. 2.0. It uses the same materials as the original just for ii.0 the company has softened and extended the loading zone. Mid and Tip sections are described every bit potent and the torque has been lowered to produce greater stability.

The Bout SPEC version is appreciably stiffer to flex (see below), and while even so described as a soft handle offer, it'due south more than suitable to harder, more than aggressive swingers.

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While both PRO and PRO two.0 are classified as LOW/MID offerings within the Cool Clubs S3 system, according to Fujikura, the two.0 can be expected to produce a bit less spin than the original with the Tour SPEC offering even lower spin.

A secondary selling point for PRO 2.0 that not get much attention is that its swing weight is a niggling lighter. We're non necessarily talking almost counter-balancing, only the distribution of weight gives fitters and DIYers more than flexibility to move weight effectually the head without much risk of the order feeling heavy.

Fujikura describes the PRO 2.0 shaft as offering effortless power, and what that really ways is golfers don't have to piece of work as difficult to load the shaft. While that tin can mean more speed (head and ball), there's too an chemical element of fatigue reduction in play. When you're getting into holes, 16, 17, 18, and starting to feel a little tired, easy loading means you're less likely to find yourself fighting the shaft in the home stretch.

FUJIKURA PRO 2.0: The Cool Clubs S3 Comparison

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"S3 Technologies utilizes the well-nigh advanced shaft testing technology in the industry. The Shaft Simulation System (S3), which was developed in 2013, is a fully-automated, all-in-one shaft profiling machine. In a thing of minutes, the S3 determines the post-obit shaft specs: (Straightness, Consistency Profile, EI Profile, CPM Analysis and Torque. While some of the same specs can be obtained from shaft manufacturers, a lack of industry standards prevents that data from being used for accurate apples-to-apples comparisons. S3 Technologies, solves this claiming past testing all of our production in-firm using the S3. This gives S3 Technologies a unique and in-depth agreement of the quality and performance of the industry's shafts."

Not merely does S3 requite usstandardized quantitative information about the shaft(due south) existence reviewed, the information nosotros share volition provide y'all with a much better sense of how those shafts compare with similarly spec'd offerings on the marketplace today.

We've included comparisons of both the PRO 2.0 and PRO ii.0 Tour Spec in our charts, also every bit S3 data for the original Fujikura PRO Shafts.

FUJIKURA PRO 2.0 Launch Characteristics

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In the 60-gram range, both the PRO ii.0 and the PRO 2.0 shafts are classified as LOW/MID launch within the Cool Clubs S3 Database. S3 measurements propose that both models should launch slightly higher than the previous model.

FUJIKURA PRO 2.0 ZONE EI

The following chart compares the stiffness of the PRO 2.0 to the original in the barrel, mid, and tip sections. Measurements are based on the stiff flex versions in the lx-70g range.

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Because each shaft manufacturer defines zones a scrap differently, information technology's not unusual for S3 measurements to deviate from OEM descriptions. In this instance, we see the softer handle department described by Fujikura, however, the mid and tip zones (every bit divers in S3) of the 2.0 are also slightly softer than the original. The frequency measurements (not shown), propose that, at equivalent weight and flex, the previous version is approximately 1/2 flex stiffer than the 2.0.

FUJIKURA PRO 2.0 BALANCE Point

The post-obit nautical chart compares the balance signal of the PRO ii.0 to the original. Measurements are based on the stiff flex versions in the sixty-70g range.

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The S3 data suggests that the balance point in the standard model has been raised slightly, while the change is much more pronounced in the Bout Spec model.

As you may retrieve from ourGolf Geeks Story on Shaft Performance, a higher balance point allows for more than caput weight without drastically impacting the swingweight. For golfers seeking more distance (absolutely often at the expense of accuracy), this allows drivers to be built to longer playing lengths.

FUJIKURA PRO two.0 Swing Speed Recommendations

The chart below provides swing speed recommendations for the entire PRO two.0 and PRO 2.0 Tour Spec lineup.

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As nosotros noted previously, the new models are approximately 1/2 flex stiffer than the previous model. Also note that the Tour Spec model is nearly half a flex stiffer than the standard model. This is reflected in the recommendation nautical chart where, for example, the PRO ii.0 TS half dozen (stiff) tin can be expected to fit someone who swings from just over 100 MPH to merely under 120 MPH, while the standard model in stiff flex is ameliorate suited for someone who swings but over 90 to simply nether 110 MPH.

These recommendations are based on the full range ofCool Clubs' building and fitting capabilities, including factors such equally tipping and build length which can cause a shaft to play either softer or stiffer.

To simplify things a bit, you may wish to narrow these ranges. The sweetness spot from a plumbing fixtures perspective begins 25% from the slow end of the range. As a full general dominion, players with faster tempos, particularly in transition may fit into a stiffer flex, while smoother swingers often fit into a softer flex.

Advice from the Cool Clubs Plumbing fixtures Team

The design of Fujikura'south new Pro two.0 transfers energy very smoothly and efficiently in the loading zone creating the potential for more clubhead speed at impact. At the aforementioned time, they have increased the torsional stiffness slightly for a more controlled shot, tighter dispersion, and lower spin charge per unit.

The Pro Series 2.0 shaft is offered in 3 different weight classes: fifty, 60, and 70, forth with 60, 70, and 80 for the Pro 2.0 Tour Spec. Flexes range from R2 to X in the Pro 2.0 and Southward and X in the Tour Spec. We volition focus on the 60 gram South flex models.

For players with swing speeds between 95 and 105 mph with a moderate tempo, the Pro 2.0 6S shaft will work well. Players with swing speeds between 105 and 115 with a more than ambitious tempo the Pro 2.0 Tour Spec 6S will work well.

Relative to similar shafts on the market in the neutral to mid launching category, the Pro Serial 2.0 will launch marginally higher. Relative to the original Pro Series shafts, the butt section is slightly softer (feel), the midsection is slightly stiffer with a very similar tip department. Overall, this results in a slightly higher launch angle, more ho-hum ball flight, and very consistent shots.

Ideal for golfers of all skill levels, the lower loading section tin can assistance return that club head to a square position at impact.

Information is based on test results of the 6S flex Pro 2.0 and Pro 2.0 TS shafts from Cool Club'southward S3 Shaft Explorer with over 3200+ shaft profiles for comparison.

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Similar Shafts – Pro 2.0 (six-S)

Mitsubishi Tensei CK Orange 70-R

  • A little heavier and a little softer, Mid launch (vs Mid/Depression)

UST VTS Silvery 6-S

  • A little lighter, ~1/2 flex stiffer, stiffer butt section
  • Same launch profile & mid and tip region EI

Like Shafts: Fuji Pro Tour Spec 2.0 6-Southward

Aldila NV 65-S

  • Slightly higher launch (Mid/Low to Mid)

Graphite Blueprint MAD 65 PRO-Southward

  • Like in nigh regards, except for a softer butt department

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Pricing

MSRP for the Fujikura PRO 2.0 is $225. The Fujikura PRO 2.0 Bout Spec has an MSRP of $250. For more than data visit FujikuraGolf.com.

WHAT'S NEXT?

Equally we mentioned in anearlier post, this is a new way for us to review golf shafts. Please continue to let us know what you lot like, what you don't like, and what suggestions y'all have (we've already implemented some of them) for futurity S3-Powered reviews.

Besides, if in that location'southward a specific shaft you'd similar to see u.s.a. review next, please let us know.