#Hype pro 3.5 drivers#
#Hype pro 3.5 pro#
#Hype pro 3.5 series#

#Hype pro 3.5 pro#

Flexes range from R2 to X in the Pro 2.0 and S and X in the Tour Spec.

#Hype pro 3.5 series#

The Pro Series 2.0 shaft is offered in 3 different weight classes: 50, 60, and 70, along with 60, 70, and 80 for the Pro 2.0 Tour Spec. At the same time, they have increased the torsional stiffness slightly for a more controlled shot, tighter dispersion, and lower spin rate. The design of Fujikura’s new Pro 2.0 transfers energy very smoothly and efficiently in the loading zone creating the potential for more clubhead speed at impact. The chart below provides swing speed recommendations for the entire PRO 2.0 and PRO 2.0 Tour Spec lineup. FUJIKURA PRO 2.0 Swing Speed Recommendations

#Hype pro 3.5 drivers#

For golfers seeking more distance (admittedly often at the expense of accuracy), this allows drivers to be built to longer playing lengths. 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 Tour Spec model.Īs you may recall from our Golf Geeks Story on Shaft Performance, a higher balance point allows for more head weight without drastically impacting the swingweight. Measurements are based on the stiff flex versions in the 60-70g range. The following chart compares the balance point of the PRO 2.0 to the original. The frequency measurements (not shown), suggest that, at equivalent weight and flex, the previous version is approximately 1/2 flex stiffer than the 2.0. In this case, we see the softer handle section described by Fujikura, however, the mid and tip zones (as defined in S3) of the 2.0 are also slightly softer than the original. Not only does S3 give us standardized quantitative information about the shaft(s) being reviewed, the data we share will provide you with a much better sense of how those shafts compare with similarly spec’d offerings on the market today.īecause each shaft manufacturer defines zones a bit differently, it’s not unusual for S3 measurements to deviate from OEM descriptions. This gives S3 Technologies a unique and in-depth understanding of the quality and performance of the industry’s shafts.” S3 Technologies, solves this challenge by testing all of our production in-house using the S3. While some of the aforementioned specs can be obtained from shaft manufacturers, a lack of industry standards prevents that data from being used for accurate apples-to-apples comparisons. In a matter of minutes, the S3 determines the following shaft specs: (Straightness, Consistency Profile, EI Profile, CPM Analysis and Torque. The Shaft Simulation System (S3), which was developed in 2013, is a fully-automated, all-in-one shaft profiling machine. “S3 Technologies utilizes the most advanced shaft testing technology in the industry. FUJIKURA PRO 2.0: The Cool Clubs S3 Comparison 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. While that can mean more speed (head and ball), there’s also an element of fatigue reduction in play. We’re not necessarily talking about counter-balancing, but the distribution of weight gives fitters and DIYers more flexibility to move weight around the head without much risk of the club feeling heavy.įujikura describes the PRO 2.0 shaft as offering effortless power, and what that really means is golfers don’t have to work as hard to load the shaft. While both PRO and PRO 2.0 are classified as LOW/MID offerings within the Cool Clubs S3 system, according to Fujikura, the 2.0 can be expected to produce a bit less spin than the original with the TOUR SPEC offering even lower spin.Ī secondary selling point for PRO 2.0 that not get much attention is that its swing weight is a little lighter.

The TOUR SPEC version is appreciably stiffer to flex (see below), and while still described as a soft handle offering, it’s more suitable to harder, more aggressive swingers.

Mid and Tip sections are described as stiff and the torque has been lowered to produce greater stability. It uses the same materials as the original but for 2.0 the company has softened and extended the loading zone. To help get your 1.6 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.ĭescribed in general terms, PRO 2.0 has a soft handle with stiff middle and tip sections. Most amateurs, especially those with swing speeds in the 70-MPH range, produce only about 1.6-2.2 inches of deflection. Using ENSO, Fujikura has determined that about 3.5 inches of load at the point of maximum deflection (generally in transition) is ideal. While we’re accustomed to shaft manufacturers speaking in terms of launch and spin, the primary performance characteristic of PRO is increased shaft load.