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Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Pro Blue wood shaft review – Club Junkie Reviews

Published

9 months ago

Oct 17, 2023

Mitsubishi’s Tensei line of shafts have been some of the most popular in golf since the CK version was released in 2015. The Tensei 1K series debuted in 2021 with the 1K Pro White, a low-launch and low-spin model with a new 1K fiber to reduce deformation of the shaft. This 1K fiber is 3x thinner than carbon kevlar while also being more consistent. The 1K Pro Blue was added to the family in the spring as the mid-launch and mid-spin option.

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Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Pro Blue wood shaft review

When you first take any of the Tensei 1K Pro shafts out of the box, you are immediately impressed with the look. While mostly black, the 1K fiber weave near the handle has a shine and depth to it that are just impressive. A simple metallic blue band separates the woven carbon from a gloss grey mid-section. The grey fades to a gloss black down near the tip, and if you install it logo down, you see very little to distract your eyes. The logo area of the shaft contains the Tensei and 1K series names in a holographic silver paint that isn’t really noticeable until you get it in the sunlight.

Out on the course, the Tensei 1K Pro Blue is smooth and responsive like you would expect from any Mitsubishi shaft. Compared to the 1K Pro White the Pro Blue is a little softer and has more of an elastic feeling to it. The Blue has a smooth feeling to it that loads easily and you can really feel the shaft build up some energy as you start the downswing.

As you progress through the swing, down to impact, the Blue offers the feel of an aggressive kick into the ball. You can definitely feel that the Blue wants to generate a little more power and ball speed compared to White or Black. With the firmest handle section of the Tensei shafts, that energy transfer doesn’t feel like it lacks control. Even with my quick tempo swing, the 1K Blue feels tight and stable.

The Blue is an easy shaft to square up as the softer mid and tip sections allow it to release easily but it doesn’t want to go hard left. Straight to controlled draws seem to be where the Blue likes to take your shot shape. Players who are looking to take a little of the right side out of play could find success with the Blue in the correct flex.

Launch and spin for me are very close to the mid-launch and spin that Mitsubishi describes. The 1K Pro Blue launches just a little higher than my previous favorite Tensei shaft, the CK Pro Blue. Center shots produced a mid-launching and slightly boring ball flight. Not as boring as some other shafts in the mid-launch category but we weren’t seeing any ballooning from the shaft. Shots hit off-center stay online well and work well with these new heads in keeping those shots online and the spin consistent.

Overall, the Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Pro Blue is a solid offering for players who need mid-launch and maybe a touch of spin to help keep the ball in the air. You will be rewarded with great performance and a smooth feel.

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WITB Time Machine: Shane Lowry’s winning WITB, 2019 Open Championship

Published

15 hours ago

Jul 16, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

A surprise winner bolted ahead of the pack in 2019 at Royal Portrush. Entering the tournament on the heels of four missed cuts, all Irishman Shane Lowry did was better his nearest competitor (Tommy Fleetwood) by six strokes at the first Open in Northern Ireland in 68 years.

Here’s what Lowry had in the bag for his absolutely clinical drubbing of the field on the County Antrim coast five years ago.

Driver: Srixon Z 585 (9.5 degrees) Buy here.
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana D+ 70 X (45.25 inches, tipped .75 inch, D3 swing weight)

3-wood: TaylorMade M4 (15 degrees) Buy here.
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD DI 8 X

Irons: Srixon ZU85 [2 (18 degrees), 3 (20 degrees bent to 21)] Buy here, Srixon Z585 [4 (23 degrees], 5 (26 degrees)] Buy here, Srixon Z785 (6-PW) Buy here.
Shafts: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White Hybrid TX (2), KBS Tour 130 X (3-PW)

See more in-hand photos of Shane Lowry’s 2019 WITB here.

Wedges: Cleveland RTX 4 (50 @51, 58) Buy here.
Shafts: KBS Tour Wedge X

Putter: Odyssey Stroke Lab Exo 2-Ball Buy here.
Grip: SuperStroke Traxion Pistol GT 1.0 (custom shamrock)

Ball: Srixon Z-Star XV Buy here.

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet 58R (logo down)

See more in-hand photos of Shane Lowry’s 2019 WITB here.

WITB Time Machine is presented by 2nd Swing Golf. 2nd Swing has more than 100,000 new and pre-swung golf clubs available in six store locations and online. Check them out here.

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Scotty Cameron unveils new B3 Triple Black Design LTD putters

Published

17 hours ago

Jul 16, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

Titleist has today announced the launch of its new Scotty Cameron B3 Triple Black Design LTD putters, a special run of classic, playable blade designs crafted in a Tour Black finish.

Inspired by convertible car culture – where a black paintjob, black interior and black soft top signifies a “triple black” color combination – these special release putters feature four of Scotty’s most popular blade configurations, revisited with his own “triple black” design format: a black finish, black shaft, and black grip.

In select Titleist golf shops worldwide beginning Friday, July 26th, the new B3 Triple Black Design LTD putters will be offered in four models: the Newport 2 (available in right-hand and left-hand), Newport 2 Long Neck, Santa Fe and Catalina. The lineup blends classic setups with modern head shapes and tour-inspired dual-milled face technology.

“Our Triple Black putters have always been a popular option on Tour with players who not only like a stealthy, cool-looking design, but also want an extra solution for reducing sun glare. We created the B3 Triple Black Design LTD putters to give dedicated golfers that tour-quality experience in four classic configurations.” – Scotty Cameron

B3 Triple Black Design Models

B3 Triple Black Design LTD Newport 2

The flagship model of the B3 Triple Black LTD line, the Newport 2 is modeled after the crisp, mechanical shape of the Super Select Newport 2. The B3 Triple Black LTD Newport 2 is offered in both right-hand and left-hand models.

B3 Triple Black Design LTD Newport 2 Long Neck

An I-beam style long neck is added to the familiar Super Select Newport 2 head shape, promoting a more straight-back-straight-through putting stroke through a near-face balanced setup.

B3 Triple Black Design LTD Santa Fe

Inspired by the popular model from Scotty’s early career, the Santa Fe features an I-beam style flare 1.5 neck and a shape based on the softer, rounded features of the Super Select Newport. The configuration of a flare 1.5 neck and a Newport-style head is currently only available on Tour.

B3 Triple Black Design LTD Catalina

The Catalina, inspired by the Classic X, features a shape slightly wider than a standard Newport and more closely related to the Super Select Newport Plus. Instead of matching the Classic X’s double bend shaft, the updated setup features a shaft-over-spud design and a modern single bend shaft, giving the player near-face balanced performance.

The line’s dual-milled face technology offers a tour-inspired feel by combining the softness of deep-milled putters with the consistency and feedback of mid-milled offerings.

The B3 Triple Black Design LTD putter line features performance balanced weighting with two customizable heel-toe sole weights. The Catalina uses stainless steel weights made in 10-gram, 15-gram and 20-gram increments, while the other models use heavier tungsten in 30-gram, 35-gram and 40-gram denominations matched to the associated putter lengths of 33-inches, 34-inches and 35-inches. The loft on each model is 3.5-degrees and the lie angle is 70-degrees.

Each B3 Triple Black Design LTD putter features a black Pistolini Plus grip that complements a premium embroidered, custom-designed B3 Triple Black Design LTD headcover. The accompanying Tour Black stepless steel shaft includes the line’s custom B3 Triple Black Design LTD shaft band.

B3 Triple Black Design LTD putters will be available worldwide on July 26th, 2024, at select Titleist authorized golf shops, while supplies last and are priced at $750 each.

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Tiger Woods WITB 2024 (July)

Published

18 hours ago

Jul 16, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

Tiger Woods WITB accurate as of The Open Championship. Per TaylorMade, Woods has swapped his TaylorMade M3 5-wood for the P770 2-iron he had in the bag at the U.S. Open. The 15-time major champion has also added a healthy amount of lead tape to the cavity of his putter.

Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 LS (10.5 degrees @9.75)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD VF 6 X (45 inches)