⛳️ Choosing between the Ventus, TR, and VeloCore+? Use the Ventus Shaft Guide

💚 💚 💚 Assembled Driver shafts with adapter tip installed - choose your custom build!

🎯 Find Your Perfect Shaft in 2 Minutes — Take the Quiz →
1 5

Assembled · Driver / Fairway Shaft

Fujikura Ventus Blue Driver Shaft

Plug & play — adapter + grip installed, ready to use
$350.00 USD $364.95
Shipping calculated at checkout.

Free shipping within the US

Have questions or need help with ordering? Text our shaft experts: (818) 473-9086 (US)
Series

Get a Free $25 Gift Card with your assembled driver shaft order (check the Gift Card box when adding to Cart. Discount will automatically applied at Checkout)
Arrives fully assembled. Just attach to your clubhead and play!

Family Owned Est. 1991

We are a family owned business since 1991 and we're dedicated to helping our customers find the best gear. When you buy from us, you're buying from people who care and love this game as much as you do.

Free US Shipping* on all Assembled Shafts

All assembled shafts ship for free within the US. See our full shipping policy/rates

If you need delivery fast, we also have rush build + express shipping options at Checkout. Need it by a certain date? Send us a message (help@grips4less.com) after you place your order, and we will do our best to make it happen!

100% Authenticity + Warranty Coverage

Grips4less only sells 100% authentic products. We purchase direct from top manufacturers and ship all orders from our warehouse. We've been working with all the top brands in golf for over 3 decades, which means if there are any issues you encounter with your purchase, we are here to resolve them as quickly as possible (so you can get you back on the course!).

Custom Build Policy

Custom Built for You — We build your shaft to your exact specs once you order. Because it's built just for you, orders can't be cancelled after placement. Have questions before ordering? Text our shaft experts: (408) 475-7570

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

The Fujikura Ventus Blue with the original VeloCore is the mid-launch, low-spin driver shaft that started the Ventus line, built for golfers who want a penetrating flight and a face that stays square through impact. The tip is ultra-stiff, the mid is stiff and the handle stays firm, which is the combination that fit more swings than either sibling. You pick the weight and flex from 9 options, 5 R through 8 TX, and it arrives with your adapter tip and grip installed, cut to length, ready to screw into your driver or fairway wood.

Not sure Blue is your profile? Take the 2-Minute Shaft Quiz or compare every profile in our Fujikura Ventus Shaft Guide.

This is the original VeloCore version. Fujikura's current Ventus Blue is built on VeloCore+, which adds another material to the multi-material bias core, aimed at tighter dispersion and more ball speed on mishits. The profile is the same mid launch and low spin, and the current version comes in 14 options including a 5 R2 and a 9 X. If you want the newest build, order the assembled Ventus Blue VeloCore+. If you already play the original and want it built to your specs, you're in the right place.

What You Get

Item Details
Included The shaft with your adapter tip and grip installed. Club head not included.
Club Driver, mini driver or fairway wood
Adapter tip Callaway, Cleveland, Cobra, Krank, Mizuno, Ping, PXG, Srixon, TaylorMade, Titleist, Tour Edge or Wilson, set to your hosel setting (see all shaft adapters)
Length (adapter tip to grip) The standard length for your head model, a custom length (42" to 46.5" driver, 38.5" to 43.5" fairway), or left uncut
Grip Golf Pride, SuperStroke, Iomic or JumboMax, logo up or down, with up to 5 wraps of tape
Build time Made to order. Allow 2 to 3 extra business days before it ships.
Returns Built to order, so assembled shafts can't be returned. See our return policy.

Not sure about flex, length or adapter? Contact us before you order and we'll confirm the build with you.

Who It's For

Good fit if you...

  • Want a mid flight with low spin and a face that stays square when you catch one off the toe
  • Hit it fine on the range but lose it right or left when it counts, and want a shaft that holds up under pressure
  • Already play the original Ventus Blue and want the same shaft built to your specs, not the VeloCore+ update
  • Want a fairway wood build in a heavier weight, with the 7 and 8 series here for that job

Not the right fit if you...

  • Need help getting the ball up. The original Ventus Red launches higher with a lower bend point
  • Launch it high with a hard transition and want the flattest flight in the family. Go to the original Ventus Black
  • Want the newest construction, or a weight and flex we don't stock in the original, such as a 5 R2 or a 9 X. That's the assembled Ventus Blue VeloCore+
  • Build your own clubs and just want the raw shaft. Grab the uncut original Ventus Blue and save the build time

How It Plays

Stable without feeling like a board. The firm handle lets you load it through transition, then the stiff tip takes over and holds the face square. Coming off a softer stock shaft, expect the miss to get smaller before anything else changes. Once you trust it, you stop steering and start swinging through the ball again.

Mid launch, low spin, right in the middle of the original three. Red launches higher with more spin and a low bend point. Black flies lower and flatter with a high bend point. Blue sits between them with a mid bend point, so it doesn't need perfect timing to work, and that's why it fits more swings and tempos than either sibling.

The core is the whole point. VeloCore is a multi-material bias core that runs the length of the shaft and keeps the tip from twisting on off-center hits. The VeloCore+ version that replaced it adds one more core material to the same idea. The goal didn't change between the two: a square face and ball speed on the hits that aren't flush.

Before you pick your options

  • Weight before flex. In the original Blue the 5 series is 58.5 to 59 g, the 6 series 65 g, the 7 series 76 to 77.5 g and the 8 series 84.5 to 86 g. If your current driver shaft is in the low 60s, start with the Blue 6. When you want more stability, go up a series before you go up a flex. The heavier shaft calms the head without making the whole club feel stiff.
  • Not every flex in every weight. We stock the 5 in R and S, the 6 in R, S and X, the 7 in S and X, and the 8 in S and TX. If the combination you're after isn't here, the assembled VeloCore+ Blue covers most of the gaps.
  • Length is measured adapter tip to grip. The number you pick is the shaft assembly with no head on it. Choose the standard length option for your brand and you get that brand's stock playing length. For a custom length, remember the head adds roughly an inch, so a driver you want to play at 45.25" is about a 44.25" tip-to-grip build. Every half inch you take off costs about three swingweight points, so if you go shorter than stock, tell us and we can add tape under the grip or you can plan a heavier head weight.

Specifications

Model Flex Weight (g) Tip Flex Butt Flex Torque Butt Dia. Bend Pt. Spin Launch
Blue 5 R 58.5 103 99 3.7 0.605 Mid Low Mid
Blue 5 S 59 94 89 3.3 0.605 Mid Low Mid
Blue 6 R 65 100 93 3.5 0.605 Mid Low Mid
Blue 6 S 65 93 85 3.1 0.605 Mid Low Mid
Blue 6 X 65 88 80 3.1 0.605 Mid Low Mid
Blue 7 S 76 91 81 3.0 0.605 Mid Low Mid
Blue 7 X 77.5 87 75 2.9 0.610 Mid Low Mid
Blue 8 S 86 90 78 3.0 0.610 Mid Low Mid
Blue 8 TX 84.5 83 67 2.9 0.610 Mid Low Mid

Graphite. Raw length 46" before we cut it, parallel tip section 3.0", tip diameter 0.335" (our measurement; Fujikura's chart never listed tip diameter). Tip flex and butt flex are Fujikura's stiffness ratings; within a model, the stiffer flex has the lower number.

Specs carried from our previous listing; Fujikura no longer publishes a chart for this version.

How the Original Ventus Family Compares

Profile Launch Spin Bend Point Tip / Mid / Handle Weights We Stock
Ventus Red Mid-high Mid Low (9 X: low-mid) Stiff / Firm / Ultra-stiff 58 to 94 g
Ventus Blue (You're here) Mid Low Mid Ultra-stiff / Stiff / Firm 58.5 to 86 g
Ventus Black Low Low High Ultra-stiff / Stiff / Ultra-stiff 58 to 77 g

Launch, spin, bend point and section stiffness are Fujikura's ratings for the original line, carried from our listings. The weight column is what we stock in the original VeloCore version, not Fujikura's full range. Want the Blue profile with Spread Tow fabric in the mid and handle? That's the assembled original Ventus TR Blue. The whole brand lineup is in The Fujikura Shaft Guide.

Prefer to Build It Yourself?

The same shaft is available uncut with nothing installed: the Fujikura Ventus Blue Driver & Fairway Shaft (Original VeloCore), in every weight and flex on this page. Pair it with an adapter from our OEM shaft adapters and you're set. See every assembled shaft we build, or browse all driver and fairway shafts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ventus Blue played on Tour?

Yes. The original Ventus Blue became one of the most-played driver shafts on the PGA Tour, and its mid launch and low spin fit a wide range of tour swings. Golfers still ask us for this version by name.

My exact head isn't in the adapter list. What do I pick?

Pick the family it belongs to. Models within a line almost always share an adapter, so a Ping G430 SFT takes the G430 adapter, and the mini drivers have their own entries in the dropdown. If you don't see anything close, contact us with the head model before you order and we'll confirm the sleeve.

I want it half an inch shorter than stock. What length do I order?

Our length dropdown is measured from the adapter tip to the end of the grip, with no head on it. The standard length option for your brand is that brand's stock length, so for half an inch shorter, pick a custom length half an inch under that number. If you'd rather tell us the finished playing length you want, contact us with your head model and we'll work out the tip-to-grip number, since the head adds length (about an inch on most drivers).

I'm a senior swinging about 80 mph. Is this the right shaft?

Probably not this one. At 75 to 90 mph we usually point golfers at a senior flex, R2 in Fujikura's lineup, and we don't stock the original Blue in it. The softest option here is the 5 R. For an R2 with the same stability, look at the assembled original Ventus Red 5 R2, which also launches higher, or the Ventus Blue VeloCore+ 5 R2.

Why is this more than the same shaft on Amazon?

Buy it from us and you're getting a brand-new, 100% authentic shaft backed by the manufacturer's warranty and our own customer support if anything goes wrong. We can't say for certain what a marketplace listing at a fraction of the price actually is. Amazon lets third-party sellers list products, and many of them aren't authorized resellers, so the shaft could be genuine, but it could also be a return, refurbished or a fake, and that's out of our hands.

Not sure which shaft is right for your game?

Text our shaft experts at (818) 473-9086 before you order. We've been fitting golfers since 1991 and are happy to talk through your swing speed, current shaft, and what you're trying to fix.

Fujikura

(Assembled) Fujikura Ventus Blue Driver Shaft with Adapter Tip + Grip

$350.00 USD $364.95

The Fujikura Ventus Blue with the original VeloCore is the mid-launch, low-spin driver shaft that started the Ventus line, built for golfers who want a penetrating flight and a face that stays square through impact. The tip is ultra-stiff, the mid is stiff and the handle stays firm, which is the combination that fit more swings than either sibling. You pick the weight and flex from 9 options, 5 R through 8 TX, and it arrives with your adapter tip and grip installed, cut to length, ready to screw into your driver or fairway wood.

Not sure Blue is your profile? Take the 2-Minute Shaft Quiz or compare every profile in our Fujikura Ventus Shaft Guide.

This is the original VeloCore version. Fujikura's current Ventus Blue is built on VeloCore+, which adds another material to the multi-material bias core, aimed at tighter dispersion and more ball speed on mishits. The profile is the same mid launch and low spin, and the current version comes in 14 options including a 5 R2 and a 9 X. If you want the newest build, order the assembled Ventus Blue VeloCore+. If you already play the original and want it built to your specs, you're in the right place.

What You Get

Item Details
Included The shaft with your adapter tip and grip installed. Club head not included.
Club Driver, mini driver or fairway wood
Adapter tip Callaway, Cleveland, Cobra, Krank, Mizuno, Ping, PXG, Srixon, TaylorMade, Titleist, Tour Edge or Wilson, set to your hosel setting (see all shaft adapters)
Length (adapter tip to grip) The standard length for your head model, a custom length (42" to 46.5" driver, 38.5" to 43.5" fairway), or left uncut
Grip Golf Pride, SuperStroke, Iomic or JumboMax, logo up or down, with up to 5 wraps of tape
Build time Made to order. Allow 2 to 3 extra business days before it ships.
Returns Built to order, so assembled shafts can't be returned. See our return policy.

Not sure about flex, length or adapter? Contact us before you order and we'll confirm the build with you.

Who It's For

Good fit if you...

  • Want a mid flight with low spin and a face that stays square when you catch one off the toe
  • Hit it fine on the range but lose it right or left when it counts, and want a shaft that holds up under pressure
  • Already play the original Ventus Blue and want the same shaft built to your specs, not the VeloCore+ update
  • Want a fairway wood build in a heavier weight, with the 7 and 8 series here for that job

Not the right fit if you...

  • Need help getting the ball up. The original Ventus Red launches higher with a lower bend point
  • Launch it high with a hard transition and want the flattest flight in the family. Go to the original Ventus Black
  • Want the newest construction, or a weight and flex we don't stock in the original, such as a 5 R2 or a 9 X. That's the assembled Ventus Blue VeloCore+
  • Build your own clubs and just want the raw shaft. Grab the uncut original Ventus Blue and save the build time

How It Plays

Stable without feeling like a board. The firm handle lets you load it through transition, then the stiff tip takes over and holds the face square. Coming off a softer stock shaft, expect the miss to get smaller before anything else changes. Once you trust it, you stop steering and start swinging through the ball again.

Mid launch, low spin, right in the middle of the original three. Red launches higher with more spin and a low bend point. Black flies lower and flatter with a high bend point. Blue sits between them with a mid bend point, so it doesn't need perfect timing to work, and that's why it fits more swings and tempos than either sibling.

The core is the whole point. VeloCore is a multi-material bias core that runs the length of the shaft and keeps the tip from twisting on off-center hits. The VeloCore+ version that replaced it adds one more core material to the same idea. The goal didn't change between the two: a square face and ball speed on the hits that aren't flush.

Before you pick your options

  • Weight before flex. In the original Blue the 5 series is 58.5 to 59 g, the 6 series 65 g, the 7 series 76 to 77.5 g and the 8 series 84.5 to 86 g. If your current driver shaft is in the low 60s, start with the Blue 6. When you want more stability, go up a series before you go up a flex. The heavier shaft calms the head without making the whole club feel stiff.
  • Not every flex in every weight. We stock the 5 in R and S, the 6 in R, S and X, the 7 in S and X, and the 8 in S and TX. If the combination you're after isn't here, the assembled VeloCore+ Blue covers most of the gaps.
  • Length is measured adapter tip to grip. The number you pick is the shaft assembly with no head on it. Choose the standard length option for your brand and you get that brand's stock playing length. For a custom length, remember the head adds roughly an inch, so a driver you want to play at 45.25" is about a 44.25" tip-to-grip build. Every half inch you take off costs about three swingweight points, so if you go shorter than stock, tell us and we can add tape under the grip or you can plan a heavier head weight.

Specifications

Model Flex Weight (g) Tip Flex Butt Flex Torque Butt Dia. Bend Pt. Spin Launch
Blue 5 R 58.5 103 99 3.7 0.605 Mid Low Mid
Blue 5 S 59 94 89 3.3 0.605 Mid Low Mid
Blue 6 R 65 100 93 3.5 0.605 Mid Low Mid
Blue 6 S 65 93 85 3.1 0.605 Mid Low Mid
Blue 6 X 65 88 80 3.1 0.605 Mid Low Mid
Blue 7 S 76 91 81 3.0 0.605 Mid Low Mid
Blue 7 X 77.5 87 75 2.9 0.610 Mid Low Mid
Blue 8 S 86 90 78 3.0 0.610 Mid Low Mid
Blue 8 TX 84.5 83 67 2.9 0.610 Mid Low Mid

Graphite. Raw length 46" before we cut it, parallel tip section 3.0", tip diameter 0.335" (our measurement; Fujikura's chart never listed tip diameter). Tip flex and butt flex are Fujikura's stiffness ratings; within a model, the stiffer flex has the lower number.

Specs carried from our previous listing; Fujikura no longer publishes a chart for this version.

How the Original Ventus Family Compares

Profile Launch Spin Bend Point Tip / Mid / Handle Weights We Stock
Ventus Red Mid-high Mid Low (9 X: low-mid) Stiff / Firm / Ultra-stiff 58 to 94 g
Ventus Blue (You're here) Mid Low Mid Ultra-stiff / Stiff / Firm 58.5 to 86 g
Ventus Black Low Low High Ultra-stiff / Stiff / Ultra-stiff 58 to 77 g

Launch, spin, bend point and section stiffness are Fujikura's ratings for the original line, carried from our listings. The weight column is what we stock in the original VeloCore version, not Fujikura's full range. Want the Blue profile with Spread Tow fabric in the mid and handle? That's the assembled original Ventus TR Blue. The whole brand lineup is in The Fujikura Shaft Guide.

Prefer to Build It Yourself?

The same shaft is available uncut with nothing installed: the Fujikura Ventus Blue Driver & Fairway Shaft (Original VeloCore), in every weight and flex on this page. Pair it with an adapter from our OEM shaft adapters and you're set. See every assembled shaft we build, or browse all driver and fairway shafts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ventus Blue played on Tour?

Yes. The original Ventus Blue became one of the most-played driver shafts on the PGA Tour, and its mid launch and low spin fit a wide range of tour swings. Golfers still ask us for this version by name.

My exact head isn't in the adapter list. What do I pick?

Pick the family it belongs to. Models within a line almost always share an adapter, so a Ping G430 SFT takes the G430 adapter, and the mini drivers have their own entries in the dropdown. If you don't see anything close, contact us with the head model before you order and we'll confirm the sleeve.

I want it half an inch shorter than stock. What length do I order?

Our length dropdown is measured from the adapter tip to the end of the grip, with no head on it. The standard length option for your brand is that brand's stock length, so for half an inch shorter, pick a custom length half an inch under that number. If you'd rather tell us the finished playing length you want, contact us with your head model and we'll work out the tip-to-grip number, since the head adds length (about an inch on most drivers).

I'm a senior swinging about 80 mph. Is this the right shaft?

Probably not this one. At 75 to 90 mph we usually point golfers at a senior flex, R2 in Fujikura's lineup, and we don't stock the original Blue in it. The softest option here is the 5 R. For an R2 with the same stability, look at the assembled original Ventus Red 5 R2, which also launches higher, or the Ventus Blue VeloCore+ 5 R2.

Why is this more than the same shaft on Amazon?

Buy it from us and you're getting a brand-new, 100% authentic shaft backed by the manufacturer's warranty and our own customer support if anything goes wrong. We can't say for certain what a marketplace listing at a fraction of the price actually is. Amazon lets third-party sellers list products, and many of them aren't authorized resellers, so the shaft could be genuine, but it could also be a return, refurbished or a fake, and that's out of our hands.

Series

  • 5 Series / R-flex (Regular)
  • 5 Series / S-flex (Stiff)
  • 6 Series / R-flex (Regular)
  • 6 Series / S-flex (Stiff)
  • 6 Series / X-flex (X-Stiff)
  • 7 Series / S-flex (Stiff)
  • 7 Series / X-flex (X-Stiff)
  • 8 Series / S-flex (Stiff)
  • 8 Series / TX-flex (Tour X-Stiff)
View product
Back to top