Fujikura Ventus Red Driver & Fairway Shaft (Original VeloCore)
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Family Owned Est. 1991
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Orders with US delivery addresses over $99 USD (subtotal) ship for free (excluding shaft orders to Hawaii and Alaska). We also have competitive flat rate shipping options for order under $99, as well as international deliveries. See our full shipping policy/rates
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60 Day Easy Returns*
Change your mind? No problem. Our hassle-free returns portal lets you request a return and keep track of your refunds.
*Assembled shafts and custom clubs are not eligible for return. See our full return policy here.
Due to strict inventory guidelines, we do not process "exchanges". We ask that you send the items back for a refund and then repurchase whatever you need! >> Access your order history here and start a request here.
RETURN COSTS & RESTOCKING FEE (NON-ASSEMBLED ITEMS)
There are no restocking fees. However the cost of the return shipping label will be deducted from your refund ($7.5 for small/lite packages, $13 for standard size packages, $15 for non-standard size packages such as golf shafts), if you decide to use the label provided by us. If you purchase a label yourself from a local carrier office (ie. USPS, UPS, Fedex), then there will be no deductions from your refund. If the returned items are not in new and unused condition, we reserve the right to dispose of them or return them to you at your expense. You may purchase return shipping if you would like the items sent back.
RETURN COSTS & RESTOCKING FEE (ASSEMBLED ITEMS)
🚫 No Returns or Refunds on Assembled Shafts
Please note that all assembled shaft orders are final. Due to the custom nature of this process, we do not accept returns or offer refunds on any assembled shafts. Each order is built to your specifications, and once assembly begins, we are unable to restock or resell the components.
We encourage you to double-check all specs (flex, length, grip, adapter, etc.) before placing your order. If you need help confirming details, our team is happy to assist before you check out.
Returns can be made on non-personalized items and non-assembled items within the US, 60 days after you've received the original order. Items are only accepted on unopened and unused products. Items must be returned in the original packaging.
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- International orders may be subject to duties, taxes, and import fees imposed by your country. These charges are the customer's responsibility and are determined by local customs authorities.
- If duties and taxes are not paid upon delivery, the carrier may be unable to complete the shipment and may return the package to us.
Refused or Unpaid Shipments
- If an international order is refused or the required duties/taxes remain unpaid, the carrier may return the package to us.
- In such cases, customers will be responsible for all shipping costs, including outbound and return shipping fees.
- Refunds for returned shipments will be issued minus all incurred shipping fees.
Lost or Delayed Shipments
- Once an international order has shipped, we are not responsible for delays caused by customs processing or other carrier-related issues.
- If a package is significantly delayed, we encourage customers to contact their local customs office or the carrier for more information.
By placing an international order (any order shipped outside the US), you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
REFUNDS
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HOW TO CREATE A RETURN (ITEMS RETURNED MUST BE IN NEW & UNUSED CONDITION)
1) Access your order history, and request a return here
2) Your return request will be responded to within 1 business day (not including Sat/Sun/holidays). If the request is approved, we will e-mail you a return label.
3) Package up the original order and drop off the package at your local carrier.
4) After 1-2 weeks after receiving the return order, we will process and issue your refund (original paid price of items returned minus cost of return shipping) to the original payment account.
DID WE MAKE A MISTAKE?
If there was an issue with your order (the wrong was delivered, or the product arrived damage due to carrier neglect), we will ask you to send us some pictures. If the item is confirmed to be incorrect, we will provide a return label to send back the items. Once the items are back in our warehouse, we will resend your order with the correct items. We cannot ship out a replacement order until the original items are received back. For damanged items, we will open a claim with the carrier, and once the claim is approved, we will send the replacement item.
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Fujikura Ventus Red Driver & Fairway Shaft (Original VeloCore)
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The Fujikura Ventus Red with the original VeloCore is the higher-launching profile of the first Ventus line: mid-high launch, mid spin, with a low bend point that helps the ball get up without giving away the stability the family is known for. The tip is stiff, the mid is firm and the handle is ultra-stiff, so the shaft loads lower down and stays quiet in transition. This is the raw shaft: 46" uncut, 3.0" parallel tip, 0.335" tip diameter, in 8 options from a 5 R2 to a 9 X. If you build your own clubs or have a shop you trust, this is the listing you want.
Not sure Red 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 Red 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-high launch and mid spin, and the current version adds options we never stocked in the original, including a 6 X and an 8 series. If you want the newest build, order the Ventus Red VeloCore+. If you already play the original and want to match it, you're in the right place.
Who It's For
Good fit if you...
- Launch it low or come up short on carry, and want more height without going to a soft, whippy shaft
- Have a smoother tempo and want a shaft that loads lower down, where you can feel it
- Already play the original Ventus Red and want to match it, not the VeloCore+ update
- Build your own clubs or have a fitter who'll cut, tip and install it for you
Not the right fit if you...
- Already launch it high or spin it too much. The original Ventus Blue brings both down with a mid bend point
- Hit it high with a hard transition and want the flattest flight in the family. That's the original Ventus Black
- Want the newest construction with a 6 X or an 8 series. The Ventus Red VeloCore+ has them
- Want it cut to length with the adapter and grip already on, ready to screw into your driver. Order the assembled original Ventus Red instead
How It Plays
Height without the wobble. The low bend point is what gets the ball up. The part people don't expect in a higher-launching shaft is the ultra-stiff handle, which keeps the butt section from twisting while you load it. You get the extra launch without the extra miss.
Mid-high launch, mid spin, the easiest of the three to get airborne. Blue is mid launch and low spin with a mid bend point. Black is low launch, low spin, high bend point. Red is the one to pick when your driver flight is flat and your carry number is short, and it still has more spin than most golfers expect from a Ventus.
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.
Picking a weight and flex, and what to tip
- Weight before flex. In the original Red the 5 series is 58 to 59 g, the 6 series 64.5 to 65 g, the 7 series 71 to 72 g and the 9 X is 94 g. If your current driver shaft is in the 50s, start with the 5. If it's in the 60s, the 6 R or 6 S. Go up a series before you go up a flex when you want more stability.
- The 5 R2 is the softest option. R2 is what other brands call A or senior flex. It's the pick for a smooth tempo that needs the most help with launch, and it's the only R2 among the original Red, Blue and Black we stock.
- The 9 X is a fairway weight. At 94 g in X flex with a low-mid bend point, it's a 3 wood or mini driver shaft for a strong player. It's not one we'd recommend for a driver.
- Tip trimming. Fujikura's chart is 0" for a driver or 3 wood, 0.5" for a 5 wood, 1.0" for a 7 wood and 1.5" for a 9 wood, and every inch you tip is roughly one flex stiffer. Want to sit between S and X? Tip 0.5" and butt trim to length.
Specifications
| Model | Flex | Weight (g) | Tip Flex | Butt Flex | Torque | Butt Dia. | Bend Pt. | Spin | Launch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red 5 | R2 | 58 | 120 | 99 | 3.9 | 0.600 | Low | Mid | Mid-high |
| Red 5 | R | 58.5 | 112 | 94 | 3.7 | 0.600 | Low | Mid | Mid-high |
| Red 5 | S | 59 | 103 | 87 | 3.5 | 0.600 | Low | Mid | Mid-high |
| Red 6 | R | 64.5 | 107 | 86 | 3.4 | 0.605 | Low | Mid | Mid-high |
| Red 6 | S | 65 | 101 | 81 | 3.2 | 0.610 | Low | Mid | Mid-high |
| Red 7 | S | 71 | 99 | 78 | 3.1 | 0.610 | Low | Mid | Mid-high |
| Red 7 | X | 72 | 93 | 70 | 3.1 | 0.610 | Low | Mid | Mid-high |
| Red 9 | X | 94 | 91 | 70 | 3.2 | 0.630 | Low-mid | Mid | Mid-high |
Graphite. Raw length 46", 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 (You're here) | Mid-high | Mid | Low (9 X: low-mid) | Stiff / Firm / Ultra-stiff | 58 to 94 g |
| Ventus Blue | 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 Red profile with Spread Tow fabric in the mid and handle? That's the original Ventus TR Red. The whole brand lineup is in The Fujikura Shaft Guide.
Want It Built and Ready to Play?
Same shaft, same 8 options, but we do the work. Order the assembled original Ventus Red and pick:
- Your club: driver, mini driver or fairway wood
- Your adapter tip, installed and set to your hosel setting: Callaway, Cleveland, Cobra, Krank, Mizuno, Ping, PXG, Srixon, TaylorMade, Titleist, Tour Edge or Wilson
- Your length: the standard length for your head, a custom length, or left uncut
- Your grip, logo up or down, with extra wraps of tape if you want them
Browse all driver and fairway shafts or every assembled shaft we build.
