Mitsubishi Vanquish VV Green Driver Shaft

Considering changing my Vanquish R2 Senior shaft to the new Vanquish VV 4 or 5 to obtain a lower launch, less spin and a more piercing flight against the wind, Which shaft do you recommend at 77 with a 78 MPH swing speed in my GTS2 Titleist lHead.

Hi Ron,

At your 78 MPH driver swing speed, I would recommend the Vanquish VV Green 4 in R2 flex.

The VV Green has a more controlled profile than the original Vanquish and should help bring the flight down somewhat with less spin and a more penetrating trajectory, while still keeping the shaft light enough to help you maintain clubhead speed.

The VV Green 5 R2 is also an option, but it is about 6 grams heavier and has a lower-torque feel. I would favor that only if you prefer a noticeably heavier, more stable feeling shaft. At 78 MPH, my first choice for your Titleist GTS2 would be the VV Green 4 R2.

One thing I would not want to promise is a specific amount of launch or spin reduction, since your driver loft, attack angle and impact location also have a major effect on both.

Jim

Currently using the original Vanquish R2 4 Senior shaft in my Titleist GTS2 10 degree driver. I am at the C2 setting on my sure-fit hosel to lower my launch and obtain a more boring penetrating flight with my desired baby draw. Seems to be better. Would the new VV Green R2 4 or 5 model be a better choice. The torque comparisons are 6.1 to 4.5. Is the tip stiffer or more stable to give me a lower launch than the original Vanquish shaft? The other option I am considering is the Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Blue 55 R2 Senior shaft. Need your help. Thank you

Hi Ron,

Thank you for the additional information. Based on what you are trying to accomplish, I would lean toward the Vanquish VV Green 4 R2 first.

One important point about the torque numbers: torque by itself does not tell us how stiff or stable the tip section is. Your original Vanquish 4 R2 is actually around 5.4° torque, while the VV Green 4 R2 is 6.1°. However, Mitsubishi redesigned the VV Green with a reinforced tip section and a higher kick point, specifically to provide better tip stability and a slightly lower, more controlled launch than the original Vanquish.

The VV Green 5 R2 at about 54 grams and 4.5° torque would feel heavier and more substantial. It may give you an even more controlled sensation, but at your approximately 78 MPH swing speed I would be a little cautious about adding weight unless you already know you prefer a heavier shaft.

The Tensei 1K Blue 55 R2 is also an excellent shaft and is offered by Titleist for the GTS2. It will have a more conventional, stable 55-gram feel, but it is still considered a mid-launch/mid-spin design. Therefore, I would not automatically choose it over the VV Green if your main goal is to preserve the light, easy-to-load Vanquish feel while bringing the trajectory down somewhat.

My order of preference for you would be:

1. VV Green 4 R2 – best first choice
2. VV Green 5 R2 – if you want a heavier, firmer-feeling setup
3. Tensei 1K Blue 55 R2 – if you want to move away from the lightweight Vanquish feel toward a more traditional stable shaft

Since you are already getting better results from the C2 setting, I also would not make too drastic a shaft change. The VV Green 4 R2 looks like the most logical next step.

Jim