Fujikura Sakura 40 Driver & Fairway Shaft
Family Owned Est. 1991
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 Shipping with $99+ US Orders*
Free Shipping with $99+ US Orders*
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
BTW, our team works fast to ship and get your order delivered as quickly as possible. All in-stock order ship the same day when placed by 5pm ET (2pm PT). For items not in stock, or available as pre-order, please allow ~3-5 business days to process before shipping.
60 Day Easy Returns*
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.
INTERNATIONAL RETURNS
We do not accept any international returns at this time.
At Grips4less, we strive to provide a smooth international shopping experience. To ensure clarity regarding shipping, duties, and returns, please review our policy below:
Duties, Taxes, and Import Fees
- 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
Refunds are normally processed back to the original account (ie. credit card or PayPal). If you prefer store credit, please include this note of the refund request.
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.
CANCELATION REQUESTS
While we do our best to process cancelation requests, our shipping team works fast, and we cannot guarantee that your order will be canceled
If we are able to cancel the order for you, there will be a 5% restocking fee deducted from the refund.
RISK OF LOSS
All purchases of physical items from Grips4less are made pursuant to a shipment contract. This means that the risk of loss and title for such items pass to you upon our delivery to the carrier.
RETURNS, REFUNDS AND TITLE
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Fujikura Sakura 40 Driver & Fairway Shaft
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The Fujikura Sakura 40 is a lightweight, high-launch driver and fairway shaft for golfers who need more carry, built with a softened mid and tip so the ball gets up with less effort. It's high launch, mid-high spin, with a low bend point, and it comes one way: 47.5 g in a single lite flex. This is the raw shaft: 45" uncut, 2.95" parallel tip, 0.335" tip diameter. If you build your own clubs or have a shop you trust, this is the listing you want.
Not sure a lightweight shaft is the answer? Take the 2-Minute Shaft Quiz or compare every model in The Fujikura Shaft Guide.
Who It's For
Good fit if you...
- Swing a driver under about 75 mph and want more carry
- Want a very light shaft that's easy to load, with no flex decision to make
- Want the same Sakura profile through the bag. The Sakura 40 hybrid and iron shaft is the matching one-length blank
- Build your own clubs or have a fitter who'll cut, tip and install it for you
Not the right fit if you...
- Swing faster than about 80 mph, or already hit it too high. The Ventus White is light with a firm tip and the VeloCore+ core
- Want flex choices. The Air Speeder comes in R3, R2, R and S at a similar weight
- Want it cut to length with the adapter and grip already on. Order the assembled Sakura 40 instead
How It Plays
Soft where it counts. Fujikura introduced the Sakura line in 2021 for golfers who need more carry, and the way it gets there is a softened mid and tip. The shaft bends low and late, the ball launches high, and the extra spin keeps it in the air. For a 65 mph swing that's not a flaw. That's the whole plan.
47.5 g and 8.4 degrees of torque. Light and forgiving, with a smooth feel that doesn't ask you to time anything. The high torque is part of the plan: at the speeds this shaft is built for, that twist is what lets it load without any effort from you.
One flex, on purpose. There's no R2 or S version of the Sakura wood, and that's the appeal for a lot of golfers: you either fit the window or you don't. If you're under about 75 mph, you fit. If you're faster or your transition is quick, the Air Speeder or the Ventus White gives you more to choose from.
Picking it, and what to tip
- Our window is under about 75 mph. That's our fitting guidance, not a Fujikura number. Past 75, look at the Air Speeder R or S, the stiffer flexes in that line.
- Adapter needed for an adjustable hosel. The 0.335" tip fits every current driver and fairway sleeve in our shaft adapters. Epoxy it yourself, or order the assembled listing and we install it set to your hosel setting.
- 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 plays roughly one flex stiffer. Those are suggestions only, and the chart doesn't recommend tipping a driver or 3 wood shaft at all. The raw length is 45", an inch shorter than most Fujikura woods, so plan your butt cut from there.
Specifications
| Model | Flex | Weight (g) | Tip Flex | Butt Flex | Torque | Butt Dia. | Bend Pt. | Spin | Launch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sakura Wood 40 | 40 (Lite) | 47.5 | 152 | 142 | 8.4 | 0.595 | Low | Mid-high | High |
Graphite. Raw length 45", parallel tip section 2.95", tip diameter 0.335" (our measurement; the tip diameter isn't on Fujikura's chart). Tip flex and butt flex are Fujikura's stiffness ratings; within a model, the stiffer flex has the lower number.
Specs from Fujikura, checked October 2026.
How the Lightweight Fujikura Shafts Compare
| Shaft | Launch | Spin | Bend Point | Weight | Flexes We Sell | Our Speed Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sakura 40 (You're here) | High | Mid-high | Low | 47.5 g | One lite flex | Under 75 mph |
| Air Speeder | High | Mid | Low | 40.5 to 48 g | R3, R2, R, S | Up to 90 mph |
| Ventus White | High | Mid-high | Low | 49.5 g | R2, R, S | 70 to 95 mph |
Launch, spin and bend point are Fujikura's ratings. The speed column is our fitting guidance from building these for customers, not a Fujikura number. Want the same profile in your hybrids and irons? The Sakura 40 hybrid and iron shaft is a 44 g one-length blank that works in both. The whole brand lineup is in The Fujikura Shaft Guide.
Want It Built and Ready to Play?
Same shaft, same lite flex, but we do the work. Order the assembled Sakura 40 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.
