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Assembled · Driver / Fairway Shaft

Fujikura Sakura 40 Driver Shaft

Plug & play — adapter + grip installed, ready to use
$154.00 USD
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Have questions or need help with ordering? Text our shaft experts: (818) 473-9086 (US)
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Arrives fully assembled. Just attach to your clubhead and play!

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

The Fujikura Sakura 40 is an ultra-lightweight, high-launch driver shaft designed for women golfers and seniors who want more carry distance through a softer, smoother feel. At just 47.5 grams with a soft tip and soft mid section, it's built to help slower swing speeds get the ball in the air effortlessly -- without the complexity of multiple flex options. One weight, one flex, one purpose: more distance with less effort. Arrives fully assembled with your adapter and grip installed.

Who It's For

Good fit if you...

  • Are a women golfer looking for a purpose-built, performance shaft at a lower price point
  • Swing under 75 mph and want maximum carry with minimal effort
  • Are a senior golfer who wants a smooth, forgiving shaft that doesn't fight you
  • Currently game a heavy stock OEM shaft and feel like you're working too hard
  • Want Fujikura quality without the $250+ price tag of the Air Speeder
  • Are building a complete bag and want to use the same Sakura family in driver, fairway, hybrid, and irons

Not the right fit if you...

  • Swing faster than 80 mph -- this shaft will feel too light and uncontrolled at higher speeds
  • Already launch too high or balloon the ball -- the soft tip will make that worse
  • Need multiple flex options to fine-tune your fit -- the Sakura comes in one flex only
  • Want a firmer, more stable feel through impact -- look at the Air Speeder S flex instead

How It Plays

The Sakura is built around simplicity and feel. The softened tip and mid sections work together to create an easy, forgiving load and release -- the shaft bends through the swing, stores energy, and delivers it back at impact without requiring precise timing or a fast transition. For golfers who have lost swing speed over time or never had a fast tempo to begin with, that translates directly to higher launch, more spin, and more carry.

At 47.5 grams, the Sakura 40 is light enough that most players immediately feel a freer, faster swing. The low bend point promotes a high peak trajectory -- important for slower swing speeds that need the ball to stay in the air longer to maximize carry over hazards and reach greens. Torque is 8.4 degrees, which is high by design: it helps the face square up naturally at impact for players who don't generate enough speed to manipulate the face themselves.

Like the Air Speeder, the Sakura uses maximum carbon fiber content and Fujikura's Phantium finish to save up to 6 grams in paint and clearcoat -- keeping the playable weight as low as possible without sacrificing structural integrity. This is not a budget shaft in disguise. It's a purpose-engineered product for a specific type of golfer, at a price point that reflects its focused design.

Specifications

Model Flex Length Weight (g) Tip Flex Butt Flex Torque Par. Tip Butt Dia. Bend Pt. Spin Launch
Sakura Wood 40 45" 47.5 152 142 8.4 2.95 0.595 L M/H H

Tip diameter: 0.335"  |  Parallel tip: 2.95"  |  Length: 45"  |  Source: Fujikura Golf official specs

Note: The Sakura 40 comes in one flex only. If you need multiple flex options or swing faster than 80 mph, see the Fujikura Air Speeder which offers R3 through S flex.

Sakura vs Air Speeder -- Which One?

Sakura 40 Air Speeder
Weight 47.5g 46-50.5g
Flex Options One (40) R3, R2, R, S
Launch High High
Feel Very soft, smooth Soft, more structured
Swing Speed Under 75 mph 55-85 mph
Best For Women, seniors wanting max ease and value Players wanting more flex customization

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the Sakura only come in one flex?

The Sakura was designed for a specific, narrow swing speed range -- golfers under 75 mph who need maximum softness and easy launch. At those speeds, the difference between flex options is minimal, and a single optimized flex actually serves the target player better than trying to cover multiple profiles. If your swing speed is above 75 mph or you want flex options, the Air Speeder is the better fit.

Is the Sakura a women's shaft?

It was designed with women and senior golfers as the primary audience, yes -- but the shaft itself isn't gendered. Any golfer with a swing speed under 75 mph and a smooth tempo who wants a high-launch, lightweight shaft can benefit from it. Male seniors who have lost significant swing speed over time often find the Sakura a genuinely better fit than anything marketed to them in the senior flex category.

How does the Sakura compare to a standard ladies flex OEM shaft?

Most stock OEM ladies shafts are heavier (55-65g) and use lower-grade materials. The Sakura 40 is lighter at 47.5g, uses maximum carbon fiber content for better stiffness-to-weight ratio, and has a purpose-built bend profile for this swing speed range. Golfers who upgrade from a stock OEM ladies shaft to the Sakura typically see a noticeable improvement in carry distance and feel -- often 5-15 yards depending on how heavy their previous shaft was.

Can the Sakura be built for a fairway wood?

Yes -- this shaft can be built for a fairway wood. Select the fairway wood option and your adapter when adding to cart. If you want the Sakura profile in a hybrid or iron, Fujikura makes a dedicated Sakura Hybrid/Iron shaft as well.

What's included with this assembled shaft?

The shaft arrives with your OEM adapter tip installed (TaylorMade, Callaway, Ping, Cobra, Titleist, Mizuno, PXG, or Wilson) and your chosen grip installed. Club head is not included. Just attach to your driver or fairway wood head and play. See full assembled shaft details.

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.

Questions & Answers

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  • Do you have adapters for tour edge E 725?Also I would like to speak to someone about a couple of shafts, can you supply your phone #. Thanks

    Hi, thanks for reaching out. Yes, we've added the Tour Edge E725 adapter to the adapter choices.

Fujikura

(Assembled) Fujikura Sakura 40 Driver Shaft with Adapter Tip + Grip

$154.00 USD

The Fujikura Sakura 40 is an ultra-lightweight, high-launch driver shaft designed for women golfers and seniors who want more carry distance through a softer, smoother feel. At just 47.5 grams with a soft tip and soft mid section, it's built to help slower swing speeds get the ball in the air effortlessly -- without the complexity of multiple flex options. One weight, one flex, one purpose: more distance with less effort. Arrives fully assembled with your adapter and grip installed.

Who It's For

Good fit if you...

  • Are a women golfer looking for a purpose-built, performance shaft at a lower price point
  • Swing under 75 mph and want maximum carry with minimal effort
  • Are a senior golfer who wants a smooth, forgiving shaft that doesn't fight you
  • Currently game a heavy stock OEM shaft and feel like you're working too hard
  • Want Fujikura quality without the $250+ price tag of the Air Speeder
  • Are building a complete bag and want to use the same Sakura family in driver, fairway, hybrid, and irons

Not the right fit if you...

  • Swing faster than 80 mph -- this shaft will feel too light and uncontrolled at higher speeds
  • Already launch too high or balloon the ball -- the soft tip will make that worse
  • Need multiple flex options to fine-tune your fit -- the Sakura comes in one flex only
  • Want a firmer, more stable feel through impact -- look at the Air Speeder S flex instead

How It Plays

The Sakura is built around simplicity and feel. The softened tip and mid sections work together to create an easy, forgiving load and release -- the shaft bends through the swing, stores energy, and delivers it back at impact without requiring precise timing or a fast transition. For golfers who have lost swing speed over time or never had a fast tempo to begin with, that translates directly to higher launch, more spin, and more carry.

At 47.5 grams, the Sakura 40 is light enough that most players immediately feel a freer, faster swing. The low bend point promotes a high peak trajectory -- important for slower swing speeds that need the ball to stay in the air longer to maximize carry over hazards and reach greens. Torque is 8.4 degrees, which is high by design: it helps the face square up naturally at impact for players who don't generate enough speed to manipulate the face themselves.

Like the Air Speeder, the Sakura uses maximum carbon fiber content and Fujikura's Phantium finish to save up to 6 grams in paint and clearcoat -- keeping the playable weight as low as possible without sacrificing structural integrity. This is not a budget shaft in disguise. It's a purpose-engineered product for a specific type of golfer, at a price point that reflects its focused design.

Specifications

Model Flex Length Weight (g) Tip Flex Butt Flex Torque Par. Tip Butt Dia. Bend Pt. Spin Launch
Sakura Wood 40 45" 47.5 152 142 8.4 2.95 0.595 L M/H H

Tip diameter: 0.335"  |  Parallel tip: 2.95"  |  Length: 45"  |  Source: Fujikura Golf official specs

Note: The Sakura 40 comes in one flex only. If you need multiple flex options or swing faster than 80 mph, see the Fujikura Air Speeder which offers R3 through S flex.

Sakura vs Air Speeder -- Which One?

Sakura 40 Air Speeder
Weight 47.5g 46-50.5g
Flex Options One (40) R3, R2, R, S
Launch High High
Feel Very soft, smooth Soft, more structured
Swing Speed Under 75 mph 55-85 mph
Best For Women, seniors wanting max ease and value Players wanting more flex customization

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the Sakura only come in one flex?

The Sakura was designed for a specific, narrow swing speed range -- golfers under 75 mph who need maximum softness and easy launch. At those speeds, the difference between flex options is minimal, and a single optimized flex actually serves the target player better than trying to cover multiple profiles. If your swing speed is above 75 mph or you want flex options, the Air Speeder is the better fit.

Is the Sakura a women's shaft?

It was designed with women and senior golfers as the primary audience, yes -- but the shaft itself isn't gendered. Any golfer with a swing speed under 75 mph and a smooth tempo who wants a high-launch, lightweight shaft can benefit from it. Male seniors who have lost significant swing speed over time often find the Sakura a genuinely better fit than anything marketed to them in the senior flex category.

How does the Sakura compare to a standard ladies flex OEM shaft?

Most stock OEM ladies shafts are heavier (55-65g) and use lower-grade materials. The Sakura 40 is lighter at 47.5g, uses maximum carbon fiber content for better stiffness-to-weight ratio, and has a purpose-built bend profile for this swing speed range. Golfers who upgrade from a stock OEM ladies shaft to the Sakura typically see a noticeable improvement in carry distance and feel -- often 5-15 yards depending on how heavy their previous shaft was.

Can the Sakura be built for a fairway wood?

Yes -- this shaft can be built for a fairway wood. Select the fairway wood option and your adapter when adding to cart. If you want the Sakura profile in a hybrid or iron, Fujikura makes a dedicated Sakura Hybrid/Iron shaft as well.

What's included with this assembled shaft?

The shaft arrives with your OEM adapter tip installed (TaylorMade, Callaway, Ping, Cobra, Titleist, Mizuno, PXG, or Wilson) and your chosen grip installed. Club head is not included. Just attach to your driver or fairway wood head and play. See full assembled shaft details.

Series

  • 40 Series / Lite flex
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