#Speeder 757 evolution series#

The original Speeder Evolution is billed as the highest launching shaft in the group, but the results were actually opposite for me. Your results will likely be different, which is why you should work with a qualified fitter to find the best shaft for you. I tested each Speeder Evolution shaft in the 757 model in X-flex with a PING G LS Tec head.Īlso, I want to issue our standard caveat: keep in mind that these are only my results. With the family of shafts now complete, I wanted to go back and see how they compared head to head. I gamed both the Speeder Evolution and Speeder Evolution 2 over the last couple seasons, and I was blown away by the numbers the Speeder Evolution 3 produced for my review. For my swing, the Speeder Evolution 3 is that “just right” feel between too lively and too stiff. To me, it feels closer to the original Evolution with the energy flowing all the way to the club head but somehow infused with the stability of the Evo 2. The “whip” feels like it ends a few inches above the club head, making for a very stable feel that’s still lively in the butt and mid sections.Īs you would expect, the Speeder Evolution 3 fits between the other two models. The Speeder Evolution 2 has the firmest tip. It feels like the energy of your swing is smoothly transferred all the way to the club head. The original (blue) Speeder Evolution has the softest feel from butt to tip. While each of the three models is unique, that common element ties the family together. In each of our Fujikura Speeder Evolution reviews, we’ve used the term “whip crack” to describe the feel. This is how the three different Evolution models stack up for me. You can find reviews of each individual model HERE, but we received so much interest in comparisons between the lines that we felt obliged to deliver. Whether by design or in response to the tremendous success, Fujikura has now built a line of Speeder Evolution shafts: the Evolution, Evolution II, and the new Evolution III. Combining that great feel with near-perfect numbers on the launch monitor can only mean one thing: it’s in the bag.When Fujikura released the original Speeder Evolution two years ago, all indications were that it was a standalone shaft. This shaft stayed up with my strongest swings and produced some action on my 70% swings, too. The Fujikura Speeder Evolution IV shaft gave me the exact feeling I want: that of being totally responsible for the results. Weights range from 56 grams all the way up to 78.5, and flexes run from regular through X. The Fujikura Speeder Evolution IV is available in three models: the 569, 661, and 757. The stability of the tip made it very hard for me to lose the ball left, but the softer mid-section kept the ball launching on an ideal trajectory. When I got the Evo IV to the range, the results were exactly what I was hoping for: high, straight bombs. A shaft with a stiff tip gives me the confidence to swing aggressively, but I still want to feel like the shaft is working for me. Here’s the part that I understand: the profile is based on the low launch/low spin Evo II but with a softer middle for higher launch.

There’s a lot of tech talk in the description of the Speeder Evolution IV, and, to be honest, it’s over my head. If you found previous Speeder Evolution shafts too lively, this may be the one for you. Players who tend to hook the ball will love the feel of the tip section.

That signature whip-crack energy transfer is still there, but it’s dialed down significantly from past versions. The Speeder Evolution IV is the most stout-feeling shaft in the family. The gold accents and bold graphics help it stand out in an ocean of black shafts.

While I enjoyed the flashy looks of the past Evo shafts, this is a nice change of pace. The graphics remain the same: long, white Speeder branding on one side with colored branding and specs opposite. The original Evo was bright blue, and the II and III went with a fiery red and orange combo.įor the Evo IV, Fujikura went with a classy black and gold color scheme. The Speeder Evolution IV is a major break from the past in terms of looks. After learning that the new Evolution IV blends the properties of the Evo II and Evo III, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on one for testing. Despite having different performance characteristics, all the shafts in the family share a unique feel that I love.

#Speeder 757 evolution series#

Introductionįujikura’s Speeder Evolution series has been one of my favorites since it was launched. Based on the low launch, low spin Evo II but with softer mid section and new high strength materials. The Fujikura Speeder Evolution IV is the latest in the company’s premium shaft family.