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Joe Ferguson

Fujikura Ventus TR Red VeloCore+ Shaft Review: The 'Inbetweener' Shaft That Actually Works

Photo of the Fujikura Ventus TR Red VeloCore+ Shaft.

The 2026 Fujikura Ventus TR Red might just be the most misunderstood shaft in the lineup.

Fujikura’s original Ventus family has earned a reputation for industry-leading stability, but player feedback suggested a need for a profile that felt slightly ‘stouter’ than the original models. This led to the TR range - designed in some ways as a series of ‘inbetweener’ shafts.

The TR Red is positioned as the softest of the three TR variants, sitting strategically between the original Ventus Red and Ventus Blue to offer a more stable, yet still dynamic, profile.

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