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Aldila Tour Blue and Tour Green Shaft Review

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Aldila’s latest technology comes in two distinct flavors: Green for supreme stability, Blue for a smooth kick.  A proven Tour favorite with 5 wins in its first year.

Introduction

Of late, it seems that equipment companies are putting new products on the shelves almost before their tour staff can take the wrapper off.  With the Tour Green and Tour Blue, Aldila chose a decidedly different tactic: they got tour wins (plural) before they announced the shaft to the public.

With 5 PGA Tour wins, the Aldila Tour Green and Tour Blue don’t arrive with hype, they arrive with results.  So will the #1 graphite shaft on the PGA Tour also help you improve your results?  I tested them to find out.

For fans of Aldila shafts, the Tour Green and Tour Blue will not disappoint.  The feel of these shafts, particularly the Green, brings to mind the feel of the original NV and the RIP with their focus on stability.  Neither of these shafts has a hint of twist-y, torque-y feeling to it, even when you really go after it.

Players looking for a little more kick will definitely want to opt for the Blue.  The Green is very stout and only gives a loading-unloading feel when you really attack the ball.  The Blue is responsive to more controlled swings.

Both shafts are understated with a predominantly matte grey color.  The shades of green and blue, respectively, are very cool but hard to describe.  They are closer to matte than gloss, but they have a sparkle to them.  The circuit board graphics are very minimal, as is the branding.

Performance

For this review, I tested both the Tour Blue and Tour Green at 65 grams in a stiff flex.  I found that the Tour Blue was a much better fit for me because the feel is closer to what I prefer.  With a stiff tip and a nice kick in the mid-section, I was able to produce really good launch monitor numbers and hit the ball very accurately.  I was consistently launching the ball around 13* with spin around 2400 RPMs.  More importantly, the shot shape was extremely consistent: a fairly tight draw that started just right of target.

I found the Tour Green to be a very consistent shaft, but not a great fit for my swing.  The Green is a great choice for people with very aggressive transitions, and, perhaps, more club head speed.  For me, the Green’s lack of kick made me feel like I really had to work overtime to square the club.  The launch monitor numbers for the green were still good, as was the dispersion, but not as good as the Blue.  The ball launched slightly above 14* and spin was just over 2600 RPMs.  Some will be surprised that the Green launched higher and spun more than the Blue, but this is the result of the club face being more open at impact.

I believe that with the Tour Blue and Tour Green, Aldila will be a name that is, once again, on the tongue of equipment geeks everywhere.  The different models provide very different feels which will help to fit a wide variety of players, but the common thread is consistency and tight dispersion.

Price and Specs

The Aldila Tour Blue and Tour Green can be purchased for $249.

Both the Tour Blue and Tour Green are available in 65 and 75 gram weights and flexes ranging from Regular to Tour X.

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Matt, I’ve been following you since I went online for FT Optiforce reviews. I’m gaming a 440 w the Diamana S+. I picked up the 460 head as well. I recently picked up a new X2 Hot Pro head. I also saw your reviw on the Fubuki ZT. My question is how would you compare the Tour Blue vs the Fubuki Z , both in stiff. Thanks, Jeff

Thank you for your readership.

Unfortunately, I haven’t had the opportunity to test the Fubuki Z, so I can’t offer a comparison to the Aldila Tour Blue.

Matt – I recently purchased a Callaway X2 Hot Pro Driver with an Aldila ATX65 Tour Green Shaft(REGULAR). What does the 4.5 mean on the shaft? The shaft is supposed to be a midlow torque, so I don’t believe it means the shaft’s torque. Thanks for your comments on this question!

Richard McKichan

I believe that is the torque rating.

My bad. What I meant to say was I saw your review on Callaway’s Big Bertha, that comes stock with the Fubuki Z. However I understand you were reviewing the driver, not that shaft. Thanks for the great reviews!

I currently use a Taylor-made burner super fast driver. I am looking to buy a Callaway x-2 hot driver but, i not sure about switching from a steel shaft driver to a graphite shaft driver. i am 61 years old and have a swing speed around 90. I would appreciate your feedback.

I would recommend just going to a store or range and giving it a try. Outside of telling you that graphite will be lighter, there’s not much I can say about the differences you will feel.

Thanks for the review. I’m 59 with a mid-90’s SS, a 6 handicap, a quick transition and medium trajectory. Not sure where I’d be able to test these shafts so I’ll ask. The Tour Green stiff is probably too stout for me unless I go regular. But I’m concerned with ballooning on the regular Tour Blue.

How stout is the Tour Blue stiff?

Thanks, Mark

The Tour Blue feels fairly smooth to me, but that’s obviously personal. If you find a top end club fitter like Club Champion in your area, they should have these shafts available for you to try.

I have a titelist 915 D2 with a Diamana 60 gram Reg shaft and was offered a Aldila Rogue 70 gram Reg shaft 3.7 and 95msi. Iplay off 6 and have a highish ball flight, will I loose distance or will the heavier shaft still be good

The only way to know is to try it or to get a fitting. Anyone who tells you that they can answer that question over the internet is delusional at best.

I have a Tailor made M2 driver and I like the Aldila shafts I kept My trinity shaft 65g R and I wonder if is ok for the tailor made with a lighter driver head or I need to change to the later models like the tour Blue or Green your opinion will be very helpful. Regards Mike

The Trinity will “work” in a lighter head, but you’ll have a lighter swing weight and the shaft may feel a bit stiffer.

Hi Matt, what is the weight (grams) of the Aldila Rogue Tour Green ATX 55 graphite shaft which plays at 45.75 inches? I’m guessing 55 but need to be sure. Thanks so much. Scott

It should be around 55 grams, though I couldn’t tell you exactly to the gram.

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Aldila Tour Green Review – Specs, Flex, Weight

The Aldila Tour Green and Tour Blue shafts are both made with the same type of advanced graphite material that makes them incredibly strong but without adding much in the way of torque.

Aldila is known for making shafts like these that push the envelope in terms of what is possible in shaft manufacturing.

Today though, we wanted to focus on the Aldila Tour Green in particular. If you are looking for an Aldila Tour shaft with a higher launch, you should definitely check out the Aldila Tour Blue. The Aldila Tour Green on the other hand is for players who prefer a lower, more penetrating drive. But what performance benefits does the Aldila Tour Green shaft hold? What are the important specs you need to know about? Find out in the following Aldila Tour Green shaft review.

Aldila Tour Green Overview

One of the things that we liked the most about the Aldila Tour Green shafts is that they are made with high bend points which helps more players balance the load a bit better.

This also means that more players will be able to try the longer versions of this shaft.

Like many modern shafts, the Aldila Tour Green shafts are also produced using variable wall technology. This allows manufacturers to adjust the stiffness in different sectors of the shaft. In the case of the Aldila Tour Green, it has a stiff tip section to help promote a lower launch.

The Aldila Tour Green also features a constant taper design which imparts a smooth feel when you unload the shaft. The Aldila Tour Green is an excellent choice for your fairway woods, so long as you can also work with the relatively low spin rates it produces.

Why is the Aldila Tour Green So Popular?

One of the things that make this shaft a popular choice is Aldila’s special MLT production process.

MLT stands for Micro Laminate Technology and it refers to the nearly microscopic strands of graphite that were layered on top of each other to achieve unparalleled strength but without adding too much weight or torque. This makes the Aldila Tour Green shaft a great option for modern driver heads that are pretty heavy because it won’t make the club as a whole unbearably heavy.

How Does the Aldila Tour Green Perform?

The Aldila Tour Green performs well for faster swing speed players.

That’s because our launch monitor data showed that it produces a low launch and keeps spin rates well under the 2500 RPM mark. The stiff tip section is part of what helps produce the low launch.

The Aldila Tour Green also has a smooth feel. Even our slower swing speed testers were able to appreciate the smooth kick through release. Sizing up a bit with the Aldila Tour Green from your normal driver shaft length may actually help you gain some distance too. The additional weight shouldn’t be too much to bear and you may end up preferring a longer Aldila Tour Green shaft – something to discuss with your fitter at least.

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What flexes are available what swing speeds do they suit.

Obviously, you are going to want to stay away from Tour Flex unless you are swinging 105+ MPH.

The stiff flex seemed to be a happy medium for most of our testers who usually swing the driver between 85 and 95 MPH.

What Weights Are Available? What Swing Speeds Do They Suit?

The Aldila Tour Green 65 (66-69 grams) would be a good option for swingers in the 80-90 MPH range.

The Aldila Tour Green 75 (72-76 grams) is where you want to  be if you swing between 90 and 100 MPH. And you should look into the Aldila Tour Green 85 (88 and 89 grams) if you swing 100+ MPH.

Why is it So Good?

For us, we like the fact that advanced technology went into making these shafts light yet strong.

Aldila Tour Green First Impressions

In all honesty, we weren’t thrilled with the green color scheme.

The circuit board graphics look cool; but we aren’t partial to green as a group. Still, we were quickly impressed with the smooth feel and light weight of this shaft.

Key Features & Performance

By far, the most important feature is the Micro Laminate Technology that layers amazingly diminutive strands of graphite on top of each other. This allows for a shaft with a good amount of strength; but not too much weight.

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As far as driver performance goes, the Aldila Tour Green produces spin rates in the neighborhood of 2200 RPMs consistently. It also produced very controlled launch angles.

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If you are looking to tame spin with your fairway woods, the Aldila Tour Green would be a great choice.

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Aldila Tour Green Pros & Cons

• Constant taper tip
• Stiff tip area
• Low spin rates
• Controlled launch angles
• Lightweight design
• Not great if you need more air under your drives
• Better for faster swing speeds

Overall Score:  94/100

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Who Should Buy it?  

We would actually recommend the Aldila Tour Green to faster swing speed players; but more specifically to fast swingers with particularly heavy driver heads.

If you want to counteract the feel and swing effects of your heavy driver head without losing any forgiveness, this would actually be a close-to-ideal option. Other than that, the Aldila Tour Green would suit players seeking low spin and low launch in a very general sense.

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By JCray33 April 19, 2021 in WRX Club Techs

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Anyone play this?? Have noticed that Rahm continues to use this shaft so it must be pretty solid...just ordered one up for my G400 Max pretty pumped!

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Rahm has the same iron shafts since high school and he's used that driver shaft since his freshman year in college. He doesn't like to change. Wesley Bryan uses the same driver shaft as well.

Rahm has the same iron shafts since high school and he's used that driver shaft since his freshman year in college. He doesn't like to change. Wesley Bryan uses the same driver shaft as well.

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Anybody play the X vs TX? I got the TX as I like a very stiff shaft (around 165 ball speed avg.) 

With those Aldila shafts, the X & TX are the same flex profile with the TX being a fraction lower in torque. This makes it "FEEL" a bit firmer. I've played the Red, Blue and Green. They are all fine shafts.

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2 minutes ago, Ri_Redneck said: With those Aldila shafts, the X & TX are the same flex profile with the TX being a fraction lower in torque. This makes it "FEEL" a bit firmer. I've played the Red, Blue and Green. They are all fine shafts.   BT

  Great to hear so the TX shouldn’t be too much to handle for me then 👍

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Aldila ‘Tour Blue’ and ‘Tour Green’ shafts

When designing its newest line of shafts, the “Tour Blue” and “Tour Green,” Aldila sought inspiration from its most successful platform, the NV shafts it released to tour players more than 10 years ago.

The NV shafts were made using the company’s Mico Laminate Technology, which means that extremely thin, high-quality layers of graphite were stacked on top of each other to make a shaft that felt smooth and performed more consistently.

A lot has changed in the golf industry in 10 years, but one thing that hasn’t changed is golfer’s appreciation of consistent, smooth-feeling shafts.

For all the technology that went into the new shafts, their design differences are simple. The Tour Green shafts have a stiffer tip section, which creates the low-launch, low-spin conditions that tend to work well with today’s drivers. The Tour Blue shafts have a softer tip section that launches the ball higher and with more spin, making them a good fit for fairway woods.

So what has made the Tour Blue and Tour Green two of the most popular shaft models on tour in 2013? According to John Oldenburg, vice president of engineering for Aldila, it’s the same reason that the NV shafts were so popular on tour — high-quality materials that create smooth feel and consistency.

Oldenburg said the Tour Blue and Tour Green shafts are the most consistent shafts his company has ever produced. They use what he said are the thinnest materials available, graphite fibers that are between three one-thousandths and five one-thousandths of an inch thick, which makes them better in two ways:

• Because graphite shafts are built in layers, their manufacturing always results in a bit of overlap (often referred to as a shaft’s seams). Using thinner materials allows the seams to stay thin. When those seams are balanced throughout the shaft, as Aldila does with its Micro Laminate Technology, it results in a shaft that has more consistent wall thicknesses.
• Since the graphite fibers are thinner, they also need less resin, or glue, to be held together. According to Oldenburg, resin is the weak link of graphite shaft design, because it is much more flexible than the graphite fibers it holds together. With less resin, Aldila can make shafts that are lighter, stiffer and lower in torque.

Aldila engineers also made the Tour Blue and Tour Green shafts with a balance point that is closer to the handle than its NV shafts, which helps balance out the heavier weight of today’s driver heads. It also allows golfers to play the longer-length shafts that have become more common in the industry, yet still keep the swing weight of the club in the D2-to-D5 range that most golfers are comfortable with.

“Before adjustable drivers … features that added weight to the head … drivers used to weigh between 198 and 202 grams, and measure between 44.5 and 45 inches long,” Oldenburg said. “Now they’re between 206 and 2012 grams, are are 45 to 46 inches long.”

The last, and maybe most important finishing thing for the sales of the Tour Blue and Tour Green shafts are the color-coded circuitboard graphics near the handle, which Oldenburg said he hopes communicate to consumers the high-tech materials and construction used to make the shafts.

“Technology stories like Micro Laminate are hard to tell,” Oldenburg said. “This is a very high-tech product, but unfortunately it still looks like a stick and it has to by the rules of golf. With the circuitboard look we’re saying, ‘Hey, there is technology in this.'”

The Tour Blue and Tour Green shafts will be released on Sept. 15 and carry an MSRP of $349. Aldila will initially release both models in a 65-gram version in R, S, X and TX flexes. In January, Aldila plans to release the 75- and 85-gram versions of the shafts.

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Jul 17, 2013 at 9:48 am

i used to have a adila 70x protopype but there hard to pick up these days with it being made in 2005, will the tour green play similar to the protopype?

Pernell Stoney

Jun 20, 2013 at 1:54 am

I am looking for 5.5 rifle shafts ( project x)

Jun 15, 2013 at 1:37 am

I wonder what it actually costs Aldila to make these shafts. One used to be able to purchase a high end shaft at a reasonable price. They talk about the original Aldila NV green shaft. I recall that shaft starting out at around $88. After about a year, the price had dropped to around $54 after newer models (not necessarily better) had entered the Aldila group. The UST ProForce (gold and purple) shaft was super popular for years, and it sold for around $34. The Grafalloy Prolite was the most popular shaft for several years, and it sold for $45. So what exactly makes these cost $350, other than that other companies are charging that much for some of theirs? Wonder how long it will be before we see a similar looking shaft in OEM drivers, but the shaft will say “designed exclusively for (insert name of company making driver)” rather than it actually being the “real deal” shaft.

Jun 18, 2013 at 9:29 pm

You are so right. The specs may even be the same so what exactly is the reason the price has gone crazy? In some cases, OEM’s have the EXACT shaft in their stock equipment and you can buy an entire club for the same cost as the shaft. This has nearly totally eliminated reshafts. When they stop making some of those more reasonably priced shafts, we’ll just throw away a driver with a broken shaft. It will be silly to repair it when you can just buy a newer version.

Jun 14, 2013 at 12:23 pm

Sad to hear they are designed to swingweight properly in 45-46 inch drivers. That is the standard now?

Look at the guys on tour, they are almost all between 44 and 45 inches.

Jun 14, 2013 at 12:32 pm

While they’re deesigned to play in longer lengths, like all shafts they can be cut down to play shorter – you just need to add weight to the head to get the swingweight you desire. This can be done in many ways – shaft insert weights, adjustable / removable weights, or hot melt in the head. I’ve done all 3 – but usually not all on the same club!

Jun 14, 2013 at 1:52 pm

I have no interest in making the head even heavier and/or messing with the club heads center of gravity. If i’m dropping this kind of dough I think slapping tape in various areas should not be necessary.

Jun 14, 2013 at 12:47 am

Yeah, I was really hoping this would be like a $150 type of shaft. 3.5 bills is just way to much for a shaft IMO…Looks sweet though,kudos to Aldila.

Jun 12, 2013 at 10:15 pm

And they join the 300$ shaft prices..

Good for them… Bad for the public

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Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke HL

Designed for players with moderate to average swing speeds who are looking to hit the ball higher to maximize carry distance, the Paradym Ai Smoke HL leverages the company’s new Ai Smart Face. It features a larger profile for greater forgiveness and a refined sole camber for better turf interaction. The Tungsten Speed Cartridge is positioned in the front of the club for lower spin and ease of launch.

Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max Fast

The Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max Fast is designed for moderate-swing-speed players. In addition to Ai Smart Face, Max Fast features a larger profile for greater forgiveness and a refined sole camber for better turf interaction. The Tungsten Speed Cartridge is positioned in the front of the club for lower spin and ease of launch.

Titleist TSR1

Titleist’s new TSR1 hybrids are built with a larger, “wood-like” size to help golfers find more speed and forgiveness. They’re also built 0.5 inches longer than standard to provide additional assistance in creating speed.

Best hybrid of 2024: Meet the fitters

• Adam Rathe: Club Champion
• Adam Scotto: Club Champion
• Adam Seitz: Club Champion
• Aidan Mena: Club Champion
• Alex Dice: Carl’s Golfland
• Alex Praeger: Club Champion
• Ben Giunta: The Tour Van
• Blake Smith, PGA: True Spec
• Bo Gorman: True Spec
• Brad Coffield: Carl’s Golfland
• Brett Ott: Club Champion
• Brian Riley: Club Champion
• Cameron Scudder: Club Champion
• Carmen Corvino: True Spec
• Christian Sandler: Club Champion
• Clare Cornelius: Cool Clubs
• Dan Palmisano: Club Champion
• Dane Byers: Club Champion
• Darren Joubert: Club Champion
• Dennis Huggins: Club Champion
• Drew Koch: Club Champion
• Eric Touchet: Touchet Performance Golf
• Erik Gonzales: Club Champion
• Evan Morrison: Club Champion
• Gus Alzate: True Spec
• Jake Medlen: Stripe Show Club Fitters
• Jake Woolston: Club Champion
• Jake Wynd: Club Champion
• Jay Marino: Club Champion
• Jeremy Olsen: Club Champion
• Jim Yenser: Club Champion
• Joe Stefan: Club Champion
• Joey Simon, PGA: Club Champion
• Jonathan Kaye: Club Champion
• Jordan Patrick: True Spec
• Jordan Rollins: Club Champion
• Kevin Arabejo: Club Champion
• Kevin Downey: Club Champion
• Kirk Oguri: Pete’s Golf
• Kyle Lane: Club Champion
• Kyle Murao: Club Champion
• Marc Roybal: True Spec
• Mark Hymerling: Club Champion
• Mark Knapp: Carl’s Golfland
• Matt Miller: Club Champion
• Matt Rish: Club Champion
• Matthew Gandolfi: Club Champion
• Mike Martysiewicz: Club Champion
• Mike Weis: Club Champion
• Mitch Schneider: Club Champion
• Nicholas Barone: Club Champion
• Nick Sherburne: Club Champion
• Nick Waterworth: Haggin Oaks
• Preston Vanderfinch: Club Champion
• Rick Lane: Club Champion
• Rob Anderson, PGA: Club Champion
• Russell Hubby: Club Champion
• Ryan Fisher: Grips Golf
• Ryan Grimes: Club Champion
• Ryan Johnson: Carl’s Golfland Bloomfield Hills
• Sam Kim: True Spec
• Scott Sikorski: Club Champion
• Scott Felix: Felix Club Works
• Scott Trent: Club Champion
• Sean Pfeil: Club Champion
• Shaun Fagan: True Spec
• Steve Harrow: Club Champion
• Tad Artrip: Club Champion
• Thomas Mattaini: Pull the Pin
• Tony Rhode: True Clubs
• William Buse: Club Champion
• William Cho: NovoGolf
• William Fields: Club Champion

The fitters consulted for this piece have accumulated data from thousands of fittings with golfers just like you. From beginners to tour players, their feedback and information can’t be undervalued.

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Nelly Korda WITB 2024 (March)

• Nelly Korda’s WITB accurate as of her win at the Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship.

Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 Max (10.5 degrees) Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana GT 60 S

3-wood: TaylorMade Stealth 2 (15 degrees) Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Red 7 S

5-wood:  TaylorMade Stealth 2 (21 degrees) Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 7 S

Hybrid:  Ping G425 (26 degrees) Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue HB 7 S

Irons: TaylorMade P770 (5), TaylorMade P7MC (6-PW) Shafts: AeroTech SteelFiber i80 cw

Wedges: TaylorMade MG4 (50-09SB, 54-SB), Vokey Design WedgeWorks (58-T) Shafts: AeroTech SteelFiber i95 cw

Putter: Scotty Cameron Special Select Squareback 2 Prototype

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet

Ball: TaylorMade TP5x

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Aldila ATX Tour Green Wood Shaft Review

Appearance:  Very nice looking shaft with clean graphics and crisp colors.  The matte finish should not show quite as much bag rash.

Flexes Available:   R,S,TS,X and TX in both the 65 and 75 gram.

MSRP:   $349.00 USD

Availability:   Directly from Aldila, or from a variety of fitters and some retail golf stores.

Weight Consistency:   4.5 out of 5

Butt Stiffness (CPM):  Consistent increase in CPM from R through X.  TX tests the same as X so only difference is torque.  Consistency is 4.5 out of 5.

Tip Stiffness:  Mid

Mid Stiffness:  Mid-Stiff

Balance Point:   Will yield a slightly higher swing weight.

Torque:   Good transition of higher torque in R flex to lowest torque in TX flex.  Mid torque rating on average:

SQI (Shaft Quality Index):   93.4 out of 100  (Above Average)

Trajectory:  Launch angle is mid.  Tested against other low to mid launch shafts, the Tour Green was .5 to 1.5 degrees higher launch.

Spin:   Mid to low mid.  We were all a bit surprised that the spin rate was lower than we expected.

Feel:  Solid feel for all testers.  Feels like a one-piece shaft with steady load throughout the swing.  Good feel at impact.

General:   All four raters liked the solid feel of the Tour Green.   Raters had driver swing speeds from 79 mph to 110 mph and had shafts that  were matched to their swings.  For those players that are playing a very low spin driver, this shaft may be the ticket!  While this may not replace my Elements 70 MK very soon, it is a definite contender.

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The ALDILA® XTORSION® Green features our classic stiff-tip low launch profile as well as a new and unique woven graphite material on the outer layer of the shaft at the tip-section.  This Multi-Axial Material Bias Angle (MAMBA®) Technology places a high-tech material on the shaft in a +/- 45 degree fiber orientation. This unique use of a flat weave material on the exterior of the shaft provides significantly improved torsional stability to this counter weighted shaft in the lower half (tip-section) where the greatest percentage of twisting occurs during the swing and at impact.

Multi-Axial Material Bias Angle (MAMBA®) Technology

Multi-Axial Material Bias Angle (MAMBA ® ) Technology places a high-tech, flat weave material on the shaft’s lower half exterior, where the most twisting occurs during the swing and at impact. MAMBA® Technology improves torsional stability and spin control where it’s needed the most.

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