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88avg score
$136avg used price
Mitsubishi Chemicaltop family
Shafts comparison
Compare score, estimated used price, fit profile, and fitting notes side by side.
| Metric | Mitsubishi Chemical Tensei AV Raw2019ReviewShop affiliate* | Nippon Modus3 Tour 1152021ReviewShop affiliate* | Graphite Design Tour AD CQ2023ReviewShop affiliate* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Shafts | Shafts | Shafts |
| Fit profile | Wood shaft | Iron shaft | Wood shaft |
| Score | 97 | 97 | 97 |
| Est. used price | $100 | $135 | $200 |
| Value index | 407 | 302 | 204 |
| Forgiveness | 88 | 76 | 71 |
| Speed | 76 | 70 | 74 |
| Feel | 84 | 84 | 74 |
| Value rating | 94 | 87 | 80 |
| Launch | Mid to high | Iron flight fit | Profile dependent |
| Spin | Mid | Profile dependent | Profile dependent |
| Best for | Golfers who want help on off-center contact and more stable launch. | Players tuning iron weight, launch, vibration, and tempo. | Players matching driver/fairway launch, spin, handle feel, and transition. |
| Watch out | Do not buy only by model name. Confirm loft, lie, length, shaft, grip size, and condition. | Use launch monitor data. Flex labels vary widely by brand and model. | Use launch monitor data. Flex labels vary widely by brand and model. |
Shafts comparison table
Sort priority is editorial score, value index, release year, and brand. Verify exact specs, condition, shaft, loft, lie, and grip before buying any used equipment.
| Year | Brand | Model family | Fit profile | Score | Est. used | Value | Affiliate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Mitsubishi Chemical | Tensei AV RawMore stable feel and a broad OEM presence. | Wood shaft | 97 | $100 | 407 | Shop* |
| 2021 | Nippon | Modus3 Tour 115A middle-weight Modus profile for tighter launch windows. | Iron shaft | 97 | $135 | 302 | Shop* |
| 2023 | Graphite Design | Tour AD CQA profile built to help launch and turn the ball over. | Wood shaft | 97 | $200 | 204 | Shop* |
| 2024 | Mitsubishi Chemical | Diamana WBClassic low-launch, low-spin profile for stronger players. | Wood shaft | 97 | $210 | 194 | Shop* |
| 2025 | Fujikura | Ventus WhiteA lighter new profile within the Ventus collection. | Wood shaft | 97 | $290 | 140 | Shop* |
| 2023 | True Temper | AMT Red / Black / WhiteAscending mass options for mixed launch needs. | Iron shaft | 96 | $180 | 224 | Shop* |
| 2016 | Nippon | N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 120Smooth, stable steel that fits many better players. | Iron shaft | 95 | $65 | 614 | Shop* |
| 2021 | Project X | HZRDUS Smoke RDXRDX improved feel while keeping stability. | Wood shaft | 95 | $135 | 296 | Shop* |
| 2022 | Graphite Design | Tour AD UBA firmer, stronger-player profile. | Wood shaft | 94 | $170 | 232 | Shop* |
| 2023 | LA Golf | A-SeriesA more approachable premium fitting family. | Wood shaft | 94 | $180 | 219 | Shop* |
| 2018 | Project X | EvenFlowSmoother feel for golfers who disliked the original HZRDUS boardiness. | Wood shaft | 92 | $85 | 455 | Shop* |
| 2020 | UST Mamiya | LIN-QPremium wood shafts with clearer launch profiles. | Wood shaft | 92 | $115 | 336 | Shop* |
| 2021 | Aerotech | SteelFiber Private ReservePremium-weight sorting and tighter build feel. | Graphite iron shaft | 92 | $135 | 286 | Shop* |
| 2024 | LA Golf | P-Series SoHoA high-stability putter shaft for players chasing tighter face control. | Putter shaft | 92 | $210 | 184 | Shop* |
| 2019 | KBS | KBS $-TaperSmooth feel with stout control for better players. | Iron shaft | 91 | $100 | 382 | Shop* |
| 2019 | True Temper | Dynamic Gold 120Classic DG feel with less weight. | Iron shaft | 91 | $100 | 382 | Shop* |
| 2020 | Graphite Design | Tour AD XCA firmer handle and tip for stronger transitions. | Wood shaft | 91 | $125 | 306 | Shop* |
| 2024 | UST Mamiya | LIN-Q M40XHigher-end carbon layup for stronger fitters. | Wood shaft | 91 | $210 | 182 | Shop* |
| 2016 | Mitsubishi Chemical | Kuro Kage / Diamana D+Stable low-launch profiles for stronger swingers. | Wood shaft | 90 | $65 | 582 | Shop* |
| 2018 | True Temper | ElevateHigher-launch steel for golfers needing easier peak height. | Iron shaft | 90 | $85 | 445 | Shop* |
| 2019 | Graphite Design | Tour AD VRA versatile mid-flight profile. | Wood shaft | 90 | $110 | 344 | Shop* |
| 2021 | KBS | KBS TGI / PGIGraphite iron options for speed and vibration reduction. | Graphite iron shaft | 90 | $135 | 280 | Shop* |
| 2021 | Graphite Design | Tour AD HDA blue-profile option for mid launch and stability. | Wood shaft | 90 | $145 | 261 | Shop* |
| 2016 | KBS | KBS Tour / C-TaperTour feel versus lower-launch, lower-spin control. | Iron shaft | 89 | $65 | 575 | Shop* |
| 2016 | True Temper | Dynamic Gold / AMTThe familiar heavy steel benchmark plus ascending mass fitting. | Iron shaft | 89 | $65 | 575 | Shop* |
| 2019 | Aerotech | SteelFiber FCFlight Control profiles for better gapping. | Graphite iron shaft | 89 | $100 | 374 | Shop* |
| 2016 | Project X | HZRDUS Black / Yellow / RedBold launch-color profiles that became stock-fitting staples. | Wood shaft | 88 | $65 | 569 | Shop* |
| 2023 | Mitsubishi Chemical | Diamana GTA blue-board style profile with premium feel. | Wood shaft | 88 | $180 | 205 | Shop* |
| 2026 | Fujikura | Ventus TR VeloCore+Current TR profiles for stronger fitters and aggressive tempos. | Wood shaft | 88 | $340 | 109 | Shop* |
| 2018 | KBS | KBS MAXA friendlier high-launch steel shaft. | Iron shaft | 87 | $85 | 430 | Shop* |
| 2018 | Fujikura | Atmos Tour SpecColor-coded launch profiles made fitting straightforward. | Wood shaft | 87 | $95 | 385 | Shop* |
| 2020 | Nippon | N.S. Pro 950GH neoLightweight steel built for modern strong-lofted irons. | Iron shaft | 87 | $115 | 318 | Shop* |
| 2021 | LA Golf | Bryson SeriesExtremely stable profiles for high-speed players. | Wood shaft | 87 | $135 | 271 | Shop* |
| 2025 | Mitsubishi Chemical | VANQUISHA high-end lightweight profile for speed gains. | Wood shaft | 87 | $265 | 138 | Shop* |
| 2016 | Aerotech | SteelFiber i95 / i110Graphite core with steel fiber wrap for control and reduced vibration. | Graphite iron shaft | 86 | $65 | 556 | Shop* |
| 2017 | Mitsubishi Chemical | Tensei CK Blue / WhiteBlue served mid launch; White served lower launch and spin. | Wood shaft | 86 | $75 | 482 | Shop* |
| 2024 | Fujikura | Ventus VeloCore+Updated material package for tighter dispersion and energy transfer. | Wood shaft | 86 | $230 | 157 | Shop* |
| 2017 | Nippon | Modus3 Tour 105Lighter Modus feel with strong control. | Iron shaft | 85 | $75 | 476 | Shop* |
| 2022 | Mitsubishi Chemical | Kai'li White / BlueA modern profile family with familiar launch windows. | Wood shaft | 85 | $155 | 230 | Shop* |
| 2024 | KBS | KBS Tour LiteA lighter steel profile for speed without going graphite. | Iron shaft | 85 | $210 | 170 | Shop* |
| 2024 | Graphite Design | Tour AD VFA strong low-spin profile for aggressive players. | Wood shaft | 85 | $230 | 155 | Shop* |
| 2018 | Graphite Design | Tour AD IZSmooth load with more stability through impact. | Wood shaft | 84 | $95 | 371 | Shop* |
| 2021 | True Temper | Dynamic Gold MidA higher-launch take on the classic steel profile. | Iron shaft | 84 | $135 | 261 | Shop* |
| 2022 | Fujikura | Ventus TRSpread tow reinforcement added handle stability and tighter feel. | Wood shaft | 84 | $170 | 208 | Shop* |
| 2016 | Fujikura | Speeder Evolution II / IIISmooth speed profiles for players seeking launch and feel. | Wood shaft | 83 | $70 | 498 | Shop* |
| 2019 | UST Mamiya | HeliumLightweight speed for moderate swing speeds. | Wood shaft | 83 | $100 | 349 | Shop* |
| 2021 | Mitsubishi Chemical | Tensei 1K ProPremium stability for tighter dispersion. | Wood shaft | 83 | $135 | 258 | Shop* |
| 2022 | UST Mamiya | Recoil DARTImproved stability in a friendly graphite iron build. | Graphite iron shaft | 83 | $155 | 225 | Shop* |
| 2023 | Project X | HZRDUS Gen 4A tighter, more modern evolution of the Smoke platform. | Wood shaft | 83 | $180 | 194 | Shop* |
| 2019 | LA Golf | Ozik / TPZPremium graphite options with a stability-first pitch. | Wood shaft | 82 | $100 | 344 | Shop* |
| 2019 | Project X | HZRDUS SmokeA huge OEM presence and clear low-spin identity. | Wood shaft | 82 | $100 | 344 | Shop* |
| 2019 | Fujikura | Ventus Blue / Black / RedVeloCore stability turned Ventus into a fitting standard. | Wood shaft | 82 | $110 | 313 | Shop* |
| 2020 | Project X | Project X IOA smoother iron profile for players who want flight without harsh feel. | Iron shaft | 82 | $115 | 299 | Shop* |
| 2025 | Project X | HZRDUS Gen 5The current low-launch, low-spin HZRDUS evolution. | Wood shaft | 82 | $265 | 130 | Shop* |
| 2016 | Graphite Design | Tour AD DIA long-running mid-launch profile with a loyal tour following. | Wood shaft | 81 | $70 | 486 | Shop* |
| 2017 | Project X | Project X LZLoading Zone feel for players who want a livelier steel option. | Iron shaft | 81 | $75 | 454 | Shop* |
| 2016 | UST Mamiya | RecoilVibration-damping graphite for irons and wedges. | Graphite iron shaft | 80 | $65 | 517 | Shop* |
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