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The Evolution of Speeder Development

When Fujikura released the original Speeder Evolution 2 years ago, all indications were that it was a standalone shaft.  Whether by design or in response to the tremendous success, Fujikura has at present built a line of Speeder Evolution shafts: the Evolution, Evolution II, and the new Development Three.

Y'all can find reviews of each individual model Hither, but we received so much involvement in comparisons between the lines that nosotros felt obliged to evangelize.  This is how the three different Evolution models stack up for me.

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Feel

In each of our Fujikura Speeder Development reviews, nosotros've used the term "whip crack" to describe the feel.  While each of the iii models is unique, that mutual chemical element ties the family unit together.

The original (blue) Speeder Evolution has the softest feel from barrel to tip.  It feels like the free energy of your swing is smoothly transferred all the fashion to the club head.

The Speeder Evolution 2 has the firmest tip.  The "whip" feels like it ends a few inches above the gild head, making for a very stable feel that'due south still lively in the butt and mid sections.

As you would expect, the Speeder Development 3 fits between the other two models.  To me, it feels closer to the original Evolution with the free energy flowing all the way to the lodge head only somehow infused with the stability of the Evo 2.  For my swing, the Speeder Development 3 is that "just right" feel between also lively and too stiff.

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Performance

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.  With the family of shafts now consummate, I wanted to become back and see how they compared head to caput.  I tested each Speeder Evolution shaft in the 757 model in Ten-flex with a PING G LS Tec caput.

Also, I want to issue our standard caveat: go on in mind that these are merely my results.  Your results will likely be unlike, which is why you lot should work with a qualified fitter to detect the all-time shaft for you.

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Speeder Evolution

The original Speeder Evolution is billed every bit the highest launching shaft in the group, but the results were actually opposite for me.  Because the shaft has the softest tip, my shots started further left, lower, and they had more draw to them.  The original Evolution too produced the lowest spin numbers.  This is a prime number case of why you can't option shafts based on specs.  Yous need to work with a fitter to see how a shaft will collaborate with your swing.

I also saw a slightly lower average club head speed with the Speeder Development.  Though I love the very active feel, I sensed that I was holding back a piffling to keep the brawl from hooking.

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Speeder Development 2

Merely as the "high launching" shaft produced low launching shots for me, the "depression launching" shaft produced my highest launch and spin numbers.  Because the Speeder Evolution ii has the stiffest tip, I institute that the brawl was starting farther correct and college.  I was more accurate with the Evo 2 compared to the original Evolution, and I traded a picayune scroll for carry altitude.

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Speeder Evolution three

With the original Evolution, I had to work to keep the ball off the left.  With the Evolution ii, I had to work to turn information technology over.  The Speeder Development 3 asked me to exercise nil but swing as hard as I wanted to.  As the feel indicated, the Evolution 3 is just correct for my swing – non too stiff, not likewise active.

In add-on to producing very authentic shots, the Development 3 gave me the most ball speed along with excellent launch and spin numbers.  I had both my longest carry and longest total distances with the Speeder Evolution 3.

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Determination

While nothing can accept the place of working with a qualified fitter similar Gild Champion, I do hope that this comparison gives y'all a starting signal for thinking nearly which Fujikura Speeder Evolution shaft tin aid you lot elevate your driving to the next level.  Equally you lot can come across, changing shafts tin can brand a huge difference, so being fit for the all-time one is critical.

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Matt is the Founder and Editor in Primary of Plugged In Golf. He'southward worked in almost every job in the golf industry from club fitting to instruction to writing and speaking. Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and ii daughters.