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If you’re hearing about Fujikura’s VENTUS VeloCore+ lineup for the first time, it’s likely because the first shaft in the updated lineup, the VENTUS Blue VeloCore+, launched relatively quietly during the 2024 PGA Show.

Actually, pretty much every shaft launch is quiet by comparison to, say, RocketBallz 2 or JetSpeed.

I mean that sincerely. Releases were big time back in the day.

Unlike VENTUS TR, which was an extension of the original VENTUS family, VeloCore+ is a replacement for the original. It’s fair to say the new models have some big shoes (or perhaps tip adapters) to fill. It’s not even the slightest stretch to call the original VENTUS the most successful graphite shaft of all time.

Before we get into the particulars, it’s worth noting that Fujikura has made a slight adjustment to the name, emphasizing the use of VeloCore technology. This serves to differentiate the new models from TaylorMade’s VeloCore-less stock offerings while the addition of “+” draws the distinction between this new VENTUS and the original.

Earlier this year, we introduced you to Snell Golf’s PRIME family of golf balls. While each of the three has its audience, the PRIME 2.0 is the most interesting, if for no other reason than it’s a bit of a golf ball unicorn.

About the Snell Prime 2.0

While it may not be accurate to say that the Snell Prime 2.0 is the only two-piece urethane golf ball in the marketplace, it’s certainly the only one (at least right now) that’s likely to be played by a MyGolfSpy reader.

Historically, two-piece urethane balls have been a challenge to make. On the positive side, manufacturers were able to generate more greenside spin because of the urethane cover. The trade-off was that the high-spin properties carried through the bag, leaving you with a ball that was slow, spinny and ultimately short off the driver.

Cool.

According to Dean Snell, relatively recent advances in core technology have made two-piece urethane viable and, with that, created a unique opportunity in the market that Snell Golf is more than happy to fill.

The Costco golf ball is not worth your money. Honestly, I hate to be the one to tell you this, but your membership is probably better used on a rental car discount, a couple gallons of Mayo, or even their four pack of gloves. After we ran these through our quality ball lab, the KSig scored a whopping 45 out of a hundred on the chart.

That’s the third lowest scoring ball in all of MyGolfSpy history. And we’ve been at this for a while. Compression scored 93 out of a hundred on the scale. Which is actually a little bit firmer than your regular Pro V1. And not to mention The Kirkland Signature golf ball, it’s one of the spinniest balls, yes that’s a word, that we’ve ever tested. And I mean ever.

Look, I totally get it. You’re on the hunt for a deal. I would be too. But it’s hard for me to recommend the Kirkland ball to really anybody, scoring 45 out of 100 on the scale. So if you want to avoid losing anywhere from 6 to 10 strokes on your game, or, who knows, possibly slicing the s*** out of the ball, I’d avoid the Kirkland altogether.

Read the full report on the Kirkland Signature golf ball.

Not sure which golf ball is right for you? Check out our comprehensive golf ball test.

Last week, while I was hitting balls at the range, I noticed something rather peculiar.

It stopped me in my tracks. I knew immediately that I had to write about it.

I was on the range at the same time as a bunch of high-level junior golfers who were there for an event. As someone that makes “sneaker” contact before eye contact, I took note of their footwear.

What I saw shocked me.

One pair of FootJoy. One pair of adidas. The rest? A whole lot of NIKE and Jordan. The vast majority of the junior golfers next to me were rocking NIKE or Jordan golf shoes. Or, in golf nerd terms: I saw a lot of “casual” golf shoes and very few “performance” golf shoes.

Amy Yang, 34, won the KMPG Women's PGA Championship by 3 strokes, becoming the oldest major winner on the LPGA Tour since 2018.

Golf can be a lonely game. Pro golfers can be a solitary bunch. But as Amy Yang came up the 18th at Sahalee, a group of golfers gathered.

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What does Phil Mickelson think his legacy will be? On the Fairway to Heaven podcast, he said he hopes it’s one thing.

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Tyrrell Hatton won the inaugural LIV Golf Nashville event Sunday, easily holding off Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau.

Six people came out of the crowd and sprayed white and red powder on the 18th green at TPC River Highlands, leaving stains on the grass before Scottie Scheffler, Tom Kim and Akshay Bhatia finished their rounds at the Travelers on Sunday.

Scottie Scheffler beat Tom Kim on the first playoff hole to win the Travelers Championship on Sunday, his sixth win of the year and a payday of $3.6 million.

Padraig Harrington beat Mike Weir by 1 stroke to win the Dick's Sporting Goods Open for the third consecutive year on the PGA Tour Champions circuit.

Guido Migliozzi of Italy holed a 7-foot birdie putt on the par-5 18th and then birdied it twice more in extra holes to win the KLM Open in a three-man playoff.

Cromwell Fire Department Chief Jason Brade said an emergency medical crew treated two people and took them to the hospital for further evaluation after lightning struck a tree near a home along a golf course that is hosting the Travelers Championship.

Tom Kim made enough birdies on a soft, vulnerable course to stay in front of Scottie Scheffler and Akshay Bhatia in the rain-delayed Travelers Championship.

Amy Yang will take a two-shot lead into the final round of the Women's PGA Championship after shooting a 1-under 71.

Cameron Young shot a 59 at the Travelers Championship, recording seven birdies and two eagles for the first sub-60 round on the PGA Tour in nearly four years.

A lot of different driver shafts have been tested by MyGolfSpy Forum members this season. Next up? Graphite Design.

About Graphite Design

Graphite Design Inc. was established in Japan in 1989 and then in the U.S. in 1997. The founder, Megumi Yamada, wanted to revolutionize the industry with his cutting-edge lamination technology that makes their shafts lightweight and incredibly strong.

Graphite Design’s “Tour AD” logo stands for “Accuracy and Distance,” a promise that their shafts aim to deliver consistently. Their shafts have dominated the JGTO (Japan Golf Tour Organization) Tour for the past 10 years and are used by professional golfers worldwide.

The Testing Opportunity

We are seeking eight golfers to test the Graphite Design Tour AD premium shafts. They will get to test, review and keep a Graphite Design Tour AD shaft of their choice.

We want to know how the Tour AD line of shafts compares to your current gamer. Where does it excel and where do you think it could get a little better? As always, we want real feedback from real golfers for real golfers with a wide variety of handicaps and abilities.

Tyrrell Hatton, who started the day one stroke back, shot a bogey-free 64 to take a three-shot lead Saturday at the LIV Golf Nashville event.

PGA Tour pro Michael Kim breaks down one of the great debates in golf instruction right now: hitting a steep or a shallow pitch shot.

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