History was made at Portrush as Fujikura made it a clean sweep of winners across all four Major Championships in 2025.

In a season of unprecedented glory and worldwide wins, the position of Fujikura as the consistent choice of champions and the global leader in shaft innovation was confirmed with all four Major winners using VENTUS shafts in their driver – the first time a specialist driver shaft brand has achieved such a feat*.

Fujikura registered its first Major win in 2001, and over the last five years has become the most used driver shaft on the PGA Tour with countless more victories across golf’s biggest tournaments.

The 2025 Major Championship at Portrush demanded the very best in power and accuracy, due to the course’s tight and dog-legging fairways, and greens protected by devilish pot-bunkers and viscous run-off areas.

Ultimately, an ability to control the trajectory of the ball from the tee – as well as being able to attack the par 5s with confidence from the fairway – ensured the winner, Scottie Scheffler, remained in control over the closing two rounds after topping the leaderboard following Friday’s second round.

The win in Portrush was the second Major success of the year for Scheffler, following another runaway victory in the 107th PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. On both occasions, he was able to play with great control from the tee, utilizing the consistency in his long game with a VENTUS Black 7-X in his driver.

The American also trusted VENTUS in his wood shafts, using a VENTUS Black 8-X in his 3-wood (Royal Portrush and Quail Hollow), and VENTUS Black 9-X in his 7-wood (Quail Hollow). It was a shaft line-up that proved critical in delivering two of the most dominant wins of the season across two vastly different layouts.

Fujikura’s journey to making history began in April, with Master’s Champion Rory McIlroy showcasing the ultimate levels of power from the tee and fairway.

Before overcoming the pressure of a play-off, McIlroy had been able to stay in contention and control during regulation play by hitting fairway after fairway with a VENTUS Black 6-X in his driver. The Northern Irishman’s wood shaft line-up included VENTUS Black 8-X and VENTUS Black 9-X (3-wood and 5-wood respectively).

Of all the Major wins in 2025, there was none more thrilling than the third of the year in Pennsylvania, where JJ Spaun claimed the US Open at one of the toughest courses in Major Championship history at Oakmont.

Under the most intense pressure as players struggled with the course’s defences over the back nine on Sunday, Spaun was able to close out victory using the new VENTUS Black 6-X shaft in his driver with tournament-winning birdies at the 71st and 72nd holes, which included driving the green on the 314-yard par-4 17th.

Designed with advanced VeloCore+ technology – Spaun’s victory at Oakmont was the first Major win registered for the new line of VENTUS with VeloCore+ – the VENTUS Black 6-X shaft would provide the stability, accuracy and distance needed to overcome one of the most gruelling tests in golf.

Fujikura also backed up its position as the most used driver and wood shaft among the world’s best players. At the final Major of the year in Northern Ireland, an impressive 43.9% of the field chose the brand’s shafts in their driver (69 out of 157), with 39.3% of players trusting Fujikura in their wood shaft line-up.**

However, across all four Majors, the numbers prove even more impressive, with 44.9% trusting the brand’s shafts in their driver (255 players out of 568), and 40.7% playing Fujikura in their wood line-up.**

Eric Recher, Director of Marketing at Fujikura, said: “We are proud to have made history by supporting the winners of all four Major Championships in 2025.

“It is testament to the innovation and technology that goes into our driver and wood shafts that so many of the world’s best players rely on the consistency of VENTUS when the pressure is at its most intense.

“Fujikura’s success across the 2025 Majors only adds to our storied history of powering global victories across the professional tours. But we believe the innovation that goes into every product we make will ensure there is a VENTUS shaft option for every level of player throughout their woods and utility clubs.

“Whether you are chasing a Major or your best round at your local course, VENTUS and Fujikura’s full line-up of shafts are designed to elevate every player’s game.”

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*Records taken from Darrell Survey

**All figures taken from Darrell Survey

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Fujikura has lifted the lid on the next evolution of its hugely successful VENTUS range with the introduction of the new VENTUS TR Blue, featuring upgraded VeloCore+ Technology designed to deliver even greater stability, feel and consistency.

Building on one of the most trusted profiles in modern shaft design, the new VENTUS TR Blue is aimed at golfers seeking powerful, controlled performance without sacrificing the familiar mid-launch, low-spin characteristics that made the original TR Blue such a standout.

Engineered for Stability and Speed

Developed using Fujikura’s proprietary enso® 3D motion capture technology, the new shaft has been refined through extensive testing to enhance energy transfer, tighten dispersion and improve overall feel throughout the swing.

The result is a profile that maintains the DNA of the original VENTUS TR Blue while offering increased stability and smoother feedback at impact. According to Fujikura, more than 80 per cent of players tested recorded gains in clubhead speed, alongside better centred contact and improved clubface awareness.

VeloCore+ Takes Performance Further

At the heart of the upgrade is the integration of VeloCore+, Fujikura’s latest material innovation. Paired with advanced spread tow fabric, the new construction delivers maximum consistency and added resistance to shaft deformation — particularly beneficial for players who load the shaft aggressively or fight a pull.

The enhanced stability allows golfers to swing with confidence, producing more consistent ball flights without altering the proven launch and spin window of the original model.

A Key Addition to the VENTUS Family

The new VENTUS TR Blue sits neatly between VENTUS Blue and VENTUS Black in the Fujikura lineup, offering a compelling low-spin option for a wide range of swing types. Available in weights from 50g to 90g and flexes from Regular through to Extra Stiff, the shaft is designed for both driver and fairway wood setups.

Its arrival continues the remarkable momentum of the VENTUS brand, which in 2025 achieved a historic milestone by being the driver and wood shaft of choice for all four men’s Major Championship winners.

What Fujikura Says

TJ Spidle, Product Manager at Fujikura, said:
“The original TR Blue was such a trusted profile, so we wanted to keep what golfers already loved and see how far we could take it with VeloCore+.

As soon as testing began, the improvements were clear. We saw more stability, better centredness of contact and increased clubhead speed for the majority of players. The feedback matched the data perfectly.

For golfers looking for added stability and a smoother feel without losing the balance of the original TR Blue, this is a very compelling option — though, as always, proper fitting is key.”

Availability

The new VENTUS TR Blue with VeloCore+ Technology will be available at retail from January 9, 2026, through authorised Fujikura Global Charter Dealers and select OEM custom programmes. The shaft will carry an MSRP of $350.

With its blend of tour-proven pedigree and next-generation materials, the new VENTUS TR Blue looks set to be one of the most talked-about shaft launches heading into 2026.

Fujikura has over 600 Charter Dealers located across North America, Europe and Asia. Click here to find your local Charter Dealer with Fujikura’s Dealer Locator and get fit for VENTUS today.

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