Kinetixx shafts are high tech and can fit a variety of different golfers. We wanted to put it to the test, but before diving into the swings and data (video below), let’s breakdown the specs and what is available in what makes the Velocity such a high tech and high performance golf shaft.
Vacuum curing reduces resin content and Kinetixx is the only manufacturer doing this currently. What does that mean? Enhanced feedback and performance is the goal and getting there by optimizing dynamic recovery properties of the material.
The Velocity line features active butt and tip sections designed for the golfer looking for better efficiency and you guessed it, more velocity. Want to get technical? Mid balance point in a shaft that kicks hard and recovers very quickly. Mid to high launch, yet being extremely stable throughout. In layman’s terms, ever hear people talk about shaft feel or kick and not really translate that to your game because you don’t feel it? A few swings with Kinetixx Velocity and you will.
Have you tried out Velocity by Kinetixx? After watching the video from the THP Tech Studio, could it be the right shaft for you?
Profile wise it is designed to accomplish similar things. Both are very high quality as well.
They do feel quite different and that is why I put that part in the post. Velocity is one of those shafts that I always say if you are a person that hasn’t necessarily felt a shaft load and unload, this will change that.
Cosmetic only. Giving a choice to better match the driver or just personal preference.
I wish everyone did this. I love the personality clubs can show and it’s more fun when you dig the looks. I also like to make old peoples heads explode at my course.
I have been thinking a lot about this recently and while I am sure it is not feasible, I really do like the option.
….and it really makes the Velocity profile shocking for me, as there is way more head action present. Kind of like going from a piece of rebar to something that is actually a bit polite hahaha
My perspective is that many, many golfers will love the way it releases.
Looks like the graphic of name was removed in this version and see no mention of it.
I wonder how this profile would react if you trimmed the tip a bit more? I bet it could really come alive.
We will have a lot more coming on this, but in short, yes. In time Kinetixx will be the branding moving forward.
which color?
Blue to match the driver head of course.
That could make for a very interesting combo..
I tried it out yesterday and came away really impressed. The Velocity offers a kick that is unlike a lot of shafts and I have come to absolutely love the feel. Combine that with the low spin nature of B21 and I was pretty impressed.
I bet, in theory that could create an awesome balance.
I’m hopeful that is the case. It kicks like a mule and I kind of love that.
And with that low spin head you have a bit of George Forman power behind it.
I really like that they’re offering multiple colour options, and I think there’s at least one that everyone will be happy with.
Like @Canadan, that profile isn’t one I’d immediately gravitate towards for a driver. I need the tip and butt stiffness… but it’d make for a very interesting fairway shaft!
It is a REALLY fun shaft to experience.
And that blue… Oof.
That was with a Velocity LD D30+, correct? I heard he swaps back and forth between the D30+ and the stouter D70. I would imagine that softer D30+ would add a little extra whip through contact?
I would think so. I know he swaps from time to time, but not sure on when and why. I would think the extra whip through would be a big part of it.
What is interesting is when he switched shafts, I was told he broke a number of them (not sure on brand). Switched back and has not broken a single shaft.
So much power in his swing, I would think breakage would eventually be pretty common.
Yeah it’s absolutely violent for sure.
Pretty different shaft in terms of feel and properties. Oban pretty much says every shaft is low spin and high launch haha, whereas Kinetixx talks less about spin. Feel wise, the kick in the Kinetixx is definitely more apparent.
FWIW, I am not seeing higher ball flight off the driver, but 1 degree higher launch. It took me from around 13 to 14, but not much else changed.
How would you compare it to the stock RCH shafts in the BB B21 driver?
Definitely very different. More active in the hands and for those that tested out Miyazaki Kusala Black back in the day, it is similar feeling in the hands. The meat of the shaft is super stable and then it has a tip that is pretty active and you feel it kick as you move towards impact.
This is tremendous stuff!
Have one playing 45" and one playing 43.5 for some fun.
What’s the uncut length? Wondering if I could one at 48” for a driver ? more feel in the load and release especially in a longer shaft makes a ton of sense
Really like the colors and as @Molten said great that it’s not specific to a model
still need to watch the video
Now I’m very curious
Don’t think this would hit 48. With that said if you contact them and tell them you are a THPer I bet they can accommodate just about anything
Plus there is just something about the shaft that screams hitting off the deck to me.
I think they have most covered currently but do now they have some new stuff coming.
Not really for different players. Ballistic is a bit lower launch and they feel pretty different.
Thanks just noticed the torque values are quite a bit different, would that mean the velocity feels a lot softer?
It can mean that. Feel is pretty subjective. This kicks hard for a number of reasons. I don’t put a ton of stock into torque values honestly, for me personally anyway