Grafalloy Prolaunch Blue Shaft Review - Specs, Flex, Weight

Grafalloy Prolaunch Blue Shaft Review – Specs, Flex, Weight

Grafalloy Prolaunch Blue Shaft

Your drive sets the tone for each hole you play.

If you aren’t getting the type of performance you need from your driver, it would most likely help to scrutinize your shaft.

The type of shaft you need for your driver will depend almost entirely on the kind of swing you have.

Players with faster swing speeds (90 MPH and higher) usually do better with heavier shafts that won’t bend under the load of their transition.

But for a lot of us, a lighter shaft is needed to accommodate a slower swing speed.

Luckily there is no shortage of light, performance driver shafts on the market. Case in point: the Grafalloy Prolaunch Blue.

The Grafalloy Prolaunch Blue was meticulously designed using launch monitor data. It was designed for players with deliberate transitions and slower swing speeds (85 MPH and lower).

To find out what you really need to know about this shaft, read our Grafalloy Prolaunch Blue review.

Grafalloy Prolaunch Blue Overview

Everything that went into the design of the Grafalloy Prolaunch Blue was intended to keep the weight down while increasing torsional stability.

The Grafalloy Prolaunch Blue was designed with Smart-Ply technology which is a manufacturing technique that increases cross-sectional strength.

Basically, the Grafalloy Prolaunch Blue was designed to stay straight and resist warping when you load up on the shaft.

The Grafalloy Prolaunch Blue is a graphite shaft so by nature, it should be pretty light…and it was.

When we tested it, we could tell that it would do pretty well with larger, heavier driver heads. The feel was very stable overall.

We could feel very little ovalling which was very impressive for a lightweight graphite shaft.

The tip felt pretty stiff and gave good control over the driver head. We got good feedback from it as well.

And even with the clear feedback, there was no harsh feeling on mis-hits. Only the most severe mis-hits would give off an unpleasant shock.

Overall this is a very impressive shaft that would work well for a wide variety of drivers. Still, keep in mind that this shaft probably wouldn’t work as well if you are a fast swinger.

Why is the Grafalloy Prolaunch Blue So Popular?

Our first instinct was to call it nepotism.

Grafalloy is part of the True Temper brand and surely benefits from the legendary True Temper name.

However, after testing the Grafalloy Prolaunch Blue it was clear that it is a popular choice because it’s so darn stable and light. It’s an excellent choice for players with deliberate tempos.

How Does the Grafalloy Prolaunch Blue Perform?

The stability of this shaft made for straighter, more accurate drives.

Our high handicap testers were really impressed with the straight flight they were getting.

Mind you, your driver head and weighting will have a lot to do with the accuracy of your drives; but the Grafalloy Prolaunch Blue shaft is a good place to start if straighter drives are what you chiefly need.

As far as launch goes, we were getting pretty steep angles. Compared to the averages of most of our testers, we were seeing 6°- 9° launch angle increases.

It seems to produce an active, soaring launch that doesn’t just list lazily up into the air. Instead, it climbs really quickly and evens out slowly.

The feel isn’t as smooth as other graphite driver shafts we’ve tested; but it isn’t harsh either. It has a high kick point that will suit slower swing speed players well.

The Grafalloy Prolaunch Blue shaft is also very consistent. We were amazed at how strong they made this lightweight graphite shaft as it seems like it will get the job done season after season.

Grafalloy Prolaunch Blue Shaft Specs Table

Specs	Grafalloy Prolaunch Blue
Weight	45g, 65g
Available Flexes	Stiff, regular, extra stiff, amateur, lite
Tip	.335
Butt	.595
Length	46”

What Flexes Are Available? What Swing Speeds Do They Suit?

Naturally, you will want the amateur or lite flex versions if you are in the 70 MPH range.

Regular is best for the 80 MPH range and the stiff and extra stiff versions will benefit 90+ MPH swing speeds.

What Weights Are Available? What Swing Speeds Do They Suit?

The 45 gram version will be better for slower swing speeds and deliberate swing tempos.

The 65 gram version is good for moderate to fast swing speeds; but still best for less aggressive tempos.

Why is it So Good?

Two words: lightness and stability.

This is a really impressive shaft that made us rethink what was possible for graphite driver shafts.

It doesn’t look great but it seems to transfer energy with almost no waste.

Grafalloy Prolaunch Blue First Impressions

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We weren’t fans of the silver and blue color scheme; but this was something we were able to get over pretty quickly.

It does pull focus at address a bit. However, we can imagine most players will be able to dismiss it.

Key Features & Performance

The addition of a stiff tip area was nice because it allows for more control and straighter shots.

The Grafalloy Prolaunch Blue will help you stay out of the trees – if that’s what you struggle with.

Grafalloy Prolaunch Blue Driver Review

This is a must-try shaft if you are looking for better accuracy and more control over the driver head.

Grafalloy Prolaunch Irons Review

The Grafalloy Prolaunch Blue can be fitted for irons as well. The weight range is 80-82 grams and they’re available in stiff, regular and amateur flexes.

Grafalloy Prolaunch Blue Pros & Cons

Pros:

Very stable
Lightweight
Good for deliberate tempos
Accurate
Good feedback

Cons:

Not great for fast tempos
Not the smoothest feel

Grafalloy Prolaunch Blue Shaft

Overall Score: 97/100

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Who Should Buy it?

Of course, the Grafalloy Prolaunch Blue is great for slow to moderate swing speeds and deliberate tempos.

However, players who want straighter shots and likely higher launch will also want to consider this shaft. It also works well with both heavy and light driver heads.