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Aretera EC1 Shaft Review – Specs, Flex, Weight

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There’s a new company in the golf shaft market making waves and their 2025 release is already gaining significant fanfare.

Alex Dee left Fujikara to strike out on his own in 2024 and the golfing world has been eagerly anticipating their first release, which has finally come in the EC1 wood series.

Aretera EC1 Overview – Specs, Flex, Weight

The new wood series is living up to the hype so far and it comes in two distinct flavors, blue and grey, both sporting the new controlCENTR technology, which supports a stable shaft with a smooth feel in the swing.

Alex was the man behind the Ventus range from Fujikara and has poured all his years of experience into these innovative and player friendly new shafts.

When we tested out the EC1 Blue 65 -4 (Extra Stiff), what really stood out immediately was how smooth it was.

The second thing was how explosive, yet fully controlled it was, like cracking a whip.

The spin rates remained consistent, even we didn’t catch the ball flush on the face.

Even on high toe strikes, the spin stayed low and the feel of the shaft was just as good.

Why is the Aretera EC1 So Popular?

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Famous Founder: Alex Dee brings a world of experience with him from Fujikara, there is also a full team of shaft veterans to build anticipation for the new shafts.

Smooth Feel: For an explosive and stiff shaft, the feel was butter smooth throughout our testing. We always felt in control of the club head.

Consistency: The shafts were consistent, even when we didn’t catch the ball flush on the face. The RPM’s stayed low and we got a tight dispersion.

Aesthetic appeal: The shafts look great in the bag with the bright coloring really standing out as a winner.

How Does the Aretera EC1 Perform?

The EC1 delivers a powerful blend of stability and responsiveness in throughout the club.

Acetera EC1 Shaft Specs

Specs	EC1 Blue	EC1 Grey
Available Flexes	2, 3, 4, 5, 6	2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Weight Range	45g – 75g	45g – 75g
Tip Diameter	.335”	.335”
Butt Diameter	.600”	.600”
Length	46”	46”

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

There are 3 flex options available with the Acetera EC1 shaft series.

Flex 2: Ideal for slow swing speeds of under 75mph

Flex 4: This is the stiff option for speeds between 90 – 100mph

Flex 6: Xtra Stiff shaft for super fast swing speeds

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

The Project X Cypher for woods comes in weights ranging from 47 grams to 56 grams.

The 47 to 49 gram range will benefit players with swing speeds below 80 MPH. The 53 to 56 gram range will be better for moderate swingers.

45g – 55g: Moderate swing speeds and a higher launch

60g – 65g: Balanced feel for mid speed players

70g – 75g: Faster swing speeds for lower spin and more control

Why is it so Good?

The Aretera EC1 stands out for its consistency, stability, and feel. It offers predictable results, even when your swing isn’t perfect.

Aretera EC1 First Impressions

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The first thing to notice when swinging the EC1 is the smooth feel and the whip like sound.

There’s also a smooth transition between the load and release phases of the swing.

Key Features & Performance

ControlCENTR Tech: refined Bias Layering for greater stability and feedback

Aesthetic Finish: The flashy aesthetics give a high end appearance with shelf appeal.

Flex Customization: different flex system means players focus on performance and not ego.

Aretera EC1 Driver Review

For the driver, the EC1 Blue will provide a mid-high launch with controlled spin. The grey version is a little stiffer and keeps the spin low for distance hunters.