Fujikura Platinum Speeder Shaft Review - Specs, Flex, Weight

Fujikura Platinum Speeder Shaft Review – Specs, Flex, Weight

Fujikura is a company that excels at making lightweight shafts that don’t lose an iota of control.

The research and tech that they have poured into their lighter shafts is nothing short of astounding. We have tested many lightweight Fujikura shafts in the past and more often than not, they offer the control of significantly heavier, stouter shafts.

So when it came time to test the Fujikura Platinum Speeder, we were really curious to see if it would continue in this tradition. Before testing, we knew that the Fujikura Platinum Speeder was built to “increase swing speed through lighter weight.” What we really wanted to know though was how accurate it would be.

Fujikura Platinum Speeder Shaft Overview

In terms of looks, the Fujikura Platinum Speeder really lives up to its name.

It has a mostly “platinum” finish with accents of aqua running through most of the midsection. The lettering is kind of all over the place though – brand name, model name and weight classifications are all written in different fonts.

The overall feeling is very similar to the Fujikura Platinum Evolution and standard Speeder shafts: stable tip sections and a transition that seems to work throughout the entire shaft without being at all jarring. For a shaft that uses extremely lightweight materials, it has an almost stout feel.

The Fujikura Platinum Speeder comes in a wide variety of weights ranging from 48g to 69g. So you are relegated to the lower ends of the weight spectrum with this shaft. But that was the point. Fujikura built the Speeder line to be lightweight. Torque varies widely as well so the amount of “give” you feel in the shaft will depend largely on what weight class you choose. Overall though, you can expect a very stable release even when you really load up on this shaft.

Why is the Fujikura Platinum Speeder So Popular?

The Fujikura Platinum Speeder must be popular because it does what it is advertised to do: increases swing speed.

We can’t imagine any fitting session in which the Fujikura Platinum Speeder doesn’t provide near-instant increases in swing speed.

How Does the Fujikura Platinum Speeder Perform?

During our testing, it was clear that the tip section was incredibly consistent and remained incredibly stable – even when we were swinging out of our shoes.

The stability of the tip combined with the lightweight materials, combined with a moderate swing speed makes for excellent acceleration right before impact. On top of that, there was great stability even on full swing mis-hits.

The Fujikura Platinum Speeder delivered on one of its other promises as well: it spun low. The stable tip section kept sidespin to a minimum so we were finding the fairway with ease. Our better testers were also able to work the ball marvelously with this shaft – hitting baby fades and draws and keeping the ball straight as an arrow when appropriate.

There was one point of contention for us though: the Fujikura Platinum Speeder is advertised as a mid/low launch shaft but we found launch to be on the high side. Our launch angles were regularly in the 14°-15° range. And while this made it difficult for us to stay out of the wind, the combination of high launch and low spin meant significant increases in carry distance for most of our testers. After three swings apiece with the Fujikura Platinum Speeder, we were averaging 259.7 yards of carry.

Fujikura Platinum Speeder Shaft Specs

Specs	Fujikura Platinum Speeder
Available flexes	Regular, stiff/regular, stiff, extra stiff
Weight	48g – 69g
Butt	.600”, .605”
Tip	2.5 (parallel)
Length	47”

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

Regular and stiff/regular may work for players with 65-75 MPH swing speeds.

We would recommend stiff flex for players in the 76-85 MPH range. Extra stiff is for 86-95 MPH swingers.

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

The Fujikura Platinum Speeder 4 (48g-51.5g) would be best for sub 65 MPH swingers.

The Fujikura Platinum Speeder 5 (57g-60.5g) is for players in the 66-75 MPH range and the Fujikura Platinum Speeder 6 (67g, 69g) would be good for players in the 76-85 MPH swing speed spectrum.

Why is it So Good?

The Fujikura Platinum Speeder is a great shaft because it offers an excellent combination of distance and accuracy.

Fujikura Platinum Speeder First Impressions

We immediately saw improvements in smash factor with the Fujikura Platinum Speeder.

It was clear right from the beginning that this was indeed a fast shaft. And as the testing went on, we were further impressed at how such a light, fast shaft could remain so stable.

Key Features & Performance

One of the reasons that the Fujikura Platinum Speeder is able to remain so stable (even in the 40g weight class) is 90-ton high modulus carbon fiber. And this is full-length carbon fiber which is what makes the shaft so consistent from tip to butt.

Fujikura Platinum Speeder Driver Review

We were very pleased with not only the carry we were getting from the tee; but the low spin numbers were also helping with rollout and total distance as well.

Fujikura Platinum Speeder Fairway Wood Review

As expected, spin numbers picked up with our fairway wood. But they were still lower than usual. We also got very crisp feedback off the deck.

Fujikura Platinum Speeder Pros & Cons

Pros:

Great for slow singers
Improves smash factor
Excellent stability
Tight dispersion
Consistent feel

Cons:

A bit pricey

Overall Score: 98/100

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Who Should Buy it?

We shouldn’t have to mention this but for the sake of being thorough, we will: the Fujikura Platinum Speeder is not for fast swingers.

If you’re swinging your driver faster than 95 MPH look elsewhere. For everyone else, this is a hard shaft to top. How can you argue with excellent accuracy, controlled feel and at the very least, adequate distance? You can’t. The Fujikura Platinum Speeder will help slower swingers immediately improve swing speed and smash factor while keeping them on the fairway. Who can say no to that?