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Fujikura Speeder 757 Evolution Shaft Review

“The Evolution of Distance”

The Speeder 757 Evolution came out in 2014 as the first Speeder Evolution, which Fujikura built with a TRIAX core. Fujikura has made several Evolution generations since, and its current flagship family is the Ventus VeloCore+. Ryan’s original review is below, word for word, for anyone buying one used or comparing it with what they play now.

Shopping today? The current versions

Our verdict at the time

The Speeder 757 Evolution builds on the original Speeder 757 with a lower spin, higher launch profile that added real carry and total distance on both launch monitor and on-course testing. Best for golfers seeking more distance from their driver shaft.

Pros

  • Added distance (11+ yards more carry)
  • Great tight feel
  • Nice control
  • Excellent launch parameters

Best forGolfers seeking more distance from their driver shaft

Where to buy this one

Our rating: 4.5 out of 5

In this review
  1. Our verdict
  2. Buying one used
  3. Model history
  4. Photos

Ryan’s original review

Fujikura is saying “Give your old game the shaft” and asking “How many yards will you gain?”

Since the introduction of the Speeder shaft by Fujikura to the market around the early 2000’s it seems like everyone has been trying to repeat the success of a shaft that could be argued as the best ever.

Even Fujikura wasn’t satisfied with the best ever, they “Evolved”.

I’d like you to think back to the first time you saw the original Fujikura Speeder 757.

Everyone raved about how awesome the shaft was, but lets be honest, the graphics were kind of boring.

The first update came in cool white graphics, and the Evolution comes in really sharp blue tones with red lettering.

A staple of the 757 shaft is the the smooth load and solid feel when the ball comes off the face with a pop.

The best way to get more distance into your game is to optimize your numbers.

I averaged 20 shots on my old shaft and numbers looked like this:

Flightscope X2 Launch Monitor

  • Old Gamer Shaft
  • Spin: 3024 rpms
  • Launch Angle: 12.0*
  • Ball Speed: 142 mph
  • Total Distance:  256 yds
  • Carry Distance:  235 yds

I know what you are thinking, I should be embarrassed to even show these in public, but wait, there is a reason Fujikura said I should “Give your old game the shaft!” Same Driver and 20 shots averaged with the new Fujikura Speeder 757 Stiff Flex:

Flightscope X2 Launch Monitor

  • Fujikura Speeder 757 Evolution
  • Spin: 2607 rpms
  • Launch Angle: 14.8*
  • Ball Speed: 145 mph
  • Total Distance:  271 yds
  • Carry Distance:  246 yds

Remember that question Fujikura was asking us, “How many yards will you gain?” I got 11 yards more carry and 15 yards more total distance just by Evolving my game with the new Speeder Evolution 757.

The real test was even better than what I saw on the launch monitor.

I took the old driver shaft (or should I say extinct) and the Speeder Evolution 757 outside for a test.

During a few practice rounds I hit 10 drives with the old shaft and 10 with the Speeder and using GPS it showed the same results on the course, I picked up 15 more yards.

Fujikura continues to take a great product and make it better.

Fujikura Speeder Evolution 757 “The Evolution of Distance”

For more information:  https://fujikuragolf.com/

Buying a Speeder 757 Evolution used

  • Fujikura has made several generations of the Speeder Evolution, so confirm which one a listing is. The one in this review is the first.
  • A used shaft is usually pulled from a club, so check how much has been trimmed from the tip and butt and that the length still suits you.

Fujikura driver shafts, 2011 to now

Red names are ones we’ve reviewed.

  1. 2011 Motore Speeder Tour Spec Our review
  2. 2014 Speeder Evolution You’re here
  3. 2014 Pro Our review
  4. 2017 Atmos Not reviewed
  5. 2018 Pro 2.0 Our review
  6. 2019 Ventus Not reviewed
  7. 2022 Ventus TR Our review
  8. 2024 Ventus VeloCore+ Newest

About the author

Tyler Fitzel

Master Club Fitter and Equipment Reviewer

Tyler Fitzel is a Master Club Fitter at 2nd Swing Golf and reviews shafts, golf balls and clubs for Independent Golf Reviews. A former Concordia College golfer and Trackman Level 2 certified fitter with certifications from PING, Titleist, Callaway, TaylorMade and Cobra, he plays to a 1 handicap and competes in amateur events at the local, state and national level.

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