This common 'BB' golf shaft is getting a refresh | First Look

Mitsubishi Diamana stays one of the well-known names within the trade. Utilized by Tiger Woods, Brooks Koepka, Tony Finau and numerous execs through the years, Diamana isn’t one particular providing, however quite a compilation of various profiles designed to profit the wants of golfers in search of sure launch and spin traits.

In comparison with the low-launch, low-spin Diamana White Board that was just lately launched, the sixth-generation Diamana BB — generally known as “Blue Board” — is geared for a bigger swath of gamers with mid-launch, mid-spin traits that may greatest be described as “smooth-feeling.”

Mitsubishi Chemical Diamana BB Series Wood Shaft

$360

The Diamana BB (Blue Board) is the second profile in the latest generation of Diamana shafts. It features the traditional branding that made Diamana popular, including a return to the original 53/63/73/83 weight class designations. This shaft incorporates advanced engineering and material innovation, making it a top choice on tour.
Key Features:

Maximum Energy Transfer: Utilizes super high-modulus 80-Ton Dialead Pitch Fiber in the butt section.
Greater Stability: Employs high modulus 46-ton fiber in the shaft’s angle plies to lower torque.
Enhanced Feel and Durability: Mitsubishi’s proprietary Xlink Tech system increases the overall strength and durability of the shaft while enhancing carbon fiber volume for a superior feel.

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Blue Board employs high-modulus 80-ton Dialead Pitch Fiber within the butt part of the shaft and 46-ton fiber within the shaft’s angle plies to scale back torque. Protecting torque manageable stays a precedence with Blue Board, however you received’t discover the identical bolstered tip part that allows White Board to maintain launch and spin down for quicker swing speeds.

“We’re humbled by the extent of pleasure we’ve seen from customers and trade companions alike for this new technology of Diamana,” mentioned Mark Gunther, senior director of gross sales and advertising at Mitsubishi Chemical Sporting Items Division. “Although individuals do actually love the brand new look, this new shaft sequence goes past simply its retro beauty. Golfers who attempt Diamana [Blue Board] will instantly acknowledge the efficiency traits and really feel so usually related to the Diamana Blue Board franchise.

“The Diamana model initially began with a mid-launch blue board profile again in 2005 and we consider this new BB profile to be a worthy modern-day, successor.”

Sturdiness and really feel stay two of crucial elements of the Diamana lineup. Mitsubishi is ready to verify each bins with the assistance of a brand new Xlink Tech Resin System that will increase the general energy and sturdiness of the shaft whereas additionally growing the amount of Dialead carbon fiber used within the deal with and all through the angle plies. The fabric ensures a constant switch of vitality at affect with decrease torque for extra stability.

Whereas a lot has modified with Blue Board, the general graphics package deal has remained in place. The legendary flowers and surf iconography that date again to the unique launch in 2004 are nonetheless seen within the midsection.

Mitsubishi’s sixth-generation Blue Board, which earned its fortieth shaft win this 12 months, is on the market for pre-order by way of Fairway Jockey for $360.

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Jonathan Wall

Golf.com Editor

Jonathan Wall is GOLF Journal and GOLF.com’s Managing Editor for Gear. Previous to becoming a member of the workers on the finish of 2018, he spent 6 years protecting tools for the PGA Tour. He could be reached at [email protected].