This driver shaft (and brand) continues to dominate the PGA Tour

September 1, 2026

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A year after a Fujikura driver shaft swept all four major championships, they’re again at the top of the pecking order for winners on the PGA Tour.

While Fujikura didn’t get the major sweep again in 2026, the company led the winning counts for driver shafts on the PGA Tour once again. Its Ventus line of shafts had more victories than any other brand’s entire catalog and the Ventus Black profile itself had as many victories as the second-place brand.

What’s also impressive is that the driver shaft market on the PGA Tour is effectively dominated by three brands, with Mitsubishi and Project X also having solid years this season.

But they both continue to chase Fujikura.

With that, keep reading below for the list of the winningest driver shafts of the 2026 FedEx Cup season.

The winningest driver shafts during the 2026 FedEx Cup season

No. 1. Fujikura Ventus Black/Ventus Black+ (11 wins by 9 players)

The Ventus Black is currently the class of PGA Tour driver shafts, with established veterans like Rory McIlroy (6-X) and Gary Woodland (8-X+) playing it, along with young stars like Akshay Bhatia (7-X) and Michael Thorbjornsen (7-X+).

Of course, World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler continues to employ the original Ventus Black 7-X, even after his switch to the new TaylorMade Qi4D driver. Alex Fitzpatrick (6-X) and Ricky Castillo (7-X) also won with the OG Ventus Black.

The original Ventus Black profile would dominate this list even by itself, with seven victories alone. Add in wins by Woodland, Thorbjorsen, J.J. Spaun (6-X) and Bud Cauley (6-X) with the updated VeloCore+ version, and it blows everything else out of the water.

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No. 2. Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black (4 wins by 2 players)

The Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black is one of four shafts used by a three-time winner this season. The HZRDUS gets a bump up the ranking because not only did Chris Gotterup use it in his breakout season, but it got an additional win by Russell Henley.

With Gotterup one of the PGA Tour’s longest players and Henley one of the shortest, the wins by the HZRDUS Smoke Black prove it to be a very versatile profile.

Project X HZRDUS Gen 5 Black Wood Shaft

Just when you thought HZRDUS Black couldn’t get any better, it did. One of the most successful low launch/spin shaft models of the past decade continues to innovate with the addition of our new 4D Optimized Carbon weave. Strategically utilized in the midsection, the part of the golf shaft that undergoes the most stress, and angled for improved torsional resistance, HZRDUS Gen 5 Black powered by 4D Optimized Carbon is designed to enhance performance and maximize energy transfer like never before.

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T3. Project X Titan Yellow (3 wins by 1 player)

The Project X Titan family of shafts made quite a splash on the PGA Tour this season, but none as significant as the counterbalanced Titan Yellow winning three times, including the U.S. Open, in Wyndham Clark’s driver.

Clark won immediately after switching to Titan Yellow, the week before it officially launched on the PGA Tour, and then won his second U.S. Open just a few weeks later. Talk about instant validation.

Project X Titan Black Wood Shaft

You can only evolve so many times. Then you have to reinvent. Designed and engineered in our R&D Lab in San Diego, CA, Titan Black is built to meet the demands of today’s faster, more aggressive swingers. A more elastic handle section progressively firms through the mid and tip, delivering a smooth feel with added stability where it matters most. Synex Technology utilizes multi-axial carbon fibers to reinforce the shaft’s outer structure, increasing hoop stiffness from the handle through the mid-section for efficient energy transfer and enhanced control. By blending feel and stability, Titan Black gives players the confidence to swing faster without sacrificing dispersion or consistency.

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T3. Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw Orange (3 wins by 1 player)

Like Clark and the Titan Yellow, Matt Fitzpatrick was the only player to win with the Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw Orange this season or any Tensei Orange profile, but he did so three times. It’s the same shaft Fitzpatrick has used for all of his career PGA Tour wins.

Ironically, Fitzpatrick has switched back to the Titleist TSi3 driver this year and is currently playing the same setup that won him the U.S. Open in 2022.

Mitsubishi Chemical Tensei 1K Pro Orange RIP+ Wood Shaft

Mitsubishi TENSEI™ shafts featuring an orange band have historically signified a counterbalanced design. Within the MLAB fitting philosophy, this profile is engineered to influence club delivery through feel, start line, and impact location.
By concentrating additional weight and material in the handle section, the shaft promotes increased activity in the tip section, helping generate greater clubhead speed while improving clubface control at impact. The Orange profile typically produces a more neutral start line and a smoother overall feel, making it an excellent fit for players with a moderate swing tempo.

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T5. Fujikura Ventus TR Black+ (2 wins by 2 players)

Unlike Fitzpatrick’s Tensei Orange, the Ventus TR Black with VeloCore+ is a brand-new shaft on the PGA Tour this season, debuting in March alongside the updated Ventus TR Red. They both followed January’s launch of the new Ventus TR Blue.

Success has come pretty quickly for the shaft Fujikura calls its stiffest ever. Viktor Hovland finally switched out of his G425 LST/Speeder TR combo to the G440 LST and TR Black+ and won two weeks later at the Travelers.

Fujikura also got its second major of the season with this shaft when Ryan Fox switched to it just before winning the Open Championship.

Fujikura 2026 Ventus TR Black Wood Shaft (Velocore+)

Built for speed and control, the Fujikura VENTUS TR Black Shaft is engineered for players who generate powerful swings and demand maximum stability through impact. The shaft is powered by VeloCore+ technology, Fujikura’s advanced multi-material core structure designed to reduce twist and increase energy transfer throughout the swing. The result is a more stable delivery that helps aggressive players maintain tighter dispersion and consistent ball speed.

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T5. Mitsubishi Diamana PD (2 wins by 1 player)

Cameron Young actually began the season with the Mitsubishi Tensei Orange and is currently playing a Diamana blackboard prototype, but his two victories came with the older Diamana PD Shaft.

This PD is one of the more popular out on Tour, with Young still using it in his 7-wood, Xander Schauffele in his driver, Spaun in his fairways and more.

Mitsubishi Chemical Diamana PD Wood Shaft

The modern day Whiteboard. Diamana PD is the 5th Generation Diamana low launch, low spin offering a part of Mitsubishi Chemical’s Diamana line. Built with our dual-phase Xlink Tech Resin System, high modulus MR70 material and boron fiber infused hybrid prepreg, Diamana PD creates activity in the handle but stability in the tip and midsection for consistent, penetrating ball flight and never sacrifices feel.Key Features Include:- Lowest launching, lowest spinning 5th Generation Diamana offering- Active handle section with stiff middle and tip section- Low torque for less shaft twist- Consistent Feel Design to minimize variance in butt OD, weight and balance point to create simplicity during fitting process- Xlink Tech Resin System drives carbon fiber volume way up for better feel without sarcificing strength or durability- MR70 for strength- Boron to fortify tip section