The Diamana shaft, by Mitsubishi Rayon has taken the golf shaft after-market by storm.  Mitsubishi now offers three models of the highly sought-after Diamana — Red Board, White Board, and Blue Board.  Let’s look at this extremely popular shaft and what it can offer the golf enthusiast.

The Diamana has won praise from tour players and the discernible recreational golfer that want and expect more from a shaft… and Diamana delivers!  Mitsubishi starts with very intensive prototyping and performance testing for every model they introduce.  Probably as important as the actual production process though is the extensive collaboration with top tour players from the PGA, LPGA, Nationwide, Champions tour, JPGA, and LJPGA.  This collaboration provides input from the skilled players allowing for a betterment process matched by few shaft makers today. 

To add to the extensive production process, Mitsubishi has what they call Vertical Integration technology.  This technology allows them to combine any number of resins and fibers required to increase the performance of the shaft.  Mitsubishi puts a lot of stock in this technology and labels this their Material Difference.

Below, is a Mitsubishi Diamana model summary: 

Diamana Red Board is a low torque, active tip, stiff mid-section and softer butt section.  The active tip helps “load” the the shaft during the swing transition and promote a higher launch, a great distance achiever.  The stiff mid section provides an element of control.  This shaft is designed for the average to above average player looking to increase distance without giving up control.

Diamana White Board is a low torque, stiff tip, stiff mid-section and softer butt section.  The White Board provides the penetrating ball flight similar to the Blue Board.  This shaft is definitely geared for the stronger player looking for good control and slightly higher ball flight than the Blue Board.  Higher launch and low spin is definitely the trend to optimize distance.  The White Board provides this balance. 

Diamana Blue Board shaft is probably the most popular and scrutinized of the three.  The Blue Board is a low torque, stiff tip shaft that offers a very balanced feel for a variety of shots.  A very stable mid-section offers a less kick to enhance balance and responsiveness.  The penetrating ball flight is well suited for the advanced player with plenty of swing speed, looking for a combination of balance, feel and versatility.

The knowledgeable golfer understands the importance of having the right shaft in their hands.  If you are ready for more power and control, the Diamana can deliver.  If a new shaft is in your future, you owe it to yourself to check out the Diamana shaft.

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