CONCEPT
The name VIZARD is meant to convey an image of
a wizard hauling in victories. We devoted ourselves
to the development of shafts that would deliver wins
to all our contract pros and golf enthusiasts.
The most popular shaft among HONMA
professionals thanks to it's optimal
correspondence with the club head.
Shafts are exclusively designed for the TW series through
the incorporation of the needs of tour pros and top amateurs.
Two basic types are modified in terms of weight and stiffness
to offer a variety of shafts that accommodate all golfers
irrespective of their idiosyncrasies.
Research conducted with professionals led to the creation of Low Kick point type TA series and High Kick Point type TZ series. We now combine the best of both worlds to give you the TC Series.
- The center of this shaft and the grip are highly rigid to give the user the impression that the tip of this shaft is moving through the swing very rapidly.
- There is little pliability but the shaft snaps back very quickly.
- Design is focused on flight distance in terms of effectively hitting the ball squarely and straight and high-trajectory shots.
- It gives the user the impression that the shaft serves a major function.
- Combined with TA's springiness and TZ's maneuverability.
- The rigid center endures a heavy strike. The tip enables to secure the ball and to give the feel of springiness. The grip brings about a better timing and maneuverability.
- The each part forms a trinity satisfying both flight distance and direction.
- The grip is sticky but the tip's swift move in the swing produces springiness.
- The grip has been designed with a low degree of stiffness relative to the rest of the shaft in order to produce stickiness (pliability).
- This shaft appears to be pliable and it is easy to get a feel for the weight of the head for greater maneuverability.
- Design is focused on stability, with the center and tip of this shaft exhibiting little in the way of movement; thus, the club resists being swung to the left and balls are more inclined to be hit low.
TECHNOLOGY
Ongoing research conducted with professionals yielded a successful fusion of objective data and subjective impressions.
Feedback obtained from male, female, and senior professionals active in tournaments was consolidated. The process of trial production was carried out repeatedly at the Sakata Plant and related data were amassed. By combining these data with prototype impressions, shaft characteristics were subject to management by way of quantification, which made precise distribution according to stiffness possible.
Stiffness distribution
TA characteristic
Low Kick Point type with the tip moves very rapidly in the swing and snaps back very quickly. Balls are more inclined to be secured and fly high. A heavy strike makes the shaft function effectively, achieving a long flight of the ball.
TC characteristic
TC is combined with TA's springiness and TZ's maneuverability. The rigid center of this shaft can take a heavy strike. The tip secures the ball to give the feel of springiness. The grip offers better timing and maneuverability. The each part forms a trinity, leading to a stable move of the club head.
TZ characteristic
High Kick Point type producing stickiness (pliability). It enables the user to deliver a late hit at a switchback in the swing. A lag generated just before hitting a ball improves maneuverability. The club resists being swung to the left and balls are more inclined to be hit low. The potential of this shaft is displayed in controlling a strong trajectory.
Shaft quality focused on spine
VIZARD shafts were developed after numerous tests based on professionals' opinions. The most difficult point was to set all spine positions in the direction of 6 o'clock. Spine is the area where carbon sheets forms a layer, which is the backbone of a club. Positioning the spines uniformly for all clubs in the 6 o'clock direction (the side of player at address) can minimize toe down of the head.
PLAYER
LINEUP
| Material | Carbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Kick-point | Mid | |
| Flex | S | X |
| Butt diameter (mm) | 15.6 | 15.7 |
| Tip diameter (mm) | 8.6 | |
| Gross weight (g) | 73.5 | 76.5 |
| Torque (deg.) | 3.45 | 3.35 |
| Frequency (cpm) | 295 | 311 |
| Equipped model | ||
| Material | Carbon | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Kick-point | Mid | ||
| Flex | SR | S | X |
| Butt diameter (mm) | 15.6 | 15.6 | 15.7 |
| Tip diameter (mm) | 8.6 | ||
| Gross weight (g) | 63.5 | 65.0 | 68.0 |
| Torque (deg.) | 3.90 | 3.85 | 3.75 |
| Frequency (cpm) | 284 | 292 | 308 |
| Equipped model | |||
| Material | Carbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Kick-point | Mid | |
| Flex | R | S |
| Butt diameter (mm) | 15.4 | 15.5 |
| Tip diameter (mm) | 8.6 | |
| Gross weight (g) | 55.0 | 58.0 |
| Torque (deg.) | 4.35 | 4.25 |
| Frequency (cpm) | 265 | 281 |
| Equipped model | ||
| Material | Carbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Kick-point | Mid | |
| Flex | S | X |
| Butt diameter (mm) | 15.6 | 15.7 |
| Tip diameter (mm) | 8.6 | |
| Gross weight (g) | 72.5 | 75.5 |
| Torque (deg.) | 3.45 | 3.35 |
| Frequency (cpm) | 291 | 305 |
| Equipped model | ||
| Material | Carbon | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Kick-point | Mid | ||
| Flex | SR | S | X |
| Butt diameter (mm) | 15.5 | 15.5 | 15.6 |
| Tip diameter (mm) | 8.6 | ||
| Gross weight (g) | 63.5 | 65.0 | 68.0 |
| Torque (deg.) | 3.90 | 3.85 | 3.75 |
| Frequency (cpm) | 280 | 288 | 302 |
| Equipped model | |||
| Material | Carbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Kick-point | Mid | |
| Flex | R | S |
| Butt diameter (mm) | 15.3 | 15.4 |
| Tip diameter (mm) | 8.6 | |
| Gross weight (g) | 53.5 | 56.5 |
| Torque (deg.) | 4.35 | 4.25 |
| Frequency (cpm) | 256 | 272 |
| Equipped model | ||
| Material | Carbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Kick-point | High | |
| Flex | S | X |
| Butt diameter (mm) | 15.6 | 15.7 |
| Tip diameter (mm) | 8.6 | |
| Gross weight (g) | 75.5 | 78.5 |
| Torque (deg.) | 3.40 | 3.30 |
| Frequency (cpm) | 287 | 303 |
| Equipped model | ||
| Material | Carbon | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Kick-point | High | ||
| Flex | SR | S | X |
| Butt diameter (mm) | 15.5 | 15.6 | 15.7 |
| Tip diameter (mm) | 8.6 | ||
| Gross weight (g) | 65.5 | 67.0 | 70.0 |
| Torque (deg.) | 3.85 | 3.80 | 3.70 |
| Frequency (cpm) | 276 | 284 | 300 |
| Equipped model | |||
| Material | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Kick-point | Mid |
| Flex | R2 |
| Butt diameter (mm) | 15.4 |
| Tip diameter (mm) | 8.6 |
| Gross weight (g) | 49.5 |
| Torque (deg.) | 5.40 |
| Frequency (cpm) | 241 |
| Equipped model |
| Material | Carbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Kick-point | Mid | |
| Flex | R | S |
| Butt diameter (mm) | 15.5 | 15.6 |
| Tip diameter (mm) | 9.8 | |
| Gross weight (g) | 58.5 | 61.5 |
| Torque (deg.) | 3.30 | 3.20 |
| Frequency (cpm) | 282 | 298 |
| Equipped model | ||
| Material | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Kick-point | Mid |
| Flex | R2 |
| Butt diameter (mm) | 15.2 |
| Tip diameter (mm) | 9.8 |
| Gross weight (g) | 51.0 |
| Torque (deg.) | 3.86 |
| Frequency (cpm) | 252 |
| Equipped model |
| Material | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Kick-point | Mid |
| Butt diameter (mm) | 15.7 |
| Tip diameter (mm) | 9.3 |
| Gross weight (g) | 93.5 |
| Torque (deg.) | 2.45 |
| Frequency (cpm) | 347 |
| Equipped model |
| Material | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Kick-point | Mid |
| Butt diameter (mm) | 15.6 |
| Tip diameter (mm) | 9.3 |
| Gross weight (g) | 83.0 |
| Torque (deg.) | 2.80 |
| Frequency (cpm) | 332 |
| Equipped model |
| Material | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Kick-point | Mid |
| Butt diameter (mm) | 15.6 |
| Tip diameter (mm) | 9.3 |
| Gross weight (g) | 65.0 |
| Torque (deg.) | 3.20 |
| Frequency (cpm) | 315 |
| Equipped model |
| Material | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Kick-point | Mid |
| Butt diameter (mm) | 15.5 |
| Tip diameter (mm) | 9.3 |
| Gross weight (g) | 55.0 |
| Torque (deg.) | 3.50 |
| Frequency (cpm) | 301 |
| Equipped model |
| Material | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Kick-point | Mid |
| Butt diameter (mm) | 15.4 |
| Tip diameter (mm) | 8.6 |
| Gross weight (g) | 44.5 |
| Torque (deg.) | 5.05 |
| Frequency (cpm) | 285 |
| Equipped model |