ICHI SERIES
The ICHI series is a shaft that harnesses the power of a special carbon fiber called Zylon, specifically crafted to minimize mis-hits. Unlike products focusing solely on driving distance or ball speed, the ICHI series aims to bring the entire club face closer to the sweet spot, introducing the innovative VA-z technology (Vibration Absorber).
The inspiration for this shaft arose when designer Nakayama observed that amateur players often struggled with high out-of-bounds (OB) rate from the teeing area, which made it difficult to improve their scores. The ICHI series was conceived with the intention of allowing players to enjoy a stress-free round across all 18 holes.
FLEX
WEIGHT(g)
LENGTH
TORQUE
KICK POINT
TIP DIAMETER
BUTT DIAMETER
S
67
1169 mm
4.0
MIDDLE
8.5mm
15.4mm
SX
68
1169 mm
4.0
MIDDLE
8.5mm
15.4mm
X
69
1169 mm
4.0
MIDDLE
8.5mm
15.4mm
XX
70
1169 mm
4.0
MIDDLE
8.5mm
15.4mm
VA-z Technology
ICHI boasts the groundbreaking VA-z(Vibration Absorber) Technology, demonstrating its potential to absorb shocks. TRPX has successfully engineered a shaft that capitalizes on the unique properties of Zylon, effectively expanding the sweet spot on the face. While its performance may not be solely specialized for driving distance, the shaft is exceptionally consistent.
One noteworthy feature is that the driving distance remains remarkably unaffected even with off-center hits. This is attributed to Zylon’s ability to absorb vibrations and twisting of the shaft during mis-hits. By closely replicating the movement of the shaft during a center hit and transmitting elastic energy efficiently to the ball, the ICHI series significantly minimizes distance loss, consistently delivering maximum distance. Additionally, both initial and final ball speeds remain constant, highlighting another remarkable attribute of this exceptional shaft.
