The Fujikura VENTUS HB Blue 8 VeloCore+ Stiff sits near the typical hybrid-shaft weight range at 2.96 oz (84 g), while its 2.6° torque is on the lower side. Its mid launch / mid spin profile and very stable / low-twist character make it best suited to medium or medium-fast tempos. Relative to the other weights and flexes around it, this one sits on the lighter side of the related weight range and a higher-torque position.
Hybrid shaft specifications
Fujikura · VENTUS HB Blue 8 VeloCore+ Stiff · Hybrid Shaft
Material: GraphiteFlex: StiffWeight class: Midweight (70-84.9 g)Flight: Mid launch / Mid spinTip: Parallel tip
2.96 ozWeight
2.6°Torque
StiffFlex
MidLaunch
Hybrid-shaft benchmarks
How this shaft compares
Numeric comparisons use hybrid shafts in this database.
Weight
Typical
2.96 oz
Weight is typical among hybrid shafts in this database.
Torque
Below average
2.6°
Torque is below average among hybrid shafts in this database.
At a glance
Shaft profile
LaunchMid
SpinMid
StabilityVery stable / low-twist
Tempo fitBest suited to medium or medium-fast tempos
TipParallel tip
Utility fitStrong utility-iron fit
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Fujikura |
|---|---|
| Model | VENTUS HB Blue 8 VeloCore+ Stiff |
| Category | Hybrid Shaft |
| Catalog year | 2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Weight & flex
Weight2.96 oz (84 g)
Weight classMidweight (70-84.9 g)
FlexStiff
Torque2.6°
Bend pointM
Tip stiffnessStiff
Tip flex40
Butt flex49
Build & dimensions
MaterialGraphite
Tip typeParallel tip
Tip diameter0.37 in (9.4 mm)
Butt diameter0.602 in (15.3 mm)
Raw length42 in (106.7 cm)
Parallel tip length3 in (7.6 cm)
Club useHybrid / utility
TechnologyVeloCore+ multi-material bias core
Flight & feel
LaunchMid
SpinMid
Trajectory / spin profileMid launch / Mid spin
Stability profileVery stable / low-twist
Launch assistanceNeutral launch assistance
Feel profileVibration-damping graphite feel, very firm/stable through impact
Relative weight positionTypical among hybrid shafts
Relative torque positionBelow average among hybrid shafts
Player fit
Tempo fitBest suited to medium or medium-fast tempos
Transition fitSuited to moderate-to-firm transitions
Control vs speed biasBalanced speed and control
Fairway / rough playabilityNeutral launch profile
Utility-iron suitabilityStrong utility-iron fit
Likely swing-speed fitModerate-fast to fast hybrid swings
Target playerMid-flight players seeking stability
Golfer fit summaryBalanced speed and control; best suited to medium or medium-fast tempos; mid launch / mid spin.
Same-family context
How this variant fits the family
Sibling comparisons use shafts from the same product family in this database.
Variant context
FamilyFujikura VENTUS HB VeloCore+
Family positionLighter family option; mid-range flex; neutral-flight role
Family comparisonIt sits on the lighter side of the family and on the higher-torque side of the family. It is heavier than VENTUS HB Red 7 VeloCore+ S and lighter than VENTUS HB Blue 8 VeloCore+ X.
Why choose this variantChoose this middle-of-family variant for a more balanced blend of speed, launch and stability.