Fujikura Vista Pro Hy 40 R3 Hybrid Shaft Specs

The Fujikura Vista Pro Hy 40 R3 sits at the very light end of hybrid shafts at 1.69 oz (48 g), while its 4.9° torque is on the higher side. Its high launch / high spin profile and responsive / higher-torque character make it friendly to smooth or moderate tempos. Compared with its closest siblings, this version sits at the lightest end of the related weight range and a higher-torque position.
Hybrid shaft specifications
Fujikura · Vista Pro Hy 40 R3 · Hybrid Shaft
Material: GraphiteFlex: R3Weight class: Ultralight (<55 g)Flight: High launch / High spinTip: Parallel tip
1.69 ozWeight
4.9°Torque
R3Flex
HighLaunch
Hybrid-shaft benchmarks

How this shaft compares

Numeric comparisons use hybrid shafts in this database.

Weight

Very low

1.69 oz
Low1.41 oz
This model1.69 oz
Average2.79 oz
High3.84 oz

Weight is very low among hybrid shafts in this database.

Torque

Very high

4.9°
Low
This model4.9°
Average3.15°
High

Torque is very high among hybrid shafts in this database.

At a glance

Shaft profile

LaunchHigh
SpinHigh
StabilityResponsive / higher-torque
Tempo fitFriendly to smooth or moderate tempos
TipParallel tip
Utility fitMore hybrid-oriented than utility-iron oriented
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Fujikura
Model Vista Pro Hy 40 R3
Category Hybrid Shaft
Catalog year 2026
SKU / code FK0103
MPF rating 1D3M
Full specifications

Technical details

Weight & flex

Weight1.69 oz (48 g)
Weight classUltralight (<55 g)
FlexR3
Torque4.9°
Bend pointlow
Kick pointLow
Tip stiffnesssoft
Tip flex68
Butt flex76

Build & dimensions

MaterialGraphite
Tip typeParallel tip
Tip diameter0.37 in (9.4 mm)
Butt diameter0.59 in (15 mm)
Raw length42 in (106.7 cm)
Parallel tip length4 in (10.2 cm)
Club useHybrid / utility
TechnologyFlighted Vista PRO Hybrid profile

Flight & feel

LaunchHigh
SpinHigh
Trajectory / spin profileHigh launch / High spin
Stability profileResponsive / higher-torque
Launch assistanceStrong launch assistance
Feel profileVibration-damping graphite feel, more responsive loading, light in the hands
Relative weight positionVery low among hybrid shafts
Relative torque positionVery high among hybrid shafts

Player fit

Tempo fitFriendly to smooth or moderate tempos
Transition fitBest with smooth-to-moderate transitions
Control vs speed biasSpeed / ease-of-swing biased
Fairway / rough playabilityVery easy-launching hybrid profile
Utility-iron suitabilityMore hybrid-oriented than utility-iron oriented
Likely swing-speed fitSlower to moderate hybrid swings
Golfer fit summarySpeed / ease-of-swing biased; friendly to smooth or moderate tempos; high launch / high 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 Vista PRO HB
Family positionLightest family option; mid-range flex; launch-assistance role
Family comparisonIt sits the lightest option in the family and the highest-torque, most responsive option in the family. It is lighter than Vista Pro Hy 40 R2.
Why choose this variantChoose this lighter family variant when easier clubhead speed and launch assistance matter more than maximum heft and resistance to loading.

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