The Mitsubishi Chemical Kuro Kage Blk 60 HBP 2nd Gen X-Stiff wood shaft weighs 2.4 oz (68 g) with 3.4° torque and is tuned for a mid launch / mid spin flight. Compared with related versions, it sits at the only listed weight of its weight range and the only numeric torque. Choose this variant when stability, control and a more substantial feel matter more than easy speed.
Wood shaft specifications
Mitsubishi Chemical · Kuro Kage Blk 60 HBP 2nd Gen X-Stiff · Wood Shaft
Material: GraphiteFlex: X-StiffWeight class: Midweight (65-74.9 g)Flight: Mid launch / Mid spinUse: Driver / fairway wood
2.4 ozWeight
3.4°Torque
X-StiffFlex
midLaunch
Wood-shaft benchmarks
How this shaft compares
Numeric comparisons use wood shafts in this database.
Weight
Above average
2.4 oz
Weight is above average among wood shafts in this database.
Torque
Typical
3.4°
Torque is typical among wood shafts in this database.
At a glance
Shaft profile
Launchmid
StabilityStable / control-oriented
TempoMedium-fast to fast tempos
UseDriver / fairway wood
BiasBalanced speed and control
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Chemical |
|---|---|
| Model | Kuro Kage Blk 60 HBP 2nd Gen X-Stiff |
| Category | Wood Shaft |
| Primary use | Driver / fairway wood |
| Catalog year | 2026 |
| SKU / code | MR0044 |
| MPF rating | 5B1M |
Full specifications
Technical details
Weight & flex
Weight2.4 oz (68 g)
Weight classMidweight (65-74.9 g)
FlexX-Stiff
Torque3.4°
Bend pointmid/high
Kick pointMid/High
Tip stiffnessmed/firm
Build & dimensions
MaterialGraphite
Tip diameter0.335 in (8.5 mm)
Driver tip trim0 in
Flight & feel
Launchmid
Trajectory / spinMid launch / Mid spin
StabilityStable / control-oriented
Launch assistanceNeutral launch
FeelStable graphite feel with controlled loading
Relative weightAbove average among wood shafts
Relative torqueTypical among wood shafts
Player fit
Tempo fitMedium-fast to fast tempos
Transition fitFirm to aggressive transitions
Speed vs controlBalanced speed and control
Driver playabilityStable driver profile
Fairway-wood playabilityStrong fairway-wood crossover
Golfer fit summaryBalanced speed and control; medium-fast to fast tempos; mid launch / mid spin.
Related variants
How this version fits the lineup
Sibling comparisons use models from the same product line in this database.
Variant context
Product lineMitsubishi Chemical Kuro Kage Blk 60 HBP 2nd Gen
Position in lineuponly listed weight; only flex level; mid launch / mid spin
Closest-version comparisonThis version sits at the only listed weight of the range and on the only numeric torque.
Why choose this variantChoose this variant when stability, control and a more substantial feel matter more than easy speed.