The Mitsubishi Chemical Kuro Kage Blk 80 Hy 2nd Gen X-Stiff sits near the typical hybrid-shaft weight range at 3 oz (85 g), with 3.2° torque near the middle of the group. Its mid launch / mid spin profile and stable / control-oriented character make it best suited to medium-fast or fast tempos. Within the same product line, it comes in at the heaviest end of the related weight range with a lower-torque position.
Hybrid shaft specifications
Mitsubishi Chemical · Kuro Kage Blk 80 Hy 2nd Gen X-Stiff · Hybrid Shaft
Material: GraphiteFlex: X-StiffWeight class: Heavy (85-99.9 g)Flight: Mid launch / Mid spinTip: Parallel tip
3 ozWeight
3.2°Torque
X-StiffFlex
MidLaunch
Hybrid-shaft benchmarks
How this shaft compares
Numeric comparisons use hybrid shafts in this database.
Weight
Typical
3 oz
Weight is typical among hybrid shafts in this database.
Torque
Typical
3.2°
Torque is typical among hybrid shafts in this database.
At a glance
Shaft profile
LaunchMid
StabilityStable / control-oriented
Tempo fitBest suited to medium-fast or fast tempos
TipParallel tip
Utility fitGood hybrid / utility crossover fit
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Chemical |
|---|---|
| Model | Kuro Kage Blk 80 Hy 2nd Gen X-Stiff |
| Category | Hybrid Shaft |
| Catalog year | 2026 |
| SKU / code | MR0045 |
| MPF rating | 5B1M |
Full specifications
Technical details
Weight & flex
Weight3 oz (85 g)
Weight classHeavy (85-99.9 g)
FlexX-Stiff
Torque3.2°
Bend pointmid/high
Kick pointMid/High
Tip stiffnessfirm
Build & dimensions
MaterialGraphite
Tip typeParallel tip
Tip diameter0.37 in (9.4 mm)
Club useHybrid / utility
Flight & feel
LaunchMid
Trajectory / spin profileMid launch / Mid spin
Stability profileStable / control-oriented
Launch assistanceNeutral launch assistance
Feel profileVibration-damping graphite feel, stable through impact
Relative weight positionTypical among hybrid shafts
Relative torque positionTypical among hybrid shafts
Player fit
Tempo fitBest suited to medium-fast or fast tempos
Transition fitHandles aggressive transitions well
Control vs speed biasBalanced speed and control
Fairway / rough playabilityNeutral launch profile
Utility-iron suitabilityGood hybrid / utility crossover fit
Likely swing-speed fitFaster hybrid swings / stronger players
Golfer fit summaryBalanced speed and control; best suited to medium-fast or 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
FamilyMitsubishi Chemical Kuro Kage Blk Hybrid 2nd Gen
Family positionHeaviest family option; firmest listed flex; neutral-flight role
Family comparisonIt sits the heaviest option in the family and on the lower-torque side of the family. It is heavier than Kuro Kage Blk 80 Hy 2nd Gen S.
Why choose this variantChoose this firmer family variant for faster or more aggressive transitions that need less shaft movement.