The Mitsubishi Chemical Kuro Kage Blk HBP 50 2nd Gen Regular wood shaft weighs 2.01 oz (57 g) with 5° torque and is tuned for a mid launch / mid spin flight. In the wider lineup, it sits at the lighter side of its weight range and the lower-torque side. Choose this variant when stability, control and a more substantial feel matter more than easy speed.
Wood shaft specifications
Mitsubishi Chemical · Kuro Kage Blk HBP 50 2nd Gen Regular · Wood Shaft
Material: GraphiteFlex: RegularWeight class: Mid-light (55-64.9 g)Flight: Mid launch / Mid spinUse: Driver / fairway wood
2.01 ozWeight
5°Torque
RegularFlex
midLaunch
Wood-shaft benchmarks
How this shaft compares
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Weight
Below average
2.01 oz
Weight is below average among wood shafts in this database.
Torque
Above average
5°
Torque is above average among wood shafts in this database.
At a glance
Shaft profile
Launchmid
StabilityResponsive / easier-loading
TempoBroad smooth-to-medium tempo fit
UseDriver / fairway wood
BiasSlightly speed biased
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Chemical |
|---|---|
| Model | Kuro Kage Blk HBP 50 2nd Gen Regular |
| Category | Wood Shaft |
| Primary use | Driver / fairway wood |
| Catalog year | 2026 |
| SKU / code | MR0044 |
| MPF rating | 3B2S |
Full specifications
Technical details
Weight & flex
Weight2.01 oz (57 g)
Weight classMid-light (55-64.9 g)
FlexRegular
Torque5°
Bend pointmid
Kick pointMid
Tip stiffnessmedium
Build & dimensions
MaterialGraphite
Tip diameter0.335 in (8.5 mm)
Driver tip trim0 in
Flight & feel
Launchmid
Trajectory / spinMid launch / Mid spin
StabilityResponsive / easier-loading
Launch assistanceNeutral launch
FeelResponsive graphite feel with easier loading
Relative weightBelow average among wood shafts
Relative torqueAbove average among wood shafts
Player fit
Tempo fitBroad smooth-to-medium tempo fit
Transition fitSmooth to moderate transitions
Speed vs controlSlightly speed biased
Driver playabilityBalanced driver profile
Fairway-wood playabilityStrong fairway-wood crossover
Golfer fit summarySlightly speed biased; broad smooth-to-medium tempo fit; 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 HBP 50 2nd Gen
Position in lineuplighter side; middle flex range; mid launch / mid spin
Closest-version comparisonThis version sits at the lighter side of the range and on the lower-torque side. It is heavier than Kuro Kage Blk HBP 50 2nd Gen Senior / A and lighter than Kuro Kage Blk HBP 50 2nd Gen Stiff.
Why choose this variantChoose this variant when stability, control and a more substantial feel matter more than easy speed.