The Mitsubishi Chemical Kuro Kage Blk HBP 60 2nd Gen Regular wood shaft weighs 2.29 oz (65 g) with 4.6° torque and is tuned for a mid launch / mid spin flight. Against nearby weight and flex options, it sits at the lightest end of its weight range and the highest-torque end. 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 60 2nd Gen Regular · Wood Shaft
Material: GraphiteFlex: RegularWeight class: Midweight (65-74.9 g)Flight: Mid launch / Mid spinUse: Driver / fairway wood
2.29 ozWeight
4.6°Torque
RegularFlex
midLaunch
Wood-shaft benchmarks
How this shaft compares
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Weight
Typical
2.29 oz
Weight is typical among wood shafts in this database.
Torque
Above average
4.6°
Torque is above average among wood shafts in this database.
At a glance
Shaft profile
Launchmid
StabilityBalanced stability
TempoMedium to medium-fast tempos
UseDriver / fairway wood
BiasBalanced speed and control
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Chemical |
|---|---|
| Model | Kuro Kage Blk HBP 60 2nd Gen Regular |
| Category | Wood Shaft |
| Primary use | Driver / fairway wood |
| Catalog year | 2026 |
| SKU / code | MR0044 |
| MPF rating | 3B2M |
Full specifications
Technical details
Weight & flex
Weight2.29 oz (65 g)
Weight classMidweight (65-74.9 g)
FlexRegular
Torque4.6°
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
StabilityBalanced stability
Launch assistanceNeutral launch
FeelResponsive graphite feel with easier loading
Relative weightTypical among wood shafts
Relative torqueAbove average among wood shafts
Player fit
Tempo fitMedium to medium-fast tempos
Transition fitModerate to firm transitions
Speed vs controlBalanced speed and control
Driver playabilityBalanced driver profile
Fairway-wood playabilityStrong fairway-wood crossover
Golfer fit summaryBalanced speed and control; medium to medium-fast tempos; mid launch / mid spin.
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How this version fits the lineup
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Variant context
Product lineMitsubishi Chemical Kuro Kage Blk HBP 60 2nd Gen
Position in lineuplightest end; softest listed flex; mid launch / mid spin
Closest-version comparisonThis version sits at the lightest end of the range and on the highest-torque end. It is lighter than Kuro Kage Blk HBP 60 2nd Gen Stiff.
Why choose this variantChoose this variant when stability, control and a more substantial feel matter more than easy speed.