The Mitsubishi Chemical Kuro Kage Sil 70 1st Gen X-Stiff wood shaft weighs 2.4 oz (68 g) with 3° torque and is tuned for a mid-low launch / mid spin flight. Looking at the surrounding models, it sits at the lightest end of its weight range and the lowest-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 Sil 70 1st Gen X-Stiff · Wood Shaft
Material: GraphiteFlex: X-StiffWeight class: Midweight (65-74.9 g)Flight: Mid-low launch / Mid spinUse: Driver / fairway wood
2.4 ozWeight
3°Torque
X-StiffFlex
low/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
Very low
3°
Torque is very low among wood shafts in this database.
At a glance
Shaft profile
Launchlow/mid
StabilityVery stable / low-twist
TempoMedium-fast to fast tempos
UseDriver / fairway wood
BiasControl / stability biased
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Chemical |
|---|---|
| Model | Kuro Kage Sil 70 1st Gen X-Stiff |
| Category | Wood Shaft |
| Primary use | Driver / fairway wood |
| Catalog year | 2026 |
| SKU / code | MR0036 |
| MPF rating | 5C1M |
Full specifications
Technical details
Weight & flex
Weight2.4 oz (68 g)
Weight classMidweight (65-74.9 g)
FlexX-Stiff
Torque3°
Bend pointmid/high
Kick pointMid/High
Tip stiffnessfirm
Build & dimensions
MaterialGraphite
Tip diameter0.335 in (8.5 mm)
Driver tip trim0 in
Flight & feel
Launchlow/mid
Trajectory / spinMid-low launch / Mid spin
StabilityVery stable / low-twist
Launch assistanceTrajectory-control biased
FeelFirm, highly stable graphite feel
Relative weightAbove average among wood shafts
Relative torqueVery low among wood shafts
Player fit
Tempo fitMedium-fast to fast tempos
Transition fitFirm to aggressive transitions
Speed vs controlControl / stability biased
Driver playabilityStable driver profile
Fairway-wood playabilityPenetrating fairway option
Golfer fit summaryControl / stability biased; medium-fast to fast tempos; mid-low 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 Sil 70 1st Gen
Position in lineuplightest end; firmest listed flex; mid-low launch / mid spin
Closest-version comparisonThis version sits at the lightest end of the range and on the lowest-torque end. It is lighter than Kuro Kage Sil 70 1st Gen Stiff.
Why choose this variantChoose this variant when stability, control and a more substantial feel matter more than easy speed.