The Rapport / VA Composites Rapport Core Blue Hy 80 Stiff sits near the typical hybrid-shaft weight range at 2.86 oz (81 g), while its 3.6° torque is on the higher side. Its mid launch / mid spin profile and balanced stability character make it best suited to medium or medium-fast tempos. Among the related variants, it is positioned on the heavier side of the related weight range and a lower-torque position.
Hybrid shaft specifications
Rapport / VA Composites · Rapport Core Blue Hy 80 Stiff · Hybrid Shaft
Material: GraphiteFlex: StiffWeight class: Midweight (70-84.9 g)Flight: Mid launch / Mid spinTip: Parallel tip
2.86 ozWeight
3.6°Torque
StiffFlex
MidLaunch
Hybrid-shaft benchmarks
How this shaft compares
Numeric comparisons use hybrid shafts in this database.
Weight
Typical
2.86 oz
Weight is typical among hybrid shafts in this database.
Torque
Above average
3.6°
Torque is above average among hybrid shafts in this database.
At a glance
Shaft profile
LaunchMid
StabilityBalanced stability
Tempo fitBest suited to medium or medium-fast tempos
TipParallel tip
Utility fitGood hybrid / utility crossover fit
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Rapport / VA Composites |
|---|---|
| Model | Rapport Core Blue Hy 80 Stiff |
| Category | Hybrid Shaft |
| Catalog year | 2026 |
| SKU / code | VA0006 |
| MPF rating | 4B2M |
Full specifications
Technical details
Weight & flex
Weight2.86 oz (81 g)
Weight classMidweight (70-84.9 g)
FlexStiff
Torque3.6°
Bend pointmid
Kick pointMid
Tip stiffnessmedium
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 profileBalanced stability
Launch assistanceNeutral launch assistance
Feel profileVibration-damping graphite feel, more responsive loading
Relative weight positionTypical among hybrid shafts
Relative torque positionAbove average among hybrid shafts
Player fit
Tempo fitBest suited to medium or medium-fast tempos
Transition fitSuited to moderate-to-firm transitions
Control vs speed biasBalanced speed and control
Fairway / rough playabilityNeutral launch profile
Utility-iron suitabilityGood hybrid / utility crossover fit
Likely swing-speed fitModerate-fast to fast hybrid swings
Golfer fit summaryBalanced speed and control; best suited to medium or medium-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
FamilyRapport Core Blue Hybrid
Family positionHeavier family option; firmest listed flex; neutral-flight role
Family comparisonIt sits on the heavier side of the family and on the lower-torque side of the family. It is heavier than Rapport Core Blue Hy 70 R and lighter than Rapport Core Blue Hy 80 TS.
Why choose this variantChoose this middle-of-family variant for a more balanced blend of speed, launch and stability.