The UST Mamiya Helium NCT 50 F3-R wood shaft weighs 1.9 oz (54 g) with 6° torque and is tuned for a high launch / mid spin flight. Looking at the surrounding models, it sits at the heavier 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
UST Mamiya · Helium NCT 50 F3-R · Wood Shaft
Material: GraphiteFlex: F3-RWeight class: Lightweight (45-54.9 g)Flight: High launch / Mid spinUse: Driver / fairway wood
1.9 ozWeight
6°Torque
F3-RFlex
highLaunch
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How this shaft compares
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Weight
Below average
1.9 oz
Weight is below average among wood shafts in this database.
Torque
Very high
6°
Torque is very high among wood shafts in this database.
At a glance
Shaft profile
Launchhigh
StabilityResponsive / easier-loading
TempoSmooth to moderate tempos
UseDriver / fairway wood
BiasSpeed / launch biased
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | UST Mamiya |
|---|---|
| Model | Helium NCT 50 F3-R |
| Category | Wood Shaft |
| Primary use | Driver / fairway wood |
| Catalog year | 2026 |
| SKU / code | US0144 |
| MPF rating | 3D2S |
Full specifications
Technical details
Weight & flex
Weight1.9 oz (54 g)
Weight classLightweight (45-54.9 g)
FlexF3-R
Torque6°
Bend pointmid
Kick pointMid
Tip stiffnesssoft
Build & dimensions
MaterialGraphite
Tip diameter0.335 in (8.5 mm)
Driver tip trim0 in
Flight & feel
Launchhigh
Trajectory / spinHigh launch / Mid spin
StabilityResponsive / easier-loading
Launch assistanceHigh launch assistance
FeelResponsive graphite feel with easier loading
Relative weightBelow average among wood shafts
Relative torqueVery high among wood shafts
Player fit
Tempo fitSmooth to moderate tempos
Transition fitSmooth to moderate transitions
Speed vs controlSpeed / launch biased
Driver playabilityEasy-speed driver profile
Fairway-wood playabilityStrong fairway-wood crossover
Golfer fit summarySpeed / launch biased; smooth to moderate tempos; high launch / mid spin.
Related variants
How this version fits the lineup
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Variant context
Product lineUST Mamiya Helium NCT
Position in lineupheavier side; only flex level; high launch / mid spin
Closest-version comparisonThis version sits at the heavier side of the range and on the lower-torque side. It is heavier than Helium NCT 50 F2-A and lighter than Helium NCT 50 F4-S.
Why choose this variantChoose this variant when stability, control and a more substantial feel matter more than easy speed.