The VA Composites Rapport Core Blue FW 70 Stiff wood shaft weighs 2.57 oz (73 g) with 3.4° torque and is tuned for a mid 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
VA Composites · Rapport Core Blue FW 70 Stiff · Wood Shaft
Material: GraphiteFlex: StiffWeight class: Midweight (65-74.9 g)Flight: Mid launch / Mid spinUse: Fairway wood-specific
2.57 ozWeight
3.4°Torque
StiffFlex
midLaunch
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How this shaft compares
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Weight
Above average
2.57 oz
Weight is above average among wood shafts in this database.
Torque
Typical
3.4°
Torque is typical among wood shafts in this database.
At a glance
Shaft profile
Launchmid
StabilityStable / control-oriented
TempoMedium to medium-fast tempos
UseFairway wood-specific
BiasBalanced speed and control
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | VA Composites |
|---|---|
| Model | Rapport Core Blue FW 70 Stiff |
| Category | Wood Shaft |
| Primary use | Fairway wood-specific |
| Catalog year | 2026 |
| SKU / code | VA0005 |
| MPF rating | 4B2M |
Full specifications
Technical details
Weight & flex
Weight2.57 oz (73 g)
Weight classMidweight (65-74.9 g)
FlexStiff
Torque3.4°
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
StabilityStable / control-oriented
Launch assistanceNeutral launch
FeelStable graphite feel with controlled loading
Relative weightAbove average among wood shafts
Relative torqueTypical among wood shafts
Player fit
Tempo fitMedium to medium-fast tempos
Transition fitModerate to firm transitions
Speed vs controlBalanced speed and control
Driver playabilityStable driver profile
Fairway-wood playabilityStrong fairway-wood crossover
Golfer fit summaryBalanced speed and control; medium to medium-fast tempos; mid launch / mid spin.
Related variants
How this version fits the lineup
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Variant context
Product lineVA Composites Rapport Core Blue FW
Position in lineupheavier side; firmest listed flex; mid 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 Rapport Core Blue FW 60 Regular and lighter than Rapport Core Blue FW 70 TS.
Why choose this variantChoose this variant when stability, control and a more substantial feel matter more than easy speed.