Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 60 Shaft Review – Specs, Flex, Weight
Mitsubishi is always impressive when it comes to shaft engineering.
And while we’re not going to lie and say that we know about all the technology that goes into their shafts, we do know that they make some of the smoothest-feeling and responsive shafts on the market.
So when we read that the Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 60 was made with 11 different materials, again we were impressed. Moreso though, we were excited to test it.
So we did. We took the Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 60 out to the range and put it through its paces. Here’s what we discovered.
Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 60 Shaft Overview
The Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 60 is a really cool-looking shaft.
There are intricate designs that are subtle and look like they are simply part of the smoky black finish.
But on closer inspection, you can see that they are unique and ornate. They also hide a subtle blue hue that looks really gorgeous in direct light.
As expected, the Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 60 feels really smooth. While there is a definite kick point, we wouldn’t say that this is an active-feeling shaft.
Instead, we got more of a sense of control and stability out of it. This has most to do with the stiffer tip profile.
The action is in the midsection but again, it is very controlled. In fact, on light swings or practice swings, it’s easy to miss it.
So strong swingers will likely appreciate the control.
When you really load up on the Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 60, you can feel the kick; but it works with your swing as opposed to whipping and detriment accuracy.
The transition is smooth. There is enough “give” to avoid feeling boardy while being miles away from feeling noodly.
Why is the Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 60 So Popular?
Part of the reason we think this has become such a popular shaft is that it benefits from the success of the Diamana Blue series of shafts.
The Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 60 is advertised as having the same smooth bend profile as the Diamana Blue shaft – a shaft that many people were fans of.
How Does the Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 60 Perform?
We tested the Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 60 specifically because it is the middle weight option for this line of shafts.
Therefore it is likely to suit the needs of more golfers. While not the longest Tensei shaft we have ever tested, the Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 60 is one of the smoothest through transition.
You get no nasty jolt up your arms and you can feel the shaft work with your swing and transfer energy through to the ball.
And what the Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 60 may lack in distance, it makes up for in dispersion. During our testing, the Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 60 never produced offline divergence higher than 9 yards.
And the only time we got a 9-yard divergence readout was when we mis-hit pretty bad.
The spin rates were on the low side – usually below 2,000 RPMs. The relatively low spin rates are what made the launch angles kind of a mystery.
The Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 60 is a pretty high-launching shaft. In fact, it was hard for most of our testers to flight the ball down.
This shaft offers a very interesting combination of low spin and mid/high launch. Maybe that’s what holds back the distance.
Mitsubishs Tensei Blue 60 Shaft Specs
| Specs | Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 60 |
| Available flexes | Regular, stiff, extra stiff |
| Weight | 64g, 67g, 710g |
| Butt | .610”, .614”, .618” |
| Tip | 3.0” |
| Length | 46” |
What Flexes Are Available? What Swing Speeds Do They Suit?
Regular flex would be good for 85-90 MPH swingers.
Stiff would be good for 90-95 MPH and extra stiff would work best for 95+ MPH swingers.
What Weights Are Available? What Swing Speeds Do They Suit?
64g is light enough for 80-85 MPH swingers.
67g would work for 85-90 MPH swingers. 70g may suit 90+ MPH swingers.
Why is it So Good?
The feel is one of the things we liked the most about this shaft.
It’s incredibly smooth and can stand up to really powerful transitions. The feedback is crystal clear.
You don’t even have to look at your shot to know where you made contact. Mitsubishi has outdone themselves again by using complex materials to produce a shaft that feels fantastic.
Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 60 First Impressions
The first thing that struck us about this shaft was the finish.
The finish mimics the materials that went into this shaft: both are complex.
The intricate graphics gives this shaft a premium look and once you swing it, you’ll see that they match the premium feel.
Key Features & Performance
The Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 60 uses multiple prepreg materials.
The resin-treated prepreg works to achieve different rigidity levels in the shaft.
For example, the tip is stiffer than the mid section. This helps achieve that really tight dispersion we saw in our testing session.
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The Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 60 was producing an average carry distance of 250.7 yards for our testers after three swings each.
Again, not the longest carry but we suspect a proper fitting may bump that figure up a bit.
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Off the deck, the Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 60 yielded similarly tight dispersion and high-arcing shots.
Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 60 Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Really cool finish
- Low spin
- Tight dispersion
- Works well with an aggressive transition
- Lightweight
- Keeps the club head stable
Cons:
- Surprisingly short carry distance
Overall Score: 96/100
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Who Should Buy it?
During our testing sessions, our high swing speed/aggressive tempo testers were the ones who were singing the praises of the Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 60 the loudest.
So right off the bat, we could tell that this shaft would work best for these kinds of players. However, a proper fitting may make the Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 60 more viable for slower swingers as well.
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