Mitsubishi Eldio Ladies 40
Mitsubishi Eldio Ladies 40 is a Japanese-built ultra-light graphite shaft engineered for low swing-speed players, offering a supple tip section for higher launch and a soft, precise feel. It earns a best-in-class position for women who prioritize refined frequency tuning and premium carbon layups, giving a more polished on-course feel than many budget alternatives while remaining competitively priced for the performance delivered.
Featherweight swing
Soft forgiving feel
Featherweight swing
Soft forgiving feel
Review Summary
"Users praise the Mitsubishi Eldio Ladies 40 for its lightweight, smooth feel that helps tempo and control at slower swing speeds; a minority note it sacrifices some ball speed compared with heavier options."
Cloud-like launch
Ultra-light 40g profile designed specifically for women to help increase swing speed.
Cloud-like launch
Ultra-light 40g profile designed specifically for women to help increase swing speed.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
Mitsubishi Eldio Ladies 40 is a Japanese-built ultra-light graphite shaft engineered for low swing-speed players, offering a supple tip section for higher launch and a soft, precise feel. It earns a best-in-class position for women who prioritize refined frequency tuning and premium carbon layups, giving a more polished on-course feel than many budget alternatives while remaining competitively priced for the performance delivered.
Featherweight swing
Soft forgiving feel
Cloud-like launch
Ultra-light 40g profile designed specifically for women to help increase swing speed.
Balanced flex profile for a smooth, easy-loading feel through the swing.
Featherweight swing
Soft forgiving feel
Cloud-like launch
Ultra-light 40g profile designed specifically for women to help increase swing speed.
Balanced flex profile for a smooth, easy-loading feel through the swing.
$220-300 USD
UST Mamiya Helium 4 Ladies
UST Mamiya Helium 4 Ladies emphasizes extreme lightness with a ~40g construction using a specialized Helium carbon blend to lower swing weight and maximize clubhead speed for slower-swinging golfers. Against the other shafts here it stands out for pure acceleration and ease of swing, making it an excellent choice for players seeking added distance without having to overhaul their setup, and it often represents a strong cost-per-gram value compared with higher-priced Japanese offerings.
Paper-light build
High easy launch
Paper-light build
High easy launch
Review Summary
"Buyers like the UST Mamiya Helium 4 Ladies for its ultra-light construction and easy launch that can add clubhead speed, though some golfers report reduced stability on longer clubs."
Zippy stability
Extremely low overall mass for maximum swing speed and distance gains.
Zippy stability
Extremely low overall mass for maximum swing speed and distance gains.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Recreational Enjoyment
UST Mamiya Helium 4 Ladies emphasizes extreme lightness with a ~40g construction using a specialized Helium carbon blend to lower swing weight and maximize clubhead speed for slower-swinging golfers. Against the other shafts here it stands out for pure acceleration and ease of swing, making it an excellent choice for players seeking added distance without having to overhaul their setup, and it often represents a strong cost-per-gram value compared with higher-priced Japanese offerings.
Paper-light build
High easy launch
Zippy stability
Extremely low overall mass for maximum swing speed and distance gains.
Advanced composite layup engineered for efficient energy transfer at impact.
Paper-light build
High easy launch
Zippy stability
Extremely low overall mass for maximum swing speed and distance gains.
Advanced composite layup engineered for efficient energy transfer at impact.
$240-330 USD
Project X EvenFlow Riptide 40
Project X EvenFlow Riptide 40 adapts the EvenFlow family’s smooth-release counterbalanced profile into a lightweight 40g option that prioritizes tempo, forgiveness, and consistent feel through the swing. Compared with featherlight models like the Helium and the more tip-soft Eldio, the Riptide 40 provides a steadier mid-launch and a livelier kick that suits players who want a balance of stability and playability at a competitive market price.
Wave-like tempo
Smooth energy transfer
Wave-like tempo
Smooth energy transfer
Review Summary
"Reviewers consistently highlight the Project X EvenFlow Riptide 40's buttery-smooth feel, steady launch and excellent control, making it a top pick for women seeking a stable lightweight shaft."
Surfy spin control
40g EvenFlow profile promotes a smooth load and release for improved tempo.
Surfy spin control
40g EvenFlow profile promotes a smooth load and release for improved tempo.
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
Project X EvenFlow Riptide 40 adapts the EvenFlow family’s smooth-release counterbalanced profile into a lightweight 40g option that prioritizes tempo, forgiveness, and consistent feel through the swing. Compared with featherlight models like the Helium and the more tip-soft Eldio, the Riptide 40 provides a steadier mid-launch and a livelier kick that suits players who want a balance of stability and playability at a competitive market price.
Wave-like tempo
Smooth energy transfer
Surfy spin control
40g EvenFlow profile promotes a smooth load and release for improved tempo.
Moderate tip stiffness provides stability through impact without harsh feedback.
Wave-like tempo
Smooth energy transfer
Surfy spin control
40g EvenFlow profile promotes a smooth load and release for improved tempo.
Moderate tip stiffness provides stability through impact without harsh feedback.
$200-280 USD
Fujikura Vista Pro 45 Ladies
Fujikura Vista Pro 45 Ladies offers Fujikura’s signature stability and meticulous tip-to-butt construction in a slightly heavier 45g profile for women who need extra control without excessive swing weight. Versus the 40g options in this list, the Vista Pro 45 trades a few grams for improved dispersion and repeatability, leveraging Fujikura’s Japanese R&D pedigree and commanding a premium that many players find justified by its on-course consistency.
Buttery feel
Sky-high trajectory
Buttery feel
Sky-high trajectory
Review Summary
"Golfers appreciate the Fujikura Vista Pro 45 Ladies for its balanced feel, reliable dispersion and solid distance for the weight; a few players mention a firmer tip feel versus some ultra-light competitors."
Silky feedback
45g construction tuned for female players seeking added stability with moderate mass.
Silky feedback
45g construction tuned for female players seeking added stability with moderate mass.
Skill Development & Mastery
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Recreational Enjoyment
Fujikura Vista Pro 45 Ladies offers Fujikura’s signature stability and meticulous tip-to-butt construction in a slightly heavier 45g profile for women who need extra control without excessive swing weight. Versus the 40g options in this list, the Vista Pro 45 trades a few grams for improved dispersion and repeatability, leveraging Fujikura’s Japanese R&D pedigree and commanding a premium that many players find justified by its on-course consistency.
Buttery feel
Sky-high trajectory
Silky feedback
45g construction tuned for female players seeking added stability with moderate mass.
Multi-material construction helps control spin and maintain consistent launch.
Buttery feel
Sky-high trajectory
Silky feedback
45g construction tuned for female players seeking added stability with moderate mass.
Multi-material construction helps control spin and maintain consistent launch.
$230-320 USD
Aldila NV 45 Ladies
Aldila NV 45 Ladies balances lightness with vibration-damping resin technology to deliver a comfortable, controlled 45g shaft that suits players seeking feel and stability. It competes directly with other 45g choices like the Fujikura Vista Pro by offering comparable control and a traditional Aldila responsiveness, often at a slightly more accessible price point which makes it a market-leader pick for value-conscious shoppers.
Nano-strength core
Responsive kick
Nano-strength core
Responsive kick
Review Summary
"Users report the Aldila NV 45 Ladies delivers consistent ball flight and good stability with a pleasant mid-launch profile, though some prefer the softer feel of newer composite shafts."
Stealthy forgiveness
45g NV-series blend of stability and affordability geared toward women golfers.
Stealthy forgiveness
45g NV-series blend of stability and affordability geared toward women golfers.
Skill Development & Mastery
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Aldila NV 45 Ladies balances lightness with vibration-damping resin technology to deliver a comfortable, controlled 45g shaft that suits players seeking feel and stability. It competes directly with other 45g choices like the Fujikura Vista Pro by offering comparable control and a traditional Aldila responsiveness, often at a slightly more accessible price point which makes it a market-leader pick for value-conscious shoppers.
Nano-strength core
Responsive kick
Stealthy forgiveness
45g NV-series blend of stability and affordability geared toward women golfers.
Graphite composite layup reduces unwanted vibrations for a smoother feel.
Nano-strength core
Responsive kick
Stealthy forgiveness
45g NV-series blend of stability and affordability geared toward women golfers.
Graphite composite layup reduces unwanted vibrations for a smoother feel.
$180-250 USD