HIGH
VA Composites — High Launch
HIGH
LAUNCH
Get the ball in the air and keep it there. VA's high launch lineup is engineered for players who need maximum height, carry distance, and stopping power — without sacrificing feel or control.
4
Shaft Models
High
Launch Profile
Low
Spin Rate
Who Plays High Launch
🏌️
The Distance Seeker
Under 95 mph swing speed and struggling to carry bunkers or water. A high-launch shaft turns modest speed into genuine distance by maximizing air time over ground roll.
🎯
The Approach Precision Player
Plays targets, not carry lines. Needs the ball to stop where it lands. High launch + low spin = steep descent angle and holding greens on long approaches.
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The Smooth Tempo Swinger
Rhythmic, unhurried swing that needs a shaft to do the heavy lifting. High-launch shafts load naturally with smooth tempos, producing effortless carry without forcing extra speed.
What High Launch Means
LAUNCH HIGH.
LAND SOFT.
High launch shafts are built with softer tip sections and active mid-sections that help the club face stay open longer through impact — loading energy into upward ball flight instead of forward roll.
The result is a steeper angle of descent that holds greens, more carry over obstacles, and effortless distance for players who struggle to get the ball airborne.
Soft tip section loads energy into height at impact
Ideal for slower tempos and moderate swing speeds
Maximizes carry distance over roll-out
Steeper angle of descent — stops fast on greens
Low spin rate prevents ballooning in the wind
The High Launch Lineup
High Launch · Low Spin
RAIJIN 2.0
Toray composite fibers · Filament wound · Smooth tempo · Woods & Irons & Hybrids
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Maximum distance: High launch + low spin combination built for smooth swingers who want carry yards without extra effort. White, red & gold filament wound finish.
Launch
Spin
Weights45–75g
FlexesL · A · R · S · X
AvailableWoods · Irons · Hybrids
High Launch · Low Spin
BADDAZZ
Filament wound · 40 Lite – 75g · R / S / X flexes · Woods, Irons & Hybrids
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Every golfer's shaft: Filament winding technology delivers high fiber loading and directional strength — great feel, better accuracy, and more distance at an accessible price point.
Launch
Spin
Weights40 Lite – 75g
FlexesL · A · R · S · X
AvailableWoods · Irons · Hybrids
High Launch · Low Spin
SLAY
Multi-material exotic design · Wide fitting range · Tighter dispersion · Maximum distance
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Universal design: Built to fit the widest variety of golfers — SLAY's unique construction delivers high launch and low spin for tighter dispersion and more distance across swing types.
Launch
Spin
Weight Range55–75g
FlexesL · A · R · S · X
AvailableWoods · Hybrids
High Launch · Pop Art Cosmetic
VYLYN
Soft butt · Stiff mid & tip · Low spin · Smooth swing players · Pop Art finish
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Feel & flight: VYLYN's soft butt section loads naturally for smooth swingers while the stiff tip keeps spin low — beautiful cosmetic, elite performance.
Launch
Spin
Bend ProfileSoft Butt · Stiff Mid/Tip
Player TypeSmooth Tempo
AvailableWoods
Side-by-Side Comparison
| RAIJIN 2.0 | BADDAZZ | SLAY | VYLYN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | High | High | High | High |
| Spin | Low | Low | Low–Mid | Low |
| Tip Profile | Soft | Soft | Soft | Stiff |
| Butt Profile | Regular | Regular | Regular | Soft |
| Key Tech | Toray filament wound | Filament winding | Multi-material exotic | Soft butt / stiff tip |
| Weight Range | 45–75g | 40 Lite – 75g | 55–75g | Multiple |
| Ideal Player | Smooth tempo · all speeds | Any swing type | Wide fitting range | Smooth tempo · feel player |
| Available In | Woods · Irons · Hybrids | Woods · Irons · Hybrids | Woods · Hybrids | Woods |
| Premium Rating | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Ready to Launch Higher
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CUSTOM
FIT
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