Mitsubishi Chemical C6 Blue
The Mitsubishi Chemical C6 Blue golf shaft is a part of Mitsubishi Chemical’s premium line of shafts, exclusive to custom club fitters around the country. The C6 Blue is the mid-launch, low spin option of the group with premium materials, craftsmanship, and performance in an affordable price range.
The Looks
The first thing that jumps out when you look at the Mitsubishi Chemical C6 Blue shaft is the vibrant blue color. It’s a glossy royal blue that really pops out at you. It interacts really well with the silver and black graphics. The bottom half of the shaft fades to black then into a graphite weave pattern towards the tip.
The shaft graphics are a “chemical” theme (Mitsubishi Chemical, duh) that features the Carbon element from the periodic table, and some chemical-looking diagrams (structural formulas for us nerds) as well. Overall, it’s a sweet looking shaft without being too overpowering.
How Does it Feel?
The Mitsubishi Chemical C6 Blue has a softer tip section, plus it’s a mid-launching shaft, so I honestly expected it to feel a little noodley. This definitely wasn’t the case. The C6 Blue’s softer tip section transitions to a stiffer butt section, giving you a stronger, more stable feel in your hands. However, because of the softer tip, you still get a feeling of the club releasing into the ball. I got the feeling of stability that’s familiar in a low launch/spinning shaft, but the release of a mid or high-launching shaft. The best of both worlds!
On-Course Performance
| Club Speed | Ball Speed | Launch Angle | Spin | Carry (Yds) | Total (Yds) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112.1 | 166.5 | 13.8º | 2697 | 272 | 292 |
The Mitsubishi Chemical C6 Blue is a mid-launch, mid-spin shaft, so as a high launcher of the ball, I wasn’t sure what to expect. However, with the help of a fitting, I got my numbers dialed into a pretty solid spot.
While the C6 Blue is not the longest shaft I have ever hit, the carry distance was on par with the low launch/low spin shafts I typically play. It spins a hair more than my current shaft, but the added launch kept my carry numbers in the same ballpark, so all I lost out on was some roll. As I mentioned before, the firmer butt section of the shaft made me feel like I was in control of the ball, and that showed in my shot dispersion. Normally, a shaft with more kick will spray a little for me, but the C6 Blue stayed on or fairly near the fairway.
Looking at the data above, the C6 Blue is a great way to get a little more height on your drives, without adding a ton of spin or sacrificing a ton of distance. As I mentioned, you also get the best of both worlds in terms of the stability of the shaft throughout the swing with the added benefit of the club head releasing into the ball.
Final Thoughts – Mitsubishi Chemical C6 Blue
The Mitsubishi Chemical C6 Blue packs a ton of punch into one shaft. It’s constructed with the highest quality materials under really tight manufacturing tolerances, meaning you get a really quality product, but at a reasonable price point. Plus, it’s got the performance to go with it. But in order to do that, you should certainly be fit properly – which is why the C6 lineup is only offered through custom club fitters. So if you need to add a little launch and spin to your drives, without sacrificing distance and stability, visit your local certified MCA fitter today and try out the Mitsubishi Chemical C6 Blue shaft.
What driver did you test this with?
Dave –
I tested this in a Ping G400 Max Driver.
Thanks!
Tommy
Did you test with the 50 60 or 70?
70
75 yrs. old hit my friends M5 with C6 stiff shaft.gained 25 yds.how might regular shaft play.thank you
Charles –
I wouldn’t be able to tell you. I know nothing of your swing, swing speed, etc..
The best option you have is to try and find a local fitter that has a regular flex for you to try.
These shafts do not have S-Stiff or X on them. How do you know what firmness it is ? Is it the speed on the side of the driver shaft ?
Wes –
Good question and I’m not positive so don’t want to lead you astray. When I got my shaft from MCA, it had a label on the butt end that denoted the flex. I’d lob a question to them to confirm.
Thanks for stopping in!
Tommy
It’s the dots on the side of the shaft colored in. 1=A Flex, 2=R, 3=S, 4=XS
Was the shaft you used x-stiff?
Yup!