BADDAZZ Wood Shaft

VA Shafts set out to offer premium quality golf shafts at affordable price points for golfers of all skill levels. In order to do so, they introduced a new line of shafts under the “Baddazz” label. The Baddazz wood shaft option delivers a satisfying feeling and easy performance that far outweighs its price tag making it an excellent option for players looking for an upgrade without breaking the bank.

The Looks

If there’s one thing that the VA design house takes serious, it’s making sure their products look good! It was really important to Victor Afable to make sure the Baddazz line had the same premium looks you’d expect out of more expensive shafts. The wood model shafts have a matte black base with neon orange branding. Woven within the neon orange is a grey sketch pattern containing various golf-related graphics. This is a clever subtle touch for when you take a close up look at the shaft. Pairing the black and green iron shaft with this shaft option gives me a TNT Michelangelo vibe and I’m definitely here for it.

How Does it Feel?

Like the Baddazz iron shafts, feel will depend on what weight and flex you go with. VA Shafts offers the Baddazz wood shaft in 40L, 50A, 50R, 60R, 60S, 70S, and 70X options. I tested the 70X mid launch/spin option which is going to have more stability in the tip section. That said, the bend profile is gradual with a smooth release in the mid section of the shaft. Feedback isn’t muted, but it’s definitely dampened to remove shock from your hands at impact. That feedback is still direct so you know exactly where you’re hitting the ball.

This may be more of a performance characteristic, but I want to comment on “ease of load and release”. The best way I can explain it is that the Baddazz wood shaft, even in the 70X build, loaded up easily and kicked really clean at impact. Time and time again, I just couldn’t get over how easy the Baddazz shaft felt in the driver. The same can be said for control. I had a lot of confidence in hitting my targets based on feel alone.

On-Course Performance

The lighter flexes and weights of the Baddazz wood shaft have higher torque ratings and promote higher launch and spin. This is to help golfers with more moderate tempos and swing speeds get the ball in the air and hold it there for more distance. Golfers that benefit from this tend to typically struggle with the ball falling out of the air faster bringing their carry yardage way down. Between the easy launch and control mentioned above, and the added spin, the Baddazz is extremely player friendly for a wide range of swing speeds.

As weight and flex increases, the torque gets lower to accommodate more aggressive swings. When you get to the heavier end of the spectrum, the lower torque and firmer tip section create a more medium flight. I found the Baddazz at 70X to be on the higher end of a mid launch, but piercing through the air. The big takeaway is that it’s definitely easy to get the ball carrying and I was able to maintain plenty of control due to its stability.

Final Thoughts – BADDAZZ Wood Shaft

Hats off the VA Shafts, the Baddazz wood shaft is one of the better “bang for your buck” options I’ve ever tested. The feel and performance hold up to, and even exceed, many premium options that cost three times as much. So if you’re looking for an affordable upgrade to dial in your woods, the Baddazz is worth looking into. You can test them out through any VA Shafts dealer which you can find here.

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