UST Mamiya ATTAS 11 Shaft

The UST Mamiya ATTAS shaft line has been no stranger to success both on Tour and with the general golfing public.  2020 will add a new version to the lineup with the introduction of the UST Mamiya ATTAS 11.  The ATTAS 11 has a mid-high launch profile with smooth feel and plenty of performance thanks to a constant taper and M40X carbon fiber.

The Looks

UST Mamiya stuck with the recent theme of bright colors from the ATTAS lineup in the new ATTAS 11.  The distinct orange/white/black color scheme can’t be missed and makes quite a statement.  Personally, I think the ATTAS 11 looks pretty sharp and there’s a lot of detail when you look closely.  Mixed into the orange “grid pattern” (for lack of a better term) are small UST Mamiya logos that only jump out upon close inspection.

How Does it Feel?

The major addition UST Mamiya focuses on in the ATTAS 11 is the use of M40X carbon fiber.  This M40X carbon fiber mixed with the constant taper of the shaft have a great effect on its feel.  Let me back up a little bit here.  Often times, these mid-high launch shafts tend to feel a little “noodley” and are prone to too much “action” throughout the swing.  By using this specific M40X carbon fiber, UST Mamiya was able to make the shaft a lot stronger and tighter while still keeping life in the shaft.  Pair that with that constant taper I’ve mentioned and you have a shaft that has a smooth flex profile with plenty of release through the ball.

Typically a shaft with this kind of profile is a nightmare for me.  With the ATTAS 11, I was pleasantly surprised.  I could take my usual aggressive swing and didn’t feel like the shaft was out of control due to the reasons described above.  The ATTAS 11 felt plenty stable but there was a smooth release at impact.  UST did a great job blending the flex point if you prefer a more gradual kick from your woods.

On-Course Performance

Every now and then when we’re testing shafts, the data just says “yep, this does exactly what it says on the box.”  I’ve noticed that I have this experience quite a bit with UST Mamiya shafts.  That’s certainly what happened with ATTAS 11.  I threw the shaft in my gamer, teed the ball up, and just swung away.  My first shot felt great, the shaft responded beautifully, and the ball had a nice mid flight right on its target.  This process would repeat itself, albeit with some variance in launch angle, time and time again.  I quickly came to the conclusion that the ATTAS 11 was easy to launch and the dispersion was extremely impressive.

While my average launch angle came in at a nice medium 13.2º, I often got the ball higher as well.  Sometimes as high as 15º.  As my launch went up, so did my spin.  To be fair, that’s more on me taking a steeper angle into the ball and not so much the shaft.  As you can see, I also had a mid spin average to go with my mid launch so as long as I can be consistently in that range, I’m in great shape.

I need to emphasize the control of the ATTAS 11 was extremely impressive.  That M40X carbon fiber really keeps the shaft under control allowing you to swing away and maintain a tight shot dispersion.  This was very much a noticeable factor for me and really my biggest takeaway from my testing.

Final Thoughts – UST Mamiya ATTAS 11 Shaft

If you’re a player that’s looking to get a high-performance shaft with stability and a bit more launch, the UST Mamiya ATTAS 11 is a strong contender.  I believe the ATTAS 11 is a shaft where it’s extremely important to get dialed in with the exact correct specs if you want to realize all of the benefits.  (You can find a UST Mamiya TSPX fitter here.)  The ATTAS 11’s constant taper profile and M40X carbon fiber create a strong blend of optimal feel and control that make it a high performer in the UST Mamiya shaft lineup.

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