UST Mamiya LIN-Q M40X Red Shaft
Wrapping up our series of LIN-Q M40X reviews is the UST Mamiya LIN-Q M40X Red shaft. Through the combination of LIN-Q and M40X fibers, UST Mamiya was able to make the shaft significantly more stable without feeling boardy. Higher launch, a little extra spin, and signature smooth LIN-Q feel. Players with a more moderate swing speed looking for help getting the ball in the air will be best suited for this shaft.
You can read our reviews of the LIN-Q M40X Blue here and Black here.
The Looks
The UST Mamiya LIN-Q M40X Red has a shiny metallic red base coat with hits of white and grey branding. Around the mid section is an overlapping white LIN-Q logo with a black “high tensile modulus M40X” pattern. Out of the three LIN-Q M40X shafts, the Red certainly makes the biggest statement but is still perfectly tasteful.
How Does it Feel?
Like the LIN-Q M40X Blue and Black shafts, the UST Mamiya LIN-Q M40 Red feels plenty stable without feeling boardy. The combination of the LIN-Q and M40X fibers create a smooth feel that’s more responsive and easier to control. Where the Red differs from the other two is that it has a little softer profile to help gain a higher launch and the kick point is more toward the handle section.
On-Course Performance
| Club Speed | Ball Speed | Launch Angle | Spin | Carry (Yds) | Total (Yds) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111.9 | 167.9 | 14.5º | 2898 | 277.9 | 298.3 |
Not uncommon for softer “higher” launching and spinning shafts, I had to take a little off of my swing to control the UST Mamiya LIN-Q M40X Red. This typically leads to dispersion issues with me as it messes up my timing/sequencing, and my swing gets really handsy. I like to be able to swing away without having to think about it. Because of the LIN-Q M40X Red’s stability, this wasn’t an issue. The shaft’s increased stability seemed to keep the club more “contained” and I found it easier to hold my tempo back and still hit my line. As you can see, the end result was an average launch angle in a comfortable “medium-high” range and some added spin to hold the ball in the air.
The moral of the story is that the shaft handled my swing and it was easy to get the ball carrying in the air.
Final Thoughts – UST Mamiya LIN-Q M40X Red Shaft
The LIN-Q range now has a really strong option for higher-launch players. In my opinion, the LIN-Q M40X adds an option to UST Mamiya’s LIN-Q family that didn’t previously exist. More stability from the M40X fiber paired with the clean LIN-Q feel is a great combination in this area of the shaft market. Players with more moderate tempos looking for more lift will find the Red to be the most agreeable of the lineup. If this sounds like the shaft for you, LIN-Q M40X is exclusively available for fitting at any UST Mamiya TSPX dealer.
How would you compare this to the HZRDUS Red RDX shaft?
The HZRDUS will feel a little firmer/more stout in my opinion.
How would you compare this to a Riptide CB? Trying to determine best shaft for my ST X 230. (the Riptide is 3 grams lighter).
I’ve never hit that Riptide, I couldn’t tell you. The only guess I would imagine is that Lin-Q M40x will have a bit more stability to its feel and the Riptide CB will have a smoother profile. But that’s me speculating.
Hi Alex,
curious to see which one you picked between the 2. Thanks!
How would you compare this to the Kali shafts cant find any comparison if any.
I don’t really have enough Kali experience to help you out much there. The handful of times I’ve tried any of the Kalis, we just weren’t a good mix. Sorry, wish I could help more. Generally speaking, I think standardizing “A to B” shaft comparisons is pretty tough outside of what the specs read on paper because players will have such specific and unique experiences based on how their hands and swing interact with and respond to the components.
Good luck with your hunt!
I know it’s been a hot minute but have a question on this shaft. I have a Aero Jet with the Kai ‘Li Blue 60S. Good shaft but I only average 9.6 degree launch Angle, low 2k backspin and 101.5 clb head speed. I did the Mizuno Optimizer and this shaft in 6F4 came up as number one. I was able to try a 5F4 from the new Darkspeed in my Aerojet and got almost 10yds more of carry, few more mph club head speed and got launch angle to 12.5-13.5. But the dispersion was a little bigger of pattern. Would the 6F4 give a tighter dispersion based on your testing or would the Blue 6F$ be a better fit? Thank you for your time.
What you’re really discovering in your own testing is that your hands/body will respond to any equipment in a unique way. Additionally, your swing path and whatnot are going to influence a lot of different factors. So what I’m saying is that I really wouldn’t be able to tell you if it will have that effect for you. Generally, I find dispersion “control” tends to be more dependent on the stability of the shaft profile and how the materials respond. Shaft flex and weight can certainly contribute, but they’re more likely to impact things like direction and flight.
While a good starting point, a virtual shaft optimizer can’t account for your hands and how you will adjust to equipment. It also doesn’t account for the subjectivity in answers and how the reality of interacting with the components will influence your shot. Like, what happens to your angle of attack if your swing tempo changes? Stuff like that where a fitting or testing can guide it. Otherwise, we’re all just guessing.
Thank you for the reply. I am in that position where I don’t have access to a fitter with a verity of non stock shifts. But know that there is a better shaft for my swing. However, without being able to try them is hard with a big chunk of change on the line.
I think my best advice in that situation is to really know your swing, your misses, your angles, what the impacts of those characteristics are, and then look for profiles that fit those characteristics.