New Diamana ‘ahina Shaft
Mitsubishi Rayon is set to release their all new Diamana ‘ahina shaft in Japan on October 16th. The Diamana ‘ahina features a similar bend profile to the original white board and utilizes the same Multi-Dimensional Interlay technology (M.D.I) as the more recent Kai’li model. The combo produces a very stable low launch low torque shaft designed for maximum stability and control.
The ‘ahina shaft maintains great feel via a very soft butt section and keeps its control characteristics from a stiff tip and center section. It’s the natural progression after the white board and kai’li and appears to be targeting PGA Tour players or the strong amateur level golfer.
The new Diamana ‘ahina will be available in three weight configurations 60, 70, and 80 grams with a variety of flexes. Diamana says the lighter weigh 60 gram model is a good choice for players with a smooth tempo looking to create more head speed off the tee. The 70 and 80 gram versions will feature more stability via a stiffer tip section for the more powerful player.
Above there are two charts, one showing the bend profile of the new Diamana’ahina shaft, the chart shows that of the ‘ilima and kai’li the new ‘ahina features the softest butt section and stiffest tip section. In other words expect great feel and a tight trajectory.
The second chart shows the ‘ahina starts out just as high as the ‘ilima yet notice that it stay’s on a flatter more stable trajectory to eventually end up the lowest of the bunch.
What does ‘ahina mean?
The next generation Diamana ‘ahina is named for a rare Hawaiian Silversword flower which grows only on Mount Haleakala. This plant, found only on the island of Maui, lives on the slopes of the dormant Haleakala volcano and is literally called ‘ahinahina in Hawaiian. The Silversword is most noted for its Silver Bloom and has been considered an endangered species since 1922.
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