Mitsubishi Golf has introduced the new TENSEI 1K Pro Orange with RIP+ Technology, continuing the brand’s counterbalanced Orange profile with a new construction focused on stability, speed and feel.
The Orange profile has traditionally been designed with more weight concentrated toward the handle section. That counterbalanced setup can work well for players using heavier driver heads or longer builds while still helping the club maintain a balanced feel throughout the swing.
What Is RIP+ Technology?
The biggest update is Mitsubishi’s RIP+ Technology.
RIP+ adds reinforcement in the tip section of the shaft, an area that experiences significant twisting forces during the swing. The goal is to improve stability through impact without making the shaft feel overly rigid.
For golfers, that means Mitsubishi is trying to combine a smooth, responsive feel with more control when the club reaches the ball.
A New Take on the Counterbalanced Orange Profile
The new TENSEI 1K Pro Orange also changes how Mitsubishi creates its counterbalanced design.
Rather than simply adding additional weight toward the handle, Mitsubishi uses the shaft’s carbon construction and material placement to create the balance profile. Premium 1K carbon material and additional reinforcement are also used to help maintain stability.
The result is a shaft designed to provide a mid-launch, lower-spin profile while still maintaining the smoother feel that many players associate with the TENSEI lineup.
Who Should Consider the TENSEI 1K Pro Orange?
A shaft like the TENSEI 1K Pro Orange can be worth testing for golfers who prefer a counterbalanced feel, use a heavier driver head or want to explore a setup that could help them create speed while maintaining control.
It is important, however, not to choose a shaft based only on a launch or spin description.
Shaft weight, flex, driver head, playing length, clubhead speed, tempo and how a golfer delivers the club can all affect the final result.
That is where proper fitting becomes especially valuable.
Why It Is Worth a Look
The TENSEI 1K Pro Orange with RIP+ Technology is more than just another low-spin shaft release.
Mitsubishi is combining its established counterbalanced Orange profile with new materials designed to improve stability while preserving feel.
For golfers who already like counterbalanced shafts — or anyone looking to test a different driver setup — the new TENSEI 1K Pro Orange is a shaft worth having on the radar.
At Fairway Golf USA, we can help golfers compare shaft profiles and find the combination that works best with their driver, swing and preferred feel.