Aldila ASCENT Red
Aldila ASCENT Red (2021) is a graphite driver shaft. It launches high with moderate spin. It weighs 47 to 87 g, comes in R2, R, S, X and TX, has a mid kick point and 2.9 to 7.4 degrees of torque. It is rated for swing speeds of 55 to 100 mph. It listed at $150 when it launched in 2021.
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Aldila ASCENT Red specs
Specs come from the FitMySwing catalog. Ratings out of 10 are our own.
| Brand | Aldila |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2021 |
| Status | Current |
| Approx. launch price | $150 |
| Material | Graphite |
| Weight | 47 to 87 g |
| Flex options | R2, R, S, X, TX |
| Kick point | Mid |
| Torque | 2.9 to 7.4° |
| Launch | High |
| Spin | Mid |
| Feel | Soft |
| Swing speed range | 55 to 100 mph |
| Profile | Lightweight high-launch shaft designed for more clubhead speed and carry. |
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Where these specs come from
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Specs read from aldila.com
Model confirmed on aldila.com, pgatour.com
Where the fit profile comes from
2 of 5 fit values come from Aldila or a published rule. The rest are our own ratings.
| Launch | high | Aldila says “helps you raise your launch angle while controlling spin and face deflection for higher ball flight” |
|---|---|---|
| Spin | mid | Our rating |
| Kick point | mid | Aldila says “ASCENT™ 40 R2 46 47 0.335 3.0 0.596 7.4 MID” |
| Swing speed window | 55-100 mph | Our rating |
Who the Aldila ASCENT Red suits
- Golfers who swing between 55 and 100 mph.
- A mid kick point sits in the middle for launch.
- Golfers who like a smoother, more flexible feel through the swing.
- Above 100 mph is outside the swing speed range we rate it for.
Similar to the Aldila ASCENT Red
Picked from the catalog for a similar player and similar numbers, from more than one brand.
- Project X Cypher 2.0Project X2024 · $150 · 55 to 100 mph
- LA Golf A-SeriesLA Golf2022 · $400 · 55 to 100 mph
- Accra ARC CompeteAccra2026 · $175 · 60 to 90 mph
- Fujikura VENTUS WhiteFujikura2025 · $350 · 60 to 90 mph
Aldila ASCENT Red: common questions
Who is the Aldila ASCENT Red for?
Golfers who swing between 55 and 100 mph. A mid kick point sits in the middle for launch. Golfers who like a smoother, more flexible feel through the swing.
How much does the Aldila ASCENT Red cost?
It listed at about $150 at launch in 2021.
What flexes does the Aldila ASCENT Red come in?
It comes in R2, R, S, X and TX. It is rated for swing speeds of 55 to 100 mph.
What are alternatives to the Aldila ASCENT Red?
Similar driver shafts in our catalog include the Project X Cypher 2.0 (2024), the LA Golf A-Series (2022), the Accra ARC Compete (2026) and the Fujikura VENTUS White (2025).
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