Newton Golf's Fast Motion Shaft Powers World Record Golf Drive
NASDAQ: NWTG
Overview
Newton Golf Company announced that Australian professional long-drive golfer Thomas Fliniks recently set the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the fastest golf drive using Newton's Fast Motion 3-dot shaft, achieving a ball speed of 235.1 mph and surpassing the prior record set in 2013. The record was officially recognized by Guinness World Records during a sanctioned long-drive event in Australia.
According to the company, PGA Tour professionals typically register ball speeds around 173-190 mph, while Fliniks is part of a rare group of fewer than 15 golfers worldwide who have officially recorded ball speeds above 225 mph.
Key Highlights
- Record ball speed of 235.1 mph established new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for fastest recorded golf drive
- Fast Motion shaft launched in April 2025 as lighter, tour-proven shaft engineered for swing speed while maintaining stability and control
- More than 60 professional golfers have put Newton shafts in play across PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, LPGA, and Korn Ferry Tours
- Company reported record net sales of $8.1 million in 2025, representing 136% growth compared to 2024
- Growth driven by continued adoption across direct-to-consumer and professional club-fitting channels
Strategic Context
Akinobu Yorihiro, co-founder and chief technology officer of Newton Golf, stated that this GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title validates the performance capabilities of the Fast Motion shaft and reflects the growing recognition of Newton Golf among elite players. The company continues to see growing adoption among golfers seeking lighter-weight shafts that deliver speed while maintaining stability and control.
Newton Golf is in the early stages of expanding the Newton Motion™ shaft platform across additional club categories and distribution channels. The company is expanding across professional fitters, retail partners and international distribution, while engaging in early-stage product evaluations with golf equipment manufacturers and select fitters. Although these efforts remain early stage and no commercial supply agreements have been finalized, according to the company, Newton Golf believes they provide valuable product feedback and may support broader adoption over time.
About Newton Golf
At Newton Golf, we apply the principles of physics to the design and performance of premium golf equipment. Formerly known as Sacks Parente, our rebranding reflects our commitment to innovation inspired by Sir Isaac Newton, the father of physics. By applying Newtonian principles to every aspect of our design process, we create precision-engineered golf equipment including Newton Motion shafts and Gravity putters that deliver unmatched stability, control, and performance. Our mission is to empower golfers with scientifically advanced tools that maximize consistency and accuracy, ensuring every swing is backed by the laws of physics.
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