Predator Revo Shaft

OnePercent

OnePercent

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Just received my 12.9mm Revo shaft today, however I am not too sure what to do:

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There is a blemish near the joint. To be more precise, there is a dent and a possible hairline fracture at the base of the shaft.

What do you guys think? Is this normal at all?
 
jeremy8000

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For the price Predator is asking for those shafts, I wouldn't tolerate any imperfections. But even if you aren't the sort to quibble over cosmetic issues, I look at that picture like a tiny crack in a car's windshield... At some point, it's going to spread - and I would be surprised if Predator honored such under warranty.

Send it back.
 
OnePercent

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Michael Webb said:
Besides sending it back? What else do you think you should do.
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Actually I refused to take it and left it at the dealer. The dealer will contact Predator for me.

KAP1976 said:
This seems rather cut and dried to me. Back she goes.
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Hope Predator is going to replace it.

Celophanewrap said:
Let me ask a kind of obvious question - Who did you get it from?
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I ordered it from a local dealer.

hang-the-9 said:
That shaft looks used, tons of marks at the joint.
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This shaft is probably defective then, or used.

jeremy8000 said:
For the price Predator is asking for those shafts, I wouldn't tolerate any imperfections. But even if you aren't the sort to quibble over cosmetic issues, I look at that picture like a tiny crack in a car's windshield... At some point, it's going to spread - and I would be surprised if Predator honored such under warranty.

Send it back.
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Yes I left it at the dealer for now and waiting for Predator's reply.
 
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OnePercent said:
Just received my 12.9mm Revo shaft today, however I am not too sure what to do:

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There is a blemish near the joint. To be more precise, there is a dent and a possible hairline fracture at the base of the shaft.

What do you guys think? Is this normal at all?
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A friend of mine had a similar issue with his REVO and Predator / the dealer immediately replaced the shaft. Who did you buy it from?

I would think Predator will make it right.
 
gregnice37

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Well I just found out that Seyberts is actually the company that takes care of Predators warranty stuff. And we all know seyberts is a great company. There is something definitely wrong with that shaft & It needs to be trashed.

Normally in the past I'd probably trash Predator for that mistake on a $500 shaft but hey stuff happens. I have 2 Revo shafts & they are simply amazing. Worth every penny & I'm a lifelong maple guy.
 
Celophanewrap

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If your dealer is an authorized Predator dealer I can't imagine there will be a problem.
If he's not, you (and your dealer) may have to jump through a few more hoops, but as long
as it was a new product I'm sure it will get taken care of in time.
I would think the dealer would trade it for an undamaged one and he would deal with Predator.
 
billiardthought

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I thought these shafts would never get damaged and you never had to worry about dings and scrapes? I know we had a generous number of people touting this exact selling point of the shaft.
 
pfduser

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For the kind of money Predator wants for these shafts they better be perfect. Send it back.
 
OnePercent

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9ballhasbeen said:
A friend of mine had a similar issue with his REVO and Predator / the dealer immediately replaced the shaft. Who did you buy it from?

I would think Predator will make it right.
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A local dealer. Interesting that I am not alone.

gregnice37 said:
Well I just found out that Seyberts is actually the company that takes care of Predators warranty stuff. And we all know seyberts is a great company. There is something definitely wrong with that shaft & It needs to be trashed.

Normally in the past I'd probably trash Predator for that mistake on a $500 shaft but hey stuff happens. I have 2 Revo shafts & they are simply amazing. Worth every penny & I'm a lifelong maple guy.
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I got mine shipped directly from Predator I think. Thanks for the feedback.

Celophanewrap said:
If your dealer is an authorized Predator dealer I can't imagine there will be a problem.
If he's not, you (and your dealer) may have to jump through a few more hoops, but as long
as it was a new product I'm sure it will get taken care of in time.
I would think the dealer would trade it for an undamaged one and he would deal with Predator.
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Yes it is an authorized dealer.

billiardthought said:
I thought these shafts would never get damaged and you never had to worry about dings and scrapes? I know we had a generous number of people touting this exact selling point of the shaft.
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In this case, it arrived as shown in my photo.

pfduser said:
For the kind of money Predator wants for these shafts they better be perfect. Send it back.
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I am waiting for Predator's reply.
 
GoldCrown

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billiardthought said:
I thought these shafts would never get damaged and you never had to worry about dings and scrapes? I know we had a generous number of people touting this exact selling point of the shaft.
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Everything can break under extreme abuse. The Titanic sunk didn't it.
I just got a second revo from Seyberts. One shaft should last a lifetime. Two...forgetaboutit.
 
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