Anyone Use A Rhino Carbon Fiber Shaft?

I bought a Rhino Carbon Fiber Break Shaft during their Black Friday sale. I couldn't pass up $159 w/Free Shipping. I'm anxious to try it out on my Tiger Icebreaker Jump/Break butt.
 
I like some characteristics of CF shafts. Never tried the Rhino. Biggest downfall is the static cling characteristic with chalk dust and other particles. Always go back to non-LD maple.
 
sbrownn said:
I like some characteristics of CF shafts. Never tried the Rhino. Biggest downfall is the static cling characteristic with chalk dust and other particles. Always go back to non-LD maple.
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Have not owned one(Rhino otw) but i have tried a bunch. I have not noticed any static-induced chalk/dust/diry issues. They seem to stay real clean/slick. Wipe with a eyeglass every so often.
 
sbrownn said:
Biggest downfall is the static cling characteristic with chalk dust
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Funny you should mention that. I have recently noticed chalk particles clinging to my carbon fiber shaft. They wipe right off, one of the things I like about the CF. On my Schmelke maple shaft, the chalk would embed in the finish, changing the friction characteristics of the shaft forcing me to readjust my play as the friction increased. Hardly noticeable as it is a gradual change, until I played with my sons brand new Schmelke cue and the difference was significant. I do clean my shaft, but it's not like it was new. I'm trying to monitor this with the Rhino CF and so far it doesn't seem to "absorb" chalk particles like the Maple.
 
I was reading another thread where a cue maker was commenting on how difficult it is to make his Maple shafts match in terms of performance and deflection. There are just so many variables in wood. The lamination process of some shafts help but variables are still present. I'm wondering if this is an advantage in carbon fiber as it is man-made. Would it be easier to assure consistency across the line with carbon fiber shafts?
 
Figured out the Rhino 3/8x8 joint is likely a Chinese version of the true patented Radial joint per another thread here where a knowledgeable clubmaker states the patented Radial is more like a 3/8x7.6. That gave me enough confidence to order the 30" 12.3mm 3/8x8 that I've had my eye on for another one of my butts.

Price is still $159.20 this weekend with free shipping, and then PayPal gave me a $50 credit to open a PayPal credit card. So for $109.20 another Rhino cf shaft is on the way. Too good a deal to pass up. Now we'll see if these shafts are any good. Stay tuned...
 
I hear they are decent shafts! With a nice long taper. I may be making the jump on a 11.8 soon! Price is good, joint options are good, and MM options are fantastic, 3.7oz-4.0oz. I was just told when I order Ill just have to specify id like a 3.7 or 3.8! I am picky on my weight and balance point of my cue so having these options and willingness to communicate is great in my opinion. I also was looking into Kamikazes new release of finished shafts their current run is only 12.4 and 11.8 at 29in and only available in 4.0oz but they seem pretty well made as well. Decisions decisions....
 
RailKing85 said:
Put How mediums on all my shafts. Good choice. And looking forward to your review. Please include your opinion on the taper and difference compared to your cuetec. I personally don't enjoy their super straight taper (I play open bridge). I had their cynergy and just couldn't get used to the balance and feel of it. seemed too skinny and whippy.
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Whippy??? CF shaft?? i've tried about 8-10 different brands and diameters and would not describe on of them as even close to 'whippy' All were pretty stiff as a matter of fact.
 
Eric M. said:
I was reading another thread where a cue maker was commenting on how difficult it is to make his Maple shafts match in terms of performance and deflection. There are just so many variables in wood. The lamination process of some shafts help but variables are still present. I'm wondering if this is an advantage in carbon fiber as it is man-made. Would it be easier to assure consistency across the line with carbon fiber shafts?
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Absolutely.

And the characteristics are not likely to change over time, as well.
 
Eric M. said:
I was reading another thread where a cue maker was commenting on how difficult it is to make his Maple shafts match in terms of performance and deflection. There are just so many variables in wood. The lamination process of some shafts help but variables are still present. I'm wondering if this is an advantage in carbon fiber as it is man-made. Would it be easier to assure consistency across the line with carbon fiber shafts?
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Making cf shafts is like making tires. You can reproduce the same thing over and over. Plus they don't warp and you can't dent/ding one unless you're an idiot. I personally don't think they play much different but the ease of ownership is the big plus.
 
i hope they work out for you. i find it funny how modern day players put so much time and effort into the equipment they use.

i see so few in the pool rooms nowadays that could not beat the tenth best player from the past in the average room, who couldn't care much about his cue, or his chalk, or glove, or case, or the shoes he had on.
just the money in his pocket and who would play him for it.
 
maha said:
i hope they work out for you. i find it funny how modern day players put so much time and effort into the equipment they use.

i see so few in the pool rooms nowadays that could not beat the tenth best player from the past in the average room, who couldn't care much about his cue, or his chalk, or glove, or case, or the shoes he had on.
just the money in his pocket and who would play him for it.
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People today are willing to spend more time and money on their leisure activities. This translates to more fussiness with their equipment. No surprise there.

Apologies for going a bit off topic here.

As far as quality of play, I don't know where you live, but here in Florida contemporary play is much higher quality than that of the past. Beginners are still beginners, but top players are much better today than past players. And I've been around and occasionally played HOF players from the 60s forward.

It was a different game then. Safety play was primitive and a quality kicking game was near non existent. Just one example, Mosconi ran 526 balls in an exhibition in Springfield, Ohio. Great. But I'll bet you didn't know it was on an 8' table with 5 inch pockets. Still impressive, but considering the equipment, quite a bit of shine is gone.

There were great players then but, overall, imo, top players today are better.
 
maha said:
i hope they work out for you. i find it funny how modern day players put so much time and effort into the equipment they use.

i see so few in the pool rooms nowadays that could not beat the tenth best player from the past in the average room, who couldn't care much about his cue, or his chalk, or glove, or case, or the shoes he had on.
just the money in his pocket and who would play him for it.
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you must not play golf. pool has NOTHING on that game. people like nice, new stuff. human nature.
 
Choir Boy said:
Just one example, Mosconi ran 526 balls in an exhibition in Springfield, Ohio. Great. But I'll bet you didn't know it was on an 8' table with 5 inch pockets. Still impressive, but considering the equipment, quite a bit of shine is gone.
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Ummmm....common knowledge.
 
golf is like pool the weaker players are always buying the newest fad in equipment.
if you play with the low handicap players you see they tend to have what they played with years before.
 
maha said:
golf is like pool the weaker players are always buying the newest fad in equipment.
if you play with the low handicap players you see they tend to have what they played with years before.
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somewhat. good players change drivers these days a LOT.
 
I'm going to pick up a Rhino break shaft. I have a J&J I'm not too happy with after a few months of play. $169 and free shipping sale. No Amazon deal this time, I hope it works out as well as the last.
 
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