Anyone Use A Rhino Carbon Fiber Shaft?

TipWilson said:
Needed a backup shaft so I ordered a uniloc Rhino CF for $170 otd.

Put 4 hours on the new Rhino 11.8 shaft today. Perfect fit on an older Predator SP. Super slick, feels and hits much like my Revo 11.8. Straight and true, no complaints.

My opinion after some non technical comparison/evaluation play...

More deflection than my Revo 11.8, but less than my Z1 wood shaft.

It's a keeper for sure. Great value for the money IMO.
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Quick update on my Rhino 11.8.

The Rhino felt thinner, so I had to measure.

After measuring with all I have, an analog dial indicator, there is about a .010in difference between the Rhino and my Revo 11.8.

Assuming my Revo is actually 11.8mm, the Rhino is more like 11.55mm if I did the conversion calculations near correct.

11.8 = .464
11.55 = .454

And the Rhino is just as slick, if not smoother, lower friction than my Revo. Excellent backup shaft.
 

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I just received this from Rhino.

Ever experienced that frustrating moment when a worn-out cue tip impacts your game? It's a challenge both new and seasoned billiards players face, influencing the precision and power behind your shots. Fear not! Rhino Billiards is here with a straightforward guide to replacing your cue tip, ensuring your gameplay remains on point.


Replacing your tip in four easy steps.
I'll have to thank them for these detailed instructions.
We've been overthinking this.

Your Cue Tip Replacement Guide​

  1. Removing the Old Tip: Carefully slice off the old tip. Ensure the ferrule surface is clean for the new tip.
  2. Choosing the Perfect Tip: Select a tip that matches your playing style from our curated collection with our F1 Crystal Cue Tip or Komet Break Tip.
  3. Attaching Your New Tip: Apply a dab of adhesive on the ferrule, position the new tip, and let it set according to the glue's instructions.
  4. Shape and Condition: Once the glue has dried, shape your tip to your preferred dome curvature. A properly shaped tip will provide consistent contact with the ball.
 
JolietJames said:

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I just received this from Rhino.

Ever experienced that frustrating moment when a worn-out cue tip impacts your game? It's a challenge both new and seasoned billiards players face, influencing the precision and power behind your shots. Fear not! Rhino Billiards is here with a straightforward guide to replacing your cue tip, ensuring your gameplay remains on point.


Replacing your tip in four easy steps.
I'll have to thank them for these detailed instructions.
We've been overthinking this.

Your Cue Tip Replacement Guide​

  1. Removing the Old Tip: Carefully slice off the old tip. Ensure the ferrule surface is clean for the new tip.
  2. Choosing the Perfect Tip: Select a tip that matches your playing style from our curated collection with our F1 Crystal Cue Tip or Komet Break Tip.
  3. Attaching Your New Tip: Apply a dab of adhesive on the ferrule, position the new tip, and let it set according to the glue's instructions.
  4. Shape and Condition: Once the glue has dried, shape your tip to your preferred dome curvature. A properly shaped tip will provide consistent contact with the ball.
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1- PLEASE tell us you aren't going to tell us when you get emails from them, unless there's something humorous or interesting you share.

B) I think there might be missing steps from those replacement instructions. What could go wrong?!
 
I got my Rhino shaft a couple weeks ago. It is a 12.4 and it seemed clean, but an alcohol wipe took some dust off of it. The tip seems to be a medium to slightly harder. I am using it on a Schon, and had previously been using a Jacoby ultra pro on it. The hit with the Rhino seems to be a little softer, and I have had to adjust a little. This is my first shaft under 12.8, and I did need to clean up my stroke, because this shaft seemed less forgiving to “sloppiness“. (probably attributed to the thinner shaft.) I got it at the last sale for $169, and probably wouldn’t have even bothered with a CF shaft if I had to pay $400+. Overall I am very pleased with it, and it will be my main playing shaft unless something changes.
 
Black-Balled said:
1- PLEASE tell us you aren't going to tell us when you get emails from them, unless there's something humorous or interesting you share.

B) I think there might be missing steps from those replacement instructions. What could go wrong?!
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People trying to install tips without a lathe are like people choosing to be their own lawyer. Very rarely does it end well.
 
Black-Balled said:
1- PLEASE tell us you aren't going to tell us when you get emails from them, unless there's something humorous or interesting you share.

B) I think there might be missing steps from those replacement instructions. What could go wrong?!
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I thought their oversimplification of installing a tip was funny.
Please put me on ignore.
 
garczar said:
People trying to install tips without a lathe are like people choosing to be their own lawyer. Very rarely does it end well.
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I feel that with the proliferation of CF shafts, the Willard tip machine has never had more value.
Most people never need to replace a ferrule and CF shafts do not get sanded, sealed and waxed.
I've installed countless tips over the years with the Willard with no issues.
The only shafts I've ever had ferrules changed are the Cynergy shafts -in over 30 years of playing pool.
I paid $120ish to have three shafts done. I do not suspect I'll need that again, so the price of a lathe would be waste for me.
 
There seem to be conflicting views on whether little black fibers from the shaft continue to shed even after a thorough initial cleaning. What’s the deal?
 
I don't know if I've heard that. I think some needed cleaning upon arrival, be is carbon fiber dust from fabrication or just dust from a factory setting, but I think they wiped off once and didn't need continual cleaning. I have 2 and both were spotless when they showed up and no need for further cleaning during use.
 
The only thing I know is they have been on sale and they sell this little thread tester because they have a 5/16-14 that did not thread into any normal 5/16-14 pin
James White Dave kikel, Schon etc all mainstream cues.
I have no idea which 5/16-14 it would fit probably an import of some kind
The other version is a loose fitting 5/16-14 and I can't say that I like that

I think it's one of those you get what you pay for deals
My thrifty friend argued with them over a 4% restocking fee they charge on returns
I like Jacoby Black especially the new V4 which everyone seems to like

They do some things the other carbon fiber manufacturers don't do like multiple collar diameters to maintain a better transition from the shaft collar to the joint collar.
You just need to order that way
I just order them for local stock so I have to guess
South West .825, Schon .835 McDermott.850 etc
 
Got mine in yesterday. No dust or specks at all. Love the smoothness and taper. Tip is a little soft for my liking but no big deal. Connection was tight almost too tight. Had to really twist it on. Only issue I have is a small tick in one spot. Hoping it is an air bubble in the tip. Kind of a bummer that I have to put on a different tip on to find out. Don’t think it has to due with shaft itself I hope. Overall good buy for the money.
 
HueblerHustler7 said:
Great review, I decided to make the jump on a Raven cues 11.8mm carbon at the same price point of the Rhino $199.00. They look extremely well made and are out of California. I will also be doing a review but of course it will be on the Raven! I'm hoping some ones checks out the Kamikaze 11.8, the only reason I didn't make the jump on that one is they are only available in 4.0oz standard right now also those are at a $300 price point, but also look quality made and won't break the bank!
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Not sure if I missed a post but did you get one. I'd talked to them as well.
 
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