I live in Oregon and I am wondering where the closest place or event is that I could go to and try out ALL of the carbon fiber shafts being offered these days.
Trade show...super billiards expo....
Not sure if there are any brick and mortar stores near you. But at a mega event, vendors set up booths and sell their wares to the masses.
Like all things pool, you just sometimes have to take a leap of faith and start purchasing. To tell you the truth, there really isn't much to gain from a few hits at a table with a particular shaft. You also have to be aware of what tip is installed on it because that could make all the difference in the world between a good hit and a bad hit no matter what the shaft.