The new Samsara LD Shafts

Drop The Rock

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During the Big Tyme Classic Danny Smith let me hit with the Samsara shafts he and Justin Bergman are switching to. Here is some initial info:

12.75mm diameter
1/8th" Ferrule
Pro taper.
$220.

I was very surprised with how low the deflection of this shaft was especially at 12.75mm. Danny plays with a Z3 and said the deflection was almost identical.

I hit a few balls with it and could tell that the cue ball deflection was definitely less than a 314-3s. It did feel similar to 314-3 but definitely more solid. In comparison to the only other solid maple LD shafts I have hit, the samsara has less deflection than the wx700 and hpII, but doesn't feel as solid IMO. The feel out of the 3 has to go to the wx700 for me.
 

The Renfro

Outsville.com
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Samsara was heavily involved with Predator for a long time... I am only surprised it took so long for them to release their own LD shaft...
 

MitchAlsup

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I was very surprised with how low the deflection of this shaft was especially at 12.75mm. Danny plays with a Z3 and said the deflection was almost identical.

One can do things with a Z2/Z3 tip diameter that one cannot do with a 12.5mm tip diameter.
 

Outlander

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Thank you for posting. I am glad to hear the Samsara LD shaft is "up to snuff". I have one of the shafts in the mail to me (along with 2 Samsara cues) so I am obviously interested to hear what others think.
 

j_zippel

Big Tuna
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Such as????


I'm wondering too.
I play with Mezz but I've always been a fan of Samsara. Is the construction similar to Mezz or are they put together like a 314-2 or 314-3? The 700 shaft and alpha are my two favourites but I'd be interested buying a samsara if with this new shaft if it hits anything like a Mezz cue.




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Fuji-whopper

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Probably a Non compete agreement.

Probably more of a patent thing, would really like to see one of these things cut in half on a bandsaw like they've done with every other low deflection shaft on the market to see how they tick.


Neil
 

Big-Tattoo

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I get one soon and let you know as I all know the Mezz Shafts:thumbup:
Patient ;)
Ralf, can't wait to try them out:p
 

LegitStick1234

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I just bought one and I love it! Has a super nice hit and feel! It is a great product! If you are in the market for a new shaft give one a shot. You will like it!

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MOJOE

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Just ordered one.. I like the fact that they are solid, that's why I have never been able to stand the feel of the OB or Predator. I'm pretty stoked to try it out. Thanks for the review.
 

greyghost

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ummmm i know i wasn't tripping when my mother and I were sitting right there talking to Danny prior to one of his matches when danny said they have a core/hollow in them....unless he totally misunderstood and was talking about his predator......they felt nice and looked great (ddn't get to hit)

-regards,
Greyghost
 

Drop The Rock

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ummmm i know i wasn't tripping when my mother and I were sitting right there talking to Danny prior to one of his matches when danny said they have a core/hollow in them....unless he totally misunderstood and was talking about his predator......they felt nice and looked great (ddn't get to hit)

-regards,
Greyghost

Never said they didn't. All solid LD shafts have a core other than Tiger and Tiger shafts aren't very LD lol.

When I say solid I mean not laminated.
 

MOJOE

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From Samsara site.. and I quote..

"True Shafts are the ground-breaking low deflection(squirt) performance shaft from Samsara. Seven years in the making with countless trials led us to re-invent the modern ferrule. This one piece hard maple shaft with plenty of magic inside will change your mind on what a blend of tradition and technology can offer in playing performance and consistency.

All True Shafts come standard with Medium Samsara Layered Playing Tip."

I take one piece to mean solid? Maybe it's a play on words but this does not sound hollow to me?
 

MOJOE

Work Hard, Be Humble. jbk
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ummmm i know i wasn't tripping when my mother and I were sitting right there talking to Danny prior to one of his matches when danny said they have a core/hollow in them....unless he totally misunderstood and was talking about his predator......they felt nice and looked great (ddn't get to hit)

-regards,
Greyghost

You may have been tripping. Just got a reply from Mike Fieldhammer, from Samsara.

My question was, "Says one piece. Does that mean they are not laminated?'

M.F. "That's correct. It's a great playing and old school feeling shaft with the very latest in LD technology. We're getting awesome reviews. Thanks!
 
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