I have always kind of scoffed at CF shafts (they look silly and cheap to me), but it's hard to ignore all the top tier players you see making the switch. I pre-ordered this mezz CF shaft a while ago with the intent to try it out and then sell it when I I didn't like the hit. Problem is, I actually really like the hit. Hits better than most LD wood shafts I've ever played with. I really disliked the ping of the revo hit, and figured this would be more of the same, but it really surprised me. I'm not a fan of the look of carbon fiber shafts, but I may have to get over it now. For reference, mine is wavy joint and I'm just playing with the Zan medium tip it came with. I would recommend that anybody who is curious about the properties of carbon fiber shafts but dislike the hit of the revo try to find one of these to hit with.
Here are some speculative stats based on my few days playing with it:
-deflection is a bit less than the HP2 I was playing with before it. Probably a bit more than a revo but hard to tell (I've only really hit a handful of balls with a revo)
-the cue ball travels further than with a wood shaft from the same hit. I honestly used to think people talking about the "energy transfer" phenomenon of CF shafts were just drinking the koolaid, but it appears to be a real thing. This is the biggest adjustment I've had to make, actually.
-it's a 12.2mm diameter tip with a pretty long pro taper, which is a bit skinny for my taste and will also be an adjustment for me. If they ever come out with a 12.5 I'll be all over it.
Anyway just wanted to let any inquiring minds know that there is a carbon fiber shaft out there with a great hit.
Here are some speculative stats based on my few days playing with it:
-deflection is a bit less than the HP2 I was playing with before it. Probably a bit more than a revo but hard to tell (I've only really hit a handful of balls with a revo)
-the cue ball travels further than with a wood shaft from the same hit. I honestly used to think people talking about the "energy transfer" phenomenon of CF shafts were just drinking the koolaid, but it appears to be a real thing. This is the biggest adjustment I've had to make, actually.
-it's a 12.2mm diameter tip with a pretty long pro taper, which is a bit skinny for my taste and will also be an adjustment for me. If they ever come out with a 12.5 I'll be all over it.
Anyway just wanted to let any inquiring minds know that there is a carbon fiber shaft out there with a great hit.
