OB classic shaft?

americanfighter said:

Hey I was looking a LD shafts and OB was one I was looking at and call me picky but I don't like the laminated maple ferrule. The classic has the traditional White Ferrule And it says It has a wood core instead of foam core Does this give more of a feel?

So has anyone had experience with this shaft? How does it feel preform (particularly reduce squirt) and sound?

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yes it gives a very crisp and firm hit its best shaft ive ever shot with

OB Classic/Classic Pro = Nutrageously Delicious

After 1 year of LD shaft trials, OB Classic Pro, the smaller diameter cousin to the OB Classic (although you could turn down a Classic to 12.3MM) you mention is what I play with and would never turn back, it hits and feels so sweet. Deflection is the LAST thing on my mind, if at all with an OB Pro.

OB Classic Pro --> See my signature
Firm, Crisp Hit
Tip diameter: 11.75mm
Ferrule: ¼” White XTC
Modified Conical Taper
Ultra-Low Deflection

OB Classic
Firm, Crisp Hit
Tip Diameter: 12.75mm
Ferrule: ¼” White XTC
Modified Pro Taper
Low Deflection


Here's just a shortlist of what I've played with:

Predator 29" 314-2 12.75MM
Predator 30" 314-2 12.75MM
Predator 29/30" 314-2 12.5MM
Predator 29/30" Z2 (11.75MM)
Tiger Pro-X
Viking ViKore
Mezz WD700
OB1 12.75MM
OB1 12.3MM
OB2 11.75
Jacoby Edge Hybrid
100+ year old maple shaft, etc. etc.

I don't believe the core is wood.
I do believe the core is some sort of foam or rubber.
Maybe Royce could comment on the core.

The classics are wood, regulars have a dampner down the core.

Centerpunch said:

The classics are wood, regulars have a dampner down the core.

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This guy is right! :thumbup:

Right on!

Correct, OB Classic (including Pro) series have a wood core, no doubt. Hopefully Royce chimes in to whisk away any doubt about this.

Centerpunch said:

The classics are wood, regulars have a dampner down the core.

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Ob classic has the crisp hit and feedback that most other ld is lacking.
I have mine over 2years and still very much enjoying it.
I have used and still using predator for time to time.
Playability and deflection is pretty close. Feel and feedback is the difference to me.
Just my 2cents

santamaria said:

Ob classic has the crisp hit and feedback that most other ld is lacking.
I have mine over 2years and still very much enjoying it.
I have used and still using predator for time to time.
Playability and deflection is pretty close. Feel and feedback is the difference to me.
Just my 2cents

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Had mine for about month my game has nothing but inprove!

I love the OB XL and the OB Classic XL. Love 'em.