Anyone compared Rhino Carbon shaft vs Predator Vantage in terms of CB deflection?
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in what way?
wrong. multiple people in my home spot have them and all like them. no issues so far. i sold the cue mine was on but that's not why i sold it, i thought it played great. the differences in deflection in theses shafts is tiny and not enough to worry about.
dont forget to post the answerIn two weeks or so, I would be able to answer my own question
I'm no pro by any means, but I enjoy the game and can hold my own in local leagues. I use one on a Joss butt and have no complaints. Provides a nice hit and I get a bit less squirt than with the original maple shaft. I would like to try a Kielwood shaft at some point, but for now I'm very happy with the Rhino.
In terms of deflection, the Rhino (12.4) is a bit better but not by much. Biggest issue with the Rhino for me is the shift on the balance point, with the Rhino shaft which is lighter than the Vantage, the cue felt butt heavy, guessing the Rhino shaft would be a better fit with a lighter cue to move the balance point forward.
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Thanks for the reply
I’m surprised that you can feel a change in balance point as I can’t imagine the difference in weight would be that great although I do not know the specifics
It is not that I felt that the balance point shifted, it is more that I felt that the butt felt heavier even if the Rhino shaft was lighter, which means the balance point shifted to the rear
Once you have been playing with a cue for like 4-5 years, little changes are easily noticeable.
Once you have been playing with a cue for like 4-5 years, little changes are easily noticeable.
Trucker1989
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I have 314, z, revo, & Rhino that I use. The revo & Rhino are minimal difference in feel. The Rhino is 30" vs. Revo being the standard 29". In short, any wood shaft will feel different than carbon, but the Rhino plays like any other carbon that I have shot with personally. Also, the most bang for your buck in my opinion.
Magictrat007
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I have three Rhino shafts. They play very well. I have broken 2 of the 3 ferrules. No customer support u will pay out of ur own pocket for repair.
I disagree that all CF shafts play the same. I have 4 different CF shafts and they do not play the same, they are not the same in terms of stiffness and deflection. I do not have a Revo 12.4 but I do have a Revo 12.9 and it deflects less than the Rhino, the SMO and Cynergy also deflect less.
The Rhino is about the same as a Predator 314 shaft.
I had an issue with a Rhino shaft that did not screw all the way (on various cues) and they send to search a local cue smith to fix it, eventually I has able to tap it myself and fix it but yes, poor customer service.