most of you are right
This is a TERRIBLE shaft!!!! I recommend that NONE of you buy it. (insert sarcastic tone please).
This is a TERRIBLE shaft!!!! I recommend that NONE of you buy it. (insert sarcastic tone please).
Broken Revo
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I hate mine. It's ugly ... I'm too embarrassed to sell it so I'm giving it away.
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lol..., I live off of Sarcasm.
This is a comical statement...
First off you don't know everyone's financial situation..I play with a Tascerella and wouldn't be caught dead with a Revo on a Tasc. cue.
I was stating that if I wanted a Revo I can afford it. You seem to think that if someone cant afford something they'll criticize it. Thats just a plain old stupid comment. ..Im not calling you stupid just that statement you made...
F.Y.I. ive tried the revo shaft, after about 20-30mins. with the shaft I don't see the reason for the hype about the REVO....I can do the same exact thing with my Tascarella shaft and bridging at my pivot point.
No. That's not correct. I said "much of the criticism..." I chose my words carefully and did not say "all" of the criticism.
There are numerous discussions/threads which are critical totally due to the cost of the cue or shaft, and the Revo is a magnet for criticism for this same reason.
That was the basis of that portion of my statement.
damn it... I hate you all. I was perfectly content with my Revo and actually loved it so much. Now with all this Predator hatred, I realize that I am wrong and have come to hate it soooo much
NOT !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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NOT !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Don't blame you I would too other wise I would never let it out of my hands oh wait thier shaky also it would be only a matter of time before I dropped it and it would be rendered useless
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PVC pipe stuffed with fiberglass....$1300 please..Johnnyt
Nail on the head Johnnyt
Overpriced? Of course. New designs always are. Early adopters will always pay the premium.
Worth it? Well, you can get similarly low deflection from other shafts (though not at that tip diameter) for far less... or you can simply learn and adapt to the deflection of your existing shaft... but then it comes down to how much value you place on those tradeoffs. It's certainly not necessary, but that doesn't mean Revo shafts don't offer value. The question as to whether the value received is worth the price paid is a matter of personal perspective.
For me, the biggest benefits would be (1) no warpage/dings/dents without aggravated abuse and (2) confidence that you could, in a pinch, immediately switch to another Revo shaft and not have to adapt to different playing characteristics that are unavoidable when dealing with different shafts made from natural (and therefore not uniformly consistent) materials, no matter how skilled the cuemaker.
Going on the assumption that eventually the shafts are to be released as a standalone offering, I will be very surprised if they were released at higher than a $425 MSRP. If I were looking at buying a Z3 or 314-3 that retails now for $325, I would certainly consider paying the additional $100 for a shaft that would feel new and roll true for a lifetime. Hopefully by that time they'll consider issuing it in a more natural color, though....
Worth it? Well, you can get similarly low deflection from other shafts (though not at that tip diameter) for far less... or you can simply learn and adapt to the deflection of your existing shaft... but then it comes down to how much value you place on those tradeoffs. It's certainly not necessary, but that doesn't mean Revo shafts don't offer value. The question as to whether the value received is worth the price paid is a matter of personal perspective.
For me, the biggest benefits would be (1) no warpage/dings/dents without aggravated abuse and (2) confidence that you could, in a pinch, immediately switch to another Revo shaft and not have to adapt to different playing characteristics that are unavoidable when dealing with different shafts made from natural (and therefore not uniformly consistent) materials, no matter how skilled the cuemaker.
Going on the assumption that eventually the shafts are to be released as a standalone offering, I will be very surprised if they were released at higher than a $425 MSRP. If I were looking at buying a Z3 or 314-3 that retails now for $325, I would certainly consider paying the additional $100 for a shaft that would feel new and roll true for a lifetime. Hopefully by that time they'll consider issuing it in a more natural color, though....
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The composite technology used by Predator isn't new in the cue sports industry.
It "looks" to be new, because of the Predator -excellent- marketing.
But it isn't a new technology . Marketing effect .
Longoni (N°1 of the carom market) , and some other italian companies, are selling high end composite shafts for >10-15 years . Some are CF only , some are GF/CF (glass/carbon) , some are aramid ("kevlar")/CF or aramid/GF composites . rolled products mostly, but you can find pulltruded products too ... many variations are avaible.
The primary markets for those italian composite shafts are 5 birilli (5 pins) and carom (mostly masse shafts used for artistic carom , but a couple of 3C shafts were produced too) . Almost, if not all the artistic carom players in the top 20 are using composite masse shafts . Mostly made by Longoni ... In 5 birilli / pins , a composite cue is +/- the norm .
a fact is verrry strange : Longoni has decided to not sell composite shafts anymore, when Predator introduced the Revo . ;-) . to me, IMHO, kind of joint-venture between the N°1s ... that's simply a matter of market .IMHO.
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If it's anything like motorcycle helmets then just dropping it is enough.
Generally, with modern full face helmets, if you drop it they recommend you not use it until it is returned to the manufacturer for x-rays and examination.
So, if a Revo falls over...as when propped up and simply falls by accident to the floor...is the warranty void? Will a miscue void it?
Food for thought.
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I'm at the point were I feel most warranties are worthless. That goes for almost everything. It's usually up the person that handles the complaint.....and it depends on what kind of mood they're in.
Aside from the cost I think a lot of people would buy a REVO to try it out. The color is not hard to get used to. Not liking it is a different story.
Had mine since August. It's still straight and smooth. And black not blue.
REVO CARBON COMPOSITE SHAFT CARE INSTRUCTIONS
WARPAGE. REVO carbon composite shafts feature a limited-lifetime warranty against warpage.
ABUSE. REVO carbon composite shafts are not designed to withstand extensive lateral pressure. They should not be bent excessively, hit on the table or other objects, or treated with any abrasives, solid or liquid. We recommend protecting your shaft with a case and joint protectors.
Your Predator cue and/or shaft is warranted for life against any manufacturer defect that does not include warpage, abuse or normal wear on replaceable items such as the tip, ferrule, finish, wrap and bumper. Predator will decide, solely .....................
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Poolplayer2016
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Not really, Predator clearly describes the build of the REVO shaft on their website.
http://www.predatorcues.com/technology/revo-technology/
Poolplayer2016
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I have never hit a shaft against the table or anything else. Why would you? It doesn't make you not miss the shot...