How to make old carbon fiber shaft slick again.

[DJEnD]

And I thought one of the pluses to CF shaft was that it was always slick and easy to keep clean.

They ARE easy to keep clean, just wipe it off after every session, plus another point if you do it with IPA.

 

[fastone371]

Back when Cuetec first introduced coated shafts (fiberglass?), they had a nice, shiny finish. They were also sticky and impossible to play with if you used a closed bridge. The solution was to sand them and make the finish dull. Eventually, Cuetec started doing this at the factory, which they should have done from the start.

It is counterintuitive, but for a stick to slide smoothly on the skin of your hand, you want a slightly rough surface and not a smooth one. That's why the OP has a problem now that his shaft is shiny from wear. And that's why chalk dust is really bad for CF -- it is slightly abrasive and polishes the surface just where it needs to be a little rough.

It seems like 600 grit sandpaper is the perfect finish for a wood shaft, not sure what happens if you try it on carbon fiber.

 

[Good Sam]

I bought a bottle of this to support Fedor. After using it on my wife's revo this past weekend, her response was "that's too slick"

Ghost Cue Shaft Polish - 100ml

Ghost – Cue Shaft Polish (100 mL) The Ghost Cue Shaft Polish is made for players who want a smooth, effortless stroke every time they play. This advanced formula reduces friction and drag, helping your cue glide more cleanly and consistently through your bridge hand for better feel and control...

fedorgorst.com

 

[j2pac]

I have a pretty old ignite shaft thats noticeably shinier and has more friction than a new one. was wondering if there's any compound i can apply to make it good as new.

p.s. i clean my shaft regularly with denatured alcohol and clean rags

You might try this.

Amazon.com

 

[j2pac]

I bought a bottle of this to support Fedor. After using it on my wife's revo this past weekend, her response was "that's too slick"

Ghost Cue Shaft Polish - 100ml

Ghost – Cue Shaft Polish (100 mL) The Ghost Cue Shaft Polish is made for players who want a smooth, effortless stroke every time they play. This advanced formula reduces friction and drag, helping your cue glide more cleanly and consistently through your bridge hand for better feel and control...

fedorgorst.com

Beat me to it.