Hybrid Shafts.

[j2pac]

Any idea what the shaft insert is made of, phenolic? I think I read somewhere it was something soft that may be difficult to replace but I may be misremembering.

I'm honestly not sure. Whatever Cuetec uses. I'm considering sending one of mine to DZ to have the ferrule/insert etc, replaced with Tomahawk. Unfortunately, I'm one of those "if it ain't broke don't fix it" guys.

 

[Paul_#_]

As far as the souce of information regarding the ten inches of hollowed-out Avid shaft?

See highlighted section from

https://weststatebilliards.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Tech.pdf

from February 2021

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[Mensabum]

View attachment 884439As far as the souce of information regarding the ten inches of hollowed-out Avid shaft?

See highlighted section from

https://weststatebilliards.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Tech.pdf

from February 2021

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Thanks!!

 

[Mensabum]

I have been using a hard tip called "king black" (NOT black king).

It is a 3c billiards tip and it is like a piece of marble.

Recommended.

Where you get those??

 

[Mensabum]

View attachment 884439As far as the souce of information regarding the ten inches of hollowed-out Avid shaft?

See highlighted section from

https://weststatebilliards.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Tech.pdf

from February 2021

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So if I understand their marketing language, the fiberglass bonded shaft is strong enuf to allow for 10" of air under the ferrule.
I guess foam would either increase price, weight, deflection, and/or all 3.
I'm sure they researched this thoroughly B4 settling on air.
I respect the guys at Cuetec.
They make quality billiard products. But " Air Light front end" sure is a fancy way of saying hollow. Does sound better tho.