Al Bautista of Blackpearl Cues (in the Philippines) introduced a new shaft - laminated maple and bamboo. here are photos and details from his facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.668915003180222.1073741855.153243054747422&type=1
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.668915003180222.1073741855.153243054747422&type=1