Predator 314-2 ferrule question/installation.

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Just wondering about the Titan material that they are using on these shafts.....Any good? Quality, durability, etc? Also, are these ferrules, capped/uncapped, threaded/unthreaded, etc?
 
They haven't used Titan since the first run of the second generation shafts. The material used now is called Maxlite. It is a proprietary material. From my experience, it seems to hold up although it scratches easily.

It is capped and sleeved, not threaded.
 
j2pac said:
Cool link Newt'. Did you leave that little white "sleeve/collar" on the ferrule tenon, or face it flush with the ferrule tenon, and then just smooth bore, and glue the new ferrule on?
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When I repair the 314^2's I always remove the white stuff on the tenon and
always make a custom fit ferrule with straight walls. Have not had one in return
which I hope is because it holds up.
I alway make the raw ferrule oversized and turn the OD down to the shaft.
Many of the Predator players has been sanding the shaft (cleaning) them down
to a OD which is way off the stock 11,75mm.
ID is normally custom made as well to make a tight fit.
I'm not sure if the company has made the curved tip on the ferrule for some
reason, but I normally chop this off and make a normal capped one.

I'm no Predator represent but I have helped the local boys since they have
got their products from the US - and the local rep has no idea about repairs or service for that matter.

Hope it helped.
Kent
 
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Newton said:
When I repair the 314^2's I always remove the white stuff on the tenon and
always make a custom fit ferrule with straight walls. Have not had one in return
which I hope is because it holds up.
I alway make the raw ferrule oversized and turn the OD down to the shaft.
Many of the Predator players has been sanding the shaft (cleaning) them down
to a OD which is way off the stock 11,75mm.
ID is normally custom made as well to make a tight fit.
I'm not sure if the company has made the curved tip on the ferrule for some
reason, but I normally chop this off and make a normal capped one.

I'm no Predator represent but I have helped the local boys since they have
got their products from the US - and the local rep has no idea about repairs or service for that matter.

Hope it helped.
Kent
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Sure did!! Very good sir! A little green rep for your time!! :)
 
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