Rhino MUST
- Thread starter chuckpilegis
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I've tried finding the seam you spoke of. No wonder I play so bad. Cant see the seam or the balls!!
Wow!!! I can see that fine. Cant see one on my other CFs. Time to clean my glasses.
Same here!! Skor you got me thinking I'm blind!!
That mcdermott defy seemed to have that slick ass coating. Almost like obsidian.
Damn. I keep duplicating comments y'all already made.
Its no fun if I gotta read thru first, tho.
I have one and its a damn good shaft for the money!!Bulletproof Carbon Fiber shafts can be had for $199.00 with a code for 20% off.
No, CF shafts have vault plates not ferrules where the tip is mounted, the Aurora front end is a little further up in the shaft.
Paul_#_
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Aurora's ferrule (I don't think they call it a vault plate) looks like a Revo vault plate but with four holes in it to reduce weight. I think "Aurora System" is the ferrule. Becue claims Aurora is rigid and non-deformable indicating it shouldn't have any dampening effect on the hit. In a YouTube video, the presenter speaks of Becue's clear and white ferrules and different sounds with each. There may be differences there. Becue seems to differentiate ferrule from front end technology but they look the same to me:
A direct evolution of the Prime M, the Prime II retains its most advanced features, including the patented AURORA front-end technology and a low-rise pro taper for optimal hand positioning. However, it pushes performance further, refining the sound to be even clearer and more modern, offering a satisfying feedback with every stroke.
As with all Becue shafts, customization is key. You can choose between two ferrule options to match your playing style:
White Ferrule: Designed to enhance focus, this option provides an immediate visual reference during your pre-shot routine. It helps materialize the aiming line, reinforcing confidence in your shot direction.
Transparent Ferrule: A signature Becue feature, this ferrule minimizes distractions and integrates seamlessly with our predominantly black cues, ensuring a clean and uninterrupted sightline.
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Aurora is just their marketing bs. its basically the same system that Predator uses, its a plug/ferrule/tip mounting surface combination. Predators line of marketing bs is 'vault plate'. they do the same thing: they are a light weight shaft plug/tip mount surface. Other cf shaft makers still use the term 'ferrule' to describe these parts. They all perform same task: plug the shaft and provide a tip surface.
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Tha
That's all one piece correct??
Thank you.
Paul_#_
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Photo from their Kickstarter website post
hclopez13
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Well, here they are side by side; Must on the right, standard Rhino on the left. Not going to measure anything since someone else posted measurements. The tapers are very similar, at least to the naked eye. The Must does have a a bit more forward balance.
That being said, the Must is going back. Screwed it on the Rhino cue butt and when I rolled it on the table the forward section wobbles. Shaft rolls straight by itself, so most likely the joint pin hole is off center a few thousands, or the face of the joint was not "trued". Cue rolls perfect with the standard shaft.
This is the stuff we have to watch out for. While I think Rhino cues are a great bang for the buck, QC issues like these makes you think long and hard before going down the economy cue/shaft hole. Nothing wrong with using economy cues and shafts, but sometimes it is difficult figuring out what economy brand to choose. I would be very upset if I receive my Meucci Hi-Pro 1 with a wobbly carbon shaft, or a future Becue with the same issue.
Not so "Fast" Eddie.
That being said, the Must is going back. Screwed it on the Rhino cue butt and when I rolled it on the table the forward section wobbles. Shaft rolls straight by itself, so most likely the joint pin hole is off center a few thousands, or the face of the joint was not "trued". Cue rolls perfect with the standard shaft.
This is the stuff we have to watch out for. While I think Rhino cues are a great bang for the buck, QC issues like these makes you think long and hard before going down the economy cue/shaft hole. Nothing wrong with using economy cues and shafts, but sometimes it is difficult figuring out what economy brand to choose. I would be very upset if I receive my Meucci Hi-Pro 1 with a wobbly carbon shaft, or a future Becue with the same issue.
Not so "Fast" Eddie.
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Lot of stuff in there. Hadn't seen that photo b4. Thanks for posting it. No wonder the applied for a patent.
I take it those 3 holes in the ferrule are drilled to reduce weight, then filled with a lighter weight material or foam.
I have SMO jflower CF shaft as a uni-loc, and I've got one for a Schon/joss joint as well, so I dont know how you only able to find it in radial joint?
I guess availability changes from time time, last time I've checked they had only radial, now it seams to have uni-loc and 3/8x10 as well
All my Rhino's roll really true, including the Must I just got.. I doubt the pin hole is off center, most likely the face cut is not perfectly true.
I have to say I liked their original tip better than the one on the new Must shaft as the new one seems harder.
hclopez13
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Yes Sir, thought about the joint face not being trued on the lathe, but I did confirm with a good joint protector that the hole is offset maybe .010". You can see one side of the joint protector edge hanging from one side of the shaft joint face, and wobble as I turn the shaft. Tried the same protector on the standard Rhino and it was perfectly centered.
Either way, I already contacted CS, they wanted pictures and videos showing the cue not rolling true, which is a bit hard to do by myself with a cellphone, but I got them. Now just wait what they have to say about it. Hard to show someone a .010" offset, so I used the joint protector to illustrate and a short video of the cue rolling.