Carbon fiber pool cue shafts are no less than a gift to billiard players. Billiard suppliers have been searching for a material that is lightweight yet strong. These two primary requirements match the main features of carbon fiber material perfect. Apart from the strength, carbon fiber pool shafts also have remarkable durability and flex. These key features enhance pool players’ ability to add spin and consistency to their shots.
Predator Revo Shaft
- Joint Types: Uni-Loc Quick Release, Radial, 5/16×14, 5/16×18, 3/8×10
- Shaft Taper: REVO Low-Rise Pro Taper
- Tip Diameter: 12.9 mm and 12.4 mm and 11.8mm
- Cue Tip: Predator Victory Tip (Soft)
- Ferrule: Vault Plate Construction | Ferrule-less construction
Predator Cues are at the forefront of Carbon Fiber technology and really started the movement when they released the hugely popular Predator REVO line. The Predator REVO shafts are available in 12.4mm and 12.9mm sizes and are offered in multiple joint styles. They also came out with a carbon fiber break shaft that comes on their BKRUSH break cues. These have been such a huge hit that we still have a hard time keeping them in stock several years after their initial launch.
Cuetec Cynergy 15k Shaft
- Joint Types: Uni-Loc Quick Release, Radial, 3/8×10, 3/8×11, 3/8×14, 5/16×14, 5/16×18
- Shaft Taper: Super Slim Taper
- Tip Diameter: 11.8 mm and 12.5mm
- Cue Tip: Tiger Sniper Tip
- Ferrule: .25 inches long, thin white sighting ferrule
Cynergy Carbon Fiber cues feature a 12.5mm tip with a short white sighting ferrule.
Designed with input from World Champion Shane Van Boening these shafts are renowned for their hit. They are available in all the major joint styles and come packaged in a cool special box with some extra free goodies.
This shaft features a poly-foam core which allows for less deflection on shots with a lot of spin. The foam lowers the mass in the shaft so that it can move out of the way of the cue ball as fast as possible. This keeps the cue from deflecting the cue ball when you use heavy right and left english, thus making it easier for you to aim and be more consistent with your shots.
Meucci Carbon Fiber Pro Pool Cue Shaft
- Joint Types: 3/8×10, 5/16×14, 5/16×18, Cuetec/Scorpion, Radial, Uni-Loc
- Shaft Taper: 15″ Pro Taper
- Tip Diameter: 12.25 mm
- Cue Tip: Ultra Skin “Ivory” Soft
- Ferrule: Meucci 3/8″ ferrule
The Meucci Carbon Fiber Pro Cue is no different. It is a carbon fiber shaft of the utmost quality.
It features a low-deflection shaft as with most Meucci shafts and has optimal performance.
This pro shaft comes in almost all the standard joint sizes so that you can combine this cue with pretty much any butt of your choosing—the standard joint sizes.
Jacoby Black Carbon Fiber Pool Cue Shaft
- Joint Types: 3/8×10, 5/16×14, 5/16×18, Radial, Uni-Loc
- Shaft Taper: 19″ Pro Taper
- Tip Diameter: 12.3 mm
- Cue Tip: Kamui Original Clear Soft
- Ferrule: 2mm Space Grade Hy-Dex Ferrule
The Jacoby Black Carbon Fiber Shaft is an amazing cue and actually one of the only carbon fiber shafts that Jacoby makes. The shaft comes in most joint types and features a special joint type that is mainly to fit other Jacoby products. So, if you’re attaching this shaft to a Jacoby butt, don’t get confused by the two options listed for 5/16×14. Until 2013 Dave was the President of the American Cue Makers Association, which works to promote the American-made cue. He held this position for six years and in 2013 stepped down. This move has allowed Dave to continue to enjoy local pool leagues, traveling to see dealers around the country, and enjoying a little extra time at his cabin.
McDermott Defy Carbon Fiber Shaft
- Tip:12.5mm Navigator Automatic Soft
- Shaft: 29″ Carbon Fiber with Wrap Anti-Vibration Technology
- Joints:3/8 x 10, 5/16 x 14, 5/16 x 18, McDermott Quick Release, Uniloc, Radial
The McDermott Defy is the answer to eliminating all unwanted vibration! A unique carbon fiber weave with SmacWrap, an innovative composite dampening material, gives Defy all the performance and durability benefits of carbon fiber with none of the unwanted vibration and “tingy” sounds found in other shafts.
Conclusion
Generally, Carbon Fiber is a high-quality material that is lightweight and durable. Implementing carbon fiber into the design of cue sticks has created a very durable stick that can withstand moisture and temperature damage.
Carbon Fiber Pool Cue Shafts are the latest and greatest way to improve your billiards game. Not only the most accurate shaft ever made but provides effortless action and power with more consistency than wood shafts, and they reduce deflection (aka squirt), resist warpage, are lightweight, and are resistant to dings and scratches. Comprised of aero-space grade carbon fiber composite, Carbon Fiber shafts stay straight and are significantly more durable than traditional wood shafts.
Most professional players are now playing with carbon fiber shafts, and also got very good performances and results. On the other hand, their presence is growing quickly in the amateur scene as well.
Normal wooden sticks become deformed when exposed to high heat or moisture. Due to the construction and material of a good carbon fiber cue, you won’t worry about warping due to heat and temperature changes.
As a result, carbon fiber pool cues have also become a key item in many pro players’ arsenals.
While many think a carbon fiber shaft is just a money stunt, after considering all these factors, one can clearly understand why the carbon fiber pool cue shaft has become the preferred pool stick for billiards players.
The warp and damage resistance of a carbon fiber cue alone makes it worth spending the extra money. This way you won’t have to constantly replace damaged pool cues and end up spending more money in the long run.
