DEFY HIGH-PERFORMANCE CARBON FIBER BILLIARD POOL CUE SHAFT. Introducing Defy — a shaft that defies the stereotype of carbon fiber shafts. Defy gives you the unparalleled accuracy and control that you expect from carbon fiber, but uses state-of-the-art technologies to shatter its limitations NAVIGATOR AUTOMATIC TIP SOFT: Navigator Automatic tips feature pure Japanese pigskin leather with no artificial coloring added. Each tip goes through a month-long manufacturing process that seals in the ideal qualities of the leather, providing a softer, more consistent hit with almost no deformation Model Name: Defy 3/8”-10 (designed to fit McDermott cues with 3/8"-10 Joint). Shaft length: 29" (~74 cm). 3/8" x 10 Joint. Shaft profile: Defy Hybrid Cue tip diameter: 12 mm. Joint diameter: 0.843" Included: Soft Case DEFY: The most advanced carbon fiber shaft ever. DEFY: NEW & IMPROVED: Our newly-engineered Defy shaft has a brand-new finish that allows it to glide through your hands more smoothly than ever before! It also features a new ferrule material for enhanced durability. DEFY HIGH-PERFORMANCE CARBON FIBER SHAFT: Introducing Defy — a shaft that defies the stereotype of carbon fiber shafts. Defy gives you the unparalleled accuracy and control that you expect from carbon fiber, but uses state-of-the-art technologies to shatter its limitations. SmacWrap, originally designed for the aerospace industry, absorbs vibration and dampens noise resulting in a confident hit with a soft feel and quiet sound. Our super-smooth coating reduces friction, allowing the shaft to glide through your fingers with ease like a wood shaft. Only Defy’s insane energy transfer and accuracy will remind you that you’re using a carbon fiber shaft. Patent: 11,534,676. Product Specifications: · Model Name: Defy 3/8”-10 (designed to fit McDermott cues) · Shaft type: Pool · Shaft material: Carbon Fiber · Shaft length: 29" (735 mm) · Shaft profile: Defy Hybrid · Shaft weight: ~3.7 oz (~105 gr) · Joint diameter: Choose your joint diameter · Cue tip type: Navigator Automatic · Cue tip hardness: Soft · Cue tip diameter: 12 mm · Ferrule length: 0.125" (3.2 mm) · Ferrule type: Impact-resistant ferrulehaft cannot be sanded, special care should be taken when replacing the tip. We recommend sending the shaft to McDermott Cue for proper tip replacement or use a service professional that has experience replacing tips on carbon fiber shafts.