Predator Pool Shafts — Comparison
Pool Shaft Comparison

FIND YOUR PERFECT SHAFT

Compare all seven Predator pool shafts — from the ultra-low deflection REVO carbon fiber (in three tip sizes) to the classic 314-3 spliced Maple shaft — and find the one built for your game.

Predator Cues Pool Shafts
REVO 11.8 mm REVO 11.8 mm Shop REVO 11.8 mm
REVO 12.4 mm REVO 12.4 mm Shop REVO 12.4 mm
REVO 12.9 mm REVO 12.9 mm Shop REVO 12.9 mm
Centro Centro 12.4 mm Shop Centro
314-3 314-3 12.75 mm Shop 314-3
Z-3 Z-3 11.85 mm Shop Z-3
Vantage Vantage 12.9 mm Shop Vantage
Overview
Material Carbon FiberAerospace carbon fiber composite — permanently straight HybridHard Maple + Carbon Fiber Front-End Core Spliced MapleSpliced Hard Maple Spliced MapleSpliced Hard Maple Spliced MapleSpliced Hard Maple
Tip Diameter 11.8 mm 12.4 mm 12.9 mm 12.4 mm 12.75 mm 11.85 mm 12.9 mm
Construction Full carbon with Black or White Vault Plate;
ultra-low deflection by design;
low front-end mass and highest stiffness rating		 Hybrid
Carbon fiber front-end core in hard Maple		 iMatch 10-Piece Splice;
Vault Plate front-end (Patent US9814963B2)		 iMatch 10-Piece Splice;
Vault Plate front-end (Patent US9814963B2)		 iMatch 10-Piece Splice;
Vault Plate front-end;
Lowest front-end mass in maple lineup (Patent US9814963B2)
Taper Conical-Hybrid Taper Low-Rise Pro Taper Low-Rise Pro Taper Pro Taper Pro Taper Conical-Hybrid Taper Pro V Taper
Tip Included Predator Victory Tip (Medium Hardness)
Performance
Deflection
Ultra-Low
Spin & accuracy focus
Ultra-Low
Control & all-around
Ultra-Low
Power & speed
Low
Carbon hybrid reduces vs. maple
Low
Lowest
Lowest of all Predator wood shafts
Low
Stiffness
Very High
Carbon fiber inherently stiffer than wood
High
Front-loaded carbon stiffness
Medium
Between Z-3 & Vantage
Lower
Softest feel
High
Highest in Maple lineup
Power Transfer Effortless — less effort for same or greater power than wood Superior to Spliced Maple — carbon core increases energy Balanced — excellent all-around Spin-optimized — extra spin with less effort Maximum — highest velocity in Maple lineup
Feel / Feedback Distinct carbon feel; crisp; smooth; consistent regardless of humidity or temperature Authentic wood feel with carbon stability; familiar feedback for Maple players Classic wood feel Soft, responsive feel; precise and whippy Firm, solid, direct energy feedback; most forgiving in the lineup
Best For Spin & accuracy Control & all-around Forgiveness & power Force follow, draw shots, power punches All disciplines — most versatile Spin shots, cuts, precision positional play Power shots; heavy-handed stroke
Joint Compatibility
Available Joints Uni-Loc® Quick-ReleaseRadial®3/8×105/16×185/16×14 Uni-Loc® Quick-ReleaseRadial® Uni-Loc® Quick-ReleaseRadial®3/8×105/16×185/16×14 Uni-Loc® Quick-ReleaseRadial®3/8×105/16×185/16×14 Uni-Loc® Quick-ReleaseRadial®
Player Profile
Skill Level Advanced All Levels All Levels All levels All Levels — Beginner to Advanced Advanced All Levels — Beginner to Advanced
Play Style Spin players; smallest tip; precision All-around; upgrading from wood Power players wanting carbon performance Wood-feel purists wanting carbon performance Multi-discipline players; upgrading from standard shafts Spin players; precision-focused; smaller tip preference Players looking for forgiveness
Pricing
Starting Price From $54930" length variants: From $569 From $479 From $359 From $359 From $359