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 CuesPool Shafts
REVOREVO11.8 mmShop REVO 11.8 Shafts
REVOREVO12.4 mmShop REVO 12.4 Shafts
REVOREVO12.9 mmShop REVO 12.9 Shafts
CentroCentro12.4 mmShop Centro Shafts
314-3314-312.75 mmShop 314-3 Shafts
Z-3Z-311.85 mmShop Z-3 Shafts
VantageVantage12.9 mmShop Vantage Shafts
Overview
Skill LevelAdvancedAll LevelsAll LevelsAll LevelsAll Levels — Beginner to AdvancedAdvancedAll Levels — Beginner to Advanced
MaterialCarbon FiberAerospace carbon fiber composite — permanently straight HybridHard Maple + Carbon Fiber Front-End Core Spliced MapleSpliced Hard Maple
Tip Diameter11.8 mm12.4 mm12.9 mm12.4 mm12.75 mm11.85 mm12.9 mm
ConstructionFull 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;
Lowest front-end mass in maple lineup (Patent US9814963B2)
TaperConical-Hybrid TaperLow-Rise Pro TaperPro TaperPro TaperConical-Hybrid TaperPro 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 is inherently stiffer than wood
High
Front-loaded carbon stiffness
Medium
Between Z-3 & Vantage
Lower
Softest feel
High
Highest in Maple lineup
Power TransferEffortless — less effort for the same or greater power than woodSuperior to Spliced Maple — carbon core increases energyBalanced — excellent all-aroundSpin-optimized — extra spin with less effortMaximum — highest velocity in Maple lineup
Feel / FeedbackDistinct carbon feel; crisp; smooth; consistent regardless of humidity or temperatureAuthentic wood feel with carbon stability; familiar feedback for Maple playersClassic wood feelSoft, responsive feel; precise and whippyFirm, solid, direct energy feedback; most forgiving in the lineup
Best ForSpin & accuracyControl & all-aroundForgiveness & powerForce follow, draw shots, power punchesAll disciplines — most versatileSpin shots, cuts, precision positional playPower shots; heavy-handed stroke
Joint Compatibility
Available JointsUni-Loc® Quick-ReleaseRadial®3/8x105/16x185/16x14Uni-Loc® Quick-ReleaseRadial®Uni-Loc® Quick-ReleaseRadial®3/8x105/16x185/16x14Uni-Loc® Quick-ReleaseRadial®
Player Profile
Play StyleSpin players; smallest tip; precisionAll-around; upgrading from woodPower players wanting carbon performanceWood-feel purists wanting carbon performanceMulti-discipline players; upgrading from standard shaftsSpin players; precision-focused; smaller tip preferencePlayers looking for forgiveness
Pricing
Starting Price From $54930" length variants: From $569 From $479 From $359