Low Deflection Pool Cue Shaft Comparison Chart
This is a comparison chart of the specifications of the most popular low deflection shafts. I have researched for hours and hours to see what the top low deflection shafts are. Please let me know if you have any suggestions and I can add them.
I have compiled that list into a chart to hopefully make it easier for you to compare the different low deflection shafts in one place.
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| Tip Diameter(s) | Material | Shaft Length | Ferrule Length | Joint | Warranty | Shaft Taper | Original Tip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Predator Revo | 12.9mm/12.4mm | Carbon Fiber | 29″ | Ferrule-less | Uni-Loc Quick Release, Uni-loc Radial | Limited-lifetime warranty against warpage | REVOTM Low-Rise Taper | Predator Victory Tip (Soft) |
| Cuetec Cynergy 15K | 12.5mm | Carbon Fiber | 29″ | ¼” white ABS ferrule | 5/16×18, 5/16×14, 3/8×10, Radial, Uni-Loc®, 3/8×14 | Limited Lifetime Warranty | 29″ 15K Carbon Composite with 15 ½” S.S.T. Pro Taper | Tiger Sniper w/black replacement layer |
| Predator 314-3 | 12.75mm | Hardrock Maple | 29″ | 0.50″ | Uni-Loc®, 5/16×14, 5/16×18, 3/8×10, Radial and Pechauer | Limited-lifetime warranty against warpage | Pro Taper | Predator Victory Tip (Medium) |
| Predator Vantage | 12.90mm | Hardrock Maple | 29″ | 0.45″ | Uni-Loc®, Radial or 5/16 x 14 | Limited-lifetime warranty against warpage | Predator ProV | Predator Victory Tip (Medium) |
| Predator Z3 (Z Shaft) | 11.85mm | Hardrock Maple | 29″ | 0.40″ | Uni-Loc®, 5/16×14, 5/16×18, 3/8×10, Radial and Pechauer | Limited-lifetime warranty against warpage | Conical-Hybrid Taper | Predator Victory Tip (Medium) |
| Lucasi Hybrid Zero Flexpoint/SLIM | 12.75mm/11.75mm | Hardrock Maple | 29″ | 1″ | Uni-Loc, Radial, 5/16×14, 5/16×18, 3/8×10 | Lifetime against warpage | Pro Taper | Kamui Original Soft |
| Katana KTXS1/KATXS2 SLIM | 12.5mm/11.5mm | Hardrock Maple | 29″ | 3/8″ | 5/16×14, 5/16×18, 3/8×10, 3/8×8, Uni-Loc, Cuetec, Scorpion | 1 Year | Straight Taper | Katana by Tiger |
| OB-1+ | 12.75mm | Laminated Hardrock Maple | 29″ | 3/4″ | Uni-Loc, 5/16×14, 5/16×18, 3/8×10, Radial, Viking QR and Scorpion/Cuetec | Lifetime against warpage | Pro Taper | Tiger Everest |
| OB-2+ | 11.75mm | Laminated Hardrock Maple | 29″ | 1/2″ | Uni-Loc, 5/16×14, 5/16×18, 3/8×10, Radial, Viking QR and Scorpion/Cuetec | Lifetime against warpage | Conical Taper | Tiger Everest |
| OB Classic+ | 12.75mm | White Linen Melamine | 29″ | 3/8″ | Uni-Loc, 5/16×14, 5/16×18, 3/8×10, Radial, Viking QR and Scorpion/Cuetec | Lifetime against warpage | Pro Taper | Tiger Everest |
| OB Pro+ | 11.75mm | White Linen Melamine | 29″ | 3/8″ | Uni-Loc, 5/16×14, 5/16×18, 3/8×10, Radial, Viking QR and Scorpion/Cuetec | Lifetime against warpage | Conical Taper | Tiger Everest |
| OB-XL+ | 13.25mm | Laminated Hardrock Maple | 29″ | 3/8″ | Uni-Loc, 5/16×14, 5/16×18, 3/8×10, Radial, Viking QR and Scorpion/Cuetec | Lifetime against warpage | Pro Taper | Tiger Everest |
| OB-XL Classic+ | 13.25mm | White Linen Melamine | 29″ | 3/8″ | Uni-Loc, 5/16×14, 5/16×18, 3/8×10, Radial, Viking QR and Scorpion/Cuetec | Lifetime against warpage | Pro Taper | Tiger Everest |
Highlights of Each Low Deflection Shaft
- Predator Revo: This is the ultimate low deflection shaft made of aero space grade carbon fiber composite. The most accurate shaft at high/low speeds and greatest durability.
- Cue Cynergy 15K: This is arguably better, worse, or similar (depending on who you ask) compared to the Revo. If you want the lowest deflection ever on the most wood-like-feeling on a carbon fiber shaft, this is the one.
- Predator 314-3: This is predators best all-around (stiffness, feedback, and accuracy) champ. V-Tek construction allows low-end mass.
- Predator Vantage: The strongest, thickest, and most stiff shaft of the Predator family. Lowest front-end mass of the 3 (314/Z3/Vantage). V-Tek construction allows low end mass.
- Predator Z-3 (Z Shaft): The slim and flexible little brother has the smallest tip diameter of 11.85mm of the Predator family. V-Ttek construction allows low end mass.
- Lucasi Hybrid Zero Flexpoint / Slim: Has TSC (Total Sweet Spot Construction) to provide consistent hits regardless of where the cue is held. No bore in center unlike other LD shafts.
- Katana KATXS1/KATXS2 Slim: Katana offers one of the smallest Tip Diameter’s (11.5mm) on a low deflection shaft with their Slim KATXS2. All Katana Shafts come with 10 piece radial construction to provide optimal low deflection.
- OB-1+: Soft and Quiet Hit. 13% less tip end mass than the regular OB Shafts. New carbon fiber pad + ferrule for more strength
- OB-2+: OB Smallest Tip Diameter with a Soft and Quiet Hit. 13% less tip end mass than the regular OB Shafts. New carbon fiber pad + ferrule for more strength
- OB Classic+: Firm and Crispy Hit. 13% less tip end mass than the regular OB Shafts. New carbon fiber pad + ferrule for more strength
- OB Pro+: OB’s Smallest Tip Diameter with a Firm and Crisp Hit. 13% less tip end mass than the regular OB Shafts. New carbon fiber pad + ferrule for more strength
- OB-XL+: OB’s Largest Tip Diameter with a Soft and Quiet Hit. 13% less tip end mass than the regular OB Shafts. New carbon fiber pad + ferrule for more strength
- OB-XL Classic+: OB’s Largest Tip Diameter with a Firm and Crispy Hit. 13% less tip end mass than the regular OB Shafts. New carbon fiber pad + ferrule for more strength
If you would like more detail, here is a post where I covered most of these low deflection shafts and their features in more depth.