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The most advanced carbon fiber shaft ever.
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New &
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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.
Patent: 11,534,676
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
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.
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Standard length is 29 inches.
Defy12
| Taper | Defy Hybrid |
| Shaft Size | 12mm |
| Joint | Choose in cart |
| Tip | Navigator Automatic (Soft) |
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Standard length is 29 inches.
Defy12.5
| Taper | Defy Hybrid |
| Shaft Size | 12.5mm |
| Joint | Choose in cart |
| Tip | Navigator Automatic (Soft) |
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Starting at$455 |
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Standard length is 29 inches.
Defy13
| Taper | Defy Hybrid |
| Shaft Size | 13mm |
| Joint | Choose in cart |
| Tip | Navigator Automatic (Soft) |
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Starting at$465 |
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Defy Break Shaft
| Taper | Defy Hybrid |
| Shaft Size | 13mm |
| Joint | Choose in cart |
| Tip | Navigator Break Impact |
| Ferrule | Phenolic |
Defy Joint Options
Defy shafts are available in all major joint types and in two different joint diameters. See the chart below for more info.
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| 3/8"-10 | McDermott Quick Release |
5/16"-14 | 5/16"-18 | Viking Quick Release |
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| Joint Diameter | .843" |  |
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I would like to purchase a Defy shaft but I do not know what is the right joint diameter for my cue. Do I need the .843" or the .855" joint diameter?
Our joint diameter can vary from cue to cue due to our finishing methods, so it would be best to physically measure the joint diameter with a caliper. Most steel collar joints will be close to the .843", while many non-steel McDermott joints may be closer to the .855" diameter.
Available in all major joint sizes
Cleaning InstructionsDefy carbon fiber shafts have a special finish that contains a slip agent. This helps keep the shaft slick and resists chalk, dirt, and hand oils from soiling the shaft. For peak performance, you may periodically clean the shaft by wiping it down with an alcohol wipe. Our Silky Smooth Hand Spray also works great with the Defy shaft. Apply spray to your bridge hand and rub briskly until dry for a friction-free stroke. Never sand the surface as this will damage the special finish and void the lifetime warranty. Do not use talcum powder, baby powder, hand chalk, or any solid or liquid abrasives. Defy Shaft Tip Replacement: Defy carbon fiber shafts are equipped with a 0.125" ferrule. Because the shaft 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. |
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Optional:Our Silky Smooth Hand Spray also works great with the Defy shaft! MSRP: $21.50
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