Easton shafts, advice needed.

[EBondo 242]

I even got a TPS tricore with 3 blades for $8 on ebay once. It cost more to ship it than the winning bid.

Seriously? Nice pickup. The Tricore was definitely the best standard shaft I have ever used, besides the TFG shaft I had.

[sc37 0]

I would add, you might as well use a PVC pipe or fiverglass tent pole as a shaft if you get the Octane...cause that's what it is essntially. I've used the Octane before, but it's really no comparison if you move on up even if you are a beginner.

[BK 0]

I would add, you might as well use a PVC pipe or fiverglass tent pole as a shaft if you get the Octane...cause that's what it is essntially. I've used the Octane before, but it's really no comparison if you move on up even if you are a beginner.

I would rather have a good woodie than an octane. Too heavy for my liking.

[bulletproof_funk 0]

Most shafts would get ripped in half with a strong enough slap shot right at it...

Depends on your form..

If you are hitting the ice 10 inches behind the puck, then yea.. you're going to break a shaft. If you focus on getting more power in your swing and not depending on your weight to flex the stick as much then your sticks will last a lot longer.

I should have been more clear. I meant if your shaft was to be hit by someone else's slapshot, the puck would probably slice the shaft in half.

[Hooah4 12]

I'd agree but it was a beer league game...weak shot. At least he got his $ back from Sports Authority.

[sn1per 0]

I have some guy that comes to my store at least once a month and the idiot keeps on buying 2 Ultra carbons. He's always split them at the ends where the blade inserts and I don't know why he just keeps on buying them. I told him to buy and ultra lite as they are so strong. The last ultra lite I had I got as a hand down from a buddy and then I sold it to another guy and it's still going strong. So it's been through 3 users and still holding strong. The guy who gave it to me was a defense man who likes to hack and slash and it still held up strong. I'd say, go with an ultra lite or red lite as they are both far superior shafts in terms of performance and durability than the ultra carbon.

[curtisobal 0]

i had a typhoon when i was younger it worked great for me i would recomend it but it was a little bit heavy

[saba 0]

The Redlight or the UltraLite are the 2 best budget shafts I know. IMHO they preform the same, feel the same, and will give you years of usage. Until your ready to make the jump to tapered shafts these 2 are the way to go. We have an Octane broken in half in the garbage at the rink right now