So this explains the limitations in joint selection and sizes. It is a small operation and they only have the capabilities of making about 500 Revo shafts a quarter. Paul Costain is the mad scientist that has been working on this for more than a decade and the recently converted the research facility into the manufacturing facility in Boston for the Revo. I asked about the loss of real estate on the cue ball while sighting from an 11.75mm and adjusting up to a 12.9mm and he explained that you don't need it anymore because with the Revo you play closer to center, whereas before what you would play a full tip outside, you only need half a tip because of the difference in transfer of energy. He explained about the 5% taper over the first 14" and the feel is perfect. However he says it took him about a half a month to adjust and after he did he believes a smaller diameter would be too small. the rep swears he played a Z shaft for years and was a big fan of the Z3 so he was also disappointed when they announced the decision to kick out the Revo at 12.9mm. Again he wasn't aware of Appleton's thoughts as to if it's the diameter or taper which he won't settle on. To date he only uses it for one pocket and depending on the game, will switch back to his 314-2 shafts. He did know that a player like Jasmine O has made a full switch to the Revo while others like Darren Appleton has gone through different variations of the shaft in search of settling on it. the rep could not answer completely if pros are getting the standard size 12.9mm or a modified diameter Revo shaft. This will explain Bob Jewitt having a 12.0mm revo. Recently, many variations have been made and sent out to various players. Paul Costain has spent 12 years developing the shaft which is known as the Revo. I recently got off the phone with a representative at Predator cues in order to get the most valid information regarding our discussion here on the Revo shaft.Īfter a twenty minute conversation, here are the answers and information passed along.
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