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December 2014

Shafts

Review of East Coast Dyes (ECD) Carbon Shaft

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Best in Class: The ECD Carbon Shaft

East Coast Dyes is most notably known for their amazing lacrosse mesh, but their ECD carbon shaft is their first lacrosse shaft launch ever. And we're not going to lie, the East Coast Dyes carbon shaft is pretty dope! In a world where carbon fiber lacrosse shafts are starting to become king, and companies like Epoch have launched the Dragonfly lacrosse shaft, you either join the club or get left behind. Do you play attack, middie, defense or goalie and not sure whether the East Coast Dyes shaft is right for you? No worries, we've got a full ECD carbon shaft review below and have listed the cheapest and best place to buy it.

Get the ECD Carbon Shaft for Any Position

You can scoop up the East Coast Dyes carbon shaft no matter what position you play. And we actually recommend it for every position. Available colors are ECD carbon matte black, matte grey, or signature white. You can get the best price over at Amazon whether you play attack, middie, defense, or goalie…

East Coast Dyes Carbon Shaft ReviewECD Carbon Shaft for Attack and Middie (30″)

ECD Carbon Shaft for Defense and LSM (60″)

ECD Carbon Shaft for Goalies (40″)

Never Break another Shaft with the ECD Carbon Shaft

The ECD carbon shaft weighs in at only 6.2 ounces (176 grams). Now it's not the lightest lacrosse shaft, but it's definitely light enough! The reason it's so lightweight is because of the carbon fiber composite materials. As mentioned above, carbon fiber lacrosse shafts are the most desired shaft in the game. This is because carbon fiber has one of the highest strength-to-weight ratio's of any lacrosse shaft material available. So not only is the East Coast Dyes Carbon lacrosse shaft lightweight, it's very durable!

East Coast Dyes Carbon ShaftShoot Faster with the ECD Carbon Shaft

You want flex out of your lacrosse shaft. Not too much, but not too little. When shooting or passing, flex allows your lax shaft to flex a little bit, increasing your shot speed. The ECD carbon shaft “React Technology” allows your shaft to slightly flex, and then snap back into place. The East Coast Dyes shaft has the perfect amount of flex, at 5/10 on the flex scale. Using a shaft with 5/10 on the flex scale will make an easy transition for laxers from a standard lacrosse shaft, and makes it a great fit for all levels and styles of play!

Get the Perfect Grip and Feel with the ECD Carbon Shaft

ECD ShaftThe grip of your lacrosse shaft is very important in today's lacrosse game. If your gloves are slipping all over your shaft, or your grip is too sticky then that will negatively affect your game. Thankfully, the East Coast Dyes carbon shaft was crafted with a “sandpaper” textured grip, giving you the perfect amount of hold; Not too slippery, yet not too sticky. This sandpaper grip is perfect for all weather conditions, so your hold will remain impeccable whether rain or shine!

Moving into the shape of the East Coast carbon shaft, you'll notice it rocks the classic octagonal shape, but with a slight concave on the sides. After lots of research, most lacrosse players prefer this octagon shape with the slight concave, as it tends to give the perfect hold and feel in your hands. Checkout our lax shaft buying guide if you're not sure which shape you prefer!

Watch the ECD Carbon Shaft Launch Video

The Final Scoop on the East Coast Dyes Carbon Shaft

Considering East Coast Dyes typically focuses on lacrosse mesh, and the ECD carbon shaft is their first shaft ever, we are very impressed! With this carbon shaft East Coast Dyes has put themselves on the map! At only 6.2 onces, crafted with lightweight and durable carbon fiber, perfect flex and grip, scooping this up is a no-brainer! 5/5 Stars in our book!

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Shafts

Review of Epoch Dragonfly Lacrosse Shaft Gen 5 (C30, C60)

Epoch Lacrosse Shafts

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Epoch Lacrosse ShaftsSo this lacrosse shaft review has been long awaited for. The Epoch Dragonfly lacrosse shaft has made quite the splash in the lacrosse world. At a time when you thought metal alloy lacrosse shafts were the best, the Epoch Dragonfly gen 5 hits the market, comprised 100% of carbon fiber. Our review? We DEFINITELY approve. Two thumbs up, standing ovation. You can't go wrong with an Epoch lacrosse shaft. You can pick one up now by clicking the red button, otherwise read on for the full Epoch Dragonfly lacrosse shaft review, and how to pick the right one for you!

The Epoch Dragonfly Gen 5 Lacrosse Shaft Technology

Choosing the right shaft can be difficult, especially the right Epoch Dragonfly lacrosse shaft, we know. For example, you have the Epoch Dragonfly C30, R60, C60, and then these iQ5, iQ7 letters and numbers. What do they all mean?! Don't fret, because below we've detailed exactly what all of these numbers and letters represent, and how to choose the best Dragonfly lacrosse stick for your position and style of play!

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Geometries: Choose Your Dragonfly Shaft Shape (C, E, X, R, F)

So the letters you see all represent the shape of the lacrosse shaft. Warrior, STX, Brine and Gait have controlled the lacrosse shaft marketplace for years, only allowing basically one standard shape. Well thanks to Epoch lacrosse, you can now choose the shape of the Dragonfly shaft to fit your style of play. Some lacrosse players prefer the most common Epoch dragonfly C30 lacrosse shaft, which is the standard octagonal shape. Have a look at the graphic provided by Epoch Lacrosse, and choose which shape fits your preferences.

Dragonfly-Lacrosse-Shaft-FlexFlex iQ: Get the Right Amount (iQ1- iQ10)

Fiberglass is a no-no. And unfortunately, that's exactly what other lacrosse shafts have been built with in order to give you FLEX. Well the Epoch Dragonfly lacrosse shaft is a game-changer, built with carbon-fiber, instead of cheap fiberglass. Now if you're not sure what lacrosse flex is, flex is when your lacrosse shaft slightly bends when making a hard pass or shot. The benefit is a faster and quicker release. It can actually increase your lacrosse shot speed! The Epoch dragonfly lacrosse shaft comes in a range of “Flex iQ”. The higher the number, the more the flex. The lower the number, the less the flex. Take a look at the diagram and choose a Dragonfly shaft that fits your flex preferences!

Length: Pick the Shaft for Your Position (30, 60, 40)

The numbers after the initial letter, for example Dragonfly C “30”, means the lax shaft is 30 inches long. So attack and middies will typically go with a 30″ shaft, defense and lsm 60″, and goalies 40″

Now Grab Your Epoch Dragonfly Gen 5 Shaft:

Attack and Middie Epoch Dragonfly Lacrosse Shafts
If you're a middie or attackman, we highly recommend an Epoch Dragonfly C30, X30, or E30 shaft. You can't go wrong with either of these shapes, just pick one that you are comfortable with. The amount of flex iQ you'll want is determined by your preference. If you've never owned a shaft that possesses a lot of flex, we recommend getting an Epoch Dragonfly C30 with iQ3 so that you can feel it out.

Epoch-Dragonfly-Flex-DefenseDefense and LSM Epoch Dragonfly Lacrosse Shafts
Defense, you should be lining up to get an Epoch Dragonfly R60 or C60 lacrosse shaft. Grab the Dragonfly C60 or R60 shape, and then choose your flex. Using a Dragonfly lacrosse defense shaft that has FLEX gives you greater slashes and maneuverability. Not to mention the Dragonfly lacrosse shaft weight is next to nothing!

Goalie Epoch Dragonfly Lacrosse Shaft
As a goalie, using a carbon fiber lacrosse shaft like the Epoch Dragonfly C40 shaft will elevate your game. First off, it won't break from a nasty lacrosse shot. Second, it's lightweight, allowing you to quickly get to those top corner lacrosse shots. Lastly, the grip on the goalie lacrosse Dragonfly shaft is gritty enough to hold your hand position, but slick enough to let you move them.

Face-Off Middie Epoch Dragonfly Lacrosse Shaft
Hey Face-off Middies, grab a specially designed Epoch Dragonfly F30 shaft, which is specially designed just for Face-Off-Get-Off (FoGo) Middies. Thanks to Epoch lacrosse and their “MotoGrip design, you can now maximize your clamping speed and power.

Box Epoch Dragonfly Lacrosse Shaft
For all of the reasons above, an Epoch Dragonfly C32B BOX shaft will work great for your indoor lacrosse needs. The Box lacrosse shaft is 32 inches instead of the standard 30 inches, and the Dragonfly lacrosse shaft comes with all of the awesome technology as the classic one!

More Technology with Dragonfly Lacrosse Shaft Gen 5

Reload Technology – When you are passing or shooting, the Dragonfly shaft's carbon fibers get stretched on the front of the shaft and compressed on the back. Reload Technology makes the Dragonfly's fibers return to their natural spot, giving you a “snap back” effect.

Uniform Release – This is also called “Kick Point” and gives you a consistent feel while shooting or passing with the Dragonfly lacrosse stick, no matter where your hands are.

Epoch-LaxLower F.A.W. – The MMXV Gen 5 Dragonfly lacrosse shaft uses a lower F.A.W. (Fiber Areal Weight) than standard shafts. Using lighter and smaller carbon fibers gives you increased durability.

Slip Grip – You'll notice the Epoch Dragonfly lacrosse shaft has an awesome “gritty” textured coat on the shaft, which gives you thorough grip throughout the shaft in all weathers. But, it's also slick enough for you to freely move your hands.

Resin – All Epoch Dragonfly shafts are treated with chemical surface treatments to improve the strength between the fibers, increasing durability of the carbon fibers!

For more information head over to Epoch Lacrosse's Website to read up on their new shafts and technology!

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Shafts

C12 Lacrosse Shaft Dirty Review (Defense, Attack, Goalie)

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Introducing the C12 Dirty Lacrosse Shaft for Defense, Attack and Goalies

If you haven't heard the news yet, then listen up. Carbon fiber lacrosse shafts, especially the C12 lacrosse shaft dirty, are revolutionizing the lacrosse shaft market. Compared to a wooden lacrosse shaft, we think you'll prefer a carbon fiber lacrosse shaft. Defense, Middie, LSM, attack, and goalies alike can definitely agree on that point.

Not only will playing with the C12 Carbon Fiber Lacrosse Shaft increase your shot speed, it will not break, has incredible flex, can be completely customized, and is super lightweight! So listen up was we run through the C12 lacrosse shaft review!

C12 lacrosse shaftGet the Best Price at Amazon for the C12 Dirty Lacrosse Shaft

Defense (60″) – C12 Lacrosse Shaft Dirty

Attack (30′) – C12 Lacrosse Shaft Dirty
Goalie (40″) – C12 Lacrosse Shaft Dirty

Shoot Faster with the C12 Dirty Lacrosse Shaft

Hey attack, you'll love that the C12 lacrosse shaft will allow you to shoot faster than using a traditional alloy shaft. Over at C-12 lacrosse headquarters, they claim that even an already powerful shooter can increase their shot speed if using the dirty C12 lacrosse shaft. This is possible because carbon fiber is flexible and will bend, without losing energy. So the result is a “snap back” effect, thus increasing your shot speed a little bit.

Never Break a Lax Shaft Again

This sounds like a pretty crazy claim, we know, but C-12 lacrosse said they have never had any lax shaft field failures or breaks. And they have an incredible warranty (reconditioning program) on their C12 lacrosse shafts just in case. The combination of carbon fiber lacrosse shaft technology and the lining of hard plastics will ensure your lax shaft stays intact after a rough lacrosse check. Rocking a C12 dirty defense lacrosse shaft will let you throw those rough checks, with no breaks!

Get the Right Amount of Shaft Flex

Although there has been some mixed emotions around lacrosse shafts having “flex.” Well we think that it's about having the RIGHT amount of flex. No one wants their shaft to flex too much, and feel limp. Nor do they want a carbon fiber lacrosse shaft that will break easily. The C12 lacrosse shaft dirty feels like the right amount of flex.

Customize the C12 Shaft How You Want

Some lacrosse players prefer having absolutely no wrapping around the shaft, just the lacrosse shaft material, while others play just fine with a wrap. Well with the C12 lacrosse shaft, you'll find a super-adhesive wrap running on the outside of the shaft. You can customize this wrap with your own design, logos, or team colors which is cool. And C12 lacrosse states that the wrap increase the shafts durability and strength, so rocking a C12 lacrosse d pole won't break with a nasty check. But if you don't like the wrap, you can peel it off and apply your own lacrosse tape!

Scoop up the C12 Lacrosse Shaft Dirty and join the C12 lacrosse team today!

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