Full customization
Gen 5 Pro
Lower-deflection build with rolled/wound carbon and natural/dampened sound choices.
- $550 shipped
- 11.8 / 12.5 / 12.8 mm
- 29 / 30 / 31 in
- 31 in rolled +$50
Custom shaft builder
Wheat State Cues Carbon Play Shaft
- Pro $550 shipped
- Core $300 shipped
- $50 deposit
- Built to order
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Shaft choices without the scroll.
Core option
Gen 5 Core
Lower-cost build with one carbon type, one sound type, and fewer choices.
- $300 shipped
- 10.5 / 11.8 / 12.2 / 12.5 / 12.8 mm
- 29 / 30 in
- Core fields only
Rolled vs wound
Neither is automatically better. Rolled transfers a hair more energy. Wound is dark, shiny black, can show grain, and feels a hair smoother in hand.
Natural vs dampened
Natural is closer to a nice wood shaft tone. Dampened keeps the tone but mutes it for a quieter thud with less feedback.
Deflection
Carbon type and sound option do not change deflection. 29, 30, and 31 in shafts have the same front-end build.
Other products
Gen 2 Quantum jump cues and Gen 2 Supernova break cues are $700 shipped with long wait lists.
Quick answers
FAQ
The short version first, with deeper notes expanding in place.
Carbon and sound
Does rolled or wound carbon change deflection?
No. Both are designed with the same taper, wall thickness, weight, and related specs.
Does natural or dampened sound change deflection?
No. The shafts are built identically aside from sound.
What is natural sound?
A pleasant tone closer to a nice wood shaft, with good feedback and no hollow ting.
What is dampened sound?
The same general tone, muted quite a bit. Quieter, more thud, less feedback.
Specs
What taper is offered?
12.5 and 12.8 mm use a 14.5–15 in pro taper. 11.8 mm uses a 10 in pro taper.
What sizes are offered?
11.8, 12.5, and 12.8 mm for Pro. Core also lists 10.5 and 12.2 mm.
Can more deflection be added?
Yes. Deflection can be increased to match the amount requested.
What do you personally use?
Most often: Gen 5 Pro, 29 in, rolled, natural sound, 12.8 mm.
Ordering
Do you have anything in stock?
Typically no. Shafts are built to order and there is usually a wait list.
How much is due up front?
A $50 non-refundable deposit starts the build and is applied to the final total.
Can I make payments?
Yes, but the product cannot ship until fully paid.
What is the warranty?
Limited lifetime warranty, assessed case by case. Modifications void the warranty.