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Shock32
06-22-2006, 04:05 PM
I know gigo789 did a review on the zirconium shortie, but I wanted to add a strenth category strength, plus I am doing it on the D-pole.

Appearance -I have the silver version of the shaft, but it looks nice. The shaft has one little graphic thingy about a foot down from the top. It has the STZ logo, it says zirconium, and has a little Z for zirconium. It looks pretty nice so for appearance, I give it a 9/10

Weight -I got this shaft after I found out how weak normal ignites are, and it was heavier than those. This shaft is pretty light, and the only way I can describe it is a bit heavier than the kryptolite, but if you are not a noodle arm, then it won't bother you. I give weight a 8/10

Durability/Strength -This shaft is STRONG. I have had it sice the end of March, and against high-school and veeerrry good middle school teams(including my own in practice) it hasn't dented. The one bad part about this shaft is that it scratches pretty easily, but it hasn't affected me. For this I give it a 9.5/10

Feel -Just as gigo789 decribed it, it isn't slick, but it isn't like a harrow. I didn't want to use any tape, because I just don't lilke it much, but some people would choose to put tape on it. The grip does fade a little bit, but I haven't really noticed it until I felt it next to the new one I got to put my truth on :love: ,but back on topic. This shaft feels thinner than most shafts, and I have grown to love it, the thinnerness makes it sit better in your hands and overall make it feel better.I give it a 9/10 for feel.

Value/Price -For about $70, this shaft is a steal. I got it at lacrossedigest.com with free shipping, and the price is very nice. There isn,t really much to say here, so I give it a 9.5/10 for value.

Overall -This shaft is amazing, and I love it so much that I got a second one. It looks nice, is pretty light, is extremely strong,has a nice feel to it, and is very cheap for something this nice. I overall give it a 9/10.

Dewdrop
06-22-2006, 07:06 PM
Good review! could you add pics?

SoflaMan
06-22-2006, 09:13 PM
pretty good review, i almost got this but decided to get the platinum but good review

laxman37
06-23-2006, 05:45 AM
I too have the silver d-pole! The shaft overall is compareable to the kryptolyte, which is widely known as a good shaft. It costs less, and may be just a bit heavier, but I think it is stronger too. Like he said, it doesn't dent, but it does scratch.
Just confirming the information for ya'll. Also, did you know that Zirconium is used to make fake diamonds?

shoebag2000
06-23-2006, 11:22 AM
Oh yeah, I totally forgot about that. Cubic zirconium I think it is called. I wonder how they can make both a crystal and a metal out of the same element?

laxman37
06-23-2006, 01:21 PM
God knows.....well, they do too.
Anyway, if anyone wants, I can post pics of it.

Shock32
06-23-2006, 02:42 PM
God knows.....well, they do too.
Anyway, if anyone wants, I can post pics of it.
yeah please do for the other people, because I don't have my camera :ahhno:

laxman37
06-23-2006, 04:07 PM
Okay..I don't know what kind of pictures you guys want, but here are some:
http://imagesocket.com/thumbs/P10100975cb.JPG (http://imagesocket.com/view/P10100975cb.JPG)
http://imagesocket.com/thumbs/P10100981cd.JPG (http://imagesocket.com/view/P10100981cd.JPG)
http://imagesocket.com/thumbs/P1010095593.JPG (http://imagesocket.com/view/P1010095593.JPG)

B1ackout
06-23-2006, 06:55 PM
This is great im really glad you made this review. i was planning on gettin a new shaft for next year. i was planning on gettin the klyte but after reading this review you have changed my mind. and for a 65 dollar longpole i can make to attack shafts. that would be 32.5 dollars a shaft. thats a 22 dollar saving per shaft. thanks a ton

laxman37
06-24-2006, 06:24 AM
Whoaahh...hold on there. You have a brilliant idea. But...this shaft is one of the new 58 inch ones. Meaning you could only get 1 short shaft.

RazzMaChazz
01-09-2007, 02:46 PM
since reading this review, I'm ordering one tonight, and cutting it to goalie length. and to think i was gonna play 120 for a scando- d pole to cut. thanks for the great review.