Wooden Shaft

[Fawkes]

What are the advantages of having a wooden shaft compared to a metal shaft?
What are the disadvantages?
How much does a wooden midfield shaft weigh compared to a metal shaft?

[LaxMaxVince]

Wooden shafts look sweet, but they're a little bit heavier. My hickory woodie is about 11-12 oz.

[Fawkes]

How much do most regular shafts weigh?

[LiquidMercury16]

not much, woodies are significantly heavier. I prefer it though because I feel like I've got some swing behind my checks and it's easier to crack someones ribs. Not to mention you don't have to worry about it being broken in box or when cross checking

[italianstalion]

Here are some weights http://www.lacrosseforums.com/showthread.php?t=42386 so an average would be like 7.5-8 oz

[Fawkes]

Okay, well that means that the wooden ones are only a few ounces heavier.. that isn't too bad, and i think that it would be worth it considering how solid they are and how long they would last.

[italianstalion]

Yea I've been wanting one for a while, I will probably order one from Cslax pretty soon.

[Fawkes]

Do you know how much Cslax charges?

[ML_LAX09]

Do you know how much Cslax charges?

I think around 35-40 dollars, but it depends on what wood you get. He does a great job though, I have one from him.

[lax39er]

I don't know about you guys but my homemade ash pole looks brand new after each game that is in the rain. So basically after the rain pops out the dents I looks brand new every time.

[MaKiMaKi13]

Do you know how much Cslax charges?

depends on what kind of wood and the grip you want but i would definitely opt for a woodie

[Fawkes]

What is the best type of wood to buy? Based on strength/weight combination.

[sailorslax88]

I don't know about you guys but my homemade ash pole looks brand new after each game that is in the rain. So basically after the rain pops out the dents I looks brand new every time.


thats because the wood swells when it is wet

[Fawkes]

Or what would you guys prefer? Because I don't know if the lightest wood would be the best choice...

[chsattack22]

where is cslax's thread for his woodies, i really wanna buy one. i cant find the thread for some reason

[italianstalion]

it's gone, just PM him.

[bmxinspired]

so if wood swells than after every game should i go home and dip my stick in the tub?

[JzG0TSWEATYNiPs]

where are some places where you can buy wooden shafts?

[ML_LAX09]

where are some places where you can buy wooden shafts?


CsLax06
Hickory lacrosse
Ebay
fatman(something) he's a member on tlf

[isk8apopwar]

Thanks, I know i just ordered a solid woodie for a cheap price, i'm really excited to get it.

[hstrack]

i just ordered a stick from cslax and he seems like a cool guy. but ill let you know when i get it.

[MaKiMaKi13]

What is the best type of wood to buy? Based on strength/weight combination.

even the lightest hardwood is stronger then a titanium shaft

[Lacrosse4life31]

do you guys think a wooden goalie shaft would be good? or bad?

[MaKiMaKi13]

ask endles im pretty sure hes got quite a few

[Lacrosse4life31]

ask endles im pretty sure hes got quite a few
alright thanks, but do you think it would be a good purchase? i mean do you think i''ll really need it for goalie?

[MaKiMaKi13]

alright thanks, but do you think it would be a good purchase? i mean do you think i''ll really need it for goalie?

well depending on what kind and who you get it from more or less it'll be cheaper then your average metal shaft plus they'll last you quite awhile aswell , its really a judgement call

[unionvillelax10]

Is the guy Cslax06 or just cslax

[italianstalion]

His username is cslax06

[MaKiMaKi13]

Is the guy Cslax06 or just cslax
answer to that is in my signature

[goalie1500]

wooden shaft-heavier/maintainence required etc.-different characteristics depending on wood/process-durable-reliable-comfort grip-/feel to it-overall sweet looking-

metal-light-strong-simple-basic reliable less maintainence-more probable to break due to temp changes in the metals-