{"product_id":"carbon-fiber-practice-shaft-5-16-18","title":"Carbon Fiber PRACTICE Shaft 5\/16-18","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaven Carbon Fiber Practice Shaft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is designed specifically for one purpose: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eimproving your stroke.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike a conventional playing shaft, the Raven Practice Shaft is engineered for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh deflection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. That makes it a poor choice for normal play—but an incredibly useful tool for practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse the Practice Shaft to work on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecenter-ball accuracy and stroke consistency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Because the shaft produces more deflection, small imperfections in your stroke become much more noticeable. If you unintentionally hit the cue ball off-center, you’ll see the effect immediately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink of it as adding an extra layer of feedback to your practice sessions. The goal isn't to play with more deflection—the goal is to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etrain yourself to need less correction in the first place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce you switch back to your normal low-deflection shaft, a more consistent stroke can make center-ball shots feel noticeably easier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e15″ Pro Taper:\u003c\/b\u003e For a more consistent stroke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTip Sizes Available:\u003c\/b\u003e 13mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJoint Diameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.84 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFerrule:\u003c\/b\u003e white copper \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 4oz\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e 29\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWith a high-strength \u003cb\u003ephenolic joint\u003c\/b\u003e, multiple joint options, and a 1-year warranty covering manufacturer defects and warpage, the Raven shaft delivers reliable, consistent performance.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RAVEN CUES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52267273257176,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/9200\/1240\/files\/RavenShaftThumb5-16-18-PRACTICE.jpg?v=1791049372","url":"https:\/\/ravencue.com\/products\/carbon-fiber-practice-shaft-5-16-18","provider":"RAVEN CUES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}