Epoch Lacrosse 6th Generation Dragonfly Defender Shaft | Reload Tech | Carbon Fiber | Relaxed Concave Geometry | R60 Flex IQ 8 This 60 inch carbon fiber shaft is a favorite for all defenders playing at the highest level looking to add new technology to their game.The shaft has a concave shape with a slip/grip which is a highly engineered "gritty" textured topcoat, which allows for consistent grip to be maintained in all weather, while also allowing the shaft to move freely through your hands to provide an optimum handle and feel. The key to the Gen.6 Dragonfly is our Advanced Carbon Layering (ACL). The Dragonfly consists of very thin composite layers arranged in many different orientations. The torque box is located deep in the layup and involves a few specific changes to critical layers. Layers can be as thin as a few sheets of paper so its nearly impossible to see with the naked eye. The torque box is specifically centered on the key areas along the length of the shaft, just above the bottom hand and just below the top of the shaft. This places the technology in critical areas between and around the hands to create an optimal effect. We found that by increasing the strength through the center of the shaft, it could reduce the weight near the ends resulting in one of the lightest shafts on the market. This shaft has a Flex IQ of 8 which allows the shaft to bend more than your conventional shafts to give and receive more abuse. It also has a uniform release point and comes with a 1 year manufacturer warranty. When passing or shooting, a load is introduced to the shaft causing it to flex back, which causes the carbon fibers to be stretched along the front of the shaft and compressed along the back. Reload Technology takes advantage of this situation by using low F.A.W. (Fiber Areal Weight) and high-modulus carbon fiber, which creates urgency for the fibers to return to their natural position for maximum recoil.