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This 30 inch carbon fiber shaft is a favorite for attackmen and midfielders playing at the highest level looking to add new technology to their game.The shaft has an extreme 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 it's 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 5 giving it a perfect blend of bendability. 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.

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Epochs Xtreme concave design provides extra torque and control for offensive players who like to finish in tight or rip the corner from the top of the box. In 2016 the X30 gains the Torque Box and is available in both a mid-flex (iQ5) and a soft flex version (iQ9). Epoch pushed their engineers harder than ever in developing the Dragonfly Gen. 6 line. And with the introduction of Torque Box Technology, they've once again reinvented the lacrosse shaft. It's their greatest increase in shaft technology to-date. The Dragonfly Gen. 6 X30 is a favorite of lacrosse players at the highest level of the game. The concave geometry with slip/grip coating offers a familiar feel and perfect grip. The advanced composite materials offer more whip, more power and more strength when passing or shooting. The biggest improvement in the Gen. 6 is the introduction of Torque Box Technology - a technology that keeps the shaft from flattening out under heavy load. It gives every movement more power because less energy is lost in the swinging motion. Picture it like this. As a lacrosse shaft moves during the act of shooting or passing, the force generated puts stress on the fibers, causing the shaft to flex. As a conventional shaft flexes, the natural geometry of the shaft can change, initiating ovalization and the loss of energy. Torque Box along with proprietary A.C.L technologies aims to eliminate this change in shape. It works by varying the lengths of specific carbon fiber layers and focusing the weight through the center of the shaft. This optimizes the transfer of energy in the shaft, maximizing performance and playability. Epoch Lacrosse builds one of the best shafts available.The Gen. 6 Dragonfly is designed for elite players who want extreme performance. By using the latest material and technology, they've crafted a shaft with exceptional design consistency and material integrity, resulting in performance previously unseen in the game.