Lowest deflection, built to your specs.

The Gen 5 Pro has been independently tested as the lowest-deflection shaft available. Watch the test and read what real Wheat State Cues customers say before you send shaft specifications.

Build your shaft

  • Pro $550 shipped
  • Core $300 shipped
  • $50 deposit
  • Built to order

General FAQs

What is the current backlog time?

The current backlog is about 5 months.

Where are you based?

Wheat State Cues is based in Kansas.

Shaft FAQs

Does rolled or wound carbon change deflection?

No. Both are designed with the same taper, wall thickness, weight, and related specs.

Does natural or dampened sound change deflection?

No. The shafts are built identically aside from sound.

What is natural sound?

A pleasant tone closer to a nice wood shaft, with good feedback and no hollow ting.

What is dampened sound?

The same general tone, muted quite a bit. Quieter, more thud, less feedback.

What taper is offered?

12.5 and 12.8 mm use a 14.5–15 in pro taper. 11.8 mm uses a 10 in pro taper.

What sizes are offered?

11.8, 12.5, and 12.8 mm for Pro. Core also lists 10.5 and 12.2 mm.

Can more deflection be added?

Yes. Deflection can be increased to match the amount requested.

What do you personally use?

Most often: Gen 5 Pro, 29 in, rolled, natural sound, 12.8 mm.

Do you have anything in stock?

Typically no. Shafts are built to order and there is usually a wait list.

How much is due up front?

A $50 non-refundable deposit starts the build and is applied to the final total.

Can I make payments?

Yes, but the product cannot ship until fully paid.

What is the warranty?

Limited lifetime warranty, assessed case by case. Modifications void the warranty.

Contact Us

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Recent reviews

The latest 8 of 54 Facebook recommendations, all rated 5/5.

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Jordan McQueen Jun 26, 2026 “Put a 3-pack together in the first 20 minutes with the shaft. (Gen 5 Pro) Coming from Revo, this is much better. I've never been so sure about a piece of billiards equipment before.”

Put a 3-pack together in the first 20 minutes with the shaft. (Gen 5 Pro)

Coming from Revo, this is much better. I've never been so sure about a piece of billiards equipment before.

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Jackson Huang May 29, 2026 “Absolute best shafts on the market. I've used almost every carbon fiber shaft out there, prior to this, the revo 12.4 was my favorite. The wheat state shoots better in every category in my…”

Absolute best shafts on the market. I've used almost every carbon fiber shaft out there, prior to this, the revo 12.4 was my favorite. The wheat state shoots better in every category in my opinion. The spin you can generate with so little effort is next level. All this while maintaining even better low deflection. Highly recommend.

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Marc Cohen May 11, 2026 “About 3 weeks ago I received my Gen 5 Core playing shaft and a Gen 2 Supernova break shaft. Id like to start by saying that the customer service I received was 2nd to none. Stephen Alexander…”

About 3 weeks ago I received my Gen 5 Core playing shaft and a Gen 2 Supernova break shaft.

Id like to start by saying that the customer service I received was 2nd to none. Stephen Alexander Dubus is a pleasure to do business with! He kept me up to date with the progress of the shafts and contacted me prior to shipping. He also promptly answered all my questions and made me feel like I was doing business with a friend. Great person!!

I own and have played with several of the big name carbon shafts. I can honestly say that Wheat State Carbon is by far the best I've tried!!

The Gen 5 player hits clean and crisp with excellent feed back and feel! It's very low deflection and is now the only carbon I will play with. I'll be selling my other shafts and replacing them with the a Gen 5 pro.

The Supernova 2.0 is also amazing!!

It's increased my average break speed from 18mph to 20, and has excellent feedback and control.

I can't say enough good things about the products that Stephen makes and my overall experience.

I highly recommend Wheat State Custom Cue & Repair to anyone in the market for the best carbon available.

Thank you Stephen Dubus for all you do!

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Robert Talchik Apr 9, 2026 “Absolutely incredible shaft!! (wound carbon) Perfect craftsmanship and meticulously done, recommend 💯% Will definitely be getting a rolled carbon shaft next for rotation.”

Absolutely incredible shaft!! (wound carbon) Perfect craftsmanship and meticulously done, recommend 💯% Will definitely be getting a rolled carbon shaft next for rotation.

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John Ellison Pool Player Jan 8, 2026 “Literally the most amazing shaft I have ever played with so far. Im getting more spin and draw out of the ball. There is also more control. The feel and hit blows way the previous Viking…”

Literally the most amazing shaft I have ever played with so far. Im getting more spin and draw out of the ball. There is also more control. The feel and hit blows way the previous Viking siege shaft I was using. Steven could probably get away with charging $700 as aposed to $500. Definitely worth the money. I will also note he was able to get it to fit borderline perfect at the joint of my butt. Virtually no ridge exists. Awesome craftsmanship.

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Zac Mills Jan 3, 2026 “⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I couldn’t be happier with this pool cue shaft. From start to finish, the experience was top-notch. He was extremely professional, timely, and very informative throughout the entire…”

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I couldn’t be happier with this pool cue shaft. From start to finish, the experience was top-notch. He was extremely professional, timely, and very informative throughout the entire process.

The shaft itself plays absolutely amazing and has one of the best hits I’ve ever felt—solid, smooth, and incredibly consistent. The control is outstanding, giving me confidence on every shot. The craftsmanship is truly top of the line and clearly shows the attention to detail that went into making it.

If you’re serious about your game and want quality you can feel, I highly recommend Wheat State Custom Cue & Repair!

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Brett A. Charlett Jan 2, 2026 “I just received my Wheat State carbon and have been playing with it for a few hrs. now. I absolutely love it so far. I went with wound carbon, 30” and 12.8 mm natural dampening. It addresses…”

I just received my Wheat State carbon and have been playing with it for a few hrs. now. I absolutely love it so far. I went with wound carbon, 30” and 12.8 mm natural dampening. It addresses the three issues I did not like about my previous shaft the fg 57. I don’t like the idea of an interchangeable thread insert on the fg 57, fg too light (3.6 oz compared to 4 oz for Wheat State) and diameter (prefer 12.8mm over 12.5)

I will be putting more time in with the Wheat State but so far I think it’s great! Btw, it is very similar low deflection to the fg 57 which I like! FG 57 will probably be up for sale soon. If you are considering a Wheat State Custom Cue & Repair custom carbon shaft I highly recommend ordering one. Great communication, came nicely packaged and I am pleased as punch!

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Gary Hansel Oct 4, 2025 “I am here to share my experience with the wheat state cf shafts . First I have tryed most all cf shafts on the market . I got the rolled first and like them . I just ordered the wound damped…”

I am here to share my experience with the wheat state cf shafts .

First I have tryed most all cf shafts on the market .

I got the rolled first and like them . I just ordered the wound damped cause I have ocd with shaft noise .

This shaft is but far the quietest shaft I have used .

Has almost no deflection. I get more outta the cue ball with less effort.

Gonna take some time to get used to using less and getting more . But definitely worth the wait and working with Stephen has been a pleasure.

He is the only one building shaft so please be patient with him .

He will stay in contact with you and he is always trying to get you the best product for the money you spend on his shafts .

All the specs I asked for were meet .

100 satisfied.

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