CARBON BENDING TECHNOLOGY (CBT) METAFLEX shafts are an engineering marvel that uses a whole new method of building a premium shaft. Featuring the incredible CBT technolgy, the new MetaFlex shafts are geared towards higher swing-speed players and tour pros who prefer the feel and psychological reassurance of a tour stiff shaft, but wish for more distance and ease of swing to go even faster (made possible with FFT technology). At SJ Golf Lab, we have succeeded in combining the best features of a light flexible shaft for distance and accuracy (proven with FreeFlex Technolgy), with the firm feel of tour proven shafts for added confidence and faster swings; a feat that has never been done before. SJ Golf’s patented Carbon Bending Technology allow us to produce shafts whose tech specs read like a soft flexible shaft, BUT feels absolutely stiff and firm in actuality, comparable to the popular shafts on tour. Part of the secret is our proprietary carbon wrap technology that increases the level of firmness of the shaft WITHOUT affecting the original CPM flex and torque. HELICAL CARBON Carbon bending is a new step in the shaft manufacturing process, where a thin strip of carbon is helically wrapped tightly around the shaft to increase stiffness. This new sheath of armor will firm up the feel of the shaft but will not affect the CPM or torque. Moreover, our research showed that the width of the band and the spacing between the helical spirals all play a part in changing the characteristics of the shaft in distinctive ways. Furthermore, the ability to CBT technology to create unique shafts with specific performance characteristics is near limitless. For example, the number of new shaft possibilities can reach tens or even hundreds of thousands, depending on various factors such as the width and thickness of the band, the spacing and orientation of the helical spiral, the weave pattern of the band fabric, and each of the different materials that all of these factors can be applied to. Thus, by adjusting these factors in countless combinations, shafts with unique performance characteristics can be tailored to a specific golfer’s swing. "Can you imagine a PGA tour pro being able to dial in a golf shaft to squeeze 99.9% of the performance potential from their favorite shaft, without giving up anything they prefer in WT, CPM, TQ, and now FEEL?" - SJ Golf Lab 2023 – During testing, many of our testers found it hard to believe what they were experiencing. Prior to testing the MetaFlex shafts, we did not show them the actual specs on paper beforehand. All of the testers had been using had been using popular aftermarket shafts, and ranged from 105~120mph swing speeds. They noted that although it felt somewhat softer in waggle than their own shafts, MetaFlex actually felt just as stiff if not more during the actual swing. The testers also saw higher launch, carry distance, and lower spin than their gamers. After the tests, when they were told that the MetaFlex spec is actually SOFTER than our FF45 shaft (200cpm, 4.0 torque), they were shocked. They couldn’t believe that MetaFlex 5H at 5.5 torque and 190 cpm could feel so solid and easy to handle. Another fascinating aspect of CBT is its ability to increase forgiveness on even the fastest of swing speeds. Due to our new bending technique, the "bend point" now becomes a wider "bend section" to provide for a more repeatable loading/unloading of the shaft at impact. Soon, we will be able to identify the exact sections where a golfer needs to bend the shaft most effectively and reinforce that particular section for a TRUE CUSTOMIZATION of the golf shaft. Imagine what the best golfers in the world can do with a shaft they can squeeze 99.9% performace from with confidence! But don't just take our word for it. After all, trying it is the best way to convince yourself that a light, highly flexible, high torque shaft CAN indeed feel like a tour stiff shaft with added benefits of distance, accuracy, and ease of swing. CBT may just be the technology that bends your mind. Read the article on GolfWRX.com on our CBT technology
