Introducing the new District Carbon Playing Shaft
Meet the newly engineered carbon fiber performance shaft. Our cue is constructed with aerospace carbon fiber and an acoustic-dampening core filling for advanced cue control.
Pro Performance.
Without the Premium Price.
We engineered District Carbon to solve the biggest problem in the carbon fiber shaft market: excessive cost without tangible performance gains. By utilizing advanced aerospace composites and a calibrated inertial-bias architecture, we deliver a shaft that hits pure, deflects less, and costs half of what the competition charges.
Engineered Performance for Optimized Feedback
District Carbon Pro shafts utilize a Variable Density Core Construction, intentionally leaving the front 20% distinct to reduce end-mass. This calculated distribution acts as a kinetic pivot point.
The result is a responsive front-end design with a vibration-canceling internal structure. It mimics the natural frequency of maple while eliminating hollow-shaft harmonic distortion.
Taper Profile Comparison
The Pro Taper maintains a rapid, consistent diameter through your bridge hand, eliminating the "climbing" friction feel of conical shafts. Combined with our silky carbon finish, it delivers the smoothest stroke in the game.
Multi-Directional Strength Construction
Unlike standard hollow or solid carbon tubes, our shafts utilize a precision-engineered multi-directional layering matrix (-45°, 0°, +45°, 90°). This specific fiber orientation stabilizes the shaft against radial forces at impact, eliminating the "dead" feel common in other carbon cues. The result is a structure that resists warping and delivers maximum energy transfer, providing the consistency of carbon with the high-performance "action" and feedback of premium maple.
Universal Compatibility
Select your joint type at preorder. Mixed joint types allowed for bulk orders.
Technical Specifications
Precision engineered parameters for professional play.
- ConstructionUnidirectional Carbon Fiber Tow
- CoreVariable Density Core Construction
- FerruleGerman Engineered Juma
- TipJapanese Layered Leather
- TaperPro Taper (12.5mm / 11.8mm options)
- Length30 Inches
Engineered Shaft Performance
Precision carbon fiber playing cue built for consistency.
Low Maintenance
Resistant to warping, dings, and scratches compared to wood.
Reduced Vibration
Foam-filled core dampens shock for a solid, crisp hit.
Durability
Aerospace grade carbon fiber construction built to last.
Lightweight
Optimized mass distribution for effortless cue speed.
Pro Glide Finish
Silky smooth surface treatment for friction-free bridging.
Secure Yours Now
Test market pricing is limited. Pay a $30 deposit today to lock in your shaft. Balance due on in-person delivery.
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Shaft Demo with TJ at Franklin Hall!
Come play and test out the District Carbon shafts. We are bringing the hit to the city where it was designed.
Our events rotate locations. Can't make this one?Host a Launch Event at your local room.
Thursday, New Year's Day
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Franklin Hall
1348 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009
Power to the Players.
Designed in the District.
I’ve spent the last 15 years as a professional designer in branding, marketing, and exhibition design, working deep in the trenches of manufacturing and logistics. I understand how things are built, how much they actually cost, and where the corporate markup comes from.
But my real passion is on the table. As an APA Team Captain here in DC, I’ve seen teammates and competitors alike priced out of quality equipment. It hit me while walking the floor at the Super Billiards Expo in Philly—the market is flooded with great gear, but it’s gated behind massive corporate overhead and greed.
I created District Carbon to break that cycle. By leveraging my experience in industrial design and sourcing, I cut out the middleman to offer a single, premium product. No corporate influence. No inflated marketing budgets. Just pure performance, creating equality on the table by making professional-grade shafts accessible to everyone.
- TJ Cichecki, Founder
