Using an oxygen-free kiln, this shaft has been put through heat hot enough to burn. Instead of burning, this has only made it stronger. This process is called torrification and cooks the sugars, removes the moisture, and changes the structure of the cells in the wood. This all comes together for a shaft that feels like wood, but is resistant to warping and moisture like a carbon fiber. Topped with Jacoby's Hydex 2.02 ferrule for low deflection performance.