{"product_id":"darkhorse-425-60-carbon-composite-defensive-shaft","title":"Darkhorse-425 | 60\" Carbon Composite Defensive Shaft | 3D Raised Checkered Grip","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Darkhorse-425 is a 425-gram carbon composite defensive shaft built for close defenders who break poles.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 425 grams over 60 inches, the Darkhorse-425 is the heavier of Primo's two checkered-grip D-poles. That extra mass is the whole point — more material where the checks land means a shaft that takes a season of contact and comes out the other side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this shaft is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy this one if\u003c\/strong\u003e you're a close defender playing a physical game, you check hard, and you've snapped a pole before and don't want to do it again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy the Darkhorse-375 instead if\u003c\/strong\u003e you're an LSM who runs the field and wants the lighter pole in your hands on the clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDarkhorse-425 specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e425g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon composite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImpact Shield™\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3D raised checkered, soft tack finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClose defense\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack, White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e365 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNFHS \/ NCAA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLegal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImpact Shield™ construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA layered carbon structure with integrated material designed to absorb checks, reduce vibration, and maintain structural integrity under pressure. Combined with the heavier 425-gram build, it's why this pole carries a full-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e3D raised checkered grip — no tape required\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTextured control combined with a soft tack finish gives you maximum grip, zero glove burn, and no need for tape. Graphic-free in both colors — no oversized logos, no added weight for looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCarbon composite vs alloy for a defensive pole\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlloy poles dent. Carbon composite doesn't — it flexes and returns, and when it does eventually fail it tends to go progressively rather than all at once. Against a scandium or scandium-titanium pole at the same weight you give up a little stiffness on the poke check and get back a shaft that survives a full season of contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the metal feel, look at the Sc-Ti 7X. If you want a pole that holds up to punishment, this is the one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDarkhorse-425 or Darkhorse-375?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame build, same Impact Shield™ construction, same grip, same colorways. The difference is weight — and warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDarkhorse-425\u003c\/strong\u003e — 425g, $154.99, 365-day warranty. Close D, physical play, repeat breakers. More material where checks land.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDarkhorse-375\u003c\/strong\u003e — 375g, $134.99, 180-day warranty. LSM, transition, quick hands. Lighter in the clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure? If you take wood, take the 425. If you push transition, take the 375.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/darkhorse-375-60-carbon-composite-defensive-shaft\"\u003eSee the Darkhorse-375 →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/darkhorse-425-60-defensive-shaft-2-pack\"\u003eGet the Darkhorse-425 2-Pack →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lsm-defense\"\u003eShop LSM \u0026amp; Defense →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty and legality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e365 days from purchase\u003c\/strong\u003e — a full year, and the longest warranty on any Primo defensive shaft. If it breaks in normal play, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/warranty\"\u003esubmit a warranty claim\u003c\/a\u003e with a photo and a short description of the break — you don't need to send the shaft back. Claims are reviewed within 5 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNFHS and NCAA legal.\u003c\/strong\u003e All Primo shafts are legal for high school and college play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: the 2-pack carries no separate warranty — the second shaft is the replacement.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Darkhorse-425 NFHS and NCAA legal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. All Primo shafts are legal for high school and college play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is the warranty?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n365 days from date of purchase, covering breakage under normal playing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I have to send the broken shaft back?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Submit the warranty form with a photo of the break and a short description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come in white?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — black and white, graphic-free in both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I buy the 2-pack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you play a physical game, yes. $214.99 for two works out to $107.50 each, and the second shaft is your warranty replacement — already in your bag on the day it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips in 1–2 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e, with multiple carrier options at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Primo Sports Company","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":49452559532291,"sku":"DH425-60-BLK","price":154.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":49452559565059,"sku":"DH425-60-WHT","price":154.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/7955\/6867\/files\/BlackDH60-Black.jpg?v=1776253549","url":"https:\/\/primosportsco.com\/products\/darkhorse-425-60-carbon-composite-defensive-shaft","provider":"Primo Sports Company LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}