{"product_id":"sc-ti-7x-lsm-defensive-shaft-60","title":"Sc-Ti 7X LSM\/Defensive Shaft – 60\"","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat the 60″ Sc-Ti 7X is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 60″ Sc-Ti 7X is a 385-gram scandium-titanium alloy pole for LSMs and close defenders. It is metal, which means the checks you throw all game dent it instead of breaking it. If you want a lighter pole and can accept composite's failure mode, the Darkhorse-375 is the carbon alternative at the same length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose defenders who throw checks every possession and are tired of replacing poles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLSMs who need a pole that survives ground balls and transition contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers who have had a composite pole let go mid-check\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this isn't for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoles who prioritise weight above everything.\u003c\/strong\u003e 385 g is a substantial pole. Carbon goes lighter — see the Darkhorse-375 at 375 g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttack and midfield.\u003c\/strong\u003e You want the 30″ Sc-Ti 7X.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGoalies.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wrong profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e385 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7-series aluminium (Zn-Mg-Cu) micro-alloyed with scandium and titanium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLSM \/ Defence\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack · Silver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBead Blast · 3D Raised Checkered Grip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTextured finish, no tape required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFailure mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDents and bends rather than snapping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNFHS \/ NCAA legal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMetal pole vs carbon pole\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA defensive pole takes more contact than any other shaft on the field, so failure mode matters more here than anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScandium-titanium at 385 g\u003c\/strong\u003e absorbs checks by deforming. A dented pole is still a pole. You keep playing and you replace it on your schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon composite\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Darkhorse-375 at 375 g, or the Darkhorse-425 at 425 g if you break poles — is stiffer and transmits a check more directly. When composite fails it fails completely, usually at the worst moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have snapped more than one pole in a season, metal is the honest recommendation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFinish — which grip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBead Blast\u003c\/strong\u003e — uniform matte texture. The subtlest of the two, and the most forgiving if you re-tape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3D Raised Checkered Grip\u003c\/strong\u003e — raised checker pattern for secure control in wet or sweaty conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty and legality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNFHS and NCAA legal in every colour and finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarranty runs 180 days. Claims are reviewed within 5 business days — email \u003ca href=\"mailto:dave@primosportsco.com\"\u003edave@primosportsco.com\u003c\/a\u003e to start one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 385 g heavy for a pole?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a substantial pole, chosen deliberately. Mass is what lets metal absorb repeated checks. The Darkhorse-375 carbon pole is 375 g if you want lighter at the same length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it legal for high school and college?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. NFHS and NCAA legal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to tape it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Both finishes are textured for grip without tape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is the warranty?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e180 days, with claims reviewed within 5 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Primo Sports Company","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ Bead Blast","offer_id":49456242721027,"sku":"SCTI7X-385-60-BLK-BB","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 3D Raised Checkered Grip","offer_id":49456242753795,"sku":"SCTI7X-385-60-BLK-CK","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ Bead Blast","offer_id":49456242819331,"sku":"SCTI7X-385-60-SLV-BB","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ 3D Raised Checkered Grip","offer_id":49456242852099,"sku":"SCTI7X-385-60-SLV-CK","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/7955\/6867\/files\/Sc_Ti_Black_BB_-_60.jpg?v=1787314748","url":"https:\/\/primosportsco.com\/products\/sc-ti-7x-lsm-defensive-shaft-60","provider":"Primo Sports Company LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}