To offer an alternate view, I am happy with my Bending Branches Custom Cruiser Plus bentshaft. While it may be a few ounces heavier, the cost was about a third of the cost of a Zav. For my money, I can cut weight in other places using the savings. Plus, the fact that it is wood, with Rockguard means that I don't have to 'baby' it. Also, if I should break one, I can buy two more. Not trying to talk you into or out of anything, just something else to consider.