The long-awaited hard version is here.
(Manufacturer Description)
With the introduction of a carbon shaft, players are seeking more shibia to the tap that fits their cue speed. In order to meet the players mindset, the tap combines both resilience and rigidity to explore new playability.
~Sharpen Your Edge~
Todays shaft, especially the carbon shaft, is less flexible and has improved power transmission. Thats why taps are needed to maximize shaft performance.
However, in previous taps, elasticity and rigidity have been the relationship between tradeoffs.
So "Do you have a tap that increases rigidity without reducing elasticity? and started development.
Combines elasticity and rigidity
By laying leather with different hardness, the KAMUI ATHLETE is finished with a combination of elasticity that allows you to utilize power and soft touch.
When you make shots, the tap is applied to a greater force "above the circumference of the bottom layer" far away from the surface that touches the ball The KAMUI ATHLETE combines different hardness leathers on top and bottom of the lamination to allow flexibility when poking the center of the ball and to prevent power loss due to stiffness when spinning.
This results in a tap that brings out the characteristics of the carbon shaft.