Lightweight yet Durable Carbon Fiber Construction
The Maverik Apollo lacrosse shaft is constructed using premium grade carbon fiber, providing an exceptionally lightweight yet highly durable shaft perfect for attack players. The carbon fiber build allows the shaft to weigh in at an incredibly light 5.5 ounces, making it one of the lightest attack shafts on the market today. Don’t let the lightweight design fool you – the Apollo maintains impressive stiffness and durability to give players the best of both worlds.
How does Maverik manage to make the Apollo shaft so lightweight without sacrificing performance? The secret lies in the strategic use of varying thicknesses of carbon throughout the shaft’s one-piece construction. By reinforcing high stress areas with extra carbon, such as around the top and bottom of the shaft near the head and butt-end, Maverik engineers have created a optimized design that removes any unnecessary material to pare the Apollo down to an featherlight but battle-ready 5.5 ounce package.
In fact, the impressive strength-to-weight ratio of the Apollo’s carbon fiber build allows it to outperform many metal lacrosse shafts which can weigh upwards of 7-8 ounces. Heavier metal shafts can cause fatigue over the course of a game, but the Apollo’s ultralight carbon body helps attack players stay quick and aggressive from the opening whistle to the final buzzer.
While carbon fiber shafts were once considered too brittle for lacrosse, improvements in carbon fiber manufacturing and precision engineering have allowed Maverik to produce a carbon attack shaft with the perfect flex profile for today’s game. The Apollo has just the right amount of flex to act like a precision slingshot when shooting, adding velocity while also providing exceptional control when stick handling or passing the rock.
So whether you’re a high school player gunning for a starting attack spot or a seasoned veteran looking for any competitive edge out on the field, the Apollo’s lightweight yet supremely rugged carbon fiber construction offers the ideal blend of lightweight handling and battle-ready toughness demanded by today’s fastest lacrosse players.
Textured Grip Improves Ball Control
One of the standout features of the Maverik Apollo shaft is its textured grip, which provides players with an improved hold on the shaft and greater overall ball control. The grip consists of indented geometric shapes along the upper handhold that are designed to perfectly conform to a player’s top hand. This textured pattern improves overall feel and touch when handling the Apollo, allowing for quicker and more accurate passing and shooting in high leverage situaitons.
The grip on most shafts consists of a basic smooth surface which can become slippery with sweat and humid conditions. But the Apollo’s grip takes things to the next level by tackling this issue head-on with its tactile pattern. The indented grips allow your hand to truly lock into the shaft rather than sliding around, promoting consistent ball control.
This is an invaluable advantage for attack players who rely on featherlight cradling and quick stick maneuvers in heavy traffic. Having a shaft that sticks to your hands like glue allows you to hang onto the rock even when getting pressed and harrassed by defenders all over the field. You’ll have the confidence to initiate your dodges and break down the defense even in the tightest of matchups.
The grip’s tactile surface also provides sensory feedback on where your hands are placed at all times. This helps ingrain proper mechanics into muscle memory faster. No more looking down at your stick to check hand placement – with the Apollo’s grip your hands naturally find the optimal positioning time and again. Proper technique ultimately translates into greatly improved passing, catching and shooting efficiency.
And while the Apollo’s grip shines when wet, it maintains its locked-in feel even when dry. The grip’s geometric pattern is not overly aggressive so there is no fear of irritation or blisters even when playing for prolonged periods of time. It offers the best of both worlds – extra control when you need it without ever compromising comfort.
The Apollo’s dialed-in textured grip gives you every advantage in ball control, cementing it as one of the top attack shafts available today. Expect your game to rise to the next level once you experience its enhanced touch and feel for yourself.
Launch Pad Tech Boosts Shot Speed
One of the most unique technologies found in the Maverik Apollo lacrosse shaft is Launch Pad, which is strategically built into the shaft’s design to boost shot speed and power. This integrated performance booster gives Apollo shots greater velocity compared to other attack shafts on the market.
Launch Pad technology works by stiffening the lower region of the shaft through added carbon fiber reinforcement. This rigid construction prevents excessive flex when shooting, allowing energy to efficiently transfer from the sticks movement directly into the ball upon release. The result is shots with noticeably greater speed and penetration.
Attackmen will also appreciate the quick release Launch Pad provides. Some shafts can kick or flex back after a shot, slowing the follow-through. But with the Apollo’s optimized stiffness lower down, shots spring off the head with zero delay or wasted motion for lightning quick heaters defences won’t see coming.
While adding stiffness benefits shot speed, it can’t come at the cost of feel and control. That’s why Maverik strategically isolates the additional reinforcement to the lower portion of the shaft through Launch Pad tech. The upper shaft retains responsive flex for excellent ball handling and passing touch.
During extensive testing Maverik engineers determined the ideal stiff-to-flex balance point for attack players is right at the transition area between the hands at mid-shaft. By keeping the carbon fiber thickness consistent above the upper hand, the Apollo maintains the smooth handling desired on quick feeds, jukes and cradling.
The blended shaft construction really gives players the best of both worlds – lightweight precision up top, and stability down low for harder rips. Attackmen who want the velocity advantage on their wicked outside shots and quick sticks should give the Maverik Apollo shaft a serious look. The integrated Launch Pad tech provides a performance edge other carbon shafts simply can’t match.
Flexible Yet Stiff for Superior Passing
The Maverik Apollo attack shaft strikes an ideal balance between flex and stiffness that provides players with excellent passing and feeding ability. Its responsive flex profile combined with strategic carbon fiber reinforcement gives great touch and control on feeds while also enabling superior passing velocity and efficiency.
Some attack shafts go too far towards an ultra-stiff construction which can make passes feel dead and uncontrolled. Yet on the opposite end of the spectrum, shafts with too much flex lack the composure needed for consistent, accurate feeds. The Apollo finds the sweet spot right in between to benefit every aspect of passing.
Through extensive testing Maverik discovered the optimal flex point for shapeable, controllable passes lives in the region right above the lower hand. The Apollo utilizes slightly more malleable composite materials here to allow excellent bend and rebound when snapping off feeds.
This tuned flex gives players terrific feel to gently lead teammates on the run or fire crisp hot-handed passes right to their stick. The responsive bend aids significantly in developing soft touch and enhancing overall passing finesse.
Yet the Apollo retains enough overall stiffness through its one-piece carbon body to deliver dependable velocity on clears, transition outlets, and skip passes. The shaft will snap back true after bending for passes that stay on a rope.
The confidence to make any pass in your arsenal allows attack players to fully utilize the entire width and breadth of the field. Keep defenders on their heels as you expand your passing range and open up new angles of attack with the Apollo’s dialed blend of flex and stability.
Maverik really found the pass-perfect balance with the Apollo’s strategically stiff yet lively flex profile. Expect your passing and feeding game to rapidly improve once you experience this shaft’s seamless blend of feel, control and velocity for yourself.
Strategic String Holes for Custom Stringing
The Maverik Apollo attack shaft utilizes strategic string holes positioned for optimized pocket and whip preferences. The thoughtful design allows players to string up a pocket with ideal ball control, hold and release. With the abundance of stringing options the Apollo enables, you can customize your head setup perfectly to your playing style and preferences.
Many shafts come with a very limited number of string holes, greatly restricting your pocket options. But Maverik bucks that trend by incorporating multiple stringing holes along the entire lower sidewall up through the scoop. This gives stringers the freedom to create any pocket pattern imaginable.
Want an mid-high pocket with a loose whip and smooth hold? No problem – the Apollo’s string holes are positioned to accommodate it. Prefer a tighter channel and quicker release? You can dial that in too with the ample stringing real estate.
The holes also promote even pocket formation by allowing strings to pull evenly from sidewall to sidewall. This eliminates undesirable twisting or torqueing of the head shape. Maverik’s engineers mapped out the hole placement through extensive pocket testing to enable ideal channel and ball control characteristics.
Having the versatility to string your stick to match your catching, cradling and shooting style is invaluable. The Apollo truly offers you custom tuning right at your fingertips. Unleash your inner stringing artist and watch your game rise as you experience the benefits of a personalized pocket you crafted from scratch.
In a game of inches, even the smallest pocket tweaks can make a world of difference. Take back stick set up control with the Maverik Apollo’s fully customizable stringing functionality. In no time you’ll have a dream pocket that elevates every aspect of your game.
Available in a Variety of Lengths
The Maverik Apollo attack shaft is offered in a range of lengths to accommodate players of all sizes and playing styles. By providing multiple size options, Maverik ensures every athlete can dial in the exact shaft length that optimizes their performance and control.
For youth players just starting out, the 30″ junior Apollo shaft allows them to play comfortably even with shorter arms. The maneuverable size helps young players develop proper mechanics and stick skills during these critical early years. But the shaft still maintains the same high-end construction as the senior models for uncompromising performance.
The Apollo attack shaft jumps up to a intermediate 60″ length as athletes grow bigger and taller. This mid-length is the ideal size for middle school players who need a longer shaft but still find a full 60″ model too large. The mid-size Apollo gives them length to extend their reach and throwing range as they progress to more advanced play.
Finally, the main senior Apollo shaft comes in the full 60″ length preferred by high school, college and pro players. 60 inches gives these experienced athletes maximum throwing leverage and ball control with ample room for one-handed cradling. The standard length is also ideal for generating high shot velocities and reach checks on defense.
No matter your age or skill level, Maverik has an Apollo shaft size that will fit your physique and playing style. Growing athletes can progress seamlessly from the junior to mid then senior models over time. The ability to customize length as you grow helps optimize performance development every step of the way.
Enduraform Polymer Handle Increases Grip
The Maverik Apollo attack shaft utilizes an Enduraform polymer handle which provides players with an enhanced grip for improved control during play. This grip-boosting technology is strategically built into the handle end of the shaft to give players a tacky and comfortable hold even in wet conditions.
Many shafts feature a smooth composite handle that can become slippery with sweat and humidity. But the Apollo’s Enduraform polymer handle takes a totally different approach to give athletes a superior grip at all times. The polymer material has a naturally tacky texture, almost like rubber, that adheres well to hands even when damp.
You’ll immediately notice the improved traction during quick stick exchanges and hard passes received down low. The Enduraform allows you to corral tough feeds with confidence thanks to the ultra-sticky grip. Having total control of your shaft’s lower handhold is critical for accuracy on quick release shots and fast break opportunities.
The enhanced traction also provides tactical advantages in close defensive battles. You can easily hold, pivot and redirect your mark using the Apollo’s Enduraform grip as leverage. It practically glues to gloves for the ultimate in responsiveness and feedback.
And while the grippy polymer shines in wet or muddy scenarios, it maintains its tactile hold even when completely dry. The Enduraform handle offers the best of both worlds – superior traction when you need it most without sacrificing all-day comfort and playability.
Hybrid Construction Balances Flex and Stiffness
A key design element of the Maverik Apollo shaft is its hybrid construction which blends composite materials to achieve the ideal balance of flex and stiffness. This mixed-material build gives players enhanced versatility and all-around playability.
The upper portion of the Apollo featuring the grip area consists of Maverik’s high-grade carbon fiber for extremely lightweight yet rigid performance. This enables excellent ball control and fast, accurate passing.
But down low towards the head, Maverik transitions to a different composite formulation that offers tuned flex and rebound. This gives shots extra velocity while maintaining precision on feeds.
By optimizing stiffness and flex where each is needed most, the Apollo provides players with the best of both worlds in an innovatively engineered single-piece shaft.
You’ll immediately feel the difference in buttery smooth handling up top thanks to the stiff carbon handle. Cradling, juking defenders and dishing feeds all benefit from superb precision and tactile feedback through the sticks upper flex zone.
Then when you wind up for a shot, you’ll feel the added stability as energy transfers cleanly through the lower power zone for lightning quick releases. The hybrid construction really gives you expanded versatility across every facet of your game.
Through extensive on-field testing, Maverik perfected the flex-to-stiffness balance point of the Apollo’s mixed-material makeup. Expect your game to rise rapidly once you experience the expanded playmaking possibilities this pioneering blended design enables.
Quad-Taper Design for Excellent Handling
The Maverik Apollo utilizes a specialized quad-taper handle design to promote superior overall shaft handling and ball control. This ergonomic contouring creates an optimized grip shape allowing for easier cradling, passing, and shooting.
Most shafts feature basic cylindrical handles which can be difficult to grip consistently, especially when wet. But the Apollo’s quad-taper handle takes things to the next level with its strategically shaped grip profile.
Maverik engineers precisely taper the lower handle end into four flats. This gives your bottom hand four comfortable contact points that lock seamlessly into optimal positioning every time you cradle and pass. The intuitive shaping allows you to grip the exact same way with consistent placement and pressure.
Having a dialed-in hold of the lower shaft translates directly into noticeably enhanced control. You’ll be able to cradle faster, switch hands cleaner, and pass with greater speed and accuracy thanks to the ergonomic quad-taper design.
The four-flatted contouring also eliminates hand slippage and unwanted shaft rotation. Throughout games your hands will maintain proper positioning down low thanks to the tactile sensory feedback.
By improving grip, feel and stability, the Apollo’s well-engineered handle takes your overall ball control to the next level. Expect your cradling, passing and shot accuracy to rapidly rise once you experience the shaft-handling benefits of the quad-taper shape.
Strategically Placed Scoop at Bottom
The Maverik Apollo attack shaft utilizes a strategically angled scoop at the bottom end which makes picking up ground balls quicker and easier. This optimized scoop design allows players to efficiently corral loose balls and restart the offense.
Many shafts feature small or flat scoops that require you to bend down excessively to dig out grounders. But the Apollo’s generously sized and angled scoop maintains excellent ground ball contact at all times.
Maverik’s engineers optimized the scoop angle to match the shaft’s natural tilt during ground ball pickups. This allows you to smoothly rake balls into your stick’s pocket in one fluid motion. No more awkward scooping – the Apollo is purpose built for efficient and comfortable ground ball gathering.
The scoop maintains a broad surface area to further enhance ground ball performance. Even errant passes and wide shots are easy to corral thanks to the Apollo’s oversized lower opening.
Having a shaft that expedites ground ball possessions is hugely valuable in transition. The ability to cleanly pick off tough rolls, skips or 50/50 balls gives your team an instant numbers advantage on the fast break. Expect your assist tally to rise once you experience how effectively the Apollo’s dialed-in scoop taps into your ground ball dominance.
Maverik really optimized every design element of the Apollo, right down to the lower scoop. Use this built-in ground ball tool to gain an edge in scrappy loose ball battles and get your team running right away.
Smooth Matte Finish Doesn’t Absorb Moisture
The Maverik Apollo lacrosse shaft has a smooth matte exterior finish that provides excellent moisture control and handling even in wet conditions. By utilizing a non-porous matte coat, Maverik created an all-weather shaft that won’t soften or degrade over time.
Many shafts use glossy or painted finishes that look great out of the box. But when exposed to moisture, these slick surfaces quickly become damp and soggy, severely impacting playability. Over time, moisture seeps deeper into the composite materials causing the entire shaft to swell.
But the Apollo breaks this mold with its impermeable matte finish that completely seals out moisture. Rain, dew and humidity simply bead off the shaft thanks to Maverik’s proprietary matte coating. You get perfect all-weather grip and response even in the wettest, muddiest games.
And since the matte finish doesn’t absorb any moisture, it prevents both swelling and degradation over the long haul. Unlike painted and glossy shafts, the Apollo won’t chip, flake or bubble after repeated exposure. Expect this high-end shaft to maintain its perfectly dialed texture and flex profile season after season.
Maverik went the extra mile to ensure the Apollo provides uncompromising performance in any playing conditions. Don’t let slick painted shafts rain on your game – take control in all weather with the Apollo’s innovative moisture-blocking matte finish.
Fits Lacrosse Heads for Versatile Use
The Maverik Apollo attack shaft is designed to pair with all standard lacrosse heads to enable versatile overall play. Unlike specialized shafts, the Apollo’s fitment works seamlessly with heads optimized for each position.
Many attack-focused shafts utilize proprietary tapers that only fit Maverik’s own heads. But the Apollo breaks the mold with its universal head compatibility to expand your setup options.
You can pair the Apollo with heads geared for offense, like the Runway, Tank or a custom pocket. But it also fits snugly with defensive-minded heads should you play LSM in man-down sets or want to hone your defense skills.
Midfield heads known for quick breaks, scooping and transition work excellently on the Apollo too. And goalies can take advantage of the shaft’s superior ball control when pressed into field play.
Whatever type of head suits your evolving style and role, the Apollo shaft accomodates it. This versatility helps optimize your performance as you sharpen your skills across all lacrosse disciplines.
Sticks tailored narrowly for one position can hinder development and creativity. But the Apollo’s flexible design philosohpy keeps you progressing at the fastest rate possible. Expect your skills to diversify rapidly once you experience the expanded possibilities this universal shaft enables.
Ideal Balance of Affordability and Performance
Unlike many pro-grade lacrosse shafts, the Maverik Apollo offers players an ideal balance of affordability and high-end performance. By strategically engineering the carbon shaft to hit key pricing targets, Maverik created an attack model accessible to developing players across all budgets.
Most carbon shafts cater exclusively to elite players with premium materials that launch prices over $150. But Maverik took a more thoughtful design approach with the Apollo to deliver pro-level quality and technology at a fraction of the cost.
Engineers were able to drive down materials expenses by focusing the carbon reinforcement only where it’s needed most – in the upper and lower handle areas. Simple yet effective design optimizations like this allowed costs to stay under control while maintaining professional-grade construction quality throughout.
Even smaller design touches like the ergonomic taper and Launch Pad tech were developed with cost-efficiency in mind. Maverik proves it’s possible to deliver true performance innovation while keeping pricing reasonable.
The Apollo gives developing players an affordable path to experience the speed, precision and durability of high-end carbon fiber construction. Expect your skills to accelerate rapidly once you upgrade to this pro-caliber shaft purposely built to deliver elite playability on a reasonable budget.
Provides Excellent Feel During Cradling
A standout feature of the Maverik Apollo attack shaft is the excellent feel and control it provides players during cradling. Thanks to its dialed-in flex profile and ergonomic shape, the Apollo gives players unmatched touch and precision when carrying the ball one-handed.
Many shafts fail to optimize flex characteristics for buttery smooth cradling. But Maverik designed the Apollo from the ground up to excel in this critical area of ball control and handling.
Engineers tuned the flex profile to promote effortless cradling across a wide cradle zone. By optimizing rebound and stiffness through the mid-shaft, the Apollo gives you a lively yet stable cradle – especially up top one-handed.
You’ll immediately notice the difference upon cradling as the shaft lightly whips back and forth, settling firmly into a smooth rhythm and pocket angle. The Apollo becomes an extension of your arm, allowing you to carry the ball with intuitive feel and fluidity.
The excellent grip texture, ergonomic shaping and balanced weight distribution further enhance cradling precision. Everything about the Apollo is purpose-built for lightning quick yet controlled ball handling.
Expect your dodges, split dodges and roll backs to rapidly improve thanks to this shaft’s uncanny cradle performance. For attack players, cradling is king – and the Apollo is truly the cradle master.
Used by High School to Pro Lacrosse Players
The Maverik Apollo attack shaft sees widespread use among lacrosse players of all levels, from high schoolers up through elite professionals. Thanks to its pro-level performance and reasonable pricing, the Apollo has become a go-to shaft for athletes looking to gain an edge across all levels of competition.
For youth and high school players, the Apollo provides a high-quality carbon fiber build that helps rapidly accelerate development. The shaft gives them the same technologies found in pro models to help unlock their full potential during these critical learning years.
Collegiate athletes competing in high-pressure conferences choose the Apollo for its ideal blend of light weight, precision and power. The speed and control it provides translates directly into improved scoring, even against the NCAA’s toughest defenses.
Pro players benefit from the Apollo’s cutting-edge innovations like Launch Pad technology and the hybrid flex design. These performance-enhancing features give them game-changing improvements in shot velocity, handle stiffness, and accuracy that pros require to separate from the competition.
By creating a true pro-level shaft purpose-built for athletes of all ages, Maverik has won over players at every level of the sport. From tomorrow’s stars to current professionals, the Apollo attack shaft delivers the ideal blend of leading tech, quality construction and affordable pricing lacrosse players need to excel.