Straight shaft on the All Pro

[thekevin]

I wasn’t really liking the balance of the MXT compared to my lightweight detectors so I pulled the straight middle shaft off of my Teknetics and put it on the MXT. I was amazed at how it changed the balance and makes it feel lighter in the hand. I’m heading out tomorrow to hit an old house place with lots of nails and tin so I am anxious to see how it does.

 

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[wingmaster]

I like the bent shafts because it makes it a little harder to get water in the control box, watch out liftiing the coil to high if you submerge your coil in water. I can't remember what part but it might be in the bend that has a plug in it to help prevent that from happening, it might be in the straight part that comes out of the control box but I can't remember for sure but with the bent piece you would have to lift it pretty high to get the water towards the control box. Some people put the bent part upside down from how it's supposed to go if you look at some on the White's website it shows the proper way it's supposed to go. HH

 

[tabman]

It's hard to believe that straight shafts are better since detector companies go to the expense and trouble to put a bend in the rod. WHY?

tabman

 

[RobRieman]

It's hard to believe that straight shafts are better since detector companies go to the expense and trouble to put a bend in the rod. WHY?

tabman

I agree. Unless you change the location of the box for better balance it’s the same weight your swinging. Could change you grip angle a bit too.

 

[thekevin]

I think it’s more that it changes the pivot point for the balance. I hunted for several hours on Thursday and it felt great even though it’s twice as heavy as my teknetics.

 

[tabman]

There has to be a reason that detector companies use the S-Rod instead of the straight rod.

tabman

 

[RobRieman]

I think some things are mind over matter. If you think it’s better, well then, I guess it was worth while investing in it. Its definitely questionable or everyone would have one. I do like straight shafts on weedeaters but that’s because it seems easier to edge with it when you turn it sideways. But, it definitely doesn’t make it lighter and I don’t want to use it any longer. 🤣

 

[fmrUSMC_0844]

That looks pretty good. I may try that on my MXT. See how it feels.

 

[Echoplex]

Some prefer straight rods, some prefer S-rods. It depends on many factors including your height, build, how long you extend your shaft, etc. The main advantage to the S-rod is that the position of you arm is a couple inches lower while swinging, which can improve comfort with many people, and slightly reduce strain on certain arm and back muscles for certain body types (source: my physical therapist). S-rods are especially nice for swinging up inclines/hills. Personally, I use the s-rod on my MXT. I'm average height, have a short torsoe, and I hunt a lot of hillsides, so it works best for me. I also tried the straight rod during one session and found my arm unusually strained and upper back hurting soon after. My buddy, who also has an MXT, prefers the straight shaft. He is 6'4" and uses the extra long shaft. He hated the s-rod. You have to try both to know which one feels right to you. I also suspect that s-rods have more of an ergonomic impact on heavier detectors like the MXT.