Axy Sym Technology allows for the utmost energy transfer and recoil into every type of shot and is built specifically for the right-or-left handed shooter X-Weave fiber matrix allows for increased strength on back side and bottom of shaft and blade for increased recoil forward into the shot Carbon Deluxe internal construction uses high-quality carbon-fiber raw material Precision Taper focuses energy at lower quarter for easy load and release Soft-Core blade construction resists torque but allows for improved feel Slick Grip finish ensures proper hand-lock/nonslip during high-load shots. By adding extra grip on back hand and bottom of shaft with Nipple Grip raised edges, Slick Grip allows for easy movement in fingers for up and down shaft stickhandling and transitions between shots 500 grams