Darkhorse-375 | 60" Carbon Composite Defensive Shaft | 3D Raised Checkered Grip
The Darkhorse-375 is a 375-gram carbon composite defensive shaft built for poles who push transition. At 375 grams over 60 inches, the Darkhorse-375 is the lighter of Primo's two checkered-grip D-poles. You feel it on the clear and on the ride — less shaft to swing means faster hands on the check and less arm fatigue in the fourth quarter. Who this shaft is for Buy this one if you're an LSM or a close defender who covers ground, takes the ball up the field, and wants a light pole that doesn't feel cheap. Buy the Darkhorse-425 instead if you break shafts. The extra 50 grams is there for a reason. Darkhorse-375 specifications Weight 375g Length 60" Material Carbon composite Construction Impact Shield™ Grip 3D raised checkered, soft tack finish Position LSM / close defense Colors Black, White Warranty 180 days NFHS / NCAA Legal Impact Shield™ construction A layered carbon structure with integrated material designed to absorb checks, reduce vibration, and maintain structural integrity under pressure. It's the reason a 375-gram pole holds up to contact instead of feeling like a compromise. 3D raised checkered grip — no tape required Textured control combined with a soft tack finish gives you maximum grip, zero glove burn, and no need for tape. Graphic-free in both colors — no oversized logos, no added weight for looks. Carbon composite vs alloy for a defensive pole Alloy poles dent. Carbon composite doesn't — it flexes and returns, and when it does eventually fail it tends to go progressively rather than all at once. Against a scandium or scandium-titanium pole at the same weight you give up a little stiffness on the poke check and get back a shaft that survives a full season of contact. If you want the metal feel, look at the Sc-Ti 7X. If you want light and durable, this is the one. Darkhorse-375 or Darkhorse-425? Same build, same Impact Shield™ construction, same grip, same colorways. The difference is weight — and warranty. Darkhorse-375 — 375g, $134.99, 180-day warranty. LSM, transition, quick hands. Lighter in the clear. Darkhorse-425 — 425g, $154.99, 365-day warranty. Close D, physical play, repeat breakers. More material where checks land. Not sure? If you push transition, take the 375. If you take wood, take the 425. See the Darkhorse-425 → Get the Darkhorse-375 2-Pack → Shop LSM & Defense → Warranty and legality 180 days from purchase. If it breaks in normal play, submit a warranty claim with a photo and a short description of the break — you don't need to send the shaft back. Claims are reviewed within 5 business days. NFHS and NCAA legal. All Primo shafts are legal for high school and college play. Note: the 2-pack carries no separate warranty — the second shaft is the replacement. Frequently asked questions Is the Darkhorse-375 NFHS and NCAA legal? Yes. All Primo shafts are legal for high school and college play. How long is the warranty? 180 days from date of purchase, covering breakage under normal playing conditions. Do I have to send the broken shaft back? No. Submit the warranty form with a photo of the break and a short description. Does it come in white? Yes — black and white, graphic-free in both. Should I buy the 2-pack? If you've broken a pole before, yes. $189.99 for two works out to $95 each, and the second shaft is your warranty replacement — already in your bag on the day it arrives. Ships in 1–2 business days, with multiple carrier options at checkout.