ECD Launches Carbon MTX Shaft
An advanced carbon fiber attack and midfield shaft with a high strength-to-weight ratio, built for aggressive players who need a handle that can take a beating.
LaxDrip take: a stiff, tough TeXtreme carbon shaft built for aggressive middies, especially D-middies. It's not the lightest or cheapest handle out there, but it's built to last for years.
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Overview
ECD Lacrosse launched its new Carbon MTX shaft on March 25, 2021. It's a relatively lightweight carbon fiber shaft designed to take a beating.
If you're an aggressive player who needs a shaft that holds up to your style of play, the ECD Carbon MTX is a great option. I expect it to be a top choice for middies, especially D-middies.
The D-middies I've coached, from upstate New York to Virginia Beach to the summer box crowd in Ontario, are the toughest kids on the field. They take checks, throw checks and dig ground balls in traffic all game. A shaft built for that kind of abuse is exactly what they need. (New to the position? See our lacrosse positions guide.)
Key Details
- Brand
- ECD
- Position
- Attack & midfield
- Level
- Advanced
- Legality
- All levels of play
- Weight
- 5.64 oz (160 g)
- Flex
- Flex 1 (stiffest ECD rating)
- Colors
- Black
- Cost range
- $$$ ($154.99 at launch)
- Warranty
- 6 months
- Year released
- 2021
Battle Lax lists the updated ECD Carbon MTX 2.0 Shaft, so check that page for current price and stock. For an ECD carbon shaft that's in stock now, look at the ECD Carbon Pro 4.0 Power 30" Lacrosse Shaft ($159.99) or the ECD Carbon 4.0 Attack/Midfield Shaft ($124.99).
Technology
The key technology in the Carbon MTX is TeXtreme carbon fiber, which weighs 20% less than typical carbon fiber, cutting weight without giving up strength.
Unlike most carbon fiber shafts, the Carbon MTX uses a flatter carbon fiber structure, which reduces the amount of material needed while increasing strength.
And unlike many other carbon shafts, the Carbon MTX has very little flex. On ECD's flex scale, it's rated Flex 1, the stiffest of all their shafts. That's what you want if you're throwing checks between the boxes and don't want your handle bending on every slap.
The shaft weighs 160 grams, or 5.64 ounces. It isn't the lightest shaft available, but it's definitely not heavy, and you should have no trouble adjusting if you're used to a lighter shaft. (Weight your top priority? See our list of the lightest attack shafts.)
Flex 1, the stiffest ECD makes. If you're throwing checks between the boxes, that's the handle you want.
Design
The ECD Carbon MTX only comes in black. Like the Carbon LTX, ECD is only offering the MTX in black, possibly because of the carbon fiber used in it.
Beyond the performance, another really cool thing about the TeXtreme tech is that you can see it along the entire shaft as a subtle diamond pattern. The ECD logo and "Carbon" are a very light gray, which helps the copper "MTX" really pop and gives it an undeniably high-quality look.
Price and Warranty
A shaft this high quality comes with a steep price tag, especially for an attack shaft. At launch, it was listed at $154.99 at all major lacrosse retailers.
That makes it one of the most expensive shafts around, but it looks like it'll last for years, which could save you money over time if you don't have to replace it. (On a budget? See our picks for the best lacrosse shafts at every price.)
The shaft comes with a 6-month warranty that covers a replacement if it breaks under normal playing conditions. Note that chips and scratches aren't covered.
ECD Carbon Shafts at Battle Lax
Want an ECD carbon handle you can order today? Battle Lax lists the ECD Carbon MTX 2.0 Shaft, the updated version of the shaft reviewed here; check that page for current price and stock. If you'd rather grab one that's in stock right now:
- ECD Carbon Pro 4.0 Power 30" Lacrosse Shaft ($159.99): ECD's premium carbon handle, close to the MTX's launch price.
- ECD Carbon Pro 4.0 Speed 30" Lacrosse Shaft ($159.99): the lighter-feeling Speed version of the Carbon Pro 4.0.
- ECD Carbon 4.0 Attack/Midfield Shaft ($124.99): durable textured carbon at a lower price.
- ECD Focus Power Lacrosse Attack Shaft 30" ($134.99): a stiff ECD attack handle for players who want power.
Shop the Carbon Pro 4.0 Power View all men's shafts on Battle Lax
Comparing options? See our best attack and midfield shafts, and pair your handle with one of the best lacrosse heads for middies. Not sure what length to cut it to? Check our lacrosse shaft lengths guide.
See it live
Here's ECD's own look inside the Carbon MTX.
Battle Lax: ECD Carbon Pro 4.0 Power 30" Lacrosse Shaft$159.99
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