1 - Newer technology. True.

2 - Strong. True

3 - Not as straight as aluminum. True.

4 - Does not bend. True... sort of. You can't bend one, but.... I've had carbons take a set and go crooked, along with losing spine. Go into the archives and track this topic back a few years. It's very obvious I'm not the only one to notice this.

5 - It's either straight or broken.Untrue!See #4. Not to mention that carbon isn't straight to start with. See #3. I hate to see people who are rather knowledgeable actually helping to perpetuate thissillymyth.