BGfisher, are you sure you understand what spine, average weight, & straightness mean??? do you know what a thousands of an inch looks like? the 3D select is not a world of difference compared to the axis nor is it better quality! yes they are both great shafts, but to say one is far greater than the other is either A) stupid, or B) you are trying to sell 3D Select. For your sake I hope it is B, although if you are selling 3D Selects and not telling anyone then i quessyou arestupid.