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    • Red Steve's Detector Rods carbon fiber Equinox shaft with black cam lock and cuff adjustment holes
    • Black Steve's Detector Rods counterweight-ready carbon fiber shaft with cam lock for Minelab Equinox 600 and 800
    • Blue Steve's Detector Rods carbon fiber Equinox shaft with black cam lock and cuff adjustment holes
    • Green Steve's Detector Rods carbon fiber Equinox shaft with black cam lock and cuff adjustment holes
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    Steve's Detector Rods Counterweight-Ready Carbon Fiber Shaft for Minelab Equinox 600/800

    SKU: SDEQ-003CX-R
    Sale Price $159.00 Regular Price $214.65
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    Color: Red

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    This counterweight-ready carbon fiber shaft system from Steve's Detector Rods replaces the stock shaft on your Minelab Equinox 600 or 800. The set includes the counterweight-ready upper shaft and one standard 26 in lower rod. A threaded insert in the butt end lets you add a counterweight for better balance, while the lightweight carbon construction reduces arm fatigue during long hunts.

    Key Benefits

    • Counterweight compatibility - Threaded butt-end insert accepts a counterweight, with a matching threaded end cap for when you run without one
    • Lightweight design - 4.81 oz upper shaft and 3.06 oz lower rod
    • Stock hole positions - Four cuff-adjustment holes and one control-box handle hole in the same positions as the stock Minelab shaft
    • Heavy-duty cam lock - Adjustable, removable clamp provides secure length adjustment
    • Custom length options - Standard 26 in lower rod or request custom sizing
    • Four color choices - Black, red, blue, or green to match your style
    • Professional construction - 3K twill carbon fiber with glossy finish

    What's Included

    • Counterweight-ready carbon fiber upper shaft with cam lock
    • 26 in carbon fiber lower rod
    • Threaded end cap

    The counterweight itself is sold separately: see the Steve's Detector Rods counterweight.

    Perfect for Extended Detecting Sessions

    If you're spending hours in the field with your Minelab Equinox, you'll appreciate how much difference a lightweight shaft makes. The carbon fiber construction cuts weight compared to the stock shaft, while the counterweight option lets you dial in balance for your detecting style and coil size.

    The cam lock uses injection-molded nylon construction that's both lightweight and durable. It clamps the lower rod at any length, so you are not limited to preset button-hole positions, and it holds firm when you're working in thick brush or rocky terrain.

    Specifications

    • Upper Shaft Length: 35 1/2 in
    • Upper Shaft Weight: 4.81 oz (136 g)
    • Lower Rod Length: 26 in
    • Lower Rod Weight: 3.06 oz (87 g)
    • Material: Carbon fiber (3K, twill pattern, glossy finish)
    • Cam Lock: Injection-molded nylon
    • Threaded End Cap: Delrin
    • Threaded Butt-End Insert: Black anodized aluminum
    • Colors: Black, Red, Blue, Green
    • Compatibility: Minelab Equinox 600 and 800 metal detectors
    • Warranty: 2 years against defects in materials or manufacturing (Steve's Detector Rods)

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    Product Specifications
    Specification Name Specification Value
    Color pattern Black, Red, Blue, Green
    Color Black, Blue, Green, and Red
    Compatible minelab Minelab Equinox 600 and Minelab Equinox 800
    Material Carbon Fiber
    Parts accessories type Shafts & Rods
    Shipping height 2 in
    Shipping length 36.5 in
    Shipping width 2 in
    - Black, Dark Red, Blue, and Green
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    Is the counterweight included with the counterweight-ready Equinox shaft?

    No. The counterweight-ready shaft includes the threaded butt-end insert and a matching threaded end cap, but not the weight itself. Run it capped as a standard shaft, or unscrew the cap and add a weight to offset a heavier coil. The weight is sold separately as the Steve's Detector Rods counterweight.

    Answered by Dan P. · October 2026

    Do I need to drill or modify anything to install this shaft on my Equinox 600 or 800?

    No drilling or modification is needed. The upper shaft has four cuff-adjustment holes and one control-box handle hole in the same positions as the stock Minelab shaft, so your arm cuff and control pod move straight across. The lower rod then clamps at any length with the cam lock. See more upgrades in our Minelab Equinox 800 collection.

    Answered by Richard T. · October 2026

    What is the difference between the counterweight-ready shaft and the standard Steve's Equinox shaft?

    The difference is the butt end. The counterweight-ready version has a threaded aluminum insert and a removable threaded end cap so a counterweight can screw in. The standard version has a permanent end cap and cannot take a weight later. If you never plan to add a counterweight, the standard Steve's Carbon Upper and Lower Rod Set costs a little less.

    Answered by John W. · October 2026

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