Minelab Equinox 600/800 Carbon-Fiber Shafts
Our Equinox 600/800 carbon-fiber upper shaft is a one-piece section that replaces both the upper and middle sections
of the factory Equinox shaft. Made of high-quality carbon-fiber tubes, with a secure, heavy-duty, adjustable clamping-type
cam lock, it pairs with one of our carbon-fiber Equinox lower rods to make a high-quality, lightweight, stiff and
wobble-free complete shaft system that fully replaces the factory shaft.
Choose your complete shaft
Tap a shaft to see photos, the full description, and a form to order or ask a question. “Counterweight-ready” shafts are fitted to take my optional counterweight system.
Already have a lower rod? Upper shaft only
Benefits of our complete shaft
- Stiff and stable, with no wobble. A very stout, stable design, built around an extremely strong, secure clamping-type cam lock.
- No spring button needed. The locking strength of the clamping cam lock does away with the spring button/button-hole design, so you can set your lower rod to any length. (Button holes are still available as an option on any shaft, if you prefer to use the lower-rod spring button.)
- Improved ergonomics. Lower overall weight, and — optionally — my counterweight system, which corrects the nose-heavy feel of the unit, especially with one of the larger coils.
- Improved aesthetics. The “high-end” look and appeal of carbon fiber, to match the Equinox's “high-end” performance.
Lower rods for the Equinox 600/800
Using one of our lower rods with the stock Minelab shaft? Just say so when ordering, and I'll install a spring button clip.
Prefer non-conductive? See the Equinox 600/800 glass-fiber lower rod (26").
Easy to install
Using a 3mm Allen (hex) wrench, remove the four screws at the base of the control-box handle, detach the handle from the shaft, and re-install it on your new carbon-fiber shaft. Then remove the arm cuff by loosening the thumb screw, and re-install it in the cuff-adjustment hole of your choice.
How ordering works
- Tap your shaft above to see the price, shipping and photos.
- Press “Order this — or ask a question” and tell me what you need.
- I'll reply personally, usually within 12–24 hours, and we'll work out the details together.
- When you're ready, I'll email you an itemized invoice. Payment options include credit or debit card, PayPal, and usually a few others, such as Apple Pay and Venmo.
In Oklahoma? Please let me know before I send the invoice — Oklahoma orders need sales tax added.
Built by hand in Norman, Oklahoma, since 2018 — by the same person who answers your email.
Every item carries a full two-year warranty against defects in materials or manufacturing. Tell me what’s happened — usually I’ll just ask for a photo — and you choose: a brand-new replacement, or a full refund.
And if something falls outside of that warranty, I’ll still work with you — in a fair and reasonable manner. Warranty and return details
“I know I'm in good hands.”
— Jeremy Walsh, Mineville, New York
Have a question? Need a custom build?
Email steve@stevesdetectorrods.com -- please send any photos here as well; the form can't take attachments. Steve typically responds within 12-24 hours, 7 days a week.
- The exact make and model, including the variant
- Photos of your existing equipment, from two or three angles
- Outside diameter(s) of the shaft or handle you run now
- Overall length, and the length you actually want