Based on years playing with an antique Adam cue whose original shaft was 12mm with a short ferrule and really liking it, I decided to try an HXT skinny (11.75mm) for my Steve Kornele cue; hoping for a similar playability. Not so much.
I only say that because the old Adam shaft wasn't trying to be an LD shaft, while the HXT is. As such, it really juices the cue ball...a lot more than the standard 13mm shafts that came with the S.K. cue...and a lot more than the Adam shaft. Also, it's pretty whippy.
As I am not used to LD shafts, I am having some issues. However, I am also seeing some awesome potential with this shaft. The hit is good and the control is there and waiting to be properly tapped and utilized. Some amazing things can be achieved with this shaft, it's just gonna take some time and dedication. I'm also impressed with the Kamui soft that comes standard on it. I like harder tips, but I'm liking the feel of this one.
Just for fun, I had a guy who shoots with a Barnhart that has a Jacoby Edge hybrid shaft shoot a few balls with it, since he's used to LD. He didn't miss and he was smiling...he was very impressed with the HXT skinny. Made me feel better about my purchase, though I have some time and effort ahead of me to get better with it. I've a feeling though that getting better with it will see my overall game get better.
It's not what I was originally after in a shaft, but I think it's gonna be a real good thing in the end.
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I only say that because the old Adam shaft wasn't trying to be an LD shaft, while the HXT is. As such, it really juices the cue ball...a lot more than the standard 13mm shafts that came with the S.K. cue...and a lot more than the Adam shaft. Also, it's pretty whippy.
As I am not used to LD shafts, I am having some issues. However, I am also seeing some awesome potential with this shaft. The hit is good and the control is there and waiting to be properly tapped and utilized. Some amazing things can be achieved with this shaft, it's just gonna take some time and dedication. I'm also impressed with the Kamui soft that comes standard on it. I like harder tips, but I'm liking the feel of this one.
Just for fun, I had a guy who shoots with a Barnhart that has a Jacoby Edge hybrid shaft shoot a few balls with it, since he's used to LD. He didn't miss and he was smiling...he was very impressed with the HXT skinny. Made me feel better about my purchase, though I have some time and effort ahead of me to get better with it. I've a feeling though that getting better with it will see my overall game get better.
It's not what I was originally after in a shaft, but I think it's gonna be a real good thing in the end.
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