Steve, the new shaft is the stiffest hitting I have ever felt. I had all kinds of knots in my neck and shoulder from trying to keep from hitting the ball too hard. It is a monster hitting shaft. The cue is a hair under 18 oz but it hits like it weighs 22 oz.
Thursday night and last night I finally found the rhythm and feel of it. It takes a little lighter grip and more relaxed stroke. I'm starting to compete with it now that I'm getting a little comfortable with the control. Good results so far.