I have the luxury of having both in the case right now, deciding which to keep. I'd been on the PBII for a few years, so it's definitely an adjustment to using a full length breaker again. Suddenly, full cue jumps seem so much more difficult; there was a certain confidence in having less butt length past your grip hand afforded by the shorter PB2. I'm not so sure about the rubber grip on the Kai - the ribbing structure and streaking lines creates a 'spine' that makes you want to hold it a certain way each time, for better or worse. Another minor complaint is that it is a lot less friendly going down the sleeve of a soft case.
Also, by having two copies of the Deep Impact II, I've pinpointed for myself that the stock Sonic tip as my preferred tip over the Taom I have on my original shaft. Indiscernible energy transfer, similar hit feel - plasticky and thinner than phenolic, and the Sonic doesn't lose any material when it touches the table on the follow through.
If you guys have any questions about these two or how they compare to the original PB, feel free to ask away I've also got access to a BK3 to add to the mix as well.
Also, by having two copies of the Deep Impact II, I've pinpointed for myself that the stock Sonic tip as my preferred tip over the Taom I have on my original shaft. Indiscernible energy transfer, similar hit feel - plasticky and thinner than phenolic, and the Sonic doesn't lose any material when it touches the table on the follow through.
If you guys have any questions about these two or how they compare to the original PB, feel free to ask away I've also got access to a BK3 to add to the mix as well.
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