OB-1 Cue Shafts

I have one and really like the low deflection and feel of the shaft. It seems to have a little less deflection than a predator. Right now I am waiting to get a new tip on it to experiment with it some more. I highly recommend it. Royce is a great person to talk with.:cool:
 
Have you done any sort of tests to measure squirt?

And when you say deflection, are you talking about the deflection of the shaft or the squirt of the cueball?

S.

TannerPruess said:
I have one and really like the low deflection and feel of the shaft. It seems to have a little less deflection than a predator. Right now I am waiting to get a new tip on it to experiment with it some more. I highly recommend it. Royce is a great person to talk with.:cool:
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Mine will arrive towards the end of the week.

I too like their banner ad... ;) I'm running a larger one at my site.
 
Mine is in the mail

I ordered on as well. I sold the universal shaft and my predator z shafts. There are certain shots that you can do with the tech shafts that are difficult to do with a ivory ferruled shaft- they are possible but the compensation is really difficult for me to gauge all the time.
 
PoolSleuth said:
See we got a new advertiser with a Banner Ad.

http://www.obcues.com

Shaft looks very interesting. Anyone seen one, or play with one?
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Hey "PoolSleuth"
Just returned from their site. I like what I see. Would like to hear more comments from users.
"Have a nice day",
Lamar
 
I have one

PoolSleuth said:
See we got a new advertiser with a Banner Ad.

http://www.obcues.com

Shaft looks very interesting. Anyone seen one, or play with one?
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I have one - had it since December. It took me a little bit to get used to (1 and 1/2 practice sessions) - turns out I put too much 'stuff' on the cue ball and this shaft has so little deflection (if any) that it's helping me get out of my bad habits and instead I make sure to hit the cueball right.

It's hard to explain, but basically where you shoot is where the ball will go - no room for wiggle room. Another thing, I can draw better with this shaft - I used to miss the shots and barely draw, now I make the ball AND draw. Cool stuff. :) I love this shaft.

Several ladies on the Hunter Tour play with one and several guys on the Fast Eddie's Tour as well. As a matter of fact, Jui Lung Chen from Dallas plays with one and I heard this is the only shaft he can use to execute finesse shots perfectly.

Melinda
 
Lower deflection= higher spin rate

A shaft that creates a low amount of deflection will spin the ball more than a shaft the produces a high amount of deflection. It is a win-win, IF your tip placement is accurate.
 
I have one too!!

I first "tried out" one of these shafts in August of last year. I hit about 4 balls with it and that's all it took for me to realize that this is definitely the most unique shaft "I" have ever played with. It feels great, it hits excellent and it plays very genuine. I ask everyone who comes across this thread to check out their website (if you haven't already). I think you will find it very interesting. From the construction of it - to the unique look that it has. These shafts are very light and very flexible, which surprised me...but the end result still remains the same...the hit is fantastic!

Check it out.... www.obcues.com

Thank you,
Amanda
 
I have two

I got one. I liked it so much I got another one. I don't want to be without one again.

I've been using a Predator for several years and thought I liked it until I used this shaft.

StevenPWaldon: I've done my own experimentations, and my OB-1 deflects negligibly. And what I mean is cue ball squirt.

There was a full table shot that I would shoot with my Predator by aiming directly at the object ball with english. The small amount of Predator squirt put the cue ball off enough that it would hit where I wanted it to. The same shot with the OB-1 shaft unexpectedly hit the object ball head-on.

And I also noticed a more exaggerated spin than I was accustomed to. I was "over hitting" some things for awhile. I have a Triangle tip on one shaft and a Moori on the other, and I notice that the Moori seems to "grab" more.

An opponent noticed the unique look of the shaft at league last night. So I proceeded to mention the six separate pieces of 10-lam wood and how they're machined to fit together... and he teased me about it - how I had "bought into" it, or "been sold" like I was the type of person who would believe anything.

Whatever.

I know that I can personally tell a difference, and i really like the difference. I had my highest tournament finish ever this past weekend, and it's not because I've been practicing too much! :eek:

I'm not trying to "sell" the shaft, but I really like it a lot. I, too, ordered my first one immediately after hitting with it for the first time. It seems to have that effect on people. If you're like me, if you like the Predator, you'll really like the OB-1.
 
SPetty:

Thanks for the review. I've had a brief e-mail conversation with the guy(s) at OB-1 Cues, and they seem great.

Does anyone in Los Angeles have one I might be able to hit a few with? I always liked how Predators played, but could never stand how they felt. I've since gone from my 314 to a Universal Smart Shaft, and now back to my Espiritu's custom shaft (12.1 mm, 15" pro taper). But if the OB-1 is as great as people seem to suggest I'd like to try it out.

S.
 
I got mine today

I got mine today- I have not hit a ball with it. I have had the 314, Z, Universal and now the OB-1. Lately though I have been playing with an ivory ferrule/ivory jt.

I usually like the techo shafts- can do a lot more with them but sacrifice a lot of feel. I really liked the Z. USS was a little dead feeling.
 
does anyone know if he charges extra for longer shafts, or if he even offers them, like 30 or 31"

also will a longer shaft mean much difference ass far as deflection since you are talking more shaft and more mass? A 31" would deflect a little more than a 29"? I should probably just ask the maker shouldnt i lol
 
Don't know

scottycoyote said:
does anyone know if he charges extra for longer shafts, or if he even offers them, like 30 or 31"

also will a longer shaft mean much difference ass far as deflection since you are talking more shaft and more mass? A 31" would deflect a little more than a 29"? I should probably just ask the maker shouldnt i lol
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I don't know if he does- I do know that I had a Z shaft custom fitted that was 30' for a 60' cue that I did not like. The cue was great but I just did not like that size. I had a normal P2 that was really fun to play with.

Meant to also say that I could not feel ridges in my shaft. there are a lot lines. I emailed him about finding me one that was at least 12.75. On the seyberts board someone said that he machines them to 12.95 and turns them down to 12.6 to 12.75. I asked for one that was at least 12.75 or larger. I have not measured but it seems like a good size. Not so sure about a Triangle tip. I will probably replace with a moori s or m asap.
 
A longer shaft won't affect cue ball deflection. It's the end mass (i.e. near the tip) that matters.

scottycoyote said:
also will a longer shaft mean much difference ass far as deflection since you are talking more shaft and more mass? A 31" would deflect a little more than a 29"? I should probably just ask the maker shouldnt i lol
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gforces1911 said:
I usually like the techo shafts- can do a lot more with them but sacrifice a lot of feel. I really liked the Z. USS was a little dead feeling.
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Actually, one of the good selling points of the OB-1 is that it gives you good "feel". They somehow fill the middle with foam and that really betters the "feel". I say "feel" in quotes because I don't always know what people mean when they say that. I can tell you that there's a huge difference in "feel" to me between the Predator and the OB-1.

Please come back here and let us know how you like it and what you think of the "feel". :)
 
scottycoyote said:
does anyone know if he charges extra for longer shafts, or if he even offers them, like 30 or 31"

also will a longer shaft mean much difference ass far as deflection since you are talking more shaft and more mass? A 31" would deflect a little more than a 29"? I should probably just ask the maker shouldnt i lol
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I got one on the way that is 30". He said there was no extra charge becuase it was just as easy for him to make a 30" shaft as it was to make a 29" shaft.
 
SPetty said:
There was a full table shot that I would shoot with my Predator by aiming directly at the object ball with english. The small amount of Predator squirt put the cue ball off enough that it would hit where I wanted it to. The same shot with the OB-1 shaft unexpectedly hit the object ball head-on.
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I too have a similar shot that I do with the same result. The cue ball just ends up spinning in place. I also agree with the last post. The OB-1 also has a better feel.

Just wanted to note that I'm in no way knocking the predator shafts. I love them. I just think that the OB-1 is just the next step up.
 
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