Tiger makes a nice 12mm shaft, you can buy that as a partial and have your preferred cue maker install rings, thread and finish it. A superior shaft in every way to Predator Z if you ask me..
I have a cork wrap that is over 35 years old, and still fine. Has not seen huge amounts of play. I do love the feel compared to linen or finished wood. I don't live in a humid climate.
I am not worried about the crowd. The players have played in empty arenas before, but they know people are watching on TV and they know what is at stake.
