Shot Clock - What's the point?

I hate slow players as much as anyone but its real easy to chew up 30 seconds on shots, especially non rotation pool. By the time you decide which ball to shoot, maybe walk halfway around the table and back to check for desired position, then get down on a shot and it doesn't feel right and stand back up suddenly you bumping up against that 30 seconds. On the other hand there is absolutely no reason to stand at the table staring at the balls for 45 seconds like a statue. I once timed someone who took 3 minutes between shots, there is no justifiable excuse in the world for that.
However, in 8 and 9 ball there is no uncertainty on what ball you have to shoot at next. The only question is which pocket or play safety. Position play is obvious for your next couple of shots if you pocket the OB. In those games, 30 seconds is more than ample amount of time. 8 ball also clearly distinguishes what your 7 object balls are but opponent’s balls do complicate the table map. But 30 seconds is more than enuf for me because I am watching the table while my opponent plays. I am thinking about what I have to do if given the opportunity. So in 8 ball I’d even concede another 15 secs. and 45 seconds would be more than sufficient for any pool game including 3 cushion, one pocket, rotation and 14.1. Like you, I can recall ludicrous examples of slow play without the player being penalized.

Deflection question, explain how a stiffer CF shaft has less deflection.

'Standard' diam for a 3C shaft tip is 12mm.

I believe for Snooker tip 10-11mm.

But, Snooker 'Ferrules' are made of Brass.

I also believe the avg wood Pool shaft tip is 12.2-12.4, plus Ferrules are longer.
Pool shafts used to be 13-14mm
So compared to that, 12mm has much less front end mass.
3C shafts also used to have a shorter ferrule that reduces weight.

Modern pool shafts that have smaller diameter and shorter ferrule reduce the difference.

Deflection question, explain how a stiffer CF shaft has less deflection.

they use to be with a smaller diameter than a standard pool shaft so they had lower end mass = lower deflection (same goes for snooker cues)
Predator Z shaft deflects less than the 314, the Z has a conical taper, it is stiffer but smaller diameter and lower end mass.
'Standard' diam for a 3C shaft tip is 12mm.

I believe for Snooker tip 10-11mm.

But, Snooker 'Ferrules' are made of Brass.

I also believe the avg wood Pool shaft tip is 12.2-12.4, plus Ferrules are longer.

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