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Just screw together your favorite of the bunch and go play. Forget all the hype of carbon this and low deflection that and PLAY.

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Kris_b1104 said:

Yeah the table is currently disassembled in storage, but I found reputable installer who will be replacing the cushions at a later date. And level it properly if the seller does a bad job.

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You'll get everything worked out and enjoy it. I'm the farthest thing from an expert but learn as I go along. You'll get great support here.

SeniorTom said:

Is low deflection something that you really want, especially after years of maple shafts? Do players actually see their game improve with ld play? I am a 500 fargo player and I can alternate between wood and cf easily, without me noticing much. I actually think I prefer wood for feedback.

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Like most things I think it's a compromise and only you can decide if it's worth the effort to retrain your brain for a LD shaft.

In my opinion low deflection can help mask some imperfections in a stroke. If you strike the ball slightly off from where you intended the results are not as dramatic as it would have been with a higher deflection shaft.

I personally find it difficult to masse or swerve with a LD shaft. Not really sure if that's just me or if it is because of the shafts, but it seems to be a thing.

For whatever it's worth, I know Oscar Domingez has said publicly that the reason he plays with the 12.9 Infuzed is because it has more deflection than the smaller shafts and he feels like he needs that.

KenneyTran said:

I have a TS shaft but its a 30” with Ivory furrel.

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Yeah, that first few seconds of the time stamped video shows the back hand of a slip stroke. Good work finding and posting that particular shot. Cisero pauses more in transition than others typically might with the slip stroke.

First off, I would study Dr Dave's information on deflection. That should help you make a decision on regular verses LD shafts. Next, select a cue to start with. Stay with that cue and do not switch back and forth. Do not be afraid to take this cue to a bar. With a little attention, it should be safe.
The next step is to perfect your stroke. Shoot 50 or so straight in long shots every time you get to a table. This is how you find out if it is the cue or YOU.

Welcome back to the 'green felt'.