as far as lowest deflection goes, I don't bother myself about it as of the moment especially if the difference ain't that huge. not really kw related but the hybrid SMO seems to be having some good reviews on them even if a few says the difference is negligible. atleast that the closest one they said that it's very low deflection.

garczar said:

my problem with kw is the sound. i've hit a few and they all make this funky 'tonk' sound that i can't stand. rather hit maple or cf any day.

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you made it sound funny. speaking of tonk, doesn't it make it sound that it's hollow? my hired builder is suggesting it although I haven't tried a kw yet. speaking of, it might benefit to have a different ferrule like a titanium as far as sound goes? possibly using a soft tip alongside of it might help? now that you've mentioned about the sound, I might considering changing the ferrule and tip when I decide to get a kw.

garczar said:

one of the finest golf resorts in america. pete dye was from that area and designed the courses.

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I thought it was a Donald Ross. At least the original. But I haven’t googled it before posting. Haven’t played many Ross courses though. I need to play more of them I think.

I like the idea of having good cues for guests to play with. I rarely have any adults over that I wouldn’t trust with my better cues. I do have 1-piece Dufferins and a handful of McDermott Luckys and Stars for the kids and less respectful adults to use.


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garczar said:

I'd buy a few of the Crical cf cues. Under 150bux, play great, and pretty tough to hurt.

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Or OKHealing on Amazon. Same thing probably.

If I were a guest, I'd be more comfortable with a nice one-piece than your Southwest. Nice: 11.8mm, pro taper and a short ferrule.

garczar said:

my problem with kw is the sound. i've hit a few and they all make this funky 'tonk' sound that i can't stand. rather hit maple or cf any day.

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There is a sound “issue” with mine but I contribute it the tip installed (Kamui Clear Tan Hard) that gave me bad sound on another shaft as well. I need to replace the tip and see if it gets better, I’m sure it will.

I have a solid maple shaft that was made from a Barnhart old growth maple blank with an Agis ferrule for a custom cue made for me. Best sound ever but I don’t use it as I prefer low deflection shafts.

Bob Jewett said:

And it appears that you can't make it a Question later by editing it.

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The solutions option is this forum's least-popular feature. And, of all the many questions posted? Only one poor soul answered --- Bob Jewett. What the hell was the question?