What I can say is that generally speaking, it seems like Uni-Loc joints tend to have very low deflection, all other things being equal. It isn't my favorite joint, but some can be awesome. I play with 3/8-10. I have a 4" extension between the butt and shaft, custom made and very light weight. I use a G10 3/8-10 pin on the shaft side. I swear I get less deflection out of my OB and Predator shafts on this setup than without the extension. I know G10 pins can flex some, so I would say that the joint on my cue *might* allow a bit more shaft movement, which could possibly explain the perception that I and others have had that mine is very low deflection.

I have also read that a harder tip may give a tiny bit less deflection than a soft tip. Personally I think the tip *size* makes the biggest impact. My guess would be that single layer tips are likely to have slightly lower deflection, since they are probably less dense and heavy than a layered tip. The Ki-Tech tips are very very nice, single layered tips. I just got a shipment of them and will be installing them on a few peoples cues, in various hardnesses. Check out my facebook page Kerry McAuliffe. I'll post pictures and feedback. I actually started a tip page, since I install tips. The page is KMRUNOUT Tips. I haven't used it yet but I am going to start. As for the joint, I do believe it can have an effect on deflection. I must admit that I don't have good data to claim that one type of joint is better than another.

Hi! Curious is this *the* Mike Davis, pro player? Anyway I have experienced a similar thing. I've tried the new Meucci Pro shaft. One I loved, two I only liked. Those two seemed to have more deflection than the other one. Since wood is an organic substance, I think it is susceptible to variations of all kinds. However, I think the radial lamination process helps to "standardize" the differences. The Meucci shaft isn't laminated, so the differences there are more understandable. For a Predator shaft, I really believe the biggest differences in deflection would be due to the tip. In particular, how tall the tip is and to a lesser extent what type. I very big tip essentially adds some mass to the end of the shaft, which directly increases deflection. It seems that the least deflection comes with a fairly short tip. I have read that a dime radius gives slightly lower deflection than a nickel or flatter shape.

Hello. I just read your explanation of how different tips play better on different diameter shafts. You seem to have a great understanding on that subject and I'm hoping you can help me with something similar. I tried someone's predator vantage shaft and loved it. Super low deflection and great feel. I got one of my own and I don't like the feel and even worse it doesn't seem to be as low deflection as the one I had tried. It is most likely that it's just a high level of variation in production quality of the shafts or would the tip and the different type of joint have a noticeable difference in the deflection? If so can you tell me which tips and which type of joints give the lowest deflection? I was under the impression that the shaft was the only thing had any noticeable effect on deflection.

I am very seldom on site anymore. But I noticed u visited my profile. I also noticed u play with Bob's cues. R u on Wichita. I live near there.

I like your attitude about your room's reputation. a local room here in hickory,nc USED to have a busy tournament every sunday. handicapped with lots of players. many a, b, and c players jumpuing in to play. big Calcutta, big break and run. it seems the guy running the tourney bought most of the winners. funny how that happened so many times. trouble was a players from out of town ended up playing each toher early even though they should have went first and second. finally got rid of the TD but it was way TOO LATE. I doubt i'll ever play in a tourney there. I might but frankly, realizing the multitude of times players were stood up and fleeced of rightful chances just leaves bitter memories.

How do I order the taps? I don't use this website very often and it takes me a while home to reply to a message. Hopefully you have them both in stock by now.

I'm asking 1150 but will take a reasonable offer sice i need to get it sold. Thanks for your interest

see ya....

I am looking to buy two taoms tips would like yellow

clear your PMs, Honey

where you at? i'm here.

The thread in NPR that discusses the porn malware has a some malicious software link attached trying to redirect to an infect site. My MWB real time alerts on it every time I would open that thread. I highly recommend deleting all traces of that thread.

Sry, it is gone

Don't know what happened. You posted images of Brunswick items. I tried to respond to your posts, but your post disappeared.
Would like to see the items you posted.

Hey runningracks. Sorry but were not open to trades at the moment. We can offer you a discount if you would be interested in with a cash purchase. Please let me know. Thank you.
Tim

Hi still have the zz08 if you do il Take it this time
Thanks Johan

I must leave this here.

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Taking any trades on the 48 point cue

I must leave this album here :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1eDuFlOl-c

Hope you got my reply about your offer,

Thanks for bump on post.
Glad you like Hockey. I am an Islanders fan.

What's the price for 5/16 X 14 and 3/8 X 10

Thanks Joey and the same right back at ya, my friend!