Cue Shaft Question

[DJSTEVEZ]

I've been out of the scene for some time. I just purchased a Lucasi Hybrid (with with I'm very impressed). I want to buy a 2nd shaft. I see that the "Slim Shafts" (11.75mm) are all the rage.

Q: What's up with so many people opting for a Slim Shaft? Is there an advantage?

I once played with a snooker cue (which has a dramatically thinner shaft than that of a pool cue) and I did very well with it. Given its smaller diameter I felt like I could be more precise where I chose to put it on the cue ball. I'm wondering if this is the appeal of the Slim Shaft(?).

THANX! -Z-

 

[Maniac]

I just purchased a Lucasi Hybrid. I want to buy a 2nd shaft. I see that the "Slim Shafts" (11.75mm) are all the rage.

Q: What's up with so many people opting for a Slim Shaft? Is there an advantage?

I once played with a snooker cue (which has a dramatically thinner shaft than that of a pool cue) and I did very well with it. Given its smaller diameter I felt like I could be more precise where I chose to put it on the cue ball. I'm wondering if this is the appeal of the Slim Shaft(?).

THANX! -Z-

Making popcorn, waiting to see how many posts go by before PJ rips into somebody's explanation.

I will only say that if you go to an 11.75mm diameter shaft and have never played with one, it will take an adjustment period (not going to say how long, as this will vary from person to person). I would suggest that you don't go quite as far out toward the edge of the cueball when using english (maybe a slight adjustment), until you see how the cueball moves around.

Myself, I found that I simply couldn't play with the thinner diameter shafts/tips. My accuracy suffered.

This is all I am going to say on the subject.

BTW, love the statement under your username!!!

Maniac (have at it, PJ)

 

[StraightPoolIU]

I had the slim shaft and loved it, but unfortunately I couldn't get the shaft to go all the way down on the pin of my old 95-9 Meucci so I had to send it back. I found that I liked the way it went through my closed bridge since I dont have the biggest fingers in the world. It also felt like I could get more action on the cueball with less effort.

 

[ENGLISH!]

Making popcorn, waiting to see how many posts go by before PJ rips into somebody's explanation.

I will only say that if you go to an 11.75mm diameter shaft and have never played with one, it will take an adjustment period (not going to say how long, as this will vary from person to person). I would suggest that you don't go quite as far out toward the edge of the cueball when using english (maybe a slight adjustment), until you see how the cueball moves around.

Myself, I found that I simply couldn't play with the thinner diameter shafts/tips. My accuracy suffered.

This is all I am going to say on the subject.

BTW, love the statement under your username!!!

Maniac (have at it, PJ)

Mr. Maniac,

PJ just got banned.

As to the shaft, Since the front end is smaller, it CAN be relatively lighter & therefore provide less cue ball 'squirt'. Some of the makes have a pro taper & I, like Maniac, do not like the shaft to feel that small, but some have a conical/ Eurpoean taper & feel fine to me.

I also agree that tip placement precision seems to be more well defined. I do not have a ton of experience with them but I like them. That being said it seems to be a consnsus that they are less forgiveing if you intend to play with center cue ball contact & fail to hit the exact center.

I hope this helps some. My recommedation would be to try to play with the exact model before you buy unless you're okay with maybe not liking one & just re-selling it.

Regards to You &

 

[JMW]

Making popcorn, waiting to see how many posts go by before PJ rips into somebody's explanation.

I will only say that if you go to an 11.75mm diameter shaft and have never played with one, it will take an adjustment period (not going to say how long, as this will vary from person to person). I would suggest that you don't go quite as far out toward the edge of the cueball when using english (maybe a slight adjustment), until you see how the cueball moves around.

Myself, I found that I simply couldn't play with the thinner diameter shafts/tips. My accuracy suffered.

This is all I am going to say on the subject.

BTW, love the statement under your username!!!

Maniac (have at it, PJ)

Looks like PJ is taking an extended time out.

I have the OB Classic Pro with conical taper and 11.75mm tip. I really like this shaft. I doesn't feel small in my hands and I attribute that to the conical taper.

 

[ENGLISH!]

Looks like PJ is taking an extended time out.

I have the OB Classic Pro with conical taper and 11.75mm tip. I really like this shaft. I doesn't feel small in my hands and I attribute that to the conical taper.

JMW,

I have the Classic & have not put my hands on a Pro yet. Is the taper a true conical or is it a pro taper for a short ditance & then goes conical?

Thanks in advance,

 

[JMW]

JMW,

I have the Classic & have not put my hands on a Pro yet. Is the taper a true conical or is it a pro taper for a short ditance & then goes conical?

Thanks in advance,

I don't have my micrometer with me or I would measure it for you. You should give OB Cues a call in the morning and they will answer your question in detail. They are very helpful on the phone. I can tell you that it expands rather quickly and is definatley different from the pro taper.

I have two Classic shafts and then played with a friends Classic Pro shaft. I liked it enough to go buy two Classic Pros. So I have two pairs of each and I choose to play with the Classic Pros. I am used to it and it never occurs to me that I am using a skinny shaft.

 

[DJSTEVEZ]

Thank you one & all. Very helpful info. You do not disappoint.

@Maniac, thanks! You inspired my latest post in the Main section. -Z-