Yea I think the ob is the winner I have a custom my self but it has a wrap starting not too like it so I think I'm gonna get the hole ob sneaky
OB121 sneaky vs predator sneaky?
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Yea I think the ob is the winner I have a custom my self but it has a wrap starting not too like it so I think I'm gonna get the hole ob sneaky
I play with a classic pro...but I figured with what you posted the classic was what you were going to do. Pretty close to the same....nice solid feel.
Yea I've never had low deflection shaft I'm kinda excited
If you play with a standard shaft give it a few weeks to get used to. They do play different.
I also have a Gulyassy SPTX shaft that I think plays great...I'm going to switch the tip on it to see if I like it the same as the ob. Hard to compare when the shafts have different tips.
Have u tried the ob on ur custom? Did u like it better with the ob but? See I have a custom but not sure if it would be as good as a full cue?
You're gonna laugh your head off when you try some extreme spin shots. Do the one where the object ball is frozen to the side rail about a diamond and a half up from the corner pocket, cueball at about a 15 degree cut angle. Go crazy high and inside...you can do silly things with the LD shafts.
If I remember right, the OB butt is not as fat as a typical house cue. I remember it feeling very good. I think it is pretty standard size.
If you own a lathe or have access to a good tip guy, have him take the tip down a little...it really plays a lot nicer...more of a crisp feel to the english.
You, sir, are going to be a happy man. What weight are you getting? 18.5 or 19 seems nice.
Enjoy your new cue. Please come back here and let us know how it turns out for you!
KMRUNOUT
Yea I'm still kinda new too pool not sure what sptx is I've been looking a lot been looking at predator sneakys and of course the ob sneaky was looking at some vikings they have like a V pro not sure if its anything like the low d shafts or the g core for mcdermott idk I'm pretty set on this ob
I like my cue on the ligher side I'm gonna go with 18oz and thanks for the info I'm getting pumped lol
I've had a bunch of Z2 and 314 shafts. Now I use an OB Classic Pro. The Z2 plays as my favorite b/c it has lowest deflection (very noticeable). But the 314 and Z2 dent VERY EASILY imo. you touch a ball the wrong way and bam you got a tiny little dent. a month in there's little dents everywhere. On the Classic Pro the deflection is still very low, but not quite as good as Z2; however, it has a stronger less whippy shaft that also doesn't ding as easily. I am not very careful with my cue, and I'm constantly positioning balls with the shaft. My OB is still 100% ding-less. I've used the Mezz WD700 and it's quite strong. It's somewhat LD, but way higher than anything else I've used other than a house cue. however it was STRONG wood, and never once dinged either. I liked the strong hit on this, whereas the Z2 feels odd when you make contact. But like I said performance-wise Z2 kills. I just don't wanna buy it again b/c of how soft it is and easily it dents.
Is it a real stiff hit? Like u can feel the ball that's whatt I want along with the ld
Yes, the OB classic has that stiff hit. I have posted this before. Hope it helps...
I have owned all of the Predators and OBs. Here is my order from favorite to least favorite. I am considering both deflection properties and solid hit/feel in the evaluation. I think most people want the best of both characteristics.
1. OB Classic Pro
2. OB Classic
3. Varney LD Maple Shaft
4. Standard Maple Shafts (from many different makers)
5. 314-2
6. OB-2
7. 314
8. OB-1
9. Z Shaft
So I would rather play with a standard maple shaft over numbers 5-9. And prefer numbers 1-3 over the standard maple. This is just my experience over the years. To each his/her own.
get the whole cue. if you don't like the butt,i'll buy it from you
...unless your that Prodigy1 guy,then forget it.
Ill give there website a look thanks! What do u think about getting just the shaft or do u think I should get the hole cue?
get the whole cue. if you don't like the butt,i'll buy it from you
...unless your that Prodigy1 guy,then forget it.
No that's not me I'm trying too get my named changed cuz of that guy lol
Let your wallet be the guide. A Pred or OB shaft on a quality butt works very well and is less expensive.
I prefer Predator cues. The weights can be easily changed. I like Uni-Loc joints. But a cue is a personal thing. Experiment until you find your favorite player. And have fun in the process.
I got to try out an OB 2012 sneaky and I really liked the cue. I don't think you would be disappointed. And if you want to upgrade someday, put the OB classic shaft on that cue and then order an OB break shaft for the sneaky butt. Now you have a great break cue too.