So I finally took the plunge to have a cue made for me. The cue as of now is only being made with one shaft and my question is...should I have him make me a 2nd shaft? Just wondering what everyones opinions are being I'm new in this area of cues. I would assume it would raise the value of the cue if I ever came to selling it. My other question is do any of you use the 2nd shaft on a consistent basis or is just more of just a backup?
is one shaft not enough?
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like Scott said, id agree- i recently got a few shafts made because i could.
Mainly because;
1) im in australia and if i dont like playing with a 11.75 m tip, its hard to order another one without time and expense. If i cover my bases and get a few, small tip, larger tip and low deflection, i feel im covered.
2) i wanted a curly maple shaft for the asthetics but also a low defelction shaft as i have been playing with an OB for 2 years.
3) If i ever throw a tip playing (likely but rare), i can change shafts and continue on my way
4) i love wood.
Mainly because;
1) im in australia and if i dont like playing with a 11.75 m tip, its hard to order another one without time and expense. If i cover my bases and get a few, small tip, larger tip and low deflection, i feel im covered.
2) i wanted a curly maple shaft for the asthetics but also a low defelction shaft as i have been playing with an OB for 2 years.
3) If i ever throw a tip playing (likely but rare), i can change shafts and continue on my way
4) i love wood.
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I like to have two just for peace of mind. It's no big deal, really, but when it's time to play I look forward to it and would hate to have to shut down or use an unfamiliar cue on the occasions I get to play.
I have close about 10 shafts and they all get used. They each play differently, even the 2 that came with the cue originally.
I would always want at least 2 shafts for any cue I owned.
I would always want at least 2 shafts for any cue I owned.
I can't imagine not having 9 shafts for my playing cue.
Freddie <~~~ hits with them all
Having a catalog of shafts is a good way to winnow down what is your taste. Low deflection, 13.5mm tip or 10mm, Aegis ferrule or Juma? Not to mention the ability to have multiple tips installed on these shafts that you can run through their paces so you know what's what for your game and your style.
Meat Pies,
Lesh
Meat Pies,
Lesh
I think any expensive cue should have at least two shafts. I'm always surprised when I see $500+ cues with only one shaft, it y much means I won't buy them. Less expensive pj or sneaky cues are fine with just one shaft, but I still prefer to have two. My preference is to have a main playing shaft and a backup that sees very little use. This provides added resale value (fresh or near-fresh shaft is always nice for the buyer) and gives you a backup should your main shaft have an issue or need to go in for a new tip. If your a LD shaft user and plan to one on your cue the. I could maybe see getting just one shaft since you'll likely not be using it anyway, but I still think two is a good idea if it's a pricey cue and you may want to sell it down the road.
I have never ordered a cue with only one shaft. If there is a joint design it can be a problem getting a new matching shaft in the future. Having owned many cues I can tell you there is always one shaft you seem to like more and the other becomes the second shaft. I keep both shafts ready to play and I have had to go to the extra shaft in the past.
I think the question is more, "Why would you order a custom cue with only one shaft"?
You need to buy a unfinished McDermott I-3 shaft, and have the cue maker match the collar to your new cue.
This way, you will be guaranteed :thumbup: that your new cue will play good.
I do carry an extra shaft and even though they are close in weight and dia, they have a different brand of tip on them as it was the only way to get them to feel and perform the same for me. Never know when a tip may go or something happens after a hard masse shot, but, they are close enough that it does not matter which one I pull from the bag and rotate them often as my mind is free and clear with performance in each shaft.
Having more than one shaft is a must if you play tournaments. Should the tip fly of or something else happen to your shaft, you have a backup.
Some people prefer different tip diameter shafts for 9/10 ball and games like 14.1 and 1 pocket.
I sometimes play with a guy that brings at least 5 cues to every game and two or tree times as many shafts and he never can decide on a combination he likes, so you can defintely overcomplicate things too...
Some people prefer different tip diameter shafts for 9/10 ball and games like 14.1 and 1 pocket.
I sometimes play with a guy that brings at least 5 cues to every game and two or tree times as many shafts and he never can decide on a combination he likes, so you can defintely overcomplicate things too...
Four shafts for my Dishaw, two for the Varney, and I use them all. I've always had at least two for most cues I've owned. I've never, ever, kept one shaft un-played with as a selling point. It's a myth. I've never had trouble selling a cue with used shafts. Having more than one will make your cue easier to sell, however.
Ok, I gotta call hogwash on this. I'm sure it happens, but the percentages are low. I have never ever ever ever ever ever lost a tip on a playing cue in a tournament or league. And I've played as many tournaments as anyone else. If something so crazy happened like that, then a second shaft might as well be a house stick for me.
Freddie <~~~ has a zillion shafts! but not for that reason
Yup on this one, too.
