This seems to be addictive....

[nycdarkness]

A cue is a tool, once you start buying all these different cues you may seem to forget that. Find the tool that does it's function, that you like the feel off. The rest is not that important. Cue collecting is a different world altogether. I've tried many top production cues and some well known cue makers cues. They all feel different. However, I feel your playing 85% shaft 15% butt. Find a shaft you like, then the joint you like, then the in hand feel you like is the way I would go about it.

So many people buy a top end custom then smack a ld shaft on it. Ld shafts are engineered to be a certain way which like it or not delivers an expected amount of consistency acorss shafts. I've tried these old growth shafts, blah blah wood shaft, honestly they hit great but I'd rather just buy some LD shaft that I can replace with a consistent feel each time. Find a cue you like and just stick with it. Pool is about being as consistent as possible from equipment to yourself. It's fun to have nice looking cues but to the play the game, find a tool and stick with it.

 

[GoldCrown]

So do you put the big 1 in a case and stash it in the corner for the next ten years?

Or do you buy that beautiful perfect cue for $1000 and nick it badly .... Get it refinished and then leave it in the case for 12 years.

 

[ru4au2]

I am content with what I have right now for this week...Except for that 314/2 shaft that I have to have now...I bought 14 guns in 6 months so at least its something different

 

[caff3in3]

314-2 is a great choice especially if you are just starting out. It will help with the deflection learning curve.

Shaft technology is a polarizing subject in these parts. Some people will say not to buy into marketing....grumble grumble......you should be able to run a rack with a spoon.....grumble grumble......you be the judge and I expect I know what side you will end up on.

Welcome aboard btw

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[nycdarkness]

I am content with what I have right now for this week...Except for that 314/2 shaft that I have to have now...I bought 14 guns in 6 months so at least its something different

Having gone thru 314 pre cat, 314 cat, 314-2 , 314-3, Ob classic, ob classic plus. I would highly vote for the ob classic + over the 314-2. Same defelection but a MUCH better shaft that's better made. In my opinion the 314-3 strives to be what the ob classic + is, yet is still a very very close second. The 314-2 is a good performing shaft but it feels so dead and hollow.

 

[caff3in3]

Having gone thru 314 pre cat, 314 cat, 314-2 , 314-3, Ob classic, ob classic plus. I would highly vote for the ob classic + over the 314-2. Same defelection but a MUCH better shaft that's better made. In my opinion the 314-3 strives to be what the ob classic + is, yet is still a very very close second. The 314-2 is a good performing shaft but it feels so dead and hollow.

I've wanted to try out the ob classic for a while. Be a bit before I am in the market for a cue again but I am looking forward to playing with one.

I went through a similar progression. Pre cat, 314, 314-2 (owned a few of these many years ago) and the a vantage. Had to sell the vantage but did like it quite a bit.

From what I have read, OB has some awesome customer service too.

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[ghost ball]

If it floats your boat, go for it. Just be smart about it, buy blue chip cues and get them at the right price. I have enjoyed some nice cues for essentially free.