Ordering a custom shaft from Keith Josey. I know most of what I have read reccomend equal shaft and butt length. Im 6'2" and a big guy. Im wanting a little more length so i want to order a 30" shaft. What issues could this cause for me and my stroke? Would it be harder to adapt to a future cue based on balance and weight shift or shoukd I just get the shaft at 29" and call it a day? Looking for anyone who has actually played with a longer shaft than their butt and liked it or disliked it. Thanks.
Joseys play great , thats one thing for sure if u like a solid hitting cue , joseys hit sweet with great feedback , solid but not overly stiff.
Nothing wrong with a longer shaft.
Leme evaluate the pros n cons for you.
A longer shaft will hit softer n more whippy n also more deflection due to the extra length.
It will also result in the cue being more forward balanced.
However many of my friends who prefer a longer cue love the extra length.
Joseys feels great to me in many aspects, fit finish design n most importantly playability.
Hits great n very well balanced.
However if theres one thing i dont like ( not their fault ), i feel its a little overly forward balanced but that is what makes their cue so well balanced.
Im more of a old school player who prefers a back weighted cue ( 16 oz butt minimum ) as i prefer to feel im carrying something.
Joseys are too well balanced which makes jacked up shot easy but makes me feel like im holding nothing , but again its just my preference.
Since josey are more foward balanced , u might wanna consider putting d extra length in the butt ,
meaning 30 inch or 31 inch butt and stay with standard 29 inch shaft.
Either way u will be happy as Joseys play very consistently n im sure u will be happy with whatever choice u make.
More importantly talk to Keith personally , theres nobody but the cuemaker who knows what works best for his cue , joseys are constructed with playability 1st n design 2nd.
Good luck