I guess I really don't understand people making know it all, off guided assumptions on why someone would or should purchase something like this. If it was just for performance benefits, it would be much cheaper just buying a quality standard carbon fiber shaft. This is really a unique shaft, that if it works as he states, would be a nice addition to someone's cue. The reality is most people aren't buying a carbon shaft because they think it will make them shoot better. Not everyone buys things because it will make them a better pool player. Heck if that were the case, most every custom cue maker would be instantly out of business, and a lot of members on this forum would be a lot richer having not bought all these fancy cues that they really didn't need to play better pool. Case in point, in the last year and a half I have bought 3 Schons, 2 SP's,1 LTD, and a custom DZ, and 4 after market shafts for those, and most every week I bring a different one to league. Does it help me shoot better,, probably not, and would more than likely be a better shot if I had just stuck to my 1st Schon and never bought anything else. I'm fine with that, and am looking for another Schon that interests me, and also another custom, but may have to have one made as I know the style, weight balance, pin, and also want a 30" shaft without having to pay for a 29" that I will never use.