Shafts that look good --- Hsunami, JT & McDermott ---Got others?

[Paul_#_]

Show me shafts that look great. Shafts below from JT, Hsunami, and McDermott

JT Cues

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G605 | McDermott Pool Cues

McDermott Pool Cues manufactures and distributes handcrafted pool cues, high-performance shafts, pool cue cases, billiard balls and quality billiard and pool cue accessories.

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Hsunami 2.0 DR Shafts | RJH Custom Cues

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[Bavafongoul]

Funny thoughts comes to mind…….Anyone ever heard the expressions…….Looks can be deceiving?

How about……All that glitters is not gold or Don’t judge a book by its cover? Pool cues and pool cue
shafts ideally reflect that beauty is always in the eye of the beholder. The main thing most pool players
desire having is a pool cue or a custom cue shaft that invites them to play better by being what they like.

Some players are fickle, some are indecisive or tentative because they don’t know at the moment, but
hopefully learn in the future, what they either prefer, or seem to play their best with, yet aren’t quite sure.
What I think is looks are less important than how a cue, or shaft, performs but players do have preferences.

So the challenge is don’t buy until you know what you want but always take the time to find out what you like.
Thereafter, it becomes a question of affordability and availability which can often narrow down the field quickly.

 

[Paul_#_]

Funny thoughts comes to mind…….Anyone ever heard the expressions…….Looks can be deceiving?

Shafts are what makes the cue's performance and not the butts. As a result, cuemakers can do much as they like to change the butts' appearance. with little effect on performance.

I wondered about the JT shafts because there appears much has been done to the shafts --- does this affect performance? Hsunami shafts are different looking because of the kielwood and the gloss added to them. That should not affect performance.

I presume the McDermott shafts actually have little done to them --- small indents in wood for the inlays?

If you use gloves, the gloss on the shafts doesn't matter.

 

[TeddyKGB]

its crazy how many people are knwn for their butts and how few people are known for their shafts

 

[garczar]

Show me shafts that look great. Shafts below from JT, Hsunami, and McDermott

JT Cues

JT Cues. 5,855 likes · 6 talking about this. Handmade premium custom cues.

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G605 | McDermott Pool Cues

McDermott Pool Cues manufactures and distributes handcrafted pool cues, high-performance shafts, pool cue cases, billiard balls and quality billiard and pool cue accessories.

www.mcdermottcue.com

Hsunami 2.0 DR Shafts | RJH Custom Cues

www.rjhcustomcues.com

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who gives a crap how a shaft looks?? you ask a lot of weird cue related stuff. do you even play?

 

[DeeDeeCues]

who gives a crap how a shaft looks?? you ask a lot of weird cue related stuff. do you even play?

I like a shaft that has a nice, glossy, slightly gray look. It means that it has been well used, but taken care of. Things that suck don't get used... And stay looking new. As the John Prine song goes, '...things that work, things that hold up, things you don't hang on the wall...'.

I never use anything on my personal shafts after sealing them with a very thin shellac.

 

[Paul_#_]

Described on eBay as

Master Batchenko 2x5 cue. Handcrafted in Ukraine, this two-piece cue features a stunning design crafted from bog oak wood and hornbeam, with a length of 58". The cue is available in a range of weights between 18-21 oz and is perfect for players of any skill level.​

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The Master Batchenko 2x5 cue is designed for serious billiards players who demand the best. With its expert craftsmanship and attention to detail, this cue is sure to impress. Whether you're looking to add to your collection or simply looking for a reliable and high-quality cue to use on the table, the Master Batchenko 2x5 is the perfect choice​

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Custom Pool Cue Master Batchenko 2х5 Bog Oak Wood And Hornbeam | eBay

Looking for a custom pool cue that combines elegance and quality?. Look no further than the Master Batchenko 2x5 cue. Handcrafted in Ukraine, this two-piece cue features a stunning design crafted from bog oak wood and hornbeam, with a length of 58".

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[Paul_#_]

SSDiver2112 posted a tiger-striped shaft at https://forums.azbilliards.com/threads/new-ferrule.576600/page-2#post-8154474​