In fact, I'd say it's the only thing for typical shafts.
I don't think there are objective differences in how "well" they play, only in how well you play with them.
pj
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When it comes to choosing a shaft, Is deflection the only factor?
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I don't think there are objective differences in how "well" they play, only in how well you play with them.
pj
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You are spot on about shaft diameter and once you starting going smaller than 12.5mm, the weight of the shaft gets
lower unless you artificially added weight. That’s easily understandable since there would be less mass. I had 3 noteworthy cue makers advise me the KW shafts I was looking to have built couldn’t be made without adding an insert.
I scoffed at that notion and just kept searching for cue makers. I mean it is just common sense that all you need is a heavier blank which means being selective with your wood inventory. The fact some cue makers do, whereas a lot of cue makers apparently don’t, have a diverse wood inventory is likely a contributing factor, if not the underlying reason, why I was misinformed by many cue makers I spoke with. Well, I have the shafts in my case & shaft weight does matter. One of my flat faced KW shafts is 12.55mm, 4.1 ozs and is just tip, small ferrule, phenolic black 1/2” collar & KW wood.
lower unless you artificially added weight. That’s easily understandable since there would be less mass. I had 3 noteworthy cue makers advise me the KW shafts I was looking to have built couldn’t be made without adding an insert.
I scoffed at that notion and just kept searching for cue makers. I mean it is just common sense that all you need is a heavier blank which means being selective with your wood inventory. The fact some cue makers do, whereas a lot of cue makers apparently don’t, have a diverse wood inventory is likely a contributing factor, if not the underlying reason, why I was misinformed by many cue makers I spoke with. Well, I have the shafts in my case & shaft weight does matter. One of my flat faced KW shafts is 12.55mm, 4.1 ozs and is just tip, small ferrule, phenolic black 1/2” collar & KW wood.
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Agreed.
I bought a used Shelby with two shafts. One was 4 ounces the other like 3.2, both with 12.25 tips. Called Shelby, he searched his inventory and made me a nice 4 ounce shaft. For me, too light a front end feels like the shaft is trying to float away from my bridge hand.
Lou Figueroa
I have a Treadway sitting here in the case with these specs.
Butt - 15.15
Shaft - 3.55
Shaft - 3.73
First time I used the cue was with the 3.55 oz shaft & I ran out the rack.
To borrow a message from Dr Dave,
"It's not the chalk, it's not the cue."
"It's You"!!
Butt - 15.15
Shaft - 3.55
Shaft - 3.73
First time I used the cue was with the 3.55 oz shaft & I ran out the rack.
To borrow a message from Dr Dave,
"It's not the chalk, it's not the cue."
"It's You"!!
Weight, diameter, taper, materials, aesthetics...
There are lots of variables that may or may not be important to someone...
There are lots of variables that may or may not be important to someone...
Shaft diameter and taper mean a lot to me.
I use a closed bridge and I like to feel the shaft "snug" in my grip.
I don't have large hands, but I prefer a larger diameter shaft than what most people prefer.
Even with fairly large hands and an open bridge, I like my 10mm stiff conical shaft. I can see very clearly exactly how much my stroke sucks.
pj
chgo
