Recent content by Straitline

I'd say medium, only thing I can compare to is the Dale Perry standard shaft I have now a viking I had in the late 90's and a Morris I played with in the late 90's. They all played similar. Preferably a 11.75-12mm tip and a long taper. The cue is already made by a local recreational cue maker...

I'm looking for recommendations on a good solid shaft. Let me get it out that I "do not" want recommendations on LD shafts. I know they are great I have played with them in the past and own one now. Back story is I played with predator shafts in the past with success but after taking 8 years off...

I have one I use for my apa league, shoots fine it's a 125$ cue that's all that I can say. Looks cool if you want more than a sneaky for looks. I'm not a collector so resale isn't a concern to me. I feel it shoots better than evenly priced production cues. I do agree kind of odd taper but hey if...

RWOJO, it was a combination of low accuracy and speed control. But I actually stumbled across the problem. I work a crazy schedule and caffeine is a driving force in the industry. So since its habit to grab an energy drink on my way anywhere I did it on my way to play pool. I have quit doing...

Ok I've ran into a problem. When I play in league or tournaments I have trouble playing at my true level for a short period. When I say short period it's like 1-2 racks. I'm a 9 in APA 9 ball and I also play NAPA. It's killing me mainly in NAPA or my APA masters. NAPA because if I give up 1-2...

Ok I've ran into a problem. When I play in league or tournaments I have trouble playing at my true level for a short period. When I say short period it's like 1-2 racks. I'm a 9 in APA 9 ball and I also play NAPA. It's killing me mainly in NAPA or my APA masters. NAPA because if I give up 1-2...