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If it's the shaft of my choice from either Mezz or OB, you have yourself a deal.

I have witnesses on both occasions. First time was in Kendall/Miami, at Sharpshooters at Christmas time, playing some 9 ball sets..had at least 5 people watching when it happened..and it didn't snap completely in two parts..but it was substantial and was only held on by a small piece of wood...

I was, unfortunately, very sober on both occasions.

Yah, I know the shot you're talking about..however it seemed to me at the time that draw was the only option. It was a straight shot with no angle whatsoever..so it seemed to me that I wouldn't be able to put top right on it without scratching..or at least not at my skill level. And, for the...

Awesome- thanks. I'm going to look into that shaft. On a side note, how come a lot of smaller diameter shafts get the "pro" name added onto them, like the classic pro? This seems to indicate that it's a better shaft for pro players, which I don't think is really the case..?

I'd really suggest re-reading this entire thread, because you're incorrect. I never once got "glibbly" or "angry" at anybody in this thread except Black-Balled, who clearly was belittling with the one liners from the beginning. I appreciate all the great feedback I've gotten so far.

Excellent resource! Already reading it. Thanks.

Err, maybe I'll have someone tape my draw shot and I can link it. But everybody tells me the same thing..they haven't ever seen someone break a shaft on a stroke...and it just makes me feel like crap :P

I saw someone say the HPII is the best shaft for a 314-2 player, so that might be the shaft for me. What's your opinion on the HPII vs. the OB-1? I don't have the luxury of trying both out... And, to divert the conversation a little bit..I might just end up buying a new stick altogether...the...

Ferruless shaft? Never seen/heard of it. I'm not sure, other than my crappy stroke, of what's causing the breaks...but it does seem as if I need a solid single piece shaft to avoid breaks in the future. When I started using a 314-2 shaft instead of the Scruggs shaft, it felt as if I started...

No- I just see my accuracy decrease when I use an open bridge on long draw shots. However, I did use to have a problem when I drew balls with a closed bridge, that I would end up jumping the cue ball over the object ball inadvertenly. Makes sense what you said about the Scruggs shaft...is...

Mezz shaft...cool, thanks for the recommendation. Fixing my stroke is going to take a while, and I need a shaft in the meantime...so as long as I can find a low deflection shaft that won't break on me, then I can concentrate on fixing the stroke. edit- I checked the mezz website..there are 4...

Ah..excellent point! I knew I always had an issue with this..but I'll keep this more in mind especially on draw shots!

Can you be more specific with this? I know nothing about wood types. Is plywood and/or lamination known for not being as quality or sturdy as other wood types? Is the 314, 314-2, and Z2 all plywood? What shafts aren't laminated plywood, and which ones would you recommend for me?

Stop being an asshat, seriously. Your short quips aren't helpful, or appreciated. I'm in no way comparing myself to Mike Sigel..I'm simply stating that it's weird that I'm putting more pressure on my shafts than Mike Sigel seems to be putting on his break shots. It has to be a combination of...

I'm keeping the cue level when I stroke it, but have a tendency to push downwards near the end of the stroke. It's weird though..I've seen Mike Sigel's break shot, and it looks like he's about to snap his shaft in half every time he breaks..but it doesn't ever seem to break. I can't imagine...

That's not a bad idea about using an open bridge on my draw shots...I can do it, but I find it's a lot easier to use a closed bridge when it comes to a long draw shot. The shaft is breaking very close to the center....nowhere near the ferrule.

Both 314-2 shafts broke when I was drawing the cue ball. I tend to push down pretty hard on the table with the shaft immediately after the stroke. I could tell the shaft was weakening, because I've been hearing little cracking sounds for weeks now when I would do draw shots..then finally the...

I've now broken two Predator 314-2 shafts in a row. Both times it happened when I was putting extreme draw on the ball. It's because when I'm stroking the ball, I end up pushing the shaft down on the table. I'm pretty accurate with the draw shots but obviously my stroke needs work, since I've...

Can anybody give me some insight into this stick? Does the multiple pieces the butt is made out of really make it shoot/feel well? Does anybody own one, do you like it/dislike it? Is it worth the price?