How often do you have your 314 ferrule replaced?
- Thread starter Cocoa
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You need to get the ferrules replaced professionally as the shaft is cored up to the ferrule. As such, generally you wouldn't get it replaced unless it was damaged. If this is the case then you would need to send it either to predator or to a cuemaker who is experienced replacing them, otherwise they will destroy the shafts performance by adding a ferrule with the normal procedure.
I have a 1st generation 314, bought it new in 2005ish. I've never replaced the ferule.
I've probably had a dozen or so 314, 314-2, Z, Z-2 shafts over the years. I've had the shaft wood delaminate on a few of them, but never had a ferrule break or need replacing.
Bought my 314-2 almost 12 years ago. No problems yet. :smile:
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Hi Jawscue,
Could you share your repairman's name? I'm curious if he has time to replace mine, he seams very busy with your repairs but he must have a wealth of experience and obviously does great work.
Cocoa
After 10 years with a 314-1, never,
After 7 years with a Z2, never,
After 1 year with a Z2 S-tuned, never.
The 314-1 is my break cue shaft.
After 7 years with a Z2, never,
After 1 year with a Z2 S-tuned, never.
The 314-1 is my break cue shaft.
Ohhh good I'm only at 39,674 hits!