I have done a search yes and have not found much on it, I just purchased one and I'm just waiting for it to arrive. This is the newest version of the WD700 I'm not talking about the wx900 or wd700.
So lets get to it how does this shaft preform with the stock kamui brown tip on it, and has anyone changed the setup on the shaft? Mine is a wavy joint shaft but I'm having it changed to my cue makers custom 3/8-10, so don't bother with info if you use a piloted shaft as the shaft would feel totally different.
Here is a little background on me and what aftermarket shafts I've tried. Classic 314, 314'2, Not really a fan of the feel. OB classic, and CP, both OB's only one I was OK with was the normal classic, I've also tried the tigerXpro It was an ok shaft but felt kind of cheap. I'm a huge fan of conventional shafts and I hear Mezz makes an amazing product that is not laminated therefor gives more feel but still have LD properties.
So let me know what your experience has been with the WX700.
-Drew
Update Oct, 3, 2014
Shaft is fantastic if anyone hasn't tried one I highly recommend it, nice stiff shaft density is great makes a awesome ping. Probably end up changing the tip soon to a Zan soft just cuz I want to try one out, nothings wrong with the medium kamui brown on it I actually like it a lot so far I just want to try the Zan like I said.
FWI: For anyone who plays with a Custom cue with a modified 3/8-10 pin It will fit nice and snug tight on the Mezz wavy joint I'm proof.
I thought because the Mezz wavy was closer to a radial pin and because it has a unique 2 thread pattern I was going to have my cue maker ( Darren Hill, of Hills cues ) re drill plug and retag his threads especially being he cuts his own custom 3/8-10 modified radial pitch thread, This was not the case as soon as I got the shaft I screwed it right on feels nice and tire with no loose space. I'm no expert but I believe this would not include original 3/8-10 pins the relieve area and threads pitch are slightly different such as (McDermott 3/8-10)
-Drew
Update Oct,6,2014
I got and installed my Zan premium soft tip and wow I have a new favorite tip, it dent feel to soft like most soft tips it plays like a dream. Keep you all posted on how if feel threw the break in time and in the next month.
-Drew
Nov,17,2014
Ok lets start with the shaft. I've been playing with it for over a month now and will say I'm much more comfortable and adjusted to the shaft than I originally was. I decided to use my glove consistantly for the first time in my pool life, the reason being the shaft direct from the factory is kind of rough and porous. With that being said it got fairly dirty with oils, dirt, grime, and chalk from extensive play. Brought it to my cue maker {Darren Hill (HillsCues)} today, and told him the issues I was having with the shaft becoming grimy and sticky and needing to use my glove all the time. He said no problem; cleaned it up and burnished the heck out of it, now its as smooth as any custom cue makers shaft. You see most custom cue makers or repair men take the time to properly smooth a shaft. I guess you can't realistically expect mass production to have the human touch. No disrespect intended. One more thing that started to bother me with the shaft was how thick the taper was at the butt end. When doing long strokes with either an open or closed bridge I found my hand getting stuck and it affected accuracy when following through. I had him sand down the clear further down the shaft and take some of the back (meat) off the shaft. Good news is he did it to perfection not sacrificing stiffness for comfortability. This is now my dream shaft. I am hooked.
So thats my update on the WX700, ask questions freely
ZAN tip update!
Ok it's been over a month since my last update on my Zan premium soft.... It's still great, it hits amazing and I even ordered another one off of Marc (our fellow AZ'r). Thanks Marc!
Problems? Not really, typical glazing after a week or so after extensive play but no biggy, I just bring some of the fibers up with a Gator grip. I have miscued, but I blame that on me not chalking as often as I should, and attempting to juice the ball with too much english when I don't need to. You see, I'm extremely used to a 13mm or 12.75mm tip; not the new 12.5 MEZZ WX700. So I'm still learning how to adjust, but I love the new shaft and tip either way :thumbup:.
Something new? Not for now Maybe try the new Zan Hybrid Max sometime in the future, but for now I'm happy with the Premium soft.
Any questions just ask Via PM or on the thread :thumbup:
-Drew
So lets get to it how does this shaft preform with the stock kamui brown tip on it, and has anyone changed the setup on the shaft? Mine is a wavy joint shaft but I'm having it changed to my cue makers custom 3/8-10, so don't bother with info if you use a piloted shaft as the shaft would feel totally different.
Here is a little background on me and what aftermarket shafts I've tried. Classic 314, 314'2, Not really a fan of the feel. OB classic, and CP, both OB's only one I was OK with was the normal classic, I've also tried the tigerXpro It was an ok shaft but felt kind of cheap. I'm a huge fan of conventional shafts and I hear Mezz makes an amazing product that is not laminated therefor gives more feel but still have LD properties.
So let me know what your experience has been with the WX700.
-Drew
Update Oct, 3, 2014
Shaft is fantastic if anyone hasn't tried one I highly recommend it, nice stiff shaft density is great makes a awesome ping. Probably end up changing the tip soon to a Zan soft just cuz I want to try one out, nothings wrong with the medium kamui brown on it I actually like it a lot so far I just want to try the Zan like I said.
FWI: For anyone who plays with a Custom cue with a modified 3/8-10 pin It will fit nice and snug tight on the Mezz wavy joint I'm proof.
I thought because the Mezz wavy was closer to a radial pin and because it has a unique 2 thread pattern I was going to have my cue maker ( Darren Hill, of Hills cues ) re drill plug and retag his threads especially being he cuts his own custom 3/8-10 modified radial pitch thread, This was not the case as soon as I got the shaft I screwed it right on feels nice and tire with no loose space. I'm no expert but I believe this would not include original 3/8-10 pins the relieve area and threads pitch are slightly different such as (McDermott 3/8-10)
-Drew
Update Oct,6,2014
I got and installed my Zan premium soft tip and wow I have a new favorite tip, it dent feel to soft like most soft tips it plays like a dream. Keep you all posted on how if feel threw the break in time and in the next month.
-Drew
Nov,17,2014
Ok lets start with the shaft. I've been playing with it for over a month now and will say I'm much more comfortable and adjusted to the shaft than I originally was. I decided to use my glove consistantly for the first time in my pool life, the reason being the shaft direct from the factory is kind of rough and porous. With that being said it got fairly dirty with oils, dirt, grime, and chalk from extensive play. Brought it to my cue maker {Darren Hill (HillsCues)} today, and told him the issues I was having with the shaft becoming grimy and sticky and needing to use my glove all the time. He said no problem; cleaned it up and burnished the heck out of it, now its as smooth as any custom cue makers shaft. You see most custom cue makers or repair men take the time to properly smooth a shaft. I guess you can't realistically expect mass production to have the human touch. No disrespect intended. One more thing that started to bother me with the shaft was how thick the taper was at the butt end. When doing long strokes with either an open or closed bridge I found my hand getting stuck and it affected accuracy when following through. I had him sand down the clear further down the shaft and take some of the back (meat) off the shaft. Good news is he did it to perfection not sacrificing stiffness for comfortability. This is now my dream shaft. I am hooked.
So thats my update on the WX700, ask questions freely
ZAN tip update!
Ok it's been over a month since my last update on my Zan premium soft.... It's still great, it hits amazing and I even ordered another one off of Marc (our fellow AZ'r). Thanks Marc!
Problems? Not really, typical glazing after a week or so after extensive play but no biggy, I just bring some of the fibers up with a Gator grip. I have miscued, but I blame that on me not chalking as often as I should, and attempting to juice the ball with too much english when I don't need to. You see, I'm extremely used to a 13mm or 12.75mm tip; not the new 12.5 MEZZ WX700. So I'm still learning how to adjust, but I love the new shaft and tip either way :thumbup:.
Something new? Not for now Maybe try the new Zan Hybrid Max sometime in the future, but for now I'm happy with the Premium soft.
Any questions just ask Via PM or on the thread :thumbup:
-Drew
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