I cut up my custom alligator Paul Bond cowboy boots because alligator skin makes for great tip burnisher.
Actually when shaft are new, a treatment of Cue Wax is what I do, and repete PRN (as nessessary) when the smoother feeling dissipates.
Did it this am, with a soft old t-shirt to apply, let dry 20 minutes, polished off with another piece of t-shirt. it is great stuff, cheap, (CUE WAX), and works better then Joey Alligator idea.