OB shaft or Mezz Cue
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Very different things there, you need to try both to see what you like to play with. It's not like you are trying one shaft or another or picking between two cues you don't have. You are asking something like "do I buy a new game for my computer or buy an XBOX" where an A or B question would be "which of these 2 computer games I should get first". All depends on what your preferences are.
I wish I knew someone with a Mezz because I really want to try one. Im sure it wouldnt hurt to buy it and sell it later if it didnt suit my game. Will the Mezz play significantly different than a G series McD?
Both would be VERY different; although, the Mezz more than the OB shaft. Either option is going to give you a more .... *thinking* .... glossy/glass like feel to the shaft. I'm not saying smoother, just a more "polished" feel. (edit: the deflection issue covered above)
With the Mezz you'll also be relearning both hit and feel. The biggest difference I noticed between the McD and Mezz is that the Mezz has a more forward weighted feel than most cues (IMO). edit: The Mezz has a very smooth hit, but not the "wood-to-wood" that you get with the McD.
My choice here (knowing what I know about all 3) is that *I'd* strongly favor the Mezz .. I don't think you'd ever look back if you did that. (not knocking the McD cues .. just IMO). edit: Note too, that "my" choice doesn't necessarily mean it would be your choice.
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Mezz cues are built very well. The hybrid shafts play good with relatively low deflection. The WD and WX shafts hit fantastic with semi-low deflection. All play great. Although I use Predator, I might consider giving up some LD properties for the WX700 shaft...the hit and feel is great.
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I've used a WD700 shaft for a year at time once and it's one of my favorite shafts I've used.
Don't sleep on them and Mezz break cues which I think are the best production break cues on the market.
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Don't sleep on them and Mezz break cues which I think are the best production break cues on the market.
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Which one? I just got the padouk wood one. Really like mine too, just haven't had the time to do a write-up on it yet.
Cocobolo. It's gorgeous. I put a Triangle tip on it, and much prefer it to the Kamui soft.
Sweet. I considered going the extra bucks for that wood, but until I shot with one I just didn't. May consider it next year though cause I do love cocobolo wood. (used to have a pair of chucks made of it.)
Almost went with padouk, as it looks good and was cheaper. Since I'm on my second cue in 15 years, though, I decided to spurge a bit. LOL
