What are long cue Shafts used for?
I bought a McDermott D-21 Shaft off of Fleabay.
It is 30 5/8” long. Compared to the “normal” 29”.
Why are some Shafts longer?
I’ve read that more people are asking for 30” Shafts nowadays.
I’m not saying their needs to be a set standard but....
Aren’t “most” cues 58”? 29” x 29”?
So if the butt is 29”, why do some current players “want” a 30” Shaft?
Why not a 30” Shaft and a 30” butt?
or a 31”/32”/33” shaft on a 29” butt?
And..... thickness and taper of the butt, taper of the shaft, total weight, forward/rear balance is not what I am asking about.
I can reason why their are different preferences for those areas.
My question is only for the shaft length.
Sometimes people are ready to pounce on any question, without reading the question.
Sometimes people answer their own questions without realizing it.
Where do ya see dat?
Some people want 59" cues. Its personal preference.
If youre going to be smoking the good shit, I hope you brought enough for everyone. :thumbup:
You bought a 30 5/8" shaft.
You tell us.
I got it off off Fleabay as explained in the OP.
There was no mention of the longer length in the listing.
Any answers to my question?
Some people want 59" cues. Its personal preference.
I answered you, longer cue using an existing 29" butt.
Put the pipe down, you have had enough. :grin:
Hmmmm. I wonder why that could be?
I have always wondered why they make cues and shafts in different weights and diameters too.
Seems to me that everybody should just play with the exact same equipment whether it 'fits' them or not. :thumbup:
If you order a custom cue that is 59" then i would expect a 29 1/2 split. If you have a 29" butt and want a 59" cue then you need an after market 30" shaft. Its nice to have an extra inch its also nice to have a slightly more forward balanced cue.
I got it off off Fleabay as explained in the OP.
There was no mention of the longer length in the listing.
Any answers to my question?
I knew a fellow that thought he was a good boxer because he was in a position to befriend a lot of "professional boxers". It cost him azzwhippens till he realized he wasn't what he thought/wished he was.
Do you know anyone like the "wannabe" boxer in the pool world?
No answer to your particular query, but just an FYI, you can contact the seller of any ebay listing and ask pertinent questions before bidding.
I’m not complaining.
I can always trim it down.
Did you ask about the shaft length on every cue purchase you have ever did?