Some of you guys have been wondering why some choose to keep a spare shaft. This is why. During an international tournament, my trusty LePro suddenly collapsed on one side. This tip has been flawless for two years, and I honestly thought it would last for 2 more. I had a draw stroke and miscued for no apparent reason. My stroke was perfect and smooth, the chalk was correctly applied, but the tip just gave way and the whole side of it went to jello!:angry:
I have a second, identical shaft for this cue, but due to logistical difficulties, it had to stay home. I lost all confidence in the tip and tried to center ball my way through the match, but it didn't work and I lost badly. To be fair, the whole tip felt unstable, even hitting center ball. First time it's ever happened to me, and it will damned well be the last, as I'm NEVER going abroad without a second shaft again! Oh, and there was a timer on the match as well, in case some might think there was time to fix it.
I have a second, identical shaft for this cue, but due to logistical difficulties, it had to stay home. I lost all confidence in the tip and tried to center ball my way through the match, but it didn't work and I lost badly. To be fair, the whole tip felt unstable, even hitting center ball. First time it's ever happened to me, and it will damned well be the last, as I'm NEVER going abroad without a second shaft again! Oh, and there was a timer on the match as well, in case some might think there was time to fix it.