Ive had a nice Pechauer cue for years but never liked the shaft. So it just sat in the closet. For kicks I ordered a 314-3 and I am blown away. Maybe it's just the 314-3 shaft or maybe it's the shaft and butt combo but the cue hits amazing and plays phenomenal! I've played with predator butts with the 314-3 and IMO the Pechauer pro series butt is a better match.