Half an mm is about 20 thousandths of an inch.
Any pro plays with 13mm shaft?
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I agree 100’percent
Isn't .02 and .020 the same?
Correct. He and I measured it at the same time, two micrometers. He's used that shaft for years, even with different butts. Mike hasn't used anything close to 13 for 40 years.
All the best,
WW
Yes, it is. Here are some popular shaft measurements, translated to thousands of an inch:
13 mm = .512 inch
12 3/4 mm = .502 inch
12 1/2 mm = .492 inch
And, as you can see, 1/2 mm = 20 thousands, or .020". That's .512 minus .492.
All the best,
WW
Got it. Two hundredths of an inch:thumbup:
I used a 14mm shaft for decades.
One guy even named me "Monster Stroke" because I could draw the cue ball so far and get so much English on the cue ball.
It has come to my attention from someone that apparently is still stung by a post of mine (geez, I have much power apparently), that I was wrong on my post and that you have set me straight. Thanks!
I believe he wants me to acknowledge that I was wrong!
Acknowledged! I was wrong and someone (WW and jrc) corrected me. I appreciate it!
Until the next time that I’m wrong again, I won’t be editing my wrong post, because I deserve to be ridiculed and/or corrected for being wrong. I wouldn’t have it any other way!
Freddie <~~~ never an issue being wrong
I forgive you this time but don't let it happen again Mr.
Thank you Rubik's Cube. I laughed out loud each time i looked at that picture.
Those dudes are hardcore players though.
Those dudes are hardcore players though.
"Seems A lot of Asian players I watched over the years liked an Ebony South west cue with a 13 mm STIFF TAPER SHAFT....
Didn't seen to spin their cue ball much at all-
great pool players-
shoot extremely straight and ACCURATE
Do you know the conversion from 2 hundredths to 20 thousandths? ;-)
KMRUNOUT
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No big deal, I didn't know there was such a controversy.
Shaft size is hard to tell by sight. If it's a bright white shaft, it'll look larger than it is. Remember that white panty hose women used to wear? It made their legs look fat. Lighter color looks big, darker color slenderizes. A darker shaft will look smaller.
The taper makes a big difference to the eye as well. A quickly expanding, or conical shaft looks big, but if you measure at the ferrule, it could be smaller than you think.
By the same principle, a long taper makes a shaft look thinner. I have a couple Mike Gulassey shafts (some of the best, in my opinion), that have the long taper, modeled after his shafts for Earl Strickland. They look like they can't be larger than 12.5 mm, but actually they are 12.75. The eyes do some funny things to you.
Not sure why there was so much consternation, but knowledge is key. And, the micrometer is your best friend when talking shaft diameter. The micrometer doesn't lie.
All the best,
WW
and ya can get one for $20 bucks and up and have enough dough to buy a bag..LOL. It's the Cadillac and Pinto story they'll get you to the same place.
The game can be played by never going outside 1 tip width of the cue ball on these fast cloths. In fact one's game will improve immensely doing just that.
Think you got it wrong. (The effects of having the smaller diameter shaft is beyond the scope of this article. In general, a smaller diameter tip will provide a tighter hitting surface and allow you to put a bit more spin on the ball. The smaller tip may also be more unforgiving of mishits. Some people like how the thinner cues feel in their hand as well. It is a matter of personal preference.)
Aren't you saying the same thing?
Smaller tips don't allow you to put more spin on the ball - anywhere on the CB that can be hit with a smaller tip can also be hit with a larger one. That's the only factor in how much spin can be produced.
I also like how a thinner tip allows me to see more of the CB, making it a little easier to know exactly where I'm hitting it. And, of course, lower squirt because of less end mass.
pj
chgo
Really? Mosconi himself, in his latest book, said he uses a 12.5 mm shaft. Evidence below.
Of course, I would want to get a micrometer on it, and his cues had multiple shafts. But, having attended the senior tournaments held, his shaft was definitely less than 13.
All the best, for evidence,
WW
