Anyone have a Mcdermott G Core shaft?
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Its a great shaft, I used one for about a week very nice.
Well to be honest it was the fact that I could aim closer to the contact point while using a bunch of side spin. It does reduce the amount of deflection. Plus it lowers the amount of overall spin I can get...Which is good for me becasue I have no problems getting enough side spin.
I just know my stroke not anyone elses. For me this shaft did what they are trying to build them for.
I just know my stroke not anyone elses. For me this shaft did what they are trying to build them for.
If you're going to spend the money on a McDermott shaft you might want to consider one of the I series shafts. They are considered to be an upgrade from the G-core, but of course they also cost more. I use an I-3 on one of my McDermott cues and it is pretty nice. I don't like it as much as my OB-1 though.
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I've asked this question a bunch of times here, some say the G-core is going to be the upgrade to the I series shafts and the I series are being phased out. Many seem to really like the G core shafts. I should probably just email McDermott directly to get an answer, as they are still putting I series shafts on their top end cues, so they seem to think they are "better". Like most things regarding pool, I'm very confused about this, hehe. Hell, I still thought the "bottle drill" was a good idea, guess I've been practicing something I shouldn't of!
*edit* I just emailed McDermott with this question. I'll post their answer when I get it.
*edit* I just emailed McDermott with this question. I'll post their answer when I get it.
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I have the I2 and have test hit the G core. I prefer the feel of the I2. The taper is different, and I felt like the feedback I got from the shaft wasn't as good as the I2. For about a c note less it is a good buy.
Bought my M1-5B in 06
before G-core was available and liked the original shaft but wanted to explore all the hype on low deflection. So I bought the G-core last fall with a 13.25 mm tip for league play mainly. Was impressed with the difference especially when shooting off the rail with any power or a strong follow stroke the shaft was notably stiffer than the original shaft. There was an adjustment in my aiming that is hard to describe but any time I used a med. to fast stroke the cue ball seemed to have a true line to the object ball. One other difference was on masse shots or frozen ball shots were I was jack up on the cue ball the shaft just powers through the cue ball without that slide off miscue kind of feel I would get with the original shaft.
This was my first performance shaft so I don't have much experience with them but I would buy the G-core again. The tip is a Kamui black med. Hope this helps. Greg T
before G-core was available and liked the original shaft but wanted to explore all the hype on low deflection. So I bought the G-core last fall with a 13.25 mm tip for league play mainly. Was impressed with the difference especially when shooting off the rail with any power or a strong follow stroke the shaft was notably stiffer than the original shaft. There was an adjustment in my aiming that is hard to describe but any time I used a med. to fast stroke the cue ball seemed to have a true line to the object ball. One other difference was on masse shots or frozen ball shots were I was jack up on the cue ball the shaft just powers through the cue ball without that slide off miscue kind of feel I would get with the original shaft.
This was my first performance shaft so I don't have much experience with them but I would buy the G-core again. The tip is a Kamui black med. Hope this helps. Greg T
McDermott G Shaft
Hi JD,
I have an I2 which I think is great, never played with a G, it's 12.75mm, my regular shaft is 13mm, it took a while to get used to the deflection, the hard hit with the I2 if your serious about getting one I recommend trying one out first, it's a little frustrating at first until you get used to moving the cueball around, a little pricey at over $200, but I wouldn't hesitate to buy again, worth the extra price.
John
Hi JD,
I have an I2 which I think is great, never played with a G, it's 12.75mm, my regular shaft is 13mm, it took a while to get used to the deflection, the hard hit with the I2 if your serious about getting one I recommend trying one out first, it's a little frustrating at first until you get used to moving the cueball around, a little pricey at over $200, but I wouldn't hesitate to buy again, worth the extra price.
John
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I asked McDermott about the difference between G Core and I series. Hope this info helps clear things up. Here is their reply:
Paul,
The i-shafts represent our highest evolution of high-performance
shafts. The i-shafts will out-perform the G-core shafts due to the enhanced
radial consistency that the full length carbon fiber core provides.
The G-core shaft was designed as an alternate option for players that didn't
want to invest $249 for a better playing shaft.
I have had a few players comment that they prefer the G-core shaft as well,
but our test results do not reflect that. Perhaps the jump from a standard
shaft to an i-shaft is a little too drastic for them as you do need to alter
your game a little bit.
Jayme Cernicka
Customer Service Manager
McDermott Cue
Paul,
The i-shafts represent our highest evolution of high-performance
shafts. The i-shafts will out-perform the G-core shafts due to the enhanced
radial consistency that the full length carbon fiber core provides.
The G-core shaft was designed as an alternate option for players that didn't
want to invest $249 for a better playing shaft.
I have had a few players comment that they prefer the G-core shaft as well,
but our test results do not reflect that. Perhaps the jump from a standard
shaft to an i-shaft is a little too drastic for them as you do need to alter
your game a little bit.
Jayme Cernicka
Customer Service Manager
McDermott Cue