Are low deflection shafts really a good thing?

[bankshot76]

I bought a Predator Z about a year ago, and I can honestly say my game has definitely improved. But, my question is what have I sacrificed by using this shaft. I found it much easier to pocket balls and put that extra spin on the ball. But, when I've gone to a conventional cue I literally can't hardly make a ball. So have I really helped myself in going with this product? Has anybody else experience the same. Also, I can't hardly convince myself to buy another cue unless it has the same joint that my $300 shaft will work on. Or have I just become a LOW DEFLECTION JUNKIE!

 

[Impact Blue]

In my opinion, it's all in your head, as much of this game is.

Recently I had to retire my OB-1 due to some ferrule damage and had to go back to my stock shaft. Right away I was missing cuts and banks and kicking poorly. And right away I wanted to blame the cue so bad, but after a week or so of (intense) practice, things started falling back in to place. Not much choice with the LD shaft down, so f-it. Just shoot.

I always like to think of the "he could beat you with a broomstick" idea. Why couldn't I beat him? And if I need to adjust to something new, just try not to cue too far from center left or right, right?

But I will say that LD shafts are purchased confidence. Nothin wrong with that, but the greatest know and can adjust. If that means a different shot choice rather than pocketing, f-it too. Just shoot.