best shaft for easier backspin

ENGLISH! said:
I basically said the same thing about myself.

But to think that differences do not yield differences is simply irrational & illogical thinking.

Different shafts & tips have different EFFECTIVE end masses that deliver the forces differently.

If one has a limited stroke, a change of shaft/cue & even butt can yield more benefit from the same stroke forces.

As I said before, we need to be on the same apple to apple shelf in discussions so as to not give false impressions.
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Tip? Hard tip vs. soft tip? It makes a small difference in a game of small differences.:smile:

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Be well.
 
Tony_in_MD said:
Those electrons moving through copper wires are sure making a lot of noise in this thread.

:grin-square:

As far as the best shaft for easier backspin, I could not provide an opinion, because I don't play with a lot of variation in my equipment. I settled in on a set characteristics with my cues and shafts a long time ago.

I will say if you want to develop good draw, learn to hit the cueball very low and as level as you can. I am talking about having the bottom of your ferrule at contact with the cue ball to be more more then 2-3 mm above the table surface. That is not to say there there are times when you have to jack up to get good backspin on a shot. The lay of the balls and the characteristics of the table will dictate that as you all know.

Most are afraid to hit the CB this low, because of the chance of a miscue, so they hit the ball higher and closer to center and try to pound it to get backspin. Develop an accurate repeatable stroke first, and see how much your game improves.
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Good post past the grin face.

The OP is asking an equipment question & has basically told a few to take a hike telling him what he already knows regarding what a good stroke can do.

If he wants to change shafts while he also works on his stroke & confidence, there is nothing wrong with that approach.
 
Tony_in_MD said:
Those electrons moving through copper wires are sure making a lot of noise in this thread.

:grin-square:

As far as the best shaft for easier backspin, I could not provide an opinion, because I don't play with a lot of variation in my equipment. I settled in on a set characteristics with my cues and shafts a long time ago.

I will say if you want to develop good draw, learn to hit the cueball very low and as level as you can. I am talking about having the bottom of your ferrule at contact with the cue ball to be more more then 2-3 mm above the table surface. That is not to say there there are times when you have to jack up to get good backspin on a shot. The lay of the balls and the characteristics of the table will dictate that as you all know.

Most are afraid to hit the CB this low, because of the chance of a miscue, so they hit the ball higher and closer to center and try to pound it to get backspin. Develop an accurate repeatable stroke first, and see how much your game improves.
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Amen. Sooner or later they will realize it is more about the stroke not the shaft once you are comfortable with your player. Getting comfortable with your playing cue breeds consistency.
 
ENGLISH! said:
Thanks E.

Then throw in different shaft characteristics, flex, etc. & the differences become more different.

You Stay Well,
Rick
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Flex?
Enough is enough but too much is plenty.:thumbup:
Don't miss your cue.:)

Be well
 
Back on topic, the "best shaft for easier backspin" is the one you use during those long hours of practice, putting that hard work into your game.
 
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