Best "standard" Shaft

[Mikjary]

Every couple of years I buy a $200-$300 McDermott with a standard shaft. The medium hard triangle tips can be changed out for something softer. I play the crap out of them and they can do anything I need them to do.

I've owned a bunch of cues from a Szam to a Meucci. I have no problem showing up to tourneys with top players and a cheap cue. It really makes them hate you when you run out and they have a $2,000 masterpiece, jump cue, extender, break cue, leather suitcase, etc., and they're not using them. :grin-square: I jump full balls and break with it, too.

I've used LD shafts, but didn't really see a jump in my game. Just a little loss of spin ability. Try a cheap McDermott with the standard shaft. They hit just as good as the big boys with half the hype.

Best,
Mike

 

[n0th1ng]

I'm a diehard Predator user and if I ever had to switch to a non-laminated shaft, I would have to go with Southwest. I can't say I'm any sort of cue expert since I've only tried a few dozen cues over my lifetime but Southwest stands out for me most as a low-deflection cue.

Since when Southwest makes LD shafts???

 

[steveinflorida]

David Jacoby makes a real good shaft (imho).
However, keep in mind, it's the Indian, not the arrow.

 

[ratcues]

I'd start with Muellers

Always listen to Freddie!

 

[rayjay]

David Jacoby makes a real good shaft (imho).
However, keep in mind, it's the Indian, not the arrow.

No. It's the archer AND the arrow. No decent archer in his right mind is going to willingly use an inferior arrow. Geeesh.

 

[Bigb'scues]

I have yet to see or hit with a shaft like Steves'. That includes any Bushka ,Boti or any other cue I have owned,touched,played,or looked at.
Some are in the ballpark,,that is it,,,just in the ballpark...Like the bleechers

I could not agree anymore.....hands down best playing stuff out there.
And for 150$ a shaft!!!!! That's a crazy price. I highly reccommend that
You jump on this before they are all gone...cuz they are goin fast.

www.klappcustomcues.com

 

[Banks]

Valley. FTW. :thumbup2:

 

[9Ballr]

I've been using a Z2 for over a year, and I really like it.
However, I've been thinking about picking up a standard maple shaft, and have no idea where to start.
My only preference at this point is that it be 11.75. Obviously I can always get a 13 and have it turned down.

You say you "really like" the Z2. Then why change?
Many top players use the Z2 and seem to do just fine with it.

How much do you expect your game will change, assumingly for the better,
with a "standard maple shaft"?

 

[ceebee]

I like the wooden ones. The aluminum & fiberglass just don't do it for me.