Im about to order a 314 shaft for my bob frey sp from seyberts. Does anyone out there have this combination? if so do you like it?...the 3/8 10 will fit my butt right? and will it fit flush with the butt?
Bob frey's with 314
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thats what i got now with moori med. but i want to try a 314 i was just wondering if it would work
might have to buy a blank and have it fitted
If you order from Seybert's, I'm the one who would build your shaft and yes, I'd start from partial. That way I could match ring-work if you so desired and joint diameter. Unless you were willing to send in the cue, it would really help if you could give me the diameter at the joint. On a 3/8-10, I can install a phenolic insert if you let me know. It greatly enhances the hit but will cost extra.
If your joint dia. is .850 and you're OK with a single black collar then your shaft is in stock & waiting on you. They come std. with a phenolic insert.
If your joint dia. is .850 and you're OK with a single black collar then your shaft is in stock & waiting on you. They come std. with a phenolic insert.
Yes I want a single black collar, with the shaft being 12.25 instead of 12.75.
I know its a 3/8 10, but im not sure of the joint dia. How would i go about measuring the joint? or does anyone know the joint diameter on a freys bocote sp?
I know its a 3/8 10, but im not sure of the joint dia. How would i go about measuring the joint? or does anyone know the joint diameter on a freys bocote sp?
Yea alot of people love the way mine hits to, and I love it... Do you know the joint diameter of them?
Just a question so please do not get offended. If you are going to use a predator and a shaft is the engine and feel of A cue then why not sell the FREY and buy a budweiser cue and use a predator shaft on it? It is similar to taking a 25,000$ + plus car and switching the motor out with a KIA. or PINTO why do it man?
Scottlucasi19 said:
you can buy some cheap calipers from ebay or call a machienist shop (yeah i don't spell so good) and see if they'll measure it for you. i don't think that'd be a big deal for them
PROG8R said:
Because he more than likely has played with a predator shaft for some time and does not want to take the time to adjust to the deflection characteristics of the Frey shaft despite the nice hit. I think Predator makes a fine shaft, the KIA motor might get better gas mileage and it will still give him the cool look of driving the $25,000 car.
Thats ludicrious man! Stick with the Frey shaft! I was shooting with a Predator 5K3 - and just couldn't shoot consistently with it. Switched to a Frey SP with a sniper tip. Best hitting players cue I've hit with. Sold the predator!
In all reality, to each their own. I'm with prog8r, if you want to shoot with a predator... just buy a predator. Putting a predator shaft on a Frey is SP is like taking the boobs off Tyra Banks and exchanging them for a penis... as Fats told Mosconi about shootin' pool in a dress coat and tie, its like "puttin' ice cream on a hot dog." It just ain't right.... but like I said, to each their own.
FWIW, There was really no adjustment time in regards to adjusting for deflection from going to a Predator to a Frey. As soon I starting shooting with the Frey, I was like "sweeeeeeeeeet, this is what I expected from a predator." Wouldn't ever switch back to that overpriced plywood shaft... JMHO, of course. For the sake of context, I was shooting with a very stiff shafted Jacoby before picking up the predator. When I switched to the Frey, I was looking for something a little bit more in between the the jacoby/predator in terms of stiffness of shaft... and I hit the bullseye with a Frey.
BTW, Anyone know if JP is going to be at the DCC with any Frey cues?
In all reality, to each their own. I'm with prog8r, if you want to shoot with a predator... just buy a predator. Putting a predator shaft on a Frey is SP is like taking the boobs off Tyra Banks and exchanging them for a penis... as Fats told Mosconi about shootin' pool in a dress coat and tie, its like "puttin' ice cream on a hot dog." It just ain't right.... but like I said, to each their own.
FWIW, There was really no adjustment time in regards to adjusting for deflection from going to a Predator to a Frey. As soon I starting shooting with the Frey, I was like "sweeeeeeeeeet, this is what I expected from a predator." Wouldn't ever switch back to that overpriced plywood shaft... JMHO, of course. For the sake of context, I was shooting with a very stiff shafted Jacoby before picking up the predator. When I switched to the Frey, I was looking for something a little bit more in between the the jacoby/predator in terms of stiffness of shaft... and I hit the bullseye with a Frey.
BTW, Anyone know if JP is going to be at the DCC with any Frey cues?
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Because I just want to see how my cue shoots with a 314, and i wanted to find out if the joint diameter is the same because i was about to order it.PROG8R said:
I did think about buying a budwieser cue one time and putting a upgraded shaft on it. But I didnt because I dont drink so I bought a greenbay packers.
Scottlucasi19 said:Because I just want to see how my cue shoots with a 314, and i wanted to find out if the joint diameter is the same because i was about to order it.
I did think about buying a budwieser cue one time and putting a upgraded shaft on it. But I didnt because I dont drink so I bought a greenbay packers.
I wish you luck on your purchase, regardless of my opinion of predator shafts... Let us know how it works out! Predators are sort like a really dry red wine, either you love it or you hate it. Hopefully with the purchase, you don't wake up with a headache in the morning! But my greatest concern would be yours, making sure the shaft is flush with the butt when attached.
I've had my freys for about 2 1/2 years. I bought a predator sp with ss joint about 3 months ago or so. I really liked the spin i could get and my shot making got more consistant. But the balance of the cue was off, it just didnt feel right to me. So now i want to try a 314 out on my freys.
I cant believe noone knows the joint diameter, maybe i should take this to the cuemaker forum.
I will say this, if you like predators... the 5K series is great. The feel of the hit is really nice. I just didn't feel I had enough control of the cue ball with a predator. Everything was too unpredictable. Might as well have been playing the lottery.
I have a Predator Sneaky Pete that I keep around for my gf, and the hit on that cue is just completely dead. Just has a really dead hit to it. Hate it. But she seems to like, and its definately better than alot of other cues. I received a bonus from my company while I was in Illinois, and just went on completely irresponsible spending spree at Nielsens in Springfield! Great store! Too great...
I have a Predator Sneaky Pete that I keep around for my gf, and the hit on that cue is just completely dead. Just has a really dead hit to it. Hate it. But she seems to like, and its definately better than alot of other cues. I received a bonus from my company while I was in Illinois, and just went on completely irresponsible spending spree at Nielsens in Springfield! Great store! Too great...
Hey dude im not interested in buying a predator cue I have one, and i dont want another one, Im just asking if a certain shaft fits my cue flushly. I could careless about your opinion on predator cues. no offense
take it to a local machinist shop and ask them to measure it.
Scottlucasi19 said:
there's these things called calipers, measure with those. measure a few times with those and take the average, that number will be pretty accurate. if you don't have any, go to sears or something and buy some. i bet you'll use them over and over so it'll be well worth it.