Carbon shaft coat

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Rafachauer1990

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Dear members,

After having my second carbon shaft, I just bought another same carbon shaft and realized that my new shaft slides much better than the first one. Is there any way to become the coat of the old shaft very similar to the new one? I always clean my shafts with alcohol.

Maybe you know something which could be applied to the shaft to make it slide much better through the fingers.

Best regards
 
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Rafachauer1990 said:
Dear members,

After having my second carbon shaft, I just bought another same carbon shaft and realized that my new shaft slides much better than the first one. Is there any way to become the coat of the old shaft very similar to the new one? I always clean my shafts with alcohol.

Maybe you know something which could be applied to the shaft to make it slide much better through the fingers.

Best regards
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Which brand? The reason I'm asking is that I noticed the same thing with Revo, I've got an old one then a new one. The old feels a little bit rougher in comparison to the new one. That's not to say that the old one is a rough shaft, they are both slick and very slippery however there's a little bit of notable extra-slippery on the new one. Maybe they changed some process in the design or something.

I asked predator about this myself just to clarify, they said that they're both made the same but the new one will feel more slippery and clean due to its newness. They said if I use the predator clean thingy on the old shaft it will feel the same but I already had that predator package for cleaning and no matter how many I did it. They do not feel the same, one is very very smooth (New one), and the other would feel smooth but you can tell the difference as I play without a GLOVE myself.

To me I prefer the old one to be honest, too slick is just too much for me, I like to feel a little bit of friction in my bridge/hand. "Just a little bit, it's good for feel".
 
I prefer not to name the brand but it was not Predator. I was just wondering if it was a common „problem“ and if there is an easy solution. I mean the old shaft still feels really good but not as good as the new one. A glove is not an option for me.
 
I clean mine with dishwashing soap and water to get any oils off and treat it with McDermotts ultra glide and its very slick. I play alot and gotta do it once a week to maintain it's slickness. I do use a glove though but non the less it's slick.
 
oh, this is interesting. So, this seems to be a common problem. I wonder if Mcdermott ultra glide could be an even better solution without having to send the shaft to the manufacturer.
 
The Jacoby black I have is so slick that I almost want to do something to make it less slick. Have only had it about 9 months though, and didn't use it much at first, but the more I am using it, the more I am liking it. Actually was thinking of using it at league this week, 2 days left to decide on that though. I don't see why if you feel your shaft is not as slick as new, you couldn't just do a quick wipe with alcohol, and then just mildly go over it with some 2500-3000 grit wet and dry and water as It would take virtually nothing off the shaft, and quite frankly I would think most of these carbon shafts are sanded at the factory anyway. Side note, I looked at a Defy shaft the other day at a local billiards store as I do have a few McDermott cues also, and was really surprised as to the shaft finish, and how sticky it was in comparison to the slickness of the Jacoby. May get one someday to try if I can find a 30" one, but will defiantly have to wear a glove with the Defy.
 
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