Just picked up a new cue, and had a few questions for those who are in the market. While I bought the cue with 3 shafts, only one of them rolls perfectly true (newer shaft, but same cuemaker). The other 2 are still playable, but definitely have a taper roll. Even with this I got the cue at a steal of a price and could not say no. What I'm wondering is how much value is added by getting another shaft for the cue. Would be by same maker with same ringwork etc. Just want to find out if it's worth the investment value down the road, or if it doesn't matter as long as I'm happy with what I'm shooting with. In case anyone is wondering, the cue is a Dishaw, and would be happy to provide pics.
Cue Questions
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It would be easier to sell with a new shaft but won't get you any more money for it.
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Just play with what you have for awhile. You aren't going to be able to even notice a taper roll when playing. No need to spend money on a shaft unless you want a bigger diameter, length or taper. His resale isn't high enough to warrant spending money to preserve value. He makes a terrific cue. Extremely talented at all facets of construction. Post pics for us all to see.
The other possible option, is, if you wanted to try a LD shaft of some sort, the 3 originals could be put away, while using the LD. Then if you sell the cue down the road, keep the LD, and sell the cue with the 3 originals.
I wouldn't go to the trouble of matching up the ring work, unless I planned on keeping it, and the miss-match bothered me.
I wouldn't go to the trouble of matching up the ring work, unless I planned on keeping it, and the miss-match bothered me.
I've shot with quite a few LDs, and call me old thought....but it was hard enough to learn and keep learning the game once. I've been playing with slight deflection long enough I'm used to it. I've had poisons, press, OB, lucasi hybrid, shot with mezz and Jacoby cues.... Find myself going back to a standard shaft after a few month
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I don't think anyone cares about a third shaft. Two are standard. 3 is not going to make me want the cue more. If you were adding costs, i would say "you keep the third and lemme pay for 2". As for warpage, it depends on the warp. Most cues are never perfectly straight. If one shaft is bad it's worthless and I'd want a di$count for the one good shaft.
The value added from buying a second shaft depends on the cue.
With your Dan Dishaw cue it is a tossup.
Dishaw cues are kind of soft in the market, so it's hard to get the value anyway.
The extra $200 for a straight shaft makes the great deal not so great.
If you intend to sell the cue, the second straight shaft it will not add much value, but it will make the cue easier to sell.
I would list the cue with one straight shaft rather than one straight shaft, and two warped shafts.
Tough call, I've been through it a couple of times this year, and I prefer straight rather than with a taper roll but cheap.
With your Dan Dishaw cue it is a tossup.
Dishaw cues are kind of soft in the market, so it's hard to get the value anyway.
The extra $200 for a straight shaft makes the great deal not so great.
If you intend to sell the cue, the second straight shaft it will not add much value, but it will make the cue easier to sell.
I would list the cue with one straight shaft rather than one straight shaft, and two warped shafts.
Tough call, I've been through it a couple of times this year, and I prefer straight rather than with a taper roll but cheap.
I hate LD's.
Stay with the solid maple and your all set.
You won't have to relearn the game every time an LD maker comes out with their 13% less mass and deflection than last model was.
Just chasing rainbows.
Get used to one thing, love the feel of it, and shoot a much better game for it.
All this being said about the only LD I can say I like is a Predator Z2.
Funny enough considering it's one of the more aggressively LD.
But I hardly ever play with it, just sits in my closet.
Solid maple all the way!