Cue shaft: Best Bang for the Buck?

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New cue shaft for Schon STL-6 purchased in Dec. 2001.
Budget is tight.
Money vs quality is the only consideration.
Recommend Best Bang for the Buck cue shaft?
 
If value is the main goal, I would do a carbon shaft. Possibly bull carbon where you can buy other inserts down the road to fit multiple cues.
 
Definitely Rhino carbon I'd think. Good deal.

Or, if you want wood, maybe a used Schon shaft from someone who's changed over to playing carbon...I would imagine there are some out there to be had for a decent price.
 
slide13 said:
Definitely Rhino carbon I'd think. Good deal.

Or, if you want wood, maybe a used Schon shaft from someone who's changed over to playing carbon...I would imagine there are some out there to be had for a decent price.
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I have an older schon shaft that was basically just test hit. From the early 2000s. I traded something for it, thinking it would be a good backup shaft. Never ended up using except to test it on a cue. If New shafts are 240. Even if i let it go for 150, shipping kills the deal i would think. Not selling, just saying buying used and shipping isnt very cost effective.

If OP can find a used shaft local, that would be a good solution. If OP haS a local cuesmith, they often have used shafts for sale. With CF shafts on the market i would suggest seeing if somone will let OP test and see if you like them. Not everyone cares for them.
 
Carbon - Rhino
Wood - Jacoby Ultra Seyberts
I have both, in fact 3 Jacoby Ultras, but if only buying one, Rhino
 
I can look through some old storage cases and see what I have. Probably a near new Schon, a Bob Danielson SS360/2 (LD shaft), maybe a Players and possibly a Tiger LD shaft. Right now they are just sitting around so I'd probably let them go cheaply.
 
I concur with the folks that say Rhino if you want a brand new shaft and don't mind carbon. They can usually be had for $180 direct from Rhino. Shipping time varies if it comes from the warehouse in Texas or directly from Vietnam.

Be aware that the factory tip isn't great but it's playable. Also, in some cases, you need to wipe them down with alcohol to get the carbon residue off. On the plus side, they are all 30" and have a white vault plate. I've had one for about a year and it's no Revo or Cynergy but for half the price it's pretty damn close. It now sits as a backup behind a Revo.

One thing I haven't seen anyone mention is the clearance/preowned shaft section at PoolDawg. You might look there and see if there's anything you like. Pretty sure clearance still falls under their 60 day return policy.
 
fish2 said:
Wood or CF?
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I have never played with a CF. But I am open minded.

J & J America distributor is near me. I actually visited them several years ago. They are not retail but would have sold me anything I wanted at the time. Nice helpful lady.

Seems like I have gotten probably enough of the best possible quality for the best possible price recommendations .

Does Rhino make a 5/16-14 joint for a Schon? Doesn't look like it. But price looks like the best.

My Schon cue is 19.5 oz. If I get a CF shaft how will this effect the weight?
 
My Rhino 5/16x14 shaft weighs 4.2 oz .Fits 4 different make cues with that pin that I have. Should fit your cue but not sure since I got rid of all my Schons
 
Yes, my Rhino fits our Schons. As to weight, I'd have to measure when I get home tomorrow, but if I remember right about 4-4.2 oz
I got it Last Jan, then they announced 3 different 5/16 pins. At that time they only shipped the standard pin, it's just a touch loose threading on but ok, and tightens up really good. If ordering another one I might ask for the tighter version. I think it's only a thousandths or two tighter. The one we got was 12.5 mm and I really like it, problem was my wife instantly liked it also and told me it was hers.
 
muskyed said:
Yes, my Rhino fits our Schons. As to weight, I'd have to measure when I get home tomorrow, but if I remember right about 4-4.2 oz
I got it Last Jan, then they announced 3 different 5/16 pins. At that time they only shipped the standard pin, it's just a touch loose threading on but ok, and tightens up really good. If ordering another one I might ask for the tighter version. I think it's only a thousandths or two tighter. The one we got was 12.5 mm and I really like it, problem was my wife instantly liked it also and told me it was hers.
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I saw their ad on FB so I bought 2. Was about 145 ea with all the discounts
 
Yeah the more shafts you buy the bigger the discount. I only have 2 sizes. Cheaper than a ld wood shaft 25 years ago
 
DaveM said:
I can look through some old storage cases and see what I have. Probably a near new Schon, a Bob Danielson SS360/2 (LD shaft), maybe a Players and possibly a Tiger LD shaft. Right now they are just sitting around so I'd probably let them go cheaply.
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Where are you located?
 
muskyed said:
Yes, my Rhino fits our Schons. As to weight, I'd have to measure when I get home tomorrow, but if I remember right about 4-4.2 oz
I got it Last Jan, then they announced 3 different 5/16 pins. At that time they only shipped the standard pin, it's just a touch loose threading on but ok, and tightens up really good. If ordering another one I might ask for the tighter version. I think it's only a thousandths or two tighter. The one we got was 12.5 mm and I really like it, problem was my wife instantly liked it also and told me it was hers.
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What year and model Schon do you have with specs? Can you provide at least minimum of 2 x Photos with Rhino shaft? More if you like. Assembled Schon cue with Rhino shaft at joint (closeup). And disassembled cue showing butt joint and Rhino shaft joint next to each other (closeup) showing contact surface detail. If can do, thanks.
 
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