Cue shaft talk

[Jaden]

Once you adjust your aim slightly, you'll be just fine. I don't know that the shaft in and of itself will "improve" accuracy. The accuracy improvement will come from dialing in both your aim, and your stroke.

That's true, however, for a player who mainly uses feel to adjust for cueball deflection, a ld shaft will help by having the stroke line being closer to the intended cb travel line. The less you have to deviate off of that line, the less the chance that you over or under compensate for squirt/cb deflection. Or rather, any deviation will be of a smaller percentage because you aren't having to adjust as much to compensate for the squirt.

 

[Brother Ron]

I have noticed a big difference between my 1980 Eckes cue with a 12mm tip and a whippy shaft that I still use periodically and my 1995 Meucci with a 13mm tip... so am curious to see what difference the Keilwood shaft makes. I am of the shooting style that Jaden mentioned as I go by feel for my shots. Using aggressive enlish/spin like I do, I have always used feel on bank shots as well because the diamond system does not work for my style of play.

 

[mdc]

Haven’t tried carbon fiber shafts, but I would like to. I’m a believer in LD shafts as it makes compensating for English easier for me. Been using a Predator 314-2 for over 20 years now and I’m pretty happy with it. I own a few cues with standard maple shafts, but playing with them takes adjustment after so many years with a LD shaft. Hard to imagine going back now. The main reason I haven’t tried a CF shaft already is the cost, can’t justify it and agree with those saying it’s too much. Thought about sticking with wood and upgrading to the new 314-3, but even that is beyond my means at the moment.

 

[j2pac]

Haven’t tried carbon fiber shafts, but I would like to. I’m a believer in LD shafts as it makes compensating for English easier for me. Been using a Predator 314-2 for over 20 years now and I’m pretty happy with it. I own a few cues with standard maple shafts, but playing with them takes adjustment after so many years with a LD shaft. Hard to imagine going back now. The main reason I haven’t tried a CF shaft already is the cost, can’t justify it and agree with those saying it’s too much. Thought about sticking with wood and upgrading to the new 314-3, but even that is beyond my means at the moment.

You might try the Raven Pro CF. They're fairly affordable comparatively speaking.

 

[j2pac]

That's true, however, for a player who mainly uses feel to adjust for cueball deflection, a ld shaft will help by having the stroke line being closer to the intended cb travel line. The less you have to deviate off of that line, the less the chance that you over or under compensate for squirt/cb deflection. Or rather, any deviation will be of a smaller percentage because you aren't having to adjust as much to compensate for the squirt.

Agreed.

 

[7stud]

That $600 shaft won't feel slippery when it slides through your bridge. Carbon fiber shafts that have some kind of paint or coating won't be slippery. Even with a glove on, the shaft won't feel slippery. At your link, Seyberts adds the following text at the top of their ad for the shaft:

** Please note that the Wood Grain Shafts have a protective coating to ensure a long-lasting durable finish. It is recommended if you are looking for the smooth carbon feel of carbon fiber to go with the Whyte Carbon Raw Shaft or wear a glove.**

Seyberts is warning you that the shaft is junk (they probably have a high rate of returns with people complaining the shaft isn't slippery). With current technology, you'll have to stick with a raw black carbon shaft if slipperiness is a requirement.

 

[King T]

I sure wouldn't mind having one of these shafts, but I will never spend $600 for one. I don't think it would do that much for my game, except that it would be enjoyable to try out. People often look to equipment to solve their stroke problems, and especially potting balls, but I don't think this would really make that much difference, this particular shaft and the price it costs. What type of shaft do you use and why? Would you spend this kind of money for a shaft? What price range do you think is fair for a shaft like this?
First comment by one who owns this shaft:
"I really like the shaft looks nice and make my stroke looks so easy"

Triple 60 Whyte Carbon Uni-Loc Thread Wood Grain Carbon Play Shaft

Experience the pinnacle of performance with the Uni-Loc Thread Whyte Carbon Pearl Essence Play Shaft. Dual-Core Carbon Construction, Micro-Compression technology and Multi-Density Fill Pattern come together to create a distinguished white finish shaft that is as luxuriously elegant as it is...

seyberts.com

Everybody says that Pool is a mental game, so anything that makes you feel better about your game is worth the investment. It doesn't have to and may not improve your play, but it might. $600 or $8,000 Southwest Cue..., no big deal if your into the game, a $100 Walmart Cue or a house Cue, thats cool too, you just wont be part of the conversation when we talk about the pride someone takes in owning a masterpiece regardless of their level of play.