Deflection Anyone??

[RBC]

3andstop

You are absolutely right about the shock load a manual trans puts on the drive line. All the backlash in the ring and pinion as well as the differential adds up to acceleration of all those parts that stops instantly when the load actually hits, resulting in a high potential for broken parts!

With Automatics though, you do have to take into account that when the torque convertor in in Vortex Flow, the torque is increased substantially. It's almost like having a lower gear. That torque multiplication is what makes high stall convertors work so well.


How's that for a little shop talk!

Royce Bunnell
www.obcues.com

 

[whitey2]

black dot vs. predator

Well, according to Meucci, there is only a 2% (approx)
difference of deflection comparing the stroke with the dot
up, and the dot sideways (worst case). I have a black dot
and just ignored the orientation when I used it.

On a predator, I am not convinced that there a true symmetry
for all orientations. I remember a friend had one of the
original (prototype?) shafts that had more pie sections.
And, I heard they tried to buy all those back for some reason.
Anyway, in my opinion, there will still be a level of
inconsistency depending on how the shaft is oriented.

Do I think this is worth paying attention to though? NO!

 

[jhr]

This has been interesting to read. I think all these shafts are a great marketing device and the companies producing them have done an excellent job of convincing players that the "wonder shaft" (you pick the name) will improve your game. It has given the billiard industry a way to keep growing. If you think these shafts make you play better, then you play better. If you don't buy into the hype don't spend your money. No matter where you stand, keep playing and enjoying the game. Hunter

 

[td873]

I understand it's important to understand what goes on to a certain extent but only on a rudamentary level.

Lots of people surely believe this and it works for them. Others like the intellectual aspect of pool (and perhaps other things in life). There is a mathematical and physical elegance to pool that some appreciate. Just like some people like rock and others country. It's a personal preference.

However, it is interesting (to me at least) to note that those that pursue a technical understanding of pool are never the first to say "if you don't thoroughly understand, you cannot play." Conversely, those that tire easily of the intellectual aspect are often heard opining "if you know to much, you cannot play." In fact, I believe both schools of "thought" allow excellent play, and neither detracts from one's ability.

Personally, I agree with Twain: "It is wiser to find out than to suppose." Although, as you correctly note, it is not necessary to "find out" in order to hold a stick and poke a ball.

-td

 

[JimS]

3andstop

You are absolutely right about the shock load a manual trans puts on the drive line. All the backlash in the ring and pinion as well as the differential adds up to acceleration of all those parts that stops instantly when the load actually hits, resulting in a high potential for broken parts!

With Automatics though, you do have to take into account that when the torque convertor in in Vortex Flow, the torque is increased substantially. It's almost like having a lower gear. That torque multiplication is what makes high stall convertors work so well.


How's that for a little shop talk!

Royce Bunnell
www.obcues.com

That's good! I like a lil grease under my nails while shootin pool. My money and spare time is divided between pool and my hot rod pickumup truck so I'll never be good at either. See the truck at the link in my signature.