I was wondering which shaft would be better to learn how to play pool with and why, I was told a standard maple shaft is better.
Deflection/No Deflection
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Island Drive said:
There are no "no deflection" shafts. The best low deflection shafts reduce deflection by only about 25%.
Whether these "low" deflection shafts are better than standard shafts is a matter of personal opinion, and should only be determined after you
play with each type.
Until a beginner starts to use side spin, it doesn't make much difference. When they do start to use side spin, some find it much easier to compensate for squirt when the squirt is small. Some top players seem to find the same thing. What is sure is that it's very challenging to switch between high-squirt and low-squirt shafts if you use significant side spin in your game.Island Drive said:
Good points guys, I'd say enough said!
along the same thought, I was messing around with tips today, and took all my playing cues out to my table....around 8 cues. I've been playing lately with a Lucasi with a radial spliced shaft....love it! stiff hit, controlled, predictable.
Then...I hit some balls with my "Southwestish" cue, and forgot how nice it hit and can really put some juice on the ball. Smooth, quiet, but watch out if I get on the edge of the cueball....serious RPM's
next was a cue my friend made, Mike Keim in PA. "Meucci-ish" 6 point with Corian ferrules, and Talisman tips. again, hits great, but too whippy for my everyday player.
Hit with my Schon player....just an all around great cue...no surprises.
how does this fit in with this thread?....I guess I'm saying you can learn to play with ANYTHING....when you get to a good level of pool competency you will find what suits your style. Then you'll buy more, start a collection, and be addicted like the rest of us!
good luck, have fun, Gerry
along the same thought, I was messing around with tips today, and took all my playing cues out to my table....around 8 cues. I've been playing lately with a Lucasi with a radial spliced shaft....love it! stiff hit, controlled, predictable.
Then...I hit some balls with my "Southwestish" cue, and forgot how nice it hit and can really put some juice on the ball. Smooth, quiet, but watch out if I get on the edge of the cueball....serious RPM's
next was a cue my friend made, Mike Keim in PA. "Meucci-ish" 6 point with Corian ferrules, and Talisman tips. again, hits great, but too whippy for my everyday player.
Hit with my Schon player....just an all around great cue...no surprises.
how does this fit in with this thread?....I guess I'm saying you can learn to play with ANYTHING....when you get to a good level of pool competency you will find what suits your style. Then you'll buy more, start a collection, and be addicted like the rest of us!
good luck, have fun, Gerry
IMO whatever shaft you think you'll be able to afford.
Reason being there is no shaft that has zero deflection. With every shaft you're going to have to adjust to. Soooo, if you can afford to buy predator shafts, go nuts. Just remember that if it breaks or you change to a different pin you'll have to buy another predator shaft if you dont want to adjust to a regular shaft.
In my case, i stick with the standard shafts because i just cant afford to keep up with all this pool technology.
Reason being there is no shaft that has zero deflection. With every shaft you're going to have to adjust to. Soooo, if you can afford to buy predator shafts, go nuts. Just remember that if it breaks or you change to a different pin you'll have to buy another predator shaft if you dont want to adjust to a regular shaft.
In my case, i stick with the standard shafts because i just cant afford to keep up with all this pool technology.
Wouldn't the best combination be a Predator cue with a Meucci shaft?
Learn the fundamentals and then go from there. I think too much is put into the value of the cue. For starters I would a mid price Schon. It will serve you well until you feel you need to "upgrade".
Learn the fundamentals and then go from there. I think too much is put into the value of the cue. For starters I would a mid price Schon. It will serve you well until you feel you need to "upgrade".
If you can afford a low deflection shaft then get it.
As a beginner it will give you a little leeway and as you get used to the shaft as you learn you'll have the benefit of having to adjust less.
Yes. it's true you have to adjust with all shafts but if your a beginner and your just learning, isn't it better to have to scale your aim over a shorter distance? It is to me.
As a beginner it will give you a little leeway and as you get used to the shaft as you learn you'll have the benefit of having to adjust less.
Yes. it's true you have to adjust with all shafts but if your a beginner and your just learning, isn't it better to have to scale your aim over a shorter distance? It is to me.