deflection

Iron Willie was a very simple "robot". Its location, direction, and speed were all set manually. It had a very heavy base so it didn't move between shots. It had a cue ball locator part, so the shots were very repeatable.
I remember Iron Willie, I was playing Predator back then, nothing is greater than the creator of the creation, I don't discount it's usefulness but I don't put blind faith in it either, I like Dr Dave's testing of deflection more.
 
I understand that, it’s why I laugh at all the cripples that I’ve seen but not only 1, but numerous different brands and variations of LD shafts without seeing any real discernible difference in the quality of their play as a result of it.

If you value what you term, “consistency” in your equipment, I.E. that by utilizing a particular brand, or type of LD shaftand that helps you, then I’m glad for you. I am of the belief that we are all quite different, and a player is free to utilize whatever they like and can afford. What I can’t get behind are those that approach me in shock and disbelief that I haven’t chosen to guzzle the kool aid as they did.
I agree 💯, someone who is a 700 Fargo and has used the same cue for the last 20 years is probably not going to benefit from changing his cue to any kind of new cue, I think people should use what feels best to them, if someone is thinking of changing their cue it probably means they are not completely satisfied with it, I am simply relaying my experiences with my gear so if someone wanted to try it they would have a review of someone who actually uses the gear and not a sales pitch.
 

A short video showing the deflection differences between brass and titanium.
Videos like this mean nothing. The human element is enough to throw the results out the window. True quantifiable evidence is never produced in these comparison videos.
 
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