I just got my new Predator cue today, the Blak4. But it seems like the shaft hits a little different the my old Predator. They both have the 314-2 shaft. I was just wondering if anybody else has had this problem.
Good and Bad Predator Shafts
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Different how?
I've had a fair number of Predator shafts, and there's been a decent amount of variation from shaft to shaft. Everything from the wood quality, to the taper/size of the shaft. Explain what you mean by "bad."
I've had a fair number of Predator shafts, and there's been a decent amount of variation from shaft to shaft. Everything from the wood quality, to the taper/size of the shaft. Explain what you mean by "bad."
I geuss the good one are the ones that I play good with. Just something don't feel right. I think it feels like the tapper or the weight. I don't know.
Mainplayer said:
Could be different ferrule materials. The early 314-2's used Titan ferrules and I think they have since changed it to something else.
Could be weight too messing with the balance... I've had 314-2 shafts (uniloc) weighing in between 3.5oz and 4.2oz, that's a sizeable range. For whatever reason I play more comfortably with lighter shafts (~3.6 ish). (I swear it isn't just in my head... honest).
Could be bad wood.
As in a dud. No feel or too dull.
As in a dud. No feel or too dull.
Wood is wood, it's a natural material that has variances that will affect how good/bad a shaft might feel. Some shafts are more dense and some are less dense which affects it's tone, weight and stiffness.
That's one reason why other pieces of sports equipment (i.e. Golf clubs, tennis racquets) that were made of wood are now made of man-made material. It's more consistent, cheaper to produce and opens the door to new innovation.
That's one reason why other pieces of sports equipment (i.e. Golf clubs, tennis racquets) that were made of wood are now made of man-made material. It's more consistent, cheaper to produce and opens the door to new innovation.
This shaft has to much flex. Good one that I have had were stiff almost, didn't bend as much. I think that is the problem.
Wood!Mainplayer said:
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