Predator shaft construction
In the original adds Predator claimed to place a graphite rod in the front of the shaft to stiffen it up and reduce deflection. As a long time cue repairman I know some one who had the graphite insert break free and loosen up only to make a rattling sound on most shots, especially draw shots which is what loosened the insert in the first place. Next Predator claimed that a hollow front end reduces end weight and is the "way" to reduce deflection. Which is it? When a leading Billiards publication when to visit Predator they could not get Iron Willie to work. So much for proof. Every one wants a gimick, but it all boils down to something that a Sergeant in my army unit told me "Either you know pool or you don't".
In the original adds Predator claimed to place a graphite rod in the front of the shaft to stiffen it up and reduce deflection. As a long time cue repairman I know some one who had the graphite insert break free and loosen up only to make a rattling sound on most shots, especially draw shots which is what loosened the insert in the first place. Next Predator claimed that a hollow front end reduces end weight and is the "way" to reduce deflection. Which is it? When a leading Billiards publication when to visit Predator they could not get Iron Willie to work. So much for proof. Every one wants a gimick, but it all boils down to something that a Sergeant in my army unit told me "Either you know pool or you don't".
