HOW DO YOU KNOW A SHAFT CLAIMED TO BE FROM CUEMAKER X REALLY IS ?
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Some shafts have characteristics that are distinct for a cuemaker. Of course anything can be copied and cuemakers make shafts that meet the specs for the prospective buyer. Mostly, it is a leap of faith. However, except for Searing shafts, most likely, you’ll be paying less than you would for a mass produced carbon fiber shaft. Shafts are poor investments and don’t substantially increase in value over time. So, if the price is right and you love the shaft, it’s origin is just a piece of lore that might be interesting even if it can’t be proven.
The basis for this whole type of transaction boils down to the credibility of the seller. So you'll have to be confident in the sellers credibility by either knowing them, searching their background or checking with someone you do trust that knows them.
If it has a logo that could be trusted but could be falsified as well so you are sort of on your own there. It is interesting that long ago Frank Stellman stamped his shafts with his cue's name Sailor perhaps to protect his product. Wish I had asked him about that now.. Good luck!
If it has a logo that could be trusted but could be falsified as well so you are sort of on your own there. It is interesting that long ago Frank Stellman stamped his shafts with his cue's name Sailor perhaps to protect his product. Wish I had asked him about that now.. Good luck!
Many have received the shaft, buying a shaft.
It's going to be a lot easier to determine a shaft wasn't made by the person than if it was. Ring isn't the right thickness, shaft wood quality, sometimes the pin, etc. Most of it will come down to if you trust the seller, and/or does the seller have a working relationship with that cuemaker. For the most part...and I say "Most part", people aren't going to misrepresent a shaft, as that dollar figure isn't worth their reputation. That being said, there is always the gimmick where someone will make counterfeit shafts in bulk, as happened with some Scruggs shafts a ways back.
End of the story is if you don't know/aren't sure, ask around. If it seems too good to be true? Probably is...if it's borderline? Check a reference or two and you're probably good to go.
I bought a shaft in person that was said to be made by Madison Bob I think was the name, I didnt really care who made it.
The shaft was straight and the right taper and pin size and was only $35.
The only problem was the tip popped off,$16 fix at the billiard store local.
The shaft was straight and the right taper and pin size and was only $35.
The only problem was the tip popped off,$16 fix at the billiard store local.