how toidentify a good shaft?

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as friend said, the as better the shaft be, the more rings it will have. so if rings more than 25 per inch, which level does this maple belong to? any criteria for the maple? also what's the normal price for such kind of shaft? thx
 
The single most important criteria for a shaft is grain straightness, the foundation of a great playing shaft. My next criteria is the tonal quality of the shaft. GPI ranks third on my list, and does not necessarily denote a great playing shaft in and of it's self. There are other criteria that compliment these three and when those are combined with the above mentioned qualities a superior shaft is the result.
 
got to watch the density too......depending on the weight of the butt a less dense shaft wont have the mass it should for the cue to perform properly/or as meant to be.
 
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btw, whatz the factor decide the shaft's performance?
i mean if i need a q shaft with stability performance. what i know is the taper will affect the stiff level. thx
 
wait . . . was she talkin' about a cue ?

My girlfriend says she likes a smooth finish , a gradual taper , and lots of blue veins . . . . :eek:
 
Mc_Hu said:
btw, whatz the factor decide the shaft's performance?
i mean if i need a q shaft with stability performance. what i know is the taper will affect the stiff level. thx
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Ahh... This is the real issue, isn't it?

I believe there are ways we could quantify shaft playing characteristics: density, balance, stiffness/deflection, radial consistancy, vibration, etc.

It would require standard measuring equipment and a standard set of things we decide to measure. (This is difficult to do. It will take more than one large manufacturer to adopt the same standards, and that's not likely.) We are beginning to see more numerical quantification on tip hardness.

Standard measures would remove a lot of marketing hype while still allowing for personal taste. The "feel" I like in a shaft will not be the "feel" someone else would like. With standards, I would be able to specify my preferences within ranges, like ordering a diamond.

Standard measures would also accelerate the use of more engineered materials, like laminated or even synthetic shafts ("God forbid" some of you are screaming).

For now, you are stuck with "feel."
 
Shaft said:
Ahh... This is the real issue, isn't it?

I believe there are ways we could quantify shaft playing characteristics: density, balance, stiffness/deflection, radial consistancy, vibration, etc.

It would require standard measuring equipment and a standard set of things we decide to measure. (This is difficult to do. It will take more than one large manufacturer to adopt the same standards, and that's not likely.) We are beginning to see more numerical quantification on tip hardness.

Standard measures would remove a lot of marketing hype while still allowing for personal taste. The "feel" I like in a shaft will not be the "feel" someone else would like. With standards, I would be able to specify my preferences within ranges, like ordering a diamond.

Standard measures would also accelerate the use of more engineered materials, like laminated or even synthetic shafts ("God forbid" some of you are screaming).

For now, you are stuck with "feel."
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nice comprehension....
my issue is when i play with the 314 2, i found a big vibration when using big power.... which makes my shooting with little confidence. so i always persuit a shaft with stability and accuracy...... i ever tried my friend's perry weston, its so table even with an adam shaft. i guess it also depends on the joint. coz its very tight.... i need use a lot power to screw it up....
 
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