I went back today...

[sbrownn]

I've gone back to original maple factory shafts that came with my cues every time I tried a LD / CF shaft, which has been going on for over 10 years now, including trying:

• multiple CF shafts (Paul Allers custom and Rhino)
• multiple LD maple shafts (OB Pro+, Z3, 314 and 314-2)

Still would like to try a Meucci Pro 12.5 maple LD, maybe some day. I used to turn my factory maple shafts down to 12mm. Now I'm at 12.5mm with my latest round of cues, always with a long pro taper.

 

[eg9327]

I replaced my Meucci black dot with a Meucci CF Pro. Carbon is lighter than wood, so the balance and feel were off. With the lighter front end I found my self miscuing more often with carbon. Switched back to black dot and am completely happy with the choice.

 

[ChrisinNC]

No, not to leagues. Not to my first wife. Not to Pepsi cola.

I went back to my LD (OB Classic) wood shaft, possibly leaving the CF shaft in my case for a while. I got to where I was having more bad days than good days digging the feel of the CF vs wood. It's a personal preference. I'm not posting this to bash CF shafts in any way, shape, or form. They are great shafts. I just couldn't adjust to the way the feel of the hit was. YMMV

For myself, I think not only the different feel of it CF vs wood, but possibly an even a bigger factor is the dark gray color of the CF shaft compared to the much lighter colored wood shaft. The darker CF shaft makes it harder for an older player like myself (67) in utilizing the shaft to assist sighting the line of the shot, particularly longer shots. Using the line of the shaft is extremely important for me when locking in on the correct line / aim for the shot.

The obvious biggest advantage of a CF shaft is the low maintenance, dent proof and consistent smoothness of the shaft compared to a wood shaft. If you take meticulous care of your equipment like I do, that’s not a factor.

 

[ddg45]

No, not to leagues. Not to my first wife. Not to Pepsi cola.

I went back to my LD (OB Classic) wood shaft, possibly leaving the CF shaft in my case for a while. I got to where I was having more bad days than good days digging the feel of the CF vs wood. It's a personal preference. I'm not posting this to bash CF shafts in any way, shape, or form. They are great shafts. I just couldn't adjust to the way the feel of the hit was. YMMV

I tried a CF shaft and it was OK, but I prefer my Pechauer P+Pro. Not sure about the LD properties of one vs. the other, but I just like the feel and seem to shoot better, for whatever reason.

 

[dquarasr]

I replaced my Meucci black dot with a Meucci CF Pro. Carbon is lighter than wood, so the balance and feel were off. With the lighter front end I found my self miscuing more often with carbon. Switched back to black dot and am completely happy with the choice.

Was your CF shaft truly lighter, or did it just seem that way? Did you weigh it? My CF shaft is nearly identical in weight, just a one tenth of an ounce lighter than my maple shaft on my vintage Adam cue.

 

[SeniorTom]

For myself, I think not only the different feel of it CF vs wood, but possibly an even a bigger factor is the dark gray color of the CF shaft compared to the much lighter colored wood shaft. The darker CF shaft makes it harder for an older player like myself (67) in utilizing the shaft to assist sighting the line of the shot, particularly longer shots. Using the line of the shaft is extremely important for me when locking in on the correct line / aim for the shot.

The obvious biggest advantage of a CF shaft is the low maintenance, dent proof and consistent smoothness of the shaft compared to a wood shaft. If you take meticulous care of your equipment like I do, that’s not a factor.

Good points! If you think about it, how often do wood shafts have to be replaced because of damage or too much wear? Hardly ever, if ever, imo.

 

[WobblyStroke]

Still would like to try a Meucci Pro 12.5 maple LD, maybe some day. I used to turn my factory maple shafts down to 12mm. Now I'm at 12.5mm with my latest round of cues, always with a long pro taper.

The soft composite ferrules Meucci uses on their 'pro' shafts make those cues hit like butter. My friend's meucci is the sweetest hitting cue I've ever tried. From the sound to the feel in my hand, I love that hit. Do yourself a favor and try it sooner rather than later. Maybe it'll suit you as much as it does me.

 

[sbrownn]

The soft composite ferrules Meucci uses on their 'pro' shafts make those cues hit like butter. My friend's meucci is the sweetest hitting cue I've ever tried. From the sound to the feel in my hand, I love that hit. Do yourself a favor and try it sooner rather than later. Maybe it'll suit you as much as it does me.

It also might be the default factory Ultraskin medium tips that usually hit pretty soft and then get quite hard as they wear, harder and quicker than other tips that I like better...

 

[maha]

if you think you play better with on or like it being what it is use it.

if you like the feel of wood and its pleasantness use it.

i use wood and look at the players in the pool room and the average to worse regulars have cf shafts.

 

[sciarco]

To me the feel of wood is just better i'm 72 and i play with a Tiger sneaky Ultra X LD shaft for the last 15 YRS ,I have nothing against CF shafts but not for me.