oneshotwiss said:
you've got a different problem. Mine is centered. My problem is that the circumference of the Predator ring is larger than the cue joint...
It can be matched to fit your cue perfectly. The amount of work depends on how well It matches your cue already.
If it rolls straight with the ferrule like it is now, then I would say the only real differences may be a hair of extra weight You have now, and a higher risk of chipping the edge of the face of your shaft or It snagging on something. Could be said that removel of the material may promote more flex in that area, but My personal feeling is It is a really slight change, and that any weight reduction would somewhat even It out, and keep It in check, so I'm not sure how much difference in feel there would be, unless refacing was done and It cleaned the face up, resulting in better face to face surface contact, but I would think that would Be a pluss, and not a negative thing anyhow, if it were done properly that is. The amount of balance change would be determained by the amount of material removed, but probably would'nt make a noticable difference in alot of cases.
I know plenty of people that don't have them matched to their cues though, and they play fine just like they are with them. The thing Is- if the shaft is switched from one cue to another,then may be better to leave it big, that way the butt joints are protected and never larger then the shaft collar, because If the butt side is bigger then the shaft, It's really alot easier to snag the butt on the hard edge of a table and damage the face on it.
If they are off centered like Brent mentioned, or not installed square with the face and ferrule, then alittle more work is required to may It work.
Greg
