Joss Shaft

NewGuy

NewGuy

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Just got a new Joss about a month ago and I love it. But, I'm not sure I like the 13.25mm shaft. My previous cue had a 13mm and I was real comfortable with it. Does Joss make a 13mm shaft or do I have to get one from another maker? If so, what shaft would you guys recommend?
 
HMM.. My buddie has a Joss that is 12.75 taper. I like this taper as it glides through my bridge hand a little better. Did you buy it stock or special order? :confused:
NewGuy said:
Just got a new Joss about a month ago and I love it. But, I'm not sure I like the 13.25mm shaft. My previous cue had a 13mm and I was real comfortable with it. Does Joss make a 13mm shaft or do I have to get one from another maker? If so, what shaft would you guys recommend?
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NewGuy said:
Does Joss make a 13mm shaft or do I have to get one from another maker?
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Not exactly, you have to pay to have it turned when you order it. If you didn't opt for that option (around $25 IIRC), then take it to a cue maker and have the shaft turned to your liking or mail it to Joss. Check Joss's website under cue repair.
 
cut shot said:
HMM.. My buddie has a Joss that is 12.75 taper. I like this taper as it glides through my bridge hand a little better. Did you buy it stock or special order? :confused:
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I bought it stock from the internet. I didn't have the option to get a smaller taper.

Looking at different shafts, I'm thinking about getting the McDermott Intimidator. Not sure if it's worth the money though.
 
New Guy, it will cost around $30 for a cue repairman to taper your shaft down to 13MM.
 
Joss does have a fine line of production cues, but the only thing I dislike is their 13.25mm shafts. It's the standard they use and to most, it's a bit chunky for their tastes. Like others have said, it'll cost around $30 -/+ to have the shaft turned down to your liking.
 
Joss Shafts

Whenever I order cues from Joss, I specify the shafts I want along with the weight. My standard cues from Joss are 19oz with 13mm shafts. I have extra shafts that I call test shafts of different diameters so people can feel the difference between a 12.75, 13, 13.25, and a shaft with the Euro taper. It doesn't cost me any more to order cues to my specs so therefore no added cost is passed on to the customer.
Elliot Hurwitz-Authorized Joss Dealer
Adrian, MI
 
You may be interested in a new or slightly used 314 shaft by Predator! You can find them from $125-$175 (used-new)

Thanks,
Zim
 
BooBoo said:
Whenever I order cues from Joss, I specify the shafts I want along with the weight. My standard cues from Joss are 19oz with 13mm shafts. I have extra shafts that I call test shafts of different diameters so people can feel the difference between a 12.75, 13, 13.25, and a shaft with the Euro taper. It doesn't cost me any more to order cues to my specs so therefore no added cost is passed on to the customer.
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BooBoo,

How much would a Joss shaft go for with a 12.75?

Zims,

I was thinking about a Predator, but I've heard just as much bad things about them as good. Have you heard anything about the Intimidator?
 
No experience with the Intimidator, but I do with the Dominator shaft!
New 314's run around $180, used $125-? depending on condition.

Zim
 
NewGuy said:
BooBoo,

How much would a Joss shaft go for with a 12.75?

Zims,

I was thinking about a Predator, but I've heard just as much bad things about them as good. Have you heard anything about the Intimidator?
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The Intimidator is a super shaft...forget Predator. You can get it in 13mm, 12.75mm, or 11.75mm. Go back a few weeks on the forum and there's a thread on it. Everybody that already has one is giving it rave reviews.
 
Poolschool said:
Zim, What makes a Dominator shaft? Is it laminated?
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The 314 is 10 pieces connected radially, the Dominator by Dominiak is 8 pieces connected radially. It's a phenominal shaft and is generally a little cheaper than the 314 shafts. All Dominiak cues now come with Dominator shafts and Moori tips. I love both the 314 and the Dominator! The Dominator seems to have a more solid feel to it when contacting the CB, compared to the 314.

Zim
 
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