If anyone is interested in trying something a little different. I saw this jump cue with an ash shaft on ebay. 5 available.
For $50 shipped, it might be worth a try.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ash-Shaft-Jump-Cue-w-Phenolic-Ferrule-Tip_W0QQitemZ110053303607QQihZ001QQ
For $50 shipped, it might be worth a try.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ash-Shaft-Jump-Cue-w-Phenolic-Ferrule-Tip_W0QQitemZ110053303607QQihZ001QQ