The one above is not, the curly appearance is actually the shimmer in the shaft, the one below is an excellent example of a hard curly shaft. It plays super!!
What makes a shaft excellent? What are the characteristics of a great shaft? I'm not talking about Predator or OB1 shafts, just real wood.
Can someone put together a few photos so amateurs like me can recognize a really good shaft so that when you buy a new shaft you can ask the owner/cue maker some intelligent questions. Also what characteristics to avoid?
Thanks!!!!
--Jeff
Maybe this question should go into a different area. Let me know if so and I will just start a new post in that area.