I've been using and experimenting with CF shafts for the last 6 months since I've returned to the game. I bough 4 CF shafts from mid to high levels.
My 2 cents - As someone that knows how to take care of his cues and shafts, doing my own tips and shaft care and don't travel with cues anymore besides driving to the pool hall, I could have just stayed with my wooden Predator 314-2 shafts that I already have that are still in good condition.
Having said that, If I was to buy a new cue, a first cue or an upgrade, or maybe it's just time for a new shaft, I would only go with a CF shaft. and not just that, I would get one of the higher end shafts, as there is a difference in performance and deflection.
A Predator wooden shaft goes for $360, Predator CF goes for $500, The CF shafts will last longer so in the long run, it not more expansive.
My 2 cents - As someone that knows how to take care of his cues and shafts, doing my own tips and shaft care and don't travel with cues anymore besides driving to the pool hall, I could have just stayed with my wooden Predator 314-2 shafts that I already have that are still in good condition.
Having said that, If I was to buy a new cue, a first cue or an upgrade, or maybe it's just time for a new shaft, I would only go with a CF shaft. and not just that, I would get one of the higher end shafts, as there is a difference in performance and deflection.
A Predator wooden shaft goes for $360, Predator CF goes for $500, The CF shafts will last longer so in the long run, it not more expansive.