McDermott Defy vault plate cracked

[Scratch85]

I have been playing with a Defy CF shaft, since April of this year. I noticed this weekend that the gray vault plate has cracked and actually chipped away. I’m not sold on continuing to use the Defy as my go to player but I am definitely going to get it fixed.

My question is, Is this a repair that I should, absolutely, send back to McDermott to have done? Or, can a reputable cue repair person do the job properly?

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[Kim Bye]

If it's under warranty, send it to McDermott. If you want it fixed locally, choose a better suited ferrule/vault plate material.
The Defy shafts are a pain to work on due to the painted, textured surface.

 

[Scratch85]

KB, thanks for the advice. You mention a better material for the vault plate. Have you heard of problems like this, with their current material, or is my circumstance unique? To be honest, I prefer white and have heard McDermott only has the gray available. Which may be enough for me to pass on the warranty and have a local repair person do the job.


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[Kim Bye]

KB, thanks for the advice. You mention a better material for the vault plate. Have you heard of problems like this, with their current material, or is my circumstance unique? To be honest, I prefer white and have heard McDermott only has the gray available. Which may be enough for me to pass on the warranty and have a local repair person do the job.


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I would use phenolic, Aegis-II or Ivorine-4, sure it's a harder material and will alter feel and sound slightly, but cracking want be an issue, so it's a good trade off in my opinion. Tomahawk and Juma works too if you want a softer feel. I've repaired several Defy shafts. I generally like McDermott cues, they are well made and seems to hold up well, but the Defy shaft is not their best product..

 

[Dave38]

I recommend sending it back, this way you can sell at a later time as an original, complete shaft. I have only seen a ferrule failure on an Exceed shaft, no others as of yet

 

[GBCues]

I agree with Kim and Dave above.
My question is "Do you break with that shaft?" Or jump?
Just wondering how that chunk chipped off.
Gary

 

[Scratch85]

I agree with Kim and Dave above.
My question is "Do you break with that shaft?" Or jump?
Just wondering how that chunk chipped off.
Gary

I did break with it.


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[It skid]

Ouch. What material is that vault plate?

 

[whammo57]

trim it off ... drill it .... plug it with Juma......... trim it to size........ put on a tip

Kim

 

[Scratch85]

I’m not sure what material is used for the Defy ferrule. After a short conversation with McDermott, they told me it was covered under warranty. I have used McDermott, to make voluntary repairs, before, so I am very confident I will get my shaft back just like new.


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[Michael Webb]

I have some of these shafts in my area. No problems yet.