Mcdermott g-core cue ????????????

[nelldrake]

You can't go wrong with a McDermott IMO. When I started playing 11 years I bought a McDermott for $250. I have never put it down for any other cue. It is plain in design but felt right in my hands from the beginning. About a year ago I added an I2 shaft. I don't think I will ever need another cue. Thanks McDermott for making great cues and standing behind your product.
Nell Drake

 

[McChen]

i have a 13mm g-core and i would not characterize this shaft as low deflection. as you can see from mcdermott's cutaway view of the shaft, they haven't done anything to remove weight from the front end of the shaft. not to say it is not a perfectly fine shaft in other ways, but it deflects like a regular shaft. same goes for the intimidator series, which uses a different design, but again, no significant weight removed from the front end.

 

[Scott Lee]

Rod...Here's a test for you. Take a spot shot on a 9 ft table. Load up high running english, and fire the shot in, at a higher speed, from just off the side rail, on the head string. Most LD shafts will get the CB to the long rail, after pocketing the OB, and striking the short rail, somewhere between the diamond above the side pocket and the corner pocket. My G-Core shaft allowed me to get to the long rail a diamond below the side pocket...ino, lots more spin, and less squirt, because I was making no conscious aiming adjustment on the OB. I had a cuemaker take this test, against Predators and his own custom LD shafts, and he felt the same way about the G-Core...that it was better than Predator. These tests were done using smaller diameter shafts (11.75mm), so I don't know if it will be the same for the 13mm shaft.

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

I know everyone's perception is different but a question for ya. Mine is related to lack of squirt in LD shafts. Squirt is not a bad thing necessarily.

The shot is a long cross table draw shot with outside spin. Due to lack of initial squirt the c/b swerves to much and I over cut the shot. Rest assured I know this happens for the reason stated. I'd like an LD with a little more squirt than a 314-2. I thought a 13 mm g-core might work. It appears these shafts are less expensive so I thought I might try one.

Your thoughts other than I love the shaft, it preforms or feels great does not help. If you have no comparison then you can't help me.

Thanks, Rod

 

[Rod]

Rod...Here's a test for you. Take a spot shot on a 9 ft table. Load up high running english, and fire the shot in, at a higher speed, from just off the side rail, on the head string. Most LD shafts will get the CB to the long rail, after pocketing the OB, and striking the short rail, somewhere between the diamond above the side pocket and the corner pocket. My G-Core shaft allowed me to get to the long rail a diamond below the side pocket...ino, lots more spin, and less squirt, because I was making no conscious aiming adjustment on the OB. I had a cuemaker take this test, against Predators and his own custom LD shafts, and he felt the same way about the G-Core...that it was better than Predator. These tests were done using smaller diameter shafts (11.75mm), so I don't know if it will be the same for the 13mm shaft.

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

Scott -- Thanks, I can do the test but its a different comparison. High english spin shots are not a problem -- per-say. Using low spin should not be either. However in this case - more cue elevation - long distance - with low side spin - med speed = more c/b swerve. Using less side spin and increase speed helps but its not what the shot requires.

Anyway its just something I need to adjust. I thought a shaft with a little less deflection and more c/b squirt might be a solution. Of course practice would not hurt either, I'll get to it one day. lol

Rod

 

[skeptic]

I'd like to pick up a g-core cue as a secondary cue. Something to switch to when having an off day or just to see how I like it. Problem is, I want a wrapless cue and the cheapest wrapless g-core is ~$390 vs. ~$210 for their cheapest g-core cues with wrap (online prices). I'd consider a trunk/guest/second cue for $210, but at nearly double that price for one without a wrap - I'll pass.

 

[Scott Lee]

skeptic...Why don't you just buy the shaft to fit your wrapless cue now? You could still make the comparisons.

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

I'd like to pick up a g-core cue as a secondary cue. Something to switch to when having an off day or just to see how I like it. Problem is, I want a wrapless cue and the cheapest wrapless g-core is ~$390 vs. ~$210 for their cheapest g-core cues with wrap (online prices). I'd consider a trunk/guest/second cue for $210, but at nearly double that price for one without a wrap - I'll pass.