McDermott I-Shaft

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Hey All,

I was doing some searching around the forums and found a similar thread but it was a bit dated and I've been told the construction of the I-Shaft has changed since then.

I currently shoot with a Bob Frey custom SP. I'm looking to upgrade to a high performance shaft from the original stock shaft. Right now I'm stuck in deciding between the OB-1 and the McDermott I-2 shaft. There's tons to read about the OB but literature on the I-shafts has been a struggle to come up with.

Right now I'm leaning towards the I-2. My question is this:
Does anyone that HAS the I-2, or any of the I-shafts for that matter, have any comments on the feel? (I know it's a highly subjective term), but my main concern is the carbon fiber core rather than a solid wood composition.

Thanks for any comments!
 
I don't have an I-shaft, but I do have a G-Core. And since your concern is about the carbon fibre core I'll at least give you my opinion as a porition of the G-Core has a carbon fibre core. I notice no real change in the feel when hitting the ball then my previous standard shaft. I do notice that it seems more consitant with my hits tho, which is a very subjective and impossible to quantify. Maybe it's due to the enhanced radial consitancy the carbon fibre core gives it, maybe it's just because the wooden shaft I had before just wasn't very good, or maybe I've fallen for snake oil. But, I'm very happy with it and have no intention of going back to a normal shaft.
 
Liked it!

I fitted a blank I 2 to friends cue. I didn't think I would like it. It felt too light, and had about a 1/4 inch ferrule.
It played awesome! It felt really solid, and I felt I had to stay closer to ctr ball because I was getting more english than my shaft. I bought one for myself, but haven't been able to fit it to my cue yet. :thumbup:
 
McDermott I Shaft

McDermott has 3 different I shafts, an I-1 for feel (softer hit), an I-2 for normal performance, an a I-3 for a stiffer hit. All have some low deflection (LD). The do not have as much LD as the 314-2/Z-2 or the OB-1/OB-2, but certainly more than a normal wood shaft. The I-2 I've played before performed fine, but it was VERY light, around 3.3 or 3.4 oz.. That changed the balance of the cue A LOT (making it feel butt heavy). I don't know the weight of the I-1 or I-3. The retail on all 3 I series shafts are $249, a little cheaper than Predator and a little more than OB.
F.Y.I.
 
Shot with all three!

About five years ago I purchased a new McDermott with a flat faced joint and 3/8x10 pin. I ordered standard, I-1, I-2, I-3 shafts. The I-3 is 11.75 mm diameter and is great for finess shots but is gut-less when it comes to power. The I-2 at 12.5 mm performed much like a standard shaft. The I-3 at 13 mm had the power and the finess and is the best of the three in my opinion.
 
Maybe it's due to the enhanced radial consitancy the carbon fibre core gives it
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Thanks for your input everyone :)

Radial consistency is something I was wondering about as well. I've been told that the OB is very consistent. My current stock shaft is quite the opposite, I turn it to a certain point every time before shooting. However if the carbon fiber core adds to the radial consistency of the I-shaft... :)

Again thanks for your input!
 
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