McDermott id

KillerBoo said:
Ah, thanks.
I think that's the way I'm going. Probably a G-Core but possibly an "i-series" LD shaft.
From what I gather, changing joints on my existing shaft is the least desirable while most advice says get a retail shaft. No shipping of the butt across the globe for little or no gain.

Thanks, now I have an idea of how to proceed.

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Just to note, McDermott shafts are available in .843” and .855” collars. Be sure to buy the one that matches up with your cue’s joint collar.


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Here's a video by McDermott on how the cues are made. Interesting, but go to around the 16 minutes mark to see why they want you to send the butt to them to properly fit the shaft. So, if you decide to have them do this, why not just step up to two shafts, one G core, one I series, each with different specifications? Evidently, you can order different diameters and tapers?

That way you may arrive at the playability you desire?

How McDermott Cues Are Made - YouTube

Personally, I think it's a little weird how the butts and shafts are matched up...but I'm not a cue maker.
 
The only thing you need to worry about matching is the ringwork and the joint collar size that may be a bit off with some shafts. Not really a bit deal, past looks and some people are really sensitive to having everything perfectly even. I have many shafts along with a bunch of cues, the main thing I just go for is the right pin to actually fit, and if it's something I plan on using I try to get a black collar or have a local cuemaker build out some rings for me to match.
 
hang-the-9 said:
The only thing you need to worry about matching is the ringwork and the joint collar size that may be a bit off with some shafts. Not really a bit deal, past looks and some people are really sensitive to having everything perfectly even. I have many shafts along with a bunch of cues, the main thing I just go for is the right pin to actually fit, and if it's something I plan on using I try to get a black collar or have a local cuemaker build out some rings for me to match.
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Correct - I would want the rings to match, the fit to be perfect, the looks to be good and lifetime warranty. No guess work, second thoughts or "kinda close". In order to save a couple hundred. The overall cue won't be worth much, good it didn't cost much.
 
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