McDermott Standard Shaft Vs. G-Core Shaft

McDermott Standard Shaft Vs. G-Core Shaft

  • I like Standard Shaft more than G-Core Shaft

    Votes: 6 11.5%

  • I like G-Core Shaft more than Standard Shaft

    Votes: 32 61.5%

  • Not Much Difference

    Votes: 2 3.8%

  • Personal Preference

    Votes: 2 3.8%

  • Other (Please Specify)

    Votes: 10 19.2%
  • Total voters
    52
I have a G shaft turned down to 11.4 mm, I like the center ball hit but it squirts more than my Z2 - I don't know why??
 
jridpath said:
I have an older McDermott from 1995, an MG01 with 3/8x10, and the new G-core shaft I have will not thread on easily. It is impossible to thread them on right now with central Texas humidity being the way it is. I can only put it on about halfway before it is so tight that I am afraid to turn it any more.
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Lubricate the threads of your cue with parafin/candle wax (you don't melt it or anything, just sort of scrape the threads against the edge of the candle/parafin), and then thread the shaft onto it. You may need to do this several times to completely lubricate the inside of the wood threads in the shaft, but I have found that this often helps.
Joe
 
LAMas said:
I have a G shaft turned down to 11.4 mm, I like the center ball hit but it squirts more than my Z2 - I don't know why??
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Less wood outside, more proportional core inside should equal more squirt.

I still like the G core, but it does buzz a bit more than the OB classic.

tim
 
I shoot with the McDermott I-3 which I really like. Any comparisons to the G shaft? Someone mentioned McDermott service - it's great. Jayme answers any e-mail I send him. For $21.95 (shipping and handling charge) they clean, reseal, and install a new Moori soft tip. They will do this twice a year for life. I'm not aware of any other shaft manufacturer that does this. I've shot with an OB-2 and didn't see any significant difference. The ferrule on the OB-2 is a little distracting to me so I prefer the I-3.
 
stikapos said:
Less wood outside, more proportional core inside should equal more squirt.

I still like the G core, but it does buzz a bit more than the OB classic.

tim
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Perhaps the G core shaft isn't less mass (lighter) than the Z2 and why it squirts more?

solid Maple - 755 kg/cu.m
Graphite - 1,384 kg/cu.m
hollow Graphite ?
 
PaulieB said:
Personally, if I wanted to get a G core, I would just buy a cue that comes with a G core shaft and swap the standard shaft I had on my nicer cue onto the cheaper McD butt. That way you end up with 2 complete cues instead of 1 cue with a spare original shaft for only about $100 more. Some of the lower end McD's that come with G-core are only about $240.
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that's a good idea, thanks!
 
JCurry said:
I have tried the following shafts for my McDermott.

1. Standard Shaft.
2. G-Core Shaft.
3. I-3 Shaft.
4. OB Classic Shaft.

Personally, I think if your going to spend the cash on a 'low deflection shaft' go all the way and get an OB shaft. They have 4 different styles to choose from now and they are far superior in every way, IMHO.
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I never use LD shaft, but I would likt to try, thanks for your advice.
 
jridpath said:
I have both and I like the G-Core better. One thing I found that you might want to consider. I have an older McDermott from 1995, an MG01 with 3/8x10, and the new G-core shaft I have will not thread on easily. It is impossible to thread them on right now with central Texas humidity being the way it is. I can only put it on about halfway before it is so tight that I am afraid to turn it any more. It is as if the older 3/8x10 joint is just slightly larger than the current ones. All my shafts fit on my new Dubliner but the old standard shaft feels just a little loose until you get it all the way on. I would definitely try out the particular shaft you are going to buy on your cue before purchase, or make sure they have a good return policy. Of course you can send the butt to McDermott and I am sure they will make sure the fit is perfect.
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McDermott did have a good return policy which has the life warrent.
 
stikapos said:
Less wood outside, more proportional core inside should equal more squirt.

I still like the G core, but it does buzz a bit more than the OB classic.

tim
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Regular shaft does too that I don't like the buzz sound which likes there's something wrong inside the ferreul.
 
DelaWho??? said:
Check out their website, under lifetime maintenance plan. There is an address and details about what they do for the $21.95 shipping and handling fee. The G core will gete retipped with the everest it comes standard with and Jayme is quick to answer emails and knows what the term "customer service" means.

I will own McDermotts because of the way they hit, but just as importantly for the way the company excells at customer service and communication.

:cool:
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it's true!
 
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