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This might be a silly question -- if so please forgive.

I'm a decent player, skill level 6 (out of 7) in APA 8 ball and likely 8 (out of 9) in APA 9 ball. I have been shooting with a 20 year old Meucci (not an original though) and recently discovered it has a warped shaft. It's 19oz with no wrap.

I picked up a Fury and while I like it (really like the sport grip) I'm wondering if I have a $250 budget am I better off putting $250 into an entire cue or putting an OB or Predator shaft on my Meucci.

What do you guys think?
 
I personally would spend the money on a OB classic pro shaft. or just a shaft in general. If there isn't anything wrong with your Meucci I would keep it and put a new shaft on it. BTW the OB Classic Pro plays like a dream!
 
Well, if you're on a budget, IMO, grab some sandpaper, a 5/16 x 18 bolt, cut the head off it, put it in your drill, connect this shaft taper the shaft back like a meucci, install the tip of your choice, and call it a day. You're out of it for less than 50 bucks, and you might be very surprised at how well it all feels.
 
I have been extremely happy with 314 and a kamui black tip.
One of my favorite ld shafts.
 
You need a McDermott i-3 shaft to fit your Meucci.

I happen to have a brand new one I can sell for $180 shipped.:thumbup:
 
Replace the shaft. Predator , OB or Mezz.
Find some friends that will let you try them and you'll find one that best fits you.
 
Thanks for the feedback everyone. Seems like most are saying to spend the money on a shaft rather than replace the entire cue. That seems the proper approach to me too. It seems like many are suggesting OB over Predator. I guess I'll just have to try them out and see which ones I really like.

Thanks!
 
Call up Ryan Theewen at Muellers or call Seybert's. You can have a new shaft matched to your cue and it would be well worth the money, versus buying an entirely new cue.
 
rykr01 said:
Thanks for the feedback everyone. Seems like most are saying to spend the money on a shaft rather than replace the entire cue. That seems the proper approach to me too. It seems like many are suggesting OB over Predator. I guess I'll just have to try them out and see which ones I really like.

Thanks!
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I have found that some shaft and butt combos do not feel right. You might want to look into local players selling used shafts, and test hit them on your cue. I have various OB shafts with different pins. I noticed on one butt, an older Pechauer, that an OB1 didn't feel right, and had some others test hit that didn't like it. It plays well on their butts, and plays really well on my brother's Mali, of all cues. A different OB2 feels really good on that Pechauer. (yes they have different tips, pilot lengths, etc, which might account for some of it)

Another one feels great on an old D series McDermott, but not on a newer G series.

Not playing with an LD shaft now, you might not like the overall feel that they have, and OB shafts can get a bit whippy. What is your current ferrule width? if it is the "standard" 13 mm then even .25 mm is noticeable. It might feel better to you, who knows.

Also, don't leave yourself closed to the prospect of using a predator. If you have the ability to try them also, compare the whole lot and pick what you like. Do some research into the differences between the shafts and their properties.
 
If you like the weight and balance of you current cure, get a replacement shaft. No guarantee it will be the same but it will be close. 250 bucks does not go far these days. A shaft will give more for your money.
 
Don't know where you live but if you are close to me you can try out all the different shafts and check out my Meucci warehouse.

I have well over 100 production pool cues in the wood pile.

And I give a special discount on new shafts to AZBilliard members---unlike those big box stores.:thumbup:


If you like Meucci, you will not like Predator.
I don't care what other people say here-------McDermott i-3 is your best shaft for your Meucci.:smile: It already comes new with a Kamui tip.

I might have a brand new Meucci shaft here already. Which model Meucci do you have?
 
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rykr01 said:
This might be a silly question -- if so please forgive.

I'm a decent player, skill level 6 (out of 7) in APA 8 ball and likely 8 (out of 9) in APA 9 ball. I have been shooting with a 20 year old Meucci (not an original though) and recently discovered it has a warped shaft. It's 19oz with no wrap.

I picked up a Fury and while I like it (really like the sport grip) I'm wondering if I have a $250 budget am I better off putting $250 into an entire cue or putting an OB or Predator shaft on my Meucci.

What do you guys think?
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How bad is it warped? If it is a slight roll then it should not effect your play. If it is effecting your play then I would recommend trying a Players HXT shaft. They are low deflection, low maintenance, and they won't break the bank. Actually for just a few bucks more you can get a Players HXT cue. In fact my best recommendation would be to order both. Get a Players HXT cue and an HXT shaft that fits your Meucci and try them both out. Ozone billiards and Cue sight have very reasonable return policies.

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crazysnake said:
How bad is it warped? If it is a slight roll then it should not effect your play. If it is effecting your play then I would recommend trying a Players HXT shaft. They are low deflection, low maintenance, and they won't break the bank. Actually for just a few bucks more you can get a Players HXT cue. In fact my best recommendation would be to order both. Get a Players HXT cue and an HXT shaft that fits your Meucci and try them both out. Ozone billiards and Cue sight have very reasonable return policies.

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I don't have alot of experience with cues and determining what is a bad warp and what is not. Hard to tell if affecting my play. Last week I ran the first table in my APA 8 ball match and dogged a simple shot or should have run the second with the warped Meucci so I guess it's not affecting it *that* bad :D
 
Get a new shaft, keep the butt, if you're on a budget. Don't get an LD shaft just because you're curious, try one out. They feel different, much different than the noodle you've been shooting with...:wink:

A new cue, if you're willing to spring for it, can revitalize your game, you get excited about it and sometimes you're just ready for a change. But if you've only got about $250 or so, a good after market shaft will do all you need. FTR, Mike Gulyassy makes EXCELLENT shafts, just ask Earl...He just came out with a new taper he calls "SP" that's supposed to be the nuts.
 
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