I have been using an OB-1 shaft on & off for a few months now (alternating with my Josey shaft). For the most part I can switch back and forth without any problems, but I have noticed a couple of lingering issues:
1) Miscues. With the OB-1 I can't go as close to the edge of the cueball as I can with my Josey. I haven't noticed this as much on side english, just on extreme draw or follow shots.
2) Swerve. The OB-1 produces a lot of swerve on extreme english shots, especially slow/soft shots. I played in a tourney a couple of weeks ago and gave up BIH twice because I completely missed the OB when trying a soft thin-hit safety using heavy english (due to swerve).
I'm not saying either shaft is better, because to be honest I'm still trying to decide that for myself. Just wondering if anyone else has similar experiences, or if it's just me?
1) Miscues. With the OB-1 I can't go as close to the edge of the cueball as I can with my Josey. I haven't noticed this as much on side english, just on extreme draw or follow shots.
2) Swerve. The OB-1 produces a lot of swerve on extreme english shots, especially slow/soft shots. I played in a tourney a couple of weeks ago and gave up BIH twice because I completely missed the OB when trying a soft thin-hit safety using heavy english (due to swerve).
I'm not saying either shaft is better, because to be honest I'm still trying to decide that for myself. Just wondering if anyone else has similar experiences, or if it's just me?