I know, another shaft comparison thread... I've been recently trying out the OB shafts, I looked for comparisons but didn't see this exact combo, or posts were several years old.
Just looking for opinions/feedback, especially from good players and especially from players with Schon, Joss, or similar cues. I've pretty much settled on using the thicker style shafts, 12.5 - 12.75. For me, the 314-2, OB1, OB Classic, Mezz WD-700, etc., all deflect about the same, but definitely a difference in performance (consistency) and especially feel. I know the right tip can make a difference as well.
I was leaning toward the OB Classic, but after recently getting it noticed that with the 5/16x14 Schon piloted joint (on my Schon cue of course) the shaft is a bit heavier than the Uniloc version I demoed. Plus, the overall hit is a bit stiffer, but maybe that's just in comparison to what I was using.
I'm going to be testing out an OB1 soon, normally I don't care for the dampened feel in any sporting equipment I use, but I'm thinking maybe paired with the Schon they might balance out. Have also been told that the OB1 is a slightly better performing shaft than the Classic, although I'm not sure why that would be.
Curious if others have opinions on performance or feel between the two options or compared to other LD options. Any opinions would be appreciated, will help keep me from spinning my wheels in equipment hell and wondering "what if". I know the choice is personal, and I will make my own decision, but additional feedback is good as well. Would be nice to settle on something and be confident in my decision, then sell all the other stuff I'm not using...
Thanks!
Scott
Just looking for opinions/feedback, especially from good players and especially from players with Schon, Joss, or similar cues. I've pretty much settled on using the thicker style shafts, 12.5 - 12.75. For me, the 314-2, OB1, OB Classic, Mezz WD-700, etc., all deflect about the same, but definitely a difference in performance (consistency) and especially feel. I know the right tip can make a difference as well.
I was leaning toward the OB Classic, but after recently getting it noticed that with the 5/16x14 Schon piloted joint (on my Schon cue of course) the shaft is a bit heavier than the Uniloc version I demoed. Plus, the overall hit is a bit stiffer, but maybe that's just in comparison to what I was using.
I'm going to be testing out an OB1 soon, normally I don't care for the dampened feel in any sporting equipment I use, but I'm thinking maybe paired with the Schon they might balance out. Have also been told that the OB1 is a slightly better performing shaft than the Classic, although I'm not sure why that would be.
Curious if others have opinions on performance or feel between the two options or compared to other LD options. Any opinions would be appreciated, will help keep me from spinning my wheels in equipment hell and wondering "what if". I know the choice is personal, and I will make my own decision, but additional feedback is good as well. Would be nice to settle on something and be confident in my decision, then sell all the other stuff I'm not using...
Thanks!
Scott