Has anyone shot with either one of these shafts? If so, what do you think?
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OB classic / OB classic pro
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I don't like super-thin shafts, so the Classic Pro holds no interest for me.
I have several OB Classics...and I LOVE 'em. Best aftermarket shaft out there, IMO.
I've shot with almost every LD shaft out there...and standard maple shafts from 40 (or so) different cuemakers/brands.
OB Classic...hands down...is the nutz.
This is in my opinion of course. I've played with both. Both shafts feel extremely solid, and are normally 4oz +-. Even though there is only 1mm difference (and you will definitely be able to tell), the taper of the classic pro gets larger at your bridgehand and fels like you are playing with a bigger dimeter shaft. When comparing these shafts to a predator shaft (314-2 and z2), the predators will feel a little hollow, less solid hit, but predators deflects the cueball less. The ob1 and ob2, another rival, feel soft, but deflection is roughly the same as predator. If you are concerned with having the lowest deflection, predator or ob1 or ob2 would be the way to go. If not, then the classic and the classic pro would be the ticket. A lot of people here in oklahoma are switching to the classic series, but I prefer predator 314-2 and my 2nd choice is the ob-1.
so you think the ob1 is lower deflection??
any data to back it up??
not trying to challenge you but i play with an ob1 now and based on descriptions of difference in feel was going to try an ob classic
if its not as ld as the ob1 i wont bother
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I have been hitting the OB Classic since mid June. It has a Kamui Soft or Super Soft tip on it. I am not sure which one. I have always played with a soft tip but at first the hit felt 'hollow' or 'dull'. Someone told me to take a few layers off of the tip & should play better. I did and it has. It now feels fine & works well. It alway it well but now feels good & gives more feedback. I do not KNOW, but I think the Classic is very close in LD to the OB1. They put a very short ferrule on instead of the wood rings & took the rubber or foam filling out . So, I would think they should be similiar in LD. To be sure I would call or e-mail OB and ask.
Good Luck with it.
Rick
Good Luck with it.
Rick
Crisper feel
I've played the OB 2 for a few year as well as the Z2. I also have 2 other LD in my bag. I had a chance to try the Classic Pro at Vegas and immediately switched. It has a crisper fell on the hit. And yes my preference is the smaller tip at 11.75. I have tried to play with larger 12 to 13 for my playing cue and don't feel I have the best cue ball control. But on my break cue I like the 13mm range. Just my opinion and preferences. My best advice on any shaft is go some place that you can hit 2 or 3 racks of balls with what you want to try before buying.
I've played the OB 2 for a few year as well as the Z2. I also have 2 other LD in my bag. I had a chance to try the Classic Pro at Vegas and immediately switched. It has a crisper fell on the hit. And yes my preference is the smaller tip at 11.75. I have tried to play with larger 12 to 13 for my playing cue and don't feel I have the best cue ball control. But on my break cue I like the 13mm range. Just my opinion and preferences. My best advice on any shaft is go some place that you can hit 2 or 3 racks of balls with what you want to try before buying.
I just switched to an OB Classic Pro. The shaft shoots great, feels solid, and for me the smaller diameter tip and ferrule design make it easier to sight in on the CB.
Try one of them out and you will find out.
HueblerHustler7 said:
I would but here in New York there aren't really any billiard supply stores that keep inventory like that. They can order it for you but don't keep it on hand where you can try it out.
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8-ball Rat said:
8 ball,
That'll you for your post. I have been wanting to tall to someone who has tried all the ld shafts out there.
I play with z2, out was the first and only shaft i got when i FIRST started playing. Now 18 months later i have learned A LOT about Pool and my own game.
I have played with other cues at league and the Pool hall, no OB's, but still i feel like the hit on the z2 leaves something to be desired. So i figured it's time for a change, which leads to my current problem...
I don't know if moving to a 12.75mm will do it like with the 314_2, or if i should just get away from predator all together. I looked into ob1 and ob2 but they are known for having a soft hit. So now I'm looking into the classic and classic pro....
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fram6878 said:
Thank you for your insight. Can you elaborate on what it is about the 314_2 that does it for you because i was thinking about moving into that as well.
I'm pretty much just looking for anything that feels more solid than the z2.
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wrickyb said:
I would love to try them out but here in New York there aren't really any billiard supply stores that keep inventory like that. They can order it for you but don't keep it on hand where you can try it out.
Like i was saying to 8 ball, i feel like the hit on the z2 is lacking and leaves something to be desired. I want sure if it's the diameter or the design of the cue. That's why I'm not so quick to jump into another 11.75mm tip.
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i tried all the OB shafts and they aren't bad at all , but then i was lucky enough to try the SS360 shaft from Bob Danielson .
I can tell you all of the LD shafts i 've tried ( and i tried a lot of them ) don't come even close to the performance of the SS360 .
I can tell you all of the LD shafts i 've tried ( and i tried a lot of them ) don't come even close to the performance of the SS360 .
I have tried a couple
Right now I am using a 12.25mm special build OB Classic Pro
