The problem here is that everybody thinks that they can buy that "magic shaft or magic cue" that is going to instantly make them better. That is not answer. Believe me I have tried! I own about 25 cues right now! I have played pool for about 25 years now and have tried just about every cue you can think of. I have come to the realization that it is not the cue that makes the player. If you have taken the time (practice practice practice) to develop your stroke then you should be able to play decent with just about any cue. Efren Reyes plays with some cheap Phillipino cue he has had for 20 years!