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Monkey-Boy

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Hi All,

To cut a story short, I am a Maple shaft guy and have been for past 3-3.5 years. I play with a Wayne Holmes custom cue with a Maple shaft. Prior to this I played with a Kenny Murrell with a Maple shaft, and even more prior to that, I was playing with a Lucasi with a Predator 314 shaft (original) - So have had some experience using a LD shaft.

I recently become curious about them again. After experiencing a friends OB1 shaft on a Wayne Holmes butt, it felt good, and solid and was surprised. I was able to play OK with it, not as good as the Maple shaft, but I did notice the ammount of spin that you can achieve with it. Im not a spin player, but use it where needed. Playing with Maple shafts all the time, you grow this 'hatred' towards Predator/OB/Mezz + more cue manufacturers 'performance' shafts. But after my experience with this OB1 shaft, I'm debating using one full time.

The Maple shaft that Wayne made with the cues are very very good and I have played some very good pool with them, but the feel of the OB has made me curious about a number of things with the main one being -

Will the shaft make one a better player; in the long run, as you have to get used to the shaft first. Obviously practice is a must as well. I.E. more consitent etc?

I'd like to hear from everyone (pro's and non pro's alike) about their experiences/opinions on the whole LD vs Maple malarky, and if anyone else has been in a similar situation to what I am in now. I have a chance to borrow an OB1 shaft for a couple of hours with the tip I am used to (Kamui Medium) tonight - UK time is 2pm. Should I go for it?

Thanks :thumbup:
 
Monkey-Boy said:
I have a chance to borrow an OB1 shaft for a couple of hours with the tip I am used to (Kamui Medium) tonight - UK time is 2pm. Should I go for it?

Thanks :thumbup:
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I can't say too much about the debate, as I have yet to pick up an LD shaft for any amount of time, but I can say, in my personal opinion, you should always be trying new/different things and seeing if you like it. It's how we are able to adapt as players.

I have played with an LD shaft a couple of times, for very short amounts of time, and it has me curious. As soon as I find a used one for my Schon, I will definitely be testing out different types and seeing what I like. You really have nothing to lose by just playing with it for a couple of hours.

I quoted this portion only because as far as the debate goes, as I said, I really don't have much of an opinion yet, as my play time with LD shafts is VERY limited.
 
after i went through about a month and a half relearning curve, i will say that my OB-2 has improved my game a ball to ball and a half. if i just had time to practice more so i could gain consistancy i would be happy.

if you decide to give iut a try, use center ball hits till you are comfortable with it. good luck.

Mike
 
Thanks for the reply guys :)

Well, I have just got back from the Pool club, and having ago with the OB1. Have to say, for an LD shaft, the feel you get is as they have advertised on their website. I was able to adjust very quickly on all shots barring medium length hard top right/left english. With a bit of practice, I am sure I can eliminate that problem at all. I will just stay at the club til I can pit 20-30 balls in a row doing the same shot over and over again.

If you cant tell already, I have decided to purchase the OB1 shaft from the friend who let me borrow if for tonight. Let the practicing commence!
 
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