i just got a shaft i bought. the guy did not mention the size. i have always played w/ a 29" shaft .i was thinking of trying it or just selling it. would it affect my game in any negative way?
playing with a 30" shaft
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i just got a shaft i bought. the guy did not mention the size. i have always played w/ a 29" shaft .i was thinking of trying it or just selling it. would it affect my game in any negative way?
It will play a little different than a 29" shaft. I had a 30" Predator made a long time ago and could never get used to it. Took 5 years off and started using it when I came back to playing. Now I prefer it.... It just takes some time to get used to the difference. You will like the extra length though, it does help.
i tried the 30" shaft before and i have to get rid off it because it didn't help my game.I started playing with the weight of the butt to find the perfect balance of the cue.i also have to adjust my stroke because there's more weight at the front.it might take awhile to get used to it.But i suggest if you are using 29" now and you are playing good,just stick with it.i don't think there is any huge advantage with 30" shaft
thanks for the info..........
Look at it this way. A 30" will give generally give a IMO better balance to a cue. It moves the balance point forward and gives the cue a better overall balance.
You get another 1 full inch that comes in handy on the big tables. Don't think an inch is alot, trust me, there are times when you will wish you had that other inch. Once you get used to it you will find that your stroking arm is in the right position after follow through much more often than before.
I play with a 30" shaft on my Shurtz. I would rather have a 30" than a 29". Just my opinion though.
Gary
I play with a 30 inch predator shaft and a 30 inch custom Shaman butt. I like the extra reach that I get and with added length. I have the balance point where the length is not noticably different as some will suggest. I did have to modify the butt some to get the balance I like. Initially the balance was off for me and was only noticable when shooting off the rail. My cue does not have a weight bolt so getting the proper balance was fun. My cue is also light at 18 oz. so the slightest change in length can be felt easily.
What does a cylinder of wood one inch long with a half inch diameter weigh? A couple of grams? It's hard for me to believe that the additional weight would affect the balance point of the cue in any meaningful way. I guess if you kept your bridge length exactly the same, it would change your grip hand position slightly. Maybe that was what you were reacting to.
Personally, I have experimented with longer shafts and cues over the last ten years, and currently play with a 60" cue. I prefer it for several reasons, but I wouldn't want to go to the electric chair based on being able to successfully detect some kind of imbalance or weight difference blindfolded.
I play with a 30" and won't change back. I honestly don't notice a difference in playability or weight. I just prefer the extra inch of reach and follow through without having to grip past my wrap.
ill give it a shot since im 5'5". the extra inch was needed a few shots before.
A 30" shaft could weigh 3.5 oz and a 29" could weigh 4.25oz. The balance of the cue depends on the weight of the shaft, not the length.