Predator 314 Shaft

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Splinterhands

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The predator 314 shaft is the best, most accurate shaft available. Those who disagree have never given it a chance or whose games aren't fined tuned enough to notice a difference. Just like golf, you have to play at a certain level to notice the difference in ball performance (flight, spin, accuracy). I believe the same can be said for Moori tips. A beginner won't be able to tell the different between a Moori and a LePro. What do you think?
 
Splinterhands said:
The predator 314 shaft is the best, most accurate shaft available. Those who disagree have never given it a chance or whose games aren't fined tuned enough to notice a difference. Just like golf, you have to play at a certain level to notice the difference in ball performance (flight, spin, accuracy). I believe the same can be said for Moori tips. A beginner won't be able to tell the different between a Moori and a LePro. What do you think?
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I think even predator says that the Z shaft is more accurate (less cueball squirt). I also think you're trying to get people arguing, but that's beside the point.
 
Splinterhands said:
The predator 314 shaft is the best, most accurate shaft available. Those who disagree have never given it a chance or whose games aren't fined tuned enough to notice a difference. Just like golf, you have to play at a certain level to notice the difference in ball performance (flight, spin, accuracy). I believe the same can be said for Moori tips. A beginner won't be able to tell the different between a Moori and a LePro. What do you think?
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So let me guess u realy like it ..
 
zeeder said:
I think even predator says that the Z shaft is more accurate (less cueball squirt). I also think you're trying to get people arguing, but that's beside the point.
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I shot with the Z shaft a little, but didn't like how thin it looked. The 314 is still the best, in my opinion.
 
Splinterhands said:
The predator 314 shaft is the best, most accurate shaft available. Those who disagree have never given it a chance or whose games aren't fined tuned enough to notice a difference. Just like golf, you have to play at a certain level to notice the difference in ball performance (flight, spin, accuracy). I believe the same can be said for Moori tips. A beginner won't be able to tell the different between a Moori and a LePro. What do you think?
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Since you made the golf comparison...My opinion is that the Predator shaft vs. a Normal Deflection shaft is like Cast Cavity Back Clubs vs. Forged Blades...(The Predator being the Cast)....A Cast Club does not have the feedback that a Forged Blade provides...and both types are workable, but a Cast Club is not as workable as a Forged Blade....(fade draw, distance control. etc)

I actually think the opposite is true regarding fine tuning....Players that only have played with a Predator shaft are limiting their potential Knowledge of the game and will be stuck playing only Predator shafts for the rest of their pool playing days...Players that have learned using a normal deflection shaft will be able to adapt to both shafts without going through a complete re-learning of English.... Similar to a Golfer that learns to play with cast clubs....They will not be able to play with a forged blade without some re-learning process of how to actually swing a golf club....

That being said....Some players actually do like the feel and feedback of a Predator shaft and that’s perfectly fine....Whatever you make balls with...
 
Splinterhands said:
The predator 314 shaft is the best, most accurate shaft available. Those who disagree have never given it a chance or whose games aren't fined tuned enough to notice a difference. Just like golf, you have to play at a certain level to notice the difference in ball performance (flight, spin, accuracy). I believe the same can be said for Moori tips. A beginner won't be able to tell the different between a Moori and a LePro. What do you think?
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What I think is you've learned your lessons well, whoever you are. Shit stirring, controversy and excitement sells...doesn't it??!!
 
Too bad Mosconi is dead.
He might have run that 526 a little more with a 314.
 
Splinterhands said:
The predator 314 shaft is the best, most accurate shaft available. Those who disagree have never given it a chance or whose games aren't fined tuned enough to notice a difference. Just like golf, you have to play at a certain level to notice the difference in ball performance (flight, spin, accuracy). I believe the same can be said for Moori tips. A beginner won't be able to tell the different between a Moori and a LePro. What do you think?
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I play with predator 314 shafts and Moori tips and I tried many different combinations of shaft tapers and tips before I decided to stay with the predator shafts. I even tried predator shafts once and I wasn't impressed until I learned a new aiming system which worked for me. Once I learned a way to aim that I was confident with then I could tell the difference between a predator 314 and a regular shaft. Some people swear by predator shafts and others don't care for them, but they work well for me.

SCCues
 
Splinterhands said:
I shot with the Z shaft a little, but didn't like how thin it looked. The 314 is still the best, in my opinion.
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I didn't comment on which was best. You were flat out wrong in your post about the 314 being the "most accurate" so I corrected you so you didn't look like an ass. Or maybe it was to make you look like an ass. I can't remember...lol. :D :p
 
zeeder said:
I didn't comment on which was best. You were flat out wrong in your post about the 314 being the "most accurate" so I corrected you so you didn't look like an ass. Or maybe it was to make you look like an ass. I can't remember...lol. :D :p
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Maybe you should fit all those cues you have with one. Personally, I don't think they'll help you though. You're another flamer just like the rest.
 
Splinterhands said:
Maybe you should fit all those cues you have with one. Personally, I don't think they'll help you though. You're another flamer just like the rest.
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I don't see how my post was a flame. I was just pointing out an inaccuracy in your post. That and the fact that you're an ass, but everyone already knew that.

More on the subject, I've tried the 314 and don't particularly like the feel/hit of it. I much prefer the hit of a traditional shaft and deflection doesn't bother me as I tend to adjust to cues rather quickly. Then again, perhaps (as you suggested), my game isn't good enough for it to make a difference. It will, however, be interesting to try out my ER cue that I will have here shortly as the cue has a carbon fiber insert in the end of the shaft, although it also has the requisite ivory ferrules!

Ask anyone here, I've never claimed to be a world beater. I'm a high C or low B, whatever the hell that means, and I'd eventually like to get to the shortstop or low pro level, but regardless I enjoy the game. If you want to look me up, I'm in central Missouri, I'll be happy to let you give me an exhibition to show me how much your game is superior to mine.
 
:eek: I don't know that I would like to meet Zeeder in the Octogon. Suggest you stay out of Missouri.

Oh I do play with a Pred and can adjust to any "stiffish" shaft.

Nick
 
My predator is the bomb. Wasn't really a fan until I tried one for awhile. It has a little to much "give" for my taste on the big table, but it works wonderful on the bar table. JMO :)
 
I've tried the 314, red dot, and a couple other copy-cat laminated shafts. I still prefer the original all wood shaft. 314 is good at what it sets out to do, but it isn't for everyone. If it really is the absolute best and perfect shaft for everybody, then you'd see all the pros using it.
 
dogginda9 said:
It has a little to much "give" for my taste on the big table, but it works wonderful on the bar table. JMO :)
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WTF are you talking about??
 
Splinterhands said:
The predator 314 shaft is the best, most accurate shaft available. Those who disagree have never given it a chance or whose games aren't fined tuned enough to notice a difference. Just like golf, you have to play at a certain level to notice the difference in ball performance (flight, spin, accuracy). I believe the same can be said for Moori tips. A beginner won't be able to tell the different between a Moori and a LePro. What do you think?
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Bold words that are probably true for many. But not me.

I know the difference more than the average bear, and I gave it a year and a half chance. So I was fair to it. It's a good shaft, but the subtle change I needed to shoot soft english shots (pot and position) never ingrained itself into my stroke. So, I switched back to a normal shaft.

Because I subscribe to Aim & Pivot and Backhand English (non-swooping), and have had a good handle on shooting firm english (yes, both inside and outside) and have so for ... 20 years now?.. making shots with english is much more reliable for me with a normal shaft. Simply because it's natural for me.

Fred
 
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Splinterhands said:
...Just like golf, you have to play at a certain level to notice the difference in ball performance (flight, spin, accuracy)...QUOTE]

Exactly! I can *now* notice very subtle differences in tips, condition of balls, how clean my shaft is, low deflection shaft -vs- regular, weight of cue, condition of cushions, level of table, etc.

However when I first started playing, I would not have been able to notice any of these things.
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Splinterhands said:
The predator 314 shaft is the best, most accurate shaft available. Those who disagree have never given it a chance or whose games aren't fined tuned enough to notice a difference.
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now prove it
 
Splinterhands said:
Those who disagree have never given it a chance or whose games aren't fined tuned enough to notice a difference.
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i'll make sure to pass that along to efren, johnny, earl, allison, etc etc.

i'm sure they'll agree with you that their games aren't fine tuned enough to notice the difference..........

and i'm sure they'll need a hefty spot from you, being that you play at such a high level of pool.

VAP
 
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