So after a month of frustration I finally recieved my cue that I bought off ebay. The idiot decided to send me both shafts at 11.5mm even though I asked him to make them 12.5mm. Basically those two shafts make my cue worthless for resale if I decide to sell it in the future. I have never really thought anything special of 314s and X-shafts, except that they both give a very consistent hit. The hit and feel of both shafts is different, and I liked the 314 more, probably because it's lighter, and there are some shots I can hit with more consistency than I can with a regular shaft. If if wasn't for me getting screwed by this cuemaker, I would stick with the original shafts but they are too thin. I can manage 11.5 mm but not with a long straight taper like the ones I got. I figure getting a predator or X shaft, although pricey for me, I can have a shaft that is reliable and a very consistent hit and feel. Plus if I wear down one of the shafts I can just order another one and it will be pretty much the same feel so I don't have to get used to it all over again. What do you all think of these shafts (I know some of you hate them, but try to understand my situation).