Hey Guys I've got a question for some of you that know more about this than I do , Now next week I'm taking my Preadator BK2 Shaft in to get turned down now one thing is that I would like to know is how much should I have the CueMaker shave off ???
Hey Guys I've got a question for some of you that know more about this than I do , Now next week I'm taking my Preadator BK2 Shaft in to get turned down now one thing is that I would like to know is how much should I have the CueMaker shave off ???
what is the reason for turning it down? different taper? want it to be thinner? or do you just want it fresh and clean?
none, dont do it. loosen that grip a bit. Taking it down will void the warranty and probably any chance you have at a resell value. It is a fantastic break shaft once you locate the pivot point for it. Go to their web site and do some reading on it and then get to practicing with it. I got mine to the point it was crashing the racks. I felt like a kung-fu master breaking so hard, but cash man came along like always and I was forced to sell it..
Grab a cheap used 314 shaft and put a phenolic tip on it. then you can save the bk2 shaft for selling time (if you became so inclined).
i called predator and they said that i would be no problem to have it done so i'm just getting your guys imput first , i don't want to much taken off if i have it done so predator said to send it in when i was ready .
if you're going to actually modify the bk2 shaft, send it to predator and have them put the regular 314 taper on it. That way you know for sure it will be covered if there is ever a warranty issue.
I love the BK2 shaft! I'm thinking of getting one and retipping it for a player. I'm currently using the Fat Shaft and like it but the BK2 has a stiff taper, smaller diameter and maybe still lower in deflection. The 314-2 is great for me too but I wanted something a little stiffer. However no Z for me, I don't like any diameter smaller then 12.75mm.
The BK2 shaft was designed with that taper in mind, I would not change it my friend. I was just thinking of buying one but with the new BCAL ruling against phenolics, I may just get a OB Break Shaft for my current J/B ( Hard leather tip ).