Predator type shafts

u12armresl

u12armresl

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Hi,

I have never had any other shafts than what came with my stick. Online there are all kinds of after market shafts and I was thinking of trying one.

How do I know which one will fit my cues? There are some predator shafts which say for xyz cue, etc. but I don't see any for my Schick or my Jacoby

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r294/clarkwgriswoldjr/jacoby.jpg
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r294/clarkwgriswoldjr/Schickpicture.jpg

Sorry if the image feature is messed up, it's my first time uploading pics.
 
Looks to be a 5/16x14 so that's 5/16" Dia and 14 threads per inch you can check it with a ruler .. Bill
 
Thanks for the replies.


This sounds complicated. How is it that I measure the pin? from wood to top or do I need one of the cloth type measuring tapes that people who sew use?
 
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If you have a buddy that has a Schon try to screw it on your Jacoby if it fits you need a 5/16/14 an predator will work. If your pictures were at a different angle like more from the front of the pin it would be easier to tell.
Also try it on your Schick.
Pinocchio
 
The first cue you listed is 3/8 x 10. The second which I assume is the Jacoby is 5/16 x 14. Therefor you just need to order the shaft with that same joint. The only problem you may run into is that if your joints on the cues are oversized. I am not real familar with these makers so I cant help you there.
 
I'm also a car nut...any good industrial supply house, a place that sells fasteners (nuts & bolts) can also sell you a gauge for measuring thread sizes and pitch. I have a cheap plastic one in my tool box, think it cost me around $5.00. FWIW, my Jacoby is 5/16X14...that means 14 threads per inch, with a "hole that is 5/16"..
 
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Not all Jacoby's are 5/16/14 if yours are they will mate perfectly with a predator shaft at the joint. Measuring threads is ify at best go to a cue shop or repairman an they can tell you at a glance. If you are around pool very much it wont be long before you know basic joints. My guess the info Varney gave you is correct but even a expert cuemaker such as himself will tell you its hard to identify joint pins from a picture. You have two nice cues there.
Pinocchio
 
Thanks :-)


The Jacoby was just given to me though, I think that the guy was probably going to break it on the table and I got it instead.

I've posted about the Schick before, it's my baby.
I haven't played since 2001 at the State Championships so I have been posting a lot of questions lately as the landscape appears to have changed with who does recovering, tips, etc.

The players for sure have changed. Indy has tons more shortstops now.
 
u12armresl said:
Hi,

On the advice of others on here, I took 2 more pics of the pins closer up.

Hope I did better this time.

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r294/clarkwgriswoldjr/DSC00553.jpg
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r294/clarkwgriswoldjr/DSC00552.jpg
Click to expand...

Top photo appears to be a flat-faced 3/8x10 joint. The bottom photo looks like a 5/16x14 piloted joint. See if anyones McDermott shaft fits the top one, and if anyones Schon shaft fits the bottom one. If they do, then that is what they are.
Joe
 
Wish I had someone to check that with.

It's just me and the sticks I have lol.
 
having experience with predators for Jacoby's when you order one do not order a piloted one... order a predator 5/16 x 14 non piloted and it will fit and work fine

Joe
 
if your really not sure what the joint sizes are, though they look to be what have been mentioned, you might be better off getting the blanks and taking em to a cue person to have fitted, or sending your cue in to have fitted there. seyberts.com and poolndarts.com both will do the work of fitting. this way you can also be gurenteed that the joints will match up flush. the last time i purchased a prejointed shaft for joss with a 5/16x14 piloted joint, it came in and it screwed on just fine, but the joint on the shaft was about a millimeter smaller in diameter measuring about .870", than the joint on the butt measuring about .880". just something to consider when buying a prejointed shaft.
 
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IF you want to take Daytonajoes advice I have a dead straight 5/16/14 this is the old type not the new P-2 Chinese version. It has hit two racks of 9-ball an is in Excellent condition it is a full unsanded shaft with sniper tip installed. It will run you $150.oo shipped with ins an tracking #. Your other shaft appears to be 3/8by10.
Pinocchio
 
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