Question about sneaky pete design...

jed1894

jed1894

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Excuse my ignorance on this issue, but I'm looking at a Dufferin Sneaky Pete "Phantom" at it looks like the shaft has no taper (if that's the correct terminology) like my Meucci and Viking cues. It only tapers down a little from the joint, or so it looks that way. To further explain, the part of the shaft that rest on my bridge is fatter than my other cues.

For those of you who know, is this just the way a Sneaky Pete is designed to match to up to a bar stick?

Also, is this type shaft design a good thing? How much difference in play (good or bad) will I see from the other cues?

Sorry to be so dumb on this issue.....

JED
 
There will be others that will give you a better answer than me,,, but Ill tell ya what I know since it wont take long :D

Its not a design for hustler cues so to speak, its just one of the different types of tapers. You will find different sneaky pete's with different tapers. A meucci sneaky pete will have the same taper as other meucci cues.

I believe what you are describing is known as a conical (sp) taper. I would think it would play with more of a stiff hit than something with a longer taper, but I have never spent time playing with one so I cant really tell you much about the playability of this type of taper.

Woody
 
Thanks Woody....

It seems it would definitely play stiffer--I don't see how it would not. Guess I'll just have to try and see....maybe someone wants to buy it!

JED
 
jed1894 said:
Thanks Woody....

It seems it would definitely play stiffer--I don't see how it would not. Guess I'll just have to try and see....maybe someone wants to buy it!

JED
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You could possibly have the shaft turned down to a taper more to your liking (if you find you dont like it).
 
thanks again Woody.....well, I just got finished playing about 1 1/2 with the stick. The stick hits very smooth and I like the hit on the ball. However, the fat shaft has got to go....I know that will probably changed the feel, but it's bugging me and messing with my head. My friends called it a broom handle, although I whipped their A#@ with it.

How do you turn down a shaft and what does that cost? Do I need to break out the sand paper?

JED
 
jed1894 said:
thanks again Woody.....well, I just got finished playing about 1 1/2 with the stick. The stick hits very smooth and I like the hit on the ball. However, the fat shaft has got to go....I know that will probably changed the feel, but it's bugging me and messing with my head. My friends called it a broom handle, although I whipped their A#@ with it.

How do you turn down a shaft and what does that cost? Do I need to break out the sand paper?

JED
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Depending on how far you are turning it down, it should probably run you between $30 and $40. I hate a fat shaft too!
Have a local repairman put it on a lathe and do it for you. I doubt you could keep it even by doing it yourself.

Dave
 
Sneaky Pete

There are various tapers to cues:

1) Normal taper. Taper begins 5-8" from ferrule.
2) Professional taper - Taper begins 13" from ferrule.
3) European taper - Don't know the exact specs on this one.

Dufferins are known for their 'fat' shafts. A custom made Sneaky Pete will usually have a Professional taper to it unless it is going to be a break stick, then it might have a little thicker shaft.
 
Thanks....

I wish I'd have known that Dufferin shafts were fat before I bought it, but it's too late now. I don't really want to pay $40 to have a shaft turned down on a $70 stick. Since this stick is not my primary playing stick I might try to thin it out myself. Anyone out there every done it before? If so, how?

I have a friend that is a cabinet maker.....anything in a cabinet maker's shop that could thin it smooth?

JED
 
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